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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up and Niya Tracker 35 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.
Nautilus
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with heavy leaves.
Niya Tracker
Niya Tracker 35
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
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 Pool Up or Niya Tracker 35: our take
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up and Niya Tracker 35 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 Pool Up is rated for pools up to 30 ft; Niya Tracker 35 is rated up to 40 ft. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up cleans floor and walls; Niya Tracker 35 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up lists 1 active brush. Niya Tracker 35 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Dual drive motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up includes Oversized leaf bag; Niya Tracker 35 includes Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls; Niya Tracker 35 provides one-touch starts. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up uses a 40 ft corded cable, while Niya Tracker 35 uses cordless battery power. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is listed at 18 lb versus 19.2 lb for Niya Tracker 35; that 1.1999999999999993 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is listed at $499 and Niya Tracker 35 at $539; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is $40 less. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1.5 years for Niya Tracker 35. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up and Niya Tracker 35 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 Pool Up | Niya Tracker 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | YesEdge |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | No | No |
| Smartphone app | No | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | No | 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 Pool Up stands out
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $499 starting price.
- Includes an oversized leaf bag for bulky seasonal debris
- Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1.5 years
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
- Is listed $40 lower
Where Niya Tracker 35 stands out
Niya Tracker 35 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
- Is rated for pools up to 40 ft
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up vs Niya Tracker 35 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 Pool Up | Niya Tracker 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with heavy leaves. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. |
| Starting price | $499 | $539 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 30 ft | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | Oversized leaf bag | Basket |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Not listed |
| Cable | 40 ft | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 18 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1.5 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up and Niya Tracker 35 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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