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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 vs Dolphin T15

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

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 Dolphin T15
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

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What we recommend instead

Buying guidance

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 or Dolphin T15: our take

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T15 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 EON 100 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin T15 is intended for above-ground pools. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin T15 is rated up to 30 ft. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin T15 cleans floor. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation. Dolphin T15 lists 1 active brush.

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 T15 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin T15 uses a 40 ft corded cable. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is listed at 22.1 lb versus 14 lb for Dolphin T15; that 8.100000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is listed at $899 and Dolphin T15 at $649; Dolphin T15 is $250 less. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists a 1-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin T15. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T15 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

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 T15
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls YesEdge No
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 Not listed
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 T15 stands out

Dolphin T15 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $649 starting price.

  • Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
  • Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
  • Is listed $250 lower
  • Weighs 14 lb versus 22.1 lb

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 vs Dolphin T15 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 T15
Best fit Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning. Above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
Starting price $899 $649
Pool type Inground, Above-ground Above-ground
Maximum pool length Up to 50 ft Up to 30 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor
Power Cordless Corded
Filtration Basket Basket
Scheduling Weekly schedule + app One-touch start
App and remote App control Power-supply controls
Cable Cordless 40 ft
Robot weight 22.1 lb 14 lb
Warranty 1 years 2 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

Buy Dolphin Cayman

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