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Our pick: Dolphin Wave 80
Dolphin Wave 80 is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Wave 80's documented advantages include 2-year warranty. Dolphin Wave 80's documented advantages include for pools up to 68 ft.
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Dolphin Wave 80
Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Why Dolphin Wave 80 is our pick
Dolphin Wave 80
Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$1,999
Buy Dolphin Wave 80Dolphin W20 or Dolphin Wave 80: our take
Dolphin W20 and Dolphin Wave 80 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 commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 80 has a published maximum pool length of 68 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin W20 lists Commercial-grade motors. Dolphin Wave 80 lists CleverClean navigation and Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
The available manufacturer records do not fully identify the filter media supplied with either robot, so filtration should be confirmed before ordering.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide no fully published timer, app or remote specification. Both use continuous corded power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Both are listed at $1,999. Dolphin W20 lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Wave 80. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Wave 80. Dolphin Wave 80's documented advantages include 2-year warranty. Dolphin Wave 80's documented advantages include for pools up to 68 ft. Choose Dolphin W20 when it is the better fit for commercial pools that need floor, wall and waterline 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 W20 | Dolphin Wave 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | 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 W20 stands out
Dolphin W20 is the better fit for commercial pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
- 3-year warranty
Where Dolphin Wave 80 stands out
Dolphin Wave 80 is the better fit for commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- 2-year warranty
- For pools up to 68 ft
Dolphin W20 vs Dolphin Wave 80 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 W20 | Dolphin Wave 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 68 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Not listed | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| App and remote | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose Dolphin Wave 80
Dolphin Wave 80 is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Wave 80's documented advantages include 2-year warranty. Dolphin Wave 80's documented advantages include for pools up to 68 ft.
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