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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Niya Tracker 15 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Escape for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 300 XL
Commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor cleaning.
Niya Tracker
Niya Tracker 15
Above-ground pools up to 20 ft that need the floor vacuumed without a cord.
Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately
Dolphin Escape
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
$669
Buy Dolphin Escape
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 Niya Tracker 15: our take
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Niya Tracker 15 can be compared on specifications, but they are designed for different jobs. Start with residential versus commercial use, then use the details below to understand the tradeoffs.
Pool fit and cleaning reach
Dolphin Wave 300 XL is intended for commercial pools, while Niya Tracker 15 is intended for above-ground pools. Dolphin Wave 300 XL is rated for pools up to 165 ft; Niya Tracker 15 is rated up to 20 ft. Each cleans floor, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Wave 300 XL's documented cleaning system includes 6 active brushes.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Wave 300 XL provides one-touch starts and included remote control; Niya Tracker 15 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Wave 300 XL uses a 165 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Niya Tracker 15 uses cordless battery power. Dolphin Wave 300 XL is listed at 58.4 lb versus 7.1 lb for Niya Tracker 15; that 51.3 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Wave 300 XL is listed at $15,499 and Niya Tracker 15 at $199; Niya Tracker 15 is $15,300 less. Dolphin Wave 300 XL lists a 3-year warranty compared with 1 years for Niya Tracker 15. These robots are built for different jobs, so pool type and facility capacity decide the comparison before individual features do. For a residential pool, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning. For a commercial facility, the Pool Express pick 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 | Niya Tracker 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| No recharging between cycles | YesEdge | No |
| 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.
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Is rated for pools up to 165 ft
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
Where Niya Tracker 15 stands out
Niya Tracker 15 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $199 starting price.
- Is listed $15,300 lower
- Weighs 7.1 lb versus 58.4 lb
Dolphin Wave 300 XL vs Niya Tracker 15 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 | Niya Tracker 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor cleaning. | Above-ground pools up to 20 ft that need the floor vacuumed without a cord. |
| Starting price | $15,499 | $199 |
| Pool type | Inground | Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 165 ft | Up to 20 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | Basket | Basket |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Not listed | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 165 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 58.4 lb | 7.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Niya Tracker 15 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Escape for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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