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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin T25 and Dolphin T60 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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Dolphin T25
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall 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.
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 T25 or Dolphin T60: our take
Dolphin T25 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
Dolphin T25 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin T60 is intended for inground pools. Dolphin T25 is rated for pools up to 33 ft; Dolphin T60 is rated up to 50 ft. Dolphin T25 cleans floor and walls; Dolphin T60 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin T25 lists 1 active brush. Dolphin T60 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Both models include 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 T25 provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls; Dolphin T60 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Dolphin T25 uses a 50 ft corded cable, while Dolphin T60 uses continuous corded power. Dolphin T25 is listed at 15 lb versus 24.3 lb for Dolphin T60; that 9.3 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin T25 is listed at $849 and Dolphin T60 at $2,249; Dolphin T25 is $1,400 less. Dolphin T25 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin T60. Dolphin T25 and Dolphin T60 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 T25 | Dolphin T60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | YesEdge |
| Fine-debris filter included | Yes | Yes |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | No | YesEdge |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | 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 T25 stands out
Dolphin T25 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $849 starting price.
- Is listed $1,400 lower
- Weighs 15 lb versus 24.3 lb
Where Dolphin T60 stands out
Dolphin T60 is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Adds smartphone control
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Dolphin T25 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 T25 | Dolphin T60 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall 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 | $849 | $2,249 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 33 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Basket, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | App control |
| Cable | 50 ft | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 15 lb | 24.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin T25 and Dolphin T60 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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