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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Wave 60 vs Niya Tracker 35

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

Dolphin Wave 60 Niya Tracker 35
Choose by pool type

Residential and commercial pools need different robots

Dolphin Wave 60 and Niya Tracker 35 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear UV for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 60 for commercial use.

Right robot for each job

Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately

Residential pick

Clear UV

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,999

Buy Clear UV
Buying guidance

Dolphin Wave 60 or Niya Tracker 35: our take

Dolphin Wave 60 and Niya Tracker 35 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 60 is intended for commercial pools, while Niya Tracker 35 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Wave 60 is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Niya Tracker 35 is rated up to 40 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Wave 60 lists Commercial-grade motors. Niya Tracker 35 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Dual drive motors.

Filtration and debris

Niya Tracker 35 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Niya Tracker 35 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Wave 60 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification; Niya Tracker 35 provides one-touch starts. Dolphin Wave 60 uses continuous corded power, while Niya Tracker 35 uses cordless battery power.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Wave 60 is listed at $1,699 and Niya Tracker 35 at $539; Niya Tracker 35 is $1,160 less. Dolphin Wave 60 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1.5 years for Niya Tracker 35. 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 UV. 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 60. Commercial pools up to 50 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 60 Niya Tracker 35
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 YesEdge
Automatic scheduling Not listed No
Smartphone app Not listed Not listed
Anti-tangle swivel Not listed Not listed
3-year warranty No 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 60 stands out

Dolphin Wave 60 is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.

  • Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1.5 years
  • Is rated for pools up to 50 ft
  • Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles

Where Niya Tracker 35 stands out

Niya Tracker 35 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $539 starting price.

  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Is listed $1,160 lower

Dolphin Wave 60 vs Niya Tracker 35 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 60 Niya Tracker 35
Best fit Commercial pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
Starting price $1,699 $539
Pool type Commercial Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Up to 50 ft Up to 40 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Corded Cordless
Filtration Not listed Basket
Scheduling Not listed One-touch start
App and remote Not listed Not listed
Cable Not listed Cordless
Robot weight Not listed 19.2 lb
Warranty 2 years 1.5 years
Final call

Choose for the pool you operate

Dolphin Wave 60 and Niya Tracker 35 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear UV for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 60 for commercial use.

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