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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Oasis Z5i 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.
Oasis
Dolphin Oasis Z5i
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling.
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 Oasis Z5i or Dolphin Premium 20: our take
Dolphin Oasis Z5i 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
Dolphin Oasis Z5i is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Premium 20 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Oasis Z5i is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Premium 20 is rated up to 33 ft. Dolphin Oasis Z5i cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Premium 20 cleans floor and walls. Dolphin Oasis Z5i lists CleverClean navigation. Dolphin Premium 20 lists 1 active brush and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Oasis Z5i includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Premium 20 includes Basket. That gives Dolphin Oasis Z5i the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Oasis Z5i provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Premium 20 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Both use continuous corded power. Dolphin Oasis Z5i is listed at 26.7 lb versus 14.6 lb for Dolphin Premium 20; that 12.1 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Oasis Z5i lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Premium 20. Dolphin Oasis Z5i 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 Oasis Z5i | Dolphin Premium 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | YesEdge | No |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| No recharging between cycles | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Oasis Z5i stands out
Dolphin Oasis Z5i is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- 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
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.
- Weighs 14.6 lb versus 26.7 lb
- Cleans floor and walls
Dolphin Oasis Z5i 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 Oasis Z5i | Dolphin Premium 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. |
| Starting price | See product | $899 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 33 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App control | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 26.7 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Oasis Z5i 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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