Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Triton PS vs Dolphin Triton PS Plus

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

By Brian Williamson, Pool Express product specialist
Updated November 9, 2026

Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Triton PS and Dolphin Triton PS Plus 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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Triton

Dolphin Triton PS

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

Listed price $1,099

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Triton

Dolphin Triton PS Plus

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

Listed price $1,199

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Dolphin Quantum

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

$1,649

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Buying guidance

Dolphin Triton PS or Dolphin Triton PS Plus: our take

Dolphin Triton PS and Dolphin Triton PS Plus 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 Triton PS lists 1 active brush. Dolphin Triton PS Plus lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.

Filtration and debris

Both models include Basket.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Triton PS provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls; Dolphin Triton PS Plus provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Both use a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Triton PS is listed at $1,099 and Dolphin Triton PS Plus at $1,199; Dolphin Triton PS is $100 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Dolphin Triton PS and Dolphin Triton PS Plus 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 Triton PS	Dolphin Triton PS Plus
Cleans the pool floor	Yes	Yes
Climbs and cleans walls	Yes	Yes
Scrubs the waterline	Yes	Yes
Fine-debris filter included	No	No
Large-debris filter	Yes	Yes
Automatic scheduling	Yes	Yes
Smartphone app	No	YesEdge
Anti-tangle swivel	Yes	Yes
3-year warranty	No	No
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 Triton PS stands out

Dolphin Triton PS is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,099 starting price.

Is listed $100 lower
Weekly timer

Where Dolphin Triton PS Plus stands out

Dolphin Triton PS Plus is the better fit for owners who put smartphone control first.

Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
Adds smartphone control

Dolphin Triton PS vs Dolphin Triton PS Plus 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 Triton PS	Dolphin Triton PS Plus
Best fit	Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.	Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Starting price	$1,099	$1,199
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	Basket	Basket
Scheduling	Weekly schedule	Weekly schedule + app
App and remote	Power-supply controls	App control
Cable	60 ft with anti-tangle swivel	60 ft with anti-tangle swivel
Robot weight	Not listed	Not listed
Warranty	2 years	2 years

Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option