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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin Wave 90i 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 90i for commercial use.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 90i
Commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline 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 90i
Commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$2,399
Buy Dolphin Wave 90iDolphin Wave 90i or Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300: our take
Dolphin Wave 90i 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 90i has a published maximum pool length of 65 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin Wave 90i cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 cleans floor. Dolphin Wave 90i's documented cleaning system includes Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
The available manufacturer records do not fully identify the filter media supplied with either robot, so filtration should be confirmed before ordering.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Wave 90i provides smartphone control; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 provides daily scheduling. Dolphin Wave 90i uses continuous corded power, while Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 uses a 60 ft corded cable.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Wave 90i is listed at $2,399 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 at $1,393.60; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is $1,005.40 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 90i. Commercial pools up to 65 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 90i | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | No | 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 90i stands out
Dolphin Wave 90i is the better fit for commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Has documented smartphone control
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 $1,005.40 lower
- Cleans the pool floor
Dolphin Wave 90i 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 90i | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Pools that need floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $2,399 | $1,393.60 |
| Pool type | Commercial | Not listed |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 65 ft | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Not listed | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Daily schedule |
| App and remote | App control | Not listed |
| Cable | Not listed | 60 ft |
| Robot weight | Not listed | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not listed |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin Wave 90i 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 90i for commercial use.
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