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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Wave 100 vs Dolphin Wave 60

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

Dolphin Wave 100 Dolphin Wave 60
Pool Express pick

Our pick: Dolphin Wave 100

Dolphin Wave 100 is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Wave 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft. Dolphin Wave 100 includes a 100 ft cable.

Pool Express pick

Why Dolphin Wave 100 is our pick

Buying guidance

Dolphin Wave 100 or Dolphin Wave 60: our take

Dolphin Wave 100 and Dolphin Wave 60 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 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft; Dolphin Wave 60 is rated up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Wave 100 lists Gyroscope navigation and Commercial-grade motors. Dolphin Wave 60 lists Commercial-grade motors.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Wave 100 has documented included filtration—Standard filter—while the other model's included media is not fully published.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Both models provide no fully published timer, app or remote specification. Dolphin Wave 100 uses a 100 ft corded cable, while Dolphin Wave 60 uses continuous corded power.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Wave 100 is listed at $4,699 and Dolphin Wave 60 at $1,699; Dolphin Wave 60 is $3,000 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Wave 100. Dolphin Wave 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft. Dolphin Wave 100 includes a 100 ft cable. Choose Dolphin Wave 60 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,699 starting price.

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 Wave 100 Dolphin Wave 60
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 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 Wave 100 stands out

Dolphin Wave 100 is the better fit for pools up to 88 ft.

  • Is rated for pools up to 88 ft
  • 100 ft cable

Where Dolphin Wave 60 stands out

Dolphin Wave 60 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,699 starting price.

  • Is listed $3,000 lower
  • Corded, plug-in power supply

Dolphin Wave 100 vs Dolphin Wave 60 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 Wave 100 Dolphin Wave 60
Best fit Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Commercial pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Starting price $4,699 $1,699
Pool type Commercial Commercial
Maximum pool length Up to 88 ft Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Corded Corded
Filtration Standard filter Not listed
Scheduling Not listed Not listed
App and remote Not listed Not listed
Cable 100 ft Not listed
Robot weight Not listed Not listed
Warranty 2 years 2 years
Final call

Choose Dolphin Wave 100

Dolphin Wave 100 is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Wave 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft. Dolphin Wave 100 includes a 100 ft cable.

Buy Dolphin Wave 100

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