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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Liberty 600 vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

Dolphin Liberty 600 Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Liberty 600 and Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

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Buying guidance

Dolphin Liberty 600 or Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus: our take

Dolphin Liberty 600 and Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus are compared on pool fit, cleaning reach, debris handling, controls and ownership details. The recommendation is based on the job the robot must do—not a simple feature count.

Pool fit and cleaning reach

Both robots are intended for inground and above-ground pools. Both are rated for pools up to 50 ft. Dolphin Liberty 600 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus cleans floor and walls. Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Liberty 600 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus includes Standard filter. That gives Dolphin Liberty 600 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Liberty 600 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Both models provide a weekly timer and smartphone control. Dolphin Liberty 600 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Dolphin Liberty 600 is listed at 25.8 lb versus 20 lb for Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus; that 5.800000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Liberty 600 is listed at $1,729 and Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus at $949; Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is $780 less. Dolphin Liberty 600 lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2.5 years for Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus. Dolphin Liberty 600 and Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Feature check: what each robot actually has

A green check means the feature is documented as included. A red X means it is documented as absent. A dash means the source does not make the feature clear.

Feature Dolphin Liberty 600 Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline YesEdge No
Fine-debris filter included YesEdge No
Large-debris filter YesEdge No
Automatic scheduling Yes Yes
Smartphone app Yes Yes
Anti-tangle swivel Not listed Yes
3-year warranty YesEdge No
No recharging between cycles No YesEdge
Built-in UV-C water treatment No No

Unknown is not treated as “no.” Specifications come from the product pages, current catalog records and manufacturer material collected for this site.

Where Dolphin Liberty 600 stands out

Dolphin Liberty 600 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.

  • Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2.5 years

Where Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus stands out

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $949 starting price.

  • Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
  • Is listed $780 lower
  • Weighs 20 lb versus 25.8 lb

Dolphin Liberty 600 vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus specifications

Use pool fit first. Price and app control do not make up for a robot that cannot cover the length or surfaces you need cleaned.

Specification Dolphin Liberty 600 Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
Best fit Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall, waterline and lounge-area cleaning without a cord. Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Starting price $1,729 $949
Pool type Inground, Above-ground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Up to 50 ft Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls
Power Cordless Corded
Filtration Basket, UltraFilter Standard filter
Scheduling Weekly schedule + app Weekly schedule + app
App and remote App control App control
Cable Cordless 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel
Robot weight 25.8 lb 20 lb
Warranty 3 years 2.5 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Liberty 600 and Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Buy Dolphin Quantum

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