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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Wave 140 and Dolphin Wave 300 XL 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 140
Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with high capacity.
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Dolphin Wave 300 XL
Commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor 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 140 or Dolphin Wave 300 XL: our take
Dolphin Wave 140 and Dolphin Wave 300 XL 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 140 is rated for pools up to 127 ft; Dolphin Wave 300 XL is rated up to 165 ft. Each cleans floor, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Wave 140's documented cleaning system includes 6 active brushes.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide one-touch starts and included remote control. Dolphin Wave 140 uses a 140 ft corded cable, while Dolphin Wave 300 XL uses a 165 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Dolphin Wave 140 is listed at 55.1 lb versus 58.4 lb for Dolphin Wave 300 XL; that 3.299999999999997 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Wave 140 is listed at $8,499 and Dolphin Wave 300 XL at $15,499; Dolphin Wave 140 is $7,000 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Dolphin Wave 140 and Dolphin Wave 300 XL 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 140 | Dolphin Wave 300 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | No | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | No | No |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | No | YesEdge |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Yes |
| 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 140 stands out
Dolphin Wave 140 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $8,499 starting price.
- Is listed $7,000 lower
- Weighs 55.1 lb versus 58.4 lb
Where Dolphin Wave 300 XL stands out
Dolphin Wave 300 XL is the better fit for pools up to 165 ft.
- Uses an anti-tangle swivel cable
- Is rated for pools up to 165 ft
Dolphin Wave 140 vs Dolphin Wave 300 XL 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 140 | Dolphin Wave 300 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with high capacity. | Commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $8,499 | $15,499 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 127 ft | Up to 165 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Basket |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cable | 140 ft | 165 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 55.1 lb | 58.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Wave 140 and Dolphin Wave 300 XL 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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