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Our pick: Dolphin Premier
Dolphin Premier is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Premier cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Dolphin Premier adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris.
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Dolphin Premier
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
Polaris
Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Pools that need floor cleaning.
Why Dolphin Premier is our pick
Dolphin Premier
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
$1,999
Buy Dolphin PremierDolphin Premier or Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300: our take
Dolphin Premier and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 Premier has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin Premier cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 cleans floor. Dolphin Premier's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Premier has documented included filtration—Standard filter, NanoFilters, Oversized leaf bag, and Multi-Media—while the other model's included media is not fully published. That gives Dolphin Premier the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Premier also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Premier provides a weekly timer, power-supply controls, and optional remote control; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 provides daily scheduling. Dolphin Premier uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 uses a 60 ft corded cable. Dolphin Premier is listed at 20.3 lb versus 18 lb for Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300; that 2.3000000000000007 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Premier is listed at $1,999 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 at $1,393.60; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is $605.40 less. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Premier. Dolphin Premier cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Dolphin Premier adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris. Choose Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,393.60 starting price.
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 Premier | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | No | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Not listed |
| 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 Premier stands out
Dolphin Premier is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
Where Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 stands out
Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,393.60 starting price.
- Is listed $605.40 lower
- Weighs 18 lb versus 20.3 lb
Dolphin Premier vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 Premier | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves. | Pools that need floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $1,393.60 |
| Pool type | Inground | Not listed |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter, NanoFilters, Oversized leaf bag, Multi-Media | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Daily schedule |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Not listed |
| Cable | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 60 ft |
| Robot weight | 20.3 lb | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | Not listed |
Choose Dolphin Premier
Dolphin Premier is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Premier cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Dolphin Premier adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris.
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