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Our pick: Dolphin Quantum
Dolphin Quantum is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Quantum uses the high-capacity XXL MaxBin for easier top-load debris handling. Dolphin Quantum is listed $600 lower.
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Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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Dolphin T60
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty.
Why Dolphin Quantum is our pick
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumDolphin Quantum or Dolphin T60: our take
Dolphin Quantum and Dolphin T60 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 Quantum lists 2 active brushes, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual DC motors. Dolphin T60 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Quantum includes XXL MaxBin and NanoFilters; Dolphin T60 includes 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
Dolphin Quantum provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control; Dolphin T60 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Dolphin Quantum uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin T60 uses continuous corded power. Dolphin Quantum is listed at 18.3 lb versus 24.3 lb for Dolphin T60; that 6 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Quantum is listed at $1,649 and Dolphin T60 at $2,249; Dolphin Quantum is $600 less. Dolphin Quantum lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin T60. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Quantum. Dolphin Quantum uses the high-capacity XXL MaxBin for easier top-load debris handling. Dolphin Quantum is listed $600 lower. Choose Dolphin T60 when it is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty.
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 Quantum | Dolphin T60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Quantum stands out
Dolphin Quantum is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,649 starting price.
- Uses the high-capacity XXL MaxBin for easier top-load debris handling
- Is listed $600 lower
- Weighs 18.3 lb versus 24.3 lb
Where Dolphin T60 stands out
Dolphin T60 is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling, 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
Dolphin Quantum vs Dolphin T60 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 Quantum | Dolphin T60 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty. |
| Starting price | $1,649 | $2,249 |
| 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 | XXL MaxBin, NanoFilters | Basket, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | App + included remote | App control |
| Cable | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 18.3 lb | 24.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Choose Dolphin Quantum
Dolphin Quantum is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Quantum uses the high-capacity XXL MaxBin for easier top-load debris handling. Dolphin Quantum is listed $600 lower.
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