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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Dolphin Wave 90i 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 300 XL
Commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor cleaning.
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Dolphin Wave 90i
Commercial pools up to 65 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 300 XL or Dolphin Wave 90i: our take
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Dolphin Wave 90i 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 300 XL is rated for pools up to 165 ft; Dolphin Wave 90i is rated up to 65 ft. Dolphin Wave 300 XL cleans floor; Dolphin Wave 90i cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Wave 300 XL lists 6 active brushes. Dolphin Wave 90i lists Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Wave 300 XL has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Wave 300 XL also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Wave 300 XL provides one-touch starts and included remote control; Dolphin Wave 90i provides smartphone control. Dolphin Wave 300 XL uses a 165 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Wave 90i uses continuous corded power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Wave 300 XL is listed at $15,499 and Dolphin Wave 90i at $2,399; Dolphin Wave 90i is $13,100 less. Dolphin Wave 300 XL lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Wave 90i. Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Dolphin Wave 90i 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 300 XL | Dolphin Wave 90i |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | No | YesEdge |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | YesEdge |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | No | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | 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 Wave 300 XL stands out
Dolphin Wave 300 XL is the better fit for pools up to 165 ft.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
- Is rated for pools up to 165 ft
Where Dolphin Wave 90i stands out
Dolphin Wave 90i is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $2,399 starting price.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Has documented smartphone control
- Is listed $13,100 lower
Dolphin Wave 300 XL vs Dolphin Wave 90i 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 300 XL | Dolphin Wave 90i |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $15,499 | $2,399 |
| Pool type | Inground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 165 ft | Up to 65 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Not listed |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | Not listed |
| App and remote | Not listed | App control |
| Cable | 165 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 58.4 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Dolphin Wave 90i 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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