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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Premium 60 and Dolphin T35 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.
Premium
Dolphin Premium 60
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app control, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty.
T-Line
Dolphin T35
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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 Premium 60 or Dolphin T35: our take
Dolphin Premium 60 and Dolphin T35 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. Dolphin Premium 60 has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Premium 60's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide a weekly timer and smartphone control. Dolphin Premium 60 uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin T35 uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Premium 60 is listed at $2,249 and Dolphin T35 at $1,199; Dolphin T35 is $1,050 less. Dolphin Premium 60 lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin T35. Dolphin Premium 60 and Dolphin T35 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 Premium 60 | Dolphin T35 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Premium 60 stands out
Dolphin Premium 60 is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app control, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty.
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
- Pools up to 50 ft, cycles of 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Where Dolphin T35 stands out
Dolphin T35 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,199 starting price.
- Is listed $1,050 lower
- 60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
Dolphin Premium 60 vs Dolphin T35 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 60 | Dolphin T35 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app control, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty. | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. |
| Starting price | $2,249 | $1,199 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Basket, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | App control | App control |
| Cable | Not listed | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 24.3 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Premium 60 and Dolphin T35 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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