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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 includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
ProLine
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Niya Sonar
Niya Sonar 30
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
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 Niya Sonar 30: our take
Dolphin Quantum and Niya Sonar 30 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
Dolphin Quantum is intended for inground pools, while Niya Sonar 30 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Quantum is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Niya Sonar 30 is rated up to 33 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. Niya Sonar 30 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Three brushless motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Quantum includes XXL MaxBin and NanoFilters; Niya Sonar 30 includes Basket. That gives Dolphin Quantum the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Quantum provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control; Niya Sonar 30 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Quantum uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Niya Sonar 30 uses cordless battery power. Dolphin Quantum is listed at 18.3 lb versus 19.2 lb for Niya Sonar 30; that 0.8999999999999986 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Quantum is listed at $1,649 and Niya Sonar 30 at $379; Niya Sonar 30 is $1,270 less. Dolphin Quantum lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1 years for Niya Sonar 30. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Quantum. Dolphin Quantum uses the high-capacity XXL MaxBin for easier top-load debris handling. Dolphin Quantum includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Choose Niya Sonar 30 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $379 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 Quantum | Niya Sonar 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | 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 Quantum stands out
Dolphin Quantum is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.
- Uses the high-capacity XXL MaxBin for easier top-load debris handling
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Adds smartphone control
Where Niya Sonar 30 stands out
Niya Sonar 30 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $379 starting price.
- Is listed $1,270 lower
- Three brushless motors, two brushes
Dolphin Quantum vs Niya Sonar 30 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 | Niya Sonar 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. |
| Starting price | $1,649 | $379 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 33 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | XXL MaxBin, NanoFilters | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App + included remote | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 18.3 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 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 includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
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