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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme vs Niya Sonar 30

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

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme Niya Sonar 30
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme and Niya Sonar 30 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Clear S

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

$1,749

Buy Clear S
Buying guidance

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme or Niya Sonar 30: our take

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme and Niya Sonar 30 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

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is intended for inground pools, while Niya Sonar 30 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Niya Sonar 30 is rated up to 33 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation. Niya Sonar 30 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Three brushless motors.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme includes Standard filter and UltraFilter; Niya Sonar 30 includes Basket. That gives Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Niya Sonar 30 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control; Niya Sonar 30 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Niya Sonar 30 uses cordless battery power.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is listed at $1,599 and Niya Sonar 30 at $379; Niya Sonar 30 is $1,220 less. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme lists a 3-year warranty compared with 1 years for Niya Sonar 30. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme and Niya Sonar 30 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear S. 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 Nautilus CC Supreme Niya Sonar 30
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 No YesEdge
Automatic scheduling YesEdge No
Smartphone app YesEdge No
Anti-tangle swivel Yes Not listed
3-year warranty YesEdge No
No recharging between cycles YesEdge No
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 Nautilus CC Supreme stands out

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.

  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
  • Adds smartphone control
  • Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 1 years

Where Niya Sonar 30 stands out

Niya Sonar 30 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $379 starting price.

  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Is listed $1,220 lower

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme vs Niya Sonar 30 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 Nautilus CC Supreme Niya Sonar 30
Best fit Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
Starting price $1,599 $379
Pool type Inground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Up to 50 ft Up to 33 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Corded Cordless
Filtration Standard filter, UltraFilter Basket
Scheduling Weekly schedule + app One-touch start
App and remote App + included remote Power-supply controls
Cable 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel Cordless
Robot weight Not listed 19.2 lb
Warranty 3 years 1 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme and Niya Sonar 30 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Buy Clear S

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