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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Premium 10 vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300

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

Dolphin Premium 10 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Premium 10 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.

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Buying guidance

Dolphin Premium 10 or Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300: our take

Dolphin Premium 10 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 Premium 10 has a published maximum pool length of 30 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Each cleans floor, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Premium 10's documented cleaning system includes 1 active brush and CleverClean navigation.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Premium 10 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Premium 10 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Premium 10 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 provides daily scheduling. Dolphin Premium 10 uses continuous corded power, while Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 uses a 60 ft corded cable. Dolphin Premium 10 is listed at 14.6 lb versus 18 lb for Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300; that 3.4000000000000004 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Premium 10 is listed at $719 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 at $1,393.60; Dolphin Premium 10 is $674.60 less. Dolphin Premium 10 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor 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 Premium 10 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls No No
Scrubs the waterline No No
Fine-debris filter included No No
Large-debris filter YesEdge No
Automatic scheduling No YesEdge
Smartphone app No Not listed
Anti-tangle swivel No Not listed
3-year warranty No 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 Premium 10 stands out

Dolphin Premium 10 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $719 starting price.

  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Is listed $674.60 lower
  • Weighs 14.6 lb versus 18 lb

Where Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 stands out

Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is the better fit for pools that need floor cleaning.

  • 60 ft cable
  • Daily timer

Dolphin Premium 10 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 Premium 10 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Best fit Above-ground and small inground pools up to 30 ft that need the floor vacuumed. Pools that need floor cleaning.
Starting price $719 $1,393.60
Pool type Inground, Above-ground Not listed
Maximum pool length Up to 30 ft Not listed
Cleaning coverage Floor Floor
Power Corded Corded
Filtration Basket Not listed
Scheduling One-touch start Daily schedule
App and remote Power-supply controls Not listed
Cable Not listed 60 ft
Robot weight 14.6 lb 18 lb
Warranty 2 years Not listed
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Premium 10 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.

Buy Dolphin Escape

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