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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S 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.
Polaris
Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Pools that need floor cleaning.
Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear S
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 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300: our take
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 has a published maximum pool length of 165 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. 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
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; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 provides daily scheduling. Dolphin Wave 300 XL uses a 165 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 uses a 60 ft corded cable. Dolphin Wave 300 XL is listed at 58.4 lb versus 18 lb for Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300; that 40.4 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 Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 at $1,393.60; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is $14,105.40 less. 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 Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. 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 | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | No | YesEdge |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Not listed |
| 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 commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor cleaning.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Commercial robot for pools up to 165 ft
Where Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 stands out
Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,393.60 starting price.
- Is listed $14,105.40 lower
- Weighs 18 lb versus 58.4 lb
Dolphin Wave 300 XL vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools up to 165 ft in daily use that need high-capacity floor cleaning. | Pools that need floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $15,499 | $1,393.60 |
| Pool type | Inground | Not listed |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 165 ft | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Not listed |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | Daily schedule |
| App and remote | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cable | 165 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 60 ft |
| Robot weight | 58.4 lb | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | Not listed |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin Wave 300 XL and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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