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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin Premium 20 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.
EON
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning.
Premium
Dolphin Premium 20
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumDolphin Nautilus EON 100 or Dolphin Premium 20: our take
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin Premium 20 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. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Premium 20 is rated up to 33 ft. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Premium 20 cleans floor and walls. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation. Dolphin Premium 20 lists 1 active brush and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Premium 20 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Premium 20 uses continuous corded power. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is listed at 22.1 lb versus 14.6 lb for Dolphin Premium 20; that 7.500000000000002 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Both are listed at $899. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists a 1-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Premium 20. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin Premium 20 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 Nautilus EON 100 | Dolphin Premium 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | No |
| 3-year warranty | No | 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 Nautilus EON 100 stands out
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 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
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Adds smartphone control
Where Dolphin Premium 20 stands out
Dolphin Premium 20 is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
- Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
- Weighs 14.6 lb versus 22.1 lb
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 vs Dolphin Premium 20 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 EON 100 | Dolphin Premium 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. |
| Starting price | $899 | $899 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 33 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App control | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Cordless | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 22.1 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin Premium 20 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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