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Our pick: Dolphin Sigma
Dolphin Sigma is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Sigma adds gyroscope-assisted navigation. Dolphin Sigma carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.
Premium
Dolphin Premium 40
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling and a caddy.
ProLine
Dolphin Sigma
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Why Dolphin Sigma is our pick
Dolphin Sigma
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$2,399
Buy Dolphin SigmaDolphin Premium 40 or Dolphin Sigma: our take
Dolphin Premium 40 and Dolphin Sigma 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 pools. Both are rated for pools up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Premium 40 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation. Dolphin Sigma lists 2 active brushes, SmartNav 3.0 with gyroscope navigation, and Triple commercial-grade DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Premium 40 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Sigma includes Standard filter and NanoFilters. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin Premium 40 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Premium 40 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Sigma provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Dolphin Premium 40 uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Sigma uses a 55 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Dolphin Premium 40 is listed at 18.6 lb versus 24.6 lb for Dolphin Sigma; that 6 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Premium 40 is listed at $1,629 and Dolphin Sigma at $2,399; Dolphin Premium 40 is $770 less. Dolphin Premium 40 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin Sigma. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Sigma. Dolphin Sigma adds gyroscope-assisted navigation. Dolphin Sigma carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years. Choose Dolphin Premium 40 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,629 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 Premium 40 | Dolphin Sigma |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | Yes | Yes |
| Large-debris filter | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | No | YesEdge |
| 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 40 stands out
Dolphin Premium 40 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,629 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $770 lower
- Weighs 18.6 lb versus 24.6 lb
Where Dolphin Sigma stands out
Dolphin Sigma is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
- Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Dolphin Premium 40 vs Dolphin Sigma 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 40 | Dolphin Sigma |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling and a caddy. | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. |
| Starting price | $1,629 | $2,399 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Standard filter, NanoFilters |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | App control | App + included remote |
| Cable | Not listed | 55 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 18.6 lb | 24.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Choose Dolphin Sigma
Dolphin Sigma is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Sigma adds gyroscope-assisted navigation. Dolphin Sigma carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.
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