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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin Premium 60 and Dolphin Wave 80 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Sigma for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 80 for commercial use.
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.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 80
Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
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Dolphin Sigma
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$2,399
Buy Dolphin Sigma
Dolphin Wave 80
Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$1,999
Buy Dolphin Wave 80Dolphin Premium 60 or Dolphin Wave 80: our take
Dolphin Premium 60 and Dolphin Wave 80 can be compared on specifications, but they are designed for different jobs. Start with residential versus commercial use, then use the details below to understand the tradeoffs.
Pool fit and cleaning reach
Dolphin Premium 60 is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Wave 80 is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Premium 60 is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Wave 80 is rated up to 68 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Premium 60 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation. Dolphin Wave 80 lists CleverClean navigation and Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Premium 60 has documented included filtration—Basket and UltraFilter—while the other model's included media is not fully published. That gives Dolphin Premium 60 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Premium 60 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Premium 60 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Wave 80 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification. Both use continuous corded power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Premium 60 is listed at $2,249 and Dolphin Wave 80 at $1,999; Dolphin Wave 80 is $250 less. Dolphin Premium 60 lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Wave 80. These robots are built for different jobs, so pool type and facility capacity decide the comparison before individual features do. For a residential pool, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Sigma. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. For a commercial facility, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Wave 80. Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline 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 60 | Dolphin Wave 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 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.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Has documented smartphone control
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Where Dolphin Wave 80 stands out
Dolphin Wave 80 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,999 starting price.
- Is rated for pools up to 68 ft
- Is listed $250 lower
Dolphin Premium 60 vs Dolphin Wave 80 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 Wave 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $2,249 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Inground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 68 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Not listed |
| App and remote | App control | Not listed |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 24.3 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin Premium 60 and Dolphin Wave 80 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Sigma for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 80 for commercial use.
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