Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin M550 vs Dolphin Triton PS

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

By Brian Williamson, Pool Express product specialist
Updated November 9, 2026

Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin M550 and Dolphin Triton PS 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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M-Line

Dolphin M550

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app control, Pick-Up and a caddy.

Listed price $1,999

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Triton

Dolphin Triton PS

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Listed price $1,099

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Dolphin Quantum

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,649

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Buying guidance

Dolphin M550 or Dolphin Triton PS: our take

Dolphin M550 and Dolphin Triton PS 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 pools. Both are rated for pools up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin M550 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation. Dolphin Triton PS lists 1 active brush.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin M550 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Triton PS includes Basket. That gives Dolphin M550 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin M550 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Triton PS provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls. Dolphin M550 uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Triton PS uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin M550 is listed at $1,999 and Dolphin Triton PS at $1,099; Dolphin Triton PS is $900 less. Dolphin M550 lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Triton PS. Dolphin M550 and Dolphin Triton PS 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 M550	Dolphin Triton PS
Cleans the pool floor	Yes	Yes
Climbs and cleans walls	Yes	Yes
Scrubs the waterline	Yes	Yes
Fine-debris filter included	YesEdge	No
Large-debris filter	Yes	Yes
Automatic scheduling	Yes	Yes
Smartphone app	YesEdge	No
Anti-tangle swivel	Yes	Yes
3-year warranty	YesEdge	No
No recharging between cycles	Yes	Yes
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 M550 stands out

Dolphin M550 is the better fit for owners who put smartphone control first.

Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
Adds smartphone control
Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years

Where Dolphin Triton PS stands out

Dolphin Triton PS is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,099 starting price.

Is listed $900 lower
60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel