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Our pick: Dolphin Wave 100
Dolphin Wave 100 is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Wave 100 adds gyroscope-assisted navigation. Dolphin Wave 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft.
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Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
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Dolphin Wave 80
Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Why Dolphin Wave 100 is our pick
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Dolphin Wave 100 or Dolphin Wave 80: our take
Dolphin Wave 100 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 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft; Dolphin Wave 80 is rated up to 68 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 80 lists CleverClean navigation and 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 80 uses continuous corded power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Wave 100 is listed at $4,699 and Dolphin Wave 80 at $1,999; Dolphin Wave 80 is $2,700 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Wave 100. Dolphin Wave 100 adds gyroscope-assisted navigation. Dolphin Wave 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft. Choose Dolphin Wave 80 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,999 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 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 | 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.
- Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
- Is rated for pools up to 88 ft
Where Dolphin Wave 80 stands out
Dolphin Wave 80 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,999 starting price.
- Is listed $2,700 lower
- Corded, plug-in power supply
Dolphin Wave 100 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 Wave 100 | Dolphin Wave 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $4,699 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 88 ft | Up to 68 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 |
Choose Dolphin Wave 100
Dolphin Wave 100 is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Wave 100 adds gyroscope-assisted navigation. Dolphin Wave 100 is rated for pools up to 88 ft.
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