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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 vs Dolphin T25

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

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 Dolphin T25
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T25 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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What we recommend instead

Buying guidance

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 or Dolphin T25: our take

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T25 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 T25 is rated up to 33 ft. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin T25 cleans floor and walls. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation. Dolphin T25 lists 1 active brush.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 includes Basket; Dolphin T25 includes Basket and UltraFilter. Dolphin T25 has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin T25 provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin T25 uses a 50 ft corded cable. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is listed at 22.1 lb versus 15 lb for Dolphin T25; that 7.100000000000001 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 T25 at $849; Dolphin T25 is $50 less. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists a 1-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin T25. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T25 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 T25
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline YesEdge No
Fine-debris filter included No YesEdge
Large-debris filter Yes Yes
Automatic scheduling Yes Yes
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
  • Adds smartphone control
  • Is rated for pools up to 50 ft

Where Dolphin T25 stands out

Dolphin T25 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $849 starting price.

  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
  • Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
  • Is listed $50 lower

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 vs Dolphin T25 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 T25
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, with fine debris.
Starting price $899 $849
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, UltraFilter
Scheduling Weekly schedule + app Weekly schedule
App and remote App control Power-supply controls
Cable Cordless 50 ft
Robot weight 22.1 lb 15 lb
Warranty 1 years 2 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 and Dolphin T25 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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