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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin S100 vs Niya Tracker 25

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

Dolphin S100 Niya Tracker 25
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin S100 and Niya Tracker 25 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

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Buying guidance

Dolphin S100 or Niya Tracker 25: our take

Dolphin S100 and Niya Tracker 25 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 S100 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Niya Tracker 25 is intended for above-ground pools. Dolphin S100 is rated for pools up to 33 ft; Niya Tracker 25 is rated up to 26 ft. Dolphin S100 cleans floor and walls; Niya Tracker 25 cleans floor. Dolphin S100 lists 1 active brush. Niya Tracker 25 lists Sonar navigation and Brushless motors.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin S100 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Niya Tracker 25 includes Basket. That gives Dolphin S100 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin S100 provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls; Niya Tracker 25 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin S100 uses a 50 ft corded cable, while Niya Tracker 25 uses cordless battery power. Dolphin S100 is listed at 14 lb versus 10 lb for Niya Tracker 25; that 4 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin S100 is listed at $849 and Niya Tracker 25 at $379; Niya Tracker 25 is $470 less. Dolphin S100 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1.5 years for Niya Tracker 25. Dolphin S100 and Niya Tracker 25 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall 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 S100 Niya Tracker 25
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls YesEdge No
Scrubs the waterline No No
Fine-debris filter included YesEdge No
Large-debris filter Yes Yes
Automatic scheduling YesEdge No
Smartphone app No No
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 S100 stands out

Dolphin S100 is the better fit for pools up to 33 ft.

  • Adds wall climbing and scrubbing
  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
  • Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1.5 years

Where Niya Tracker 25 stands out

Niya Tracker 25 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $379 starting price.

  • Is listed $470 lower
  • Weighs 10 lb versus 14 lb

Dolphin S100 vs Niya Tracker 25 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 S100 Niya Tracker 25
Best fit Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris. Above-ground pools up to 26 ft that need the floor cleaned without a cord.
Starting price $849 $379
Pool type Inground, Above-ground Above-ground
Maximum pool length Up to 33 ft Up to 26 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls Floor
Power Corded Cordless
Filtration Basket, UltraFilter Basket
Scheduling Weekly schedule One-touch start
App and remote Power-supply controls Power-supply controls
Cable 50 ft Cordless
Robot weight 14 lb 10 lb
Warranty 2 years 1.5 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin S100 and Niya Tracker 25 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

Buy Dolphin Cayman

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