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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Proteus DX3 and Niya Tracker 35 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.
Proteus
Dolphin Proteus DX3
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Niya Tracker
Niya Tracker 35
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
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 Proteus DX3 or Niya Tracker 35: our take
Dolphin Proteus DX3 and Niya Tracker 35 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 and above-ground pools. Dolphin Proteus DX3 is rated for pools up to 33 ft; Niya Tracker 35 is rated up to 40 ft. Dolphin Proteus DX3 cleans floor and walls; Niya Tracker 35 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Proteus DX3 lists 1 active brush. Niya Tracker 35 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Dual drive motors.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Proteus DX3 provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls; Niya Tracker 35 provides one-touch starts. Dolphin Proteus DX3 uses a 50 ft corded cable, while Niya Tracker 35 uses cordless battery power. Dolphin Proteus DX3 is listed at 14 lb versus 19.2 lb for Niya Tracker 35; that 5.199999999999999 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Proteus DX3 is listed at $699 and Niya Tracker 35 at $539; Niya Tracker 35 is $160 less. Dolphin Proteus DX3 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1.5 years for Niya Tracker 35. Dolphin Proteus DX3 and Niya Tracker 35 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 Proteus DX3 | Niya Tracker 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | YesEdge |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | No | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | No | No |
| No recharging between cycles | YesEdge | No |
| 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 Proteus DX3 stands out
Dolphin Proteus DX3 is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1.5 years
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
- Weighs 14 lb versus 19.2 lb
Where Niya Tracker 35 stands out
Niya Tracker 35 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $539 starting price.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Is rated for pools up to 40 ft
- Is listed $160 lower
Dolphin Proteus DX3 vs Niya Tracker 35 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 Proteus DX3 | Niya Tracker 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. |
| Starting price | $699 | $539 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 33 ft | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | Basket | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Not listed |
| Cable | 50 ft | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 14 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1.5 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Proteus DX3 and Niya Tracker 35 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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