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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Wave 120 and Dolphin Wave 80 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Wave 100. Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
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Dolphin Wave 120
Commercial pools up to 121 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.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Dolphin Wave 120 or Dolphin Wave 80: our take
Dolphin Wave 120 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 120 is rated for pools up to 121 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 120 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
Dolphin Wave 120 is listed at $7,899 and Dolphin Wave 80 at $1,999; Dolphin Wave 80 is $5,900 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Dolphin Wave 120 and Dolphin Wave 80 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Wave 100. Commercial pools up to 88 ft 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 Wave 120 | 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 120 stands out
Dolphin Wave 120 is the better fit for pools up to 121 ft.
- Is rated for pools up to 121 ft
- For pools up to 121 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 $5,900 lower
- For pools up to 68 ft
Dolphin Wave 120 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 120 | Dolphin Wave 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools up to 121 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $7,899 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 121 ft | 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 | 2 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Wave 120 and Dolphin Wave 80 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Wave 100. Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
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