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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin T60 vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300

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

Dolphin T60 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin T60 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

T-Line

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.

Listed price $2,249
A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Clear S

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,749

Buy Clear S
Buying guidance

Dolphin T60 or Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300: our take

Dolphin T60 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 T60 has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin T60 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 cleans floor. Dolphin T60's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin T60 has documented included filtration—Basket and UltraFilter—while the other model's included media is not fully published. That gives Dolphin T60 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin T60 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin T60 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 provides daily scheduling. Dolphin T60 uses continuous corded power, while Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 uses a 60 ft corded cable. Dolphin T60 is listed at 24.3 lb versus 18 lb for Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300; that 6.300000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin T60 is listed at $2,249 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 at $1,393.60; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is $855.40 less. Dolphin T60 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear S. 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 T60 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls YesEdge No
Scrubs the waterline YesEdge No
Fine-debris filter included YesEdge No
Large-debris filter YesEdge No
Automatic scheduling Yes Yes
Smartphone app Yes Not listed
Anti-tangle swivel Yes Not listed
3-year warranty Yes Not listed
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 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.

  • Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle

Where Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 stands out

Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,393.60 starting price.

  • Is listed $855.40 lower
  • Weighs 18 lb versus 24.3 lb

Dolphin T60 vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 T60 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Best fit Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty. Pools that need floor cleaning.
Starting price $2,249 $1,393.60
Pool type Inground Not listed
Maximum pool length Up to 50 ft Not listed
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor
Power Corded Corded
Filtration Basket, UltraFilter Not listed
Scheduling Weekly schedule + app Daily schedule
App and remote App control Not listed
Cable Not listed 60 ft
Robot weight 24.3 lb 18 lb
Warranty 3 years Not listed
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin T60 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Buy Clear S

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