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Why it stands outGet the top-rated Dolphin Escape at a fraction of the price with Certified Refurbished. Rated the best above-ground pool robot , the Dolphin Escape vacuums, cleans, and…
Dolphin Escape
Apart of the Dolphin Max-Series™, MaxBin™ and HyperBrush™ innovations team-up to deliver one of the most powerful robots of 2026.
Dolphin Escape
MaxBin™
Power Supply
40ft Cord
2 Year Warranty
The all-new Dolphin Escape keeps your pool’s floor clean of dirt and algae with innovative HyperBrush™ technology and unparalleled dual 24-volt DC motor efficiency. Its lightweight, ergonomic frame and quick 1.5-hour cleaning cycle make it perfect for all above-ground pools and small inground pools. With an extreme value price and warranty coverage for a full two years, there is a reason why so many vote the Dolphin Escape as the best above-ground pool cleaner of 2026.
The Escape’s easy to use, advanced filtration system sets it above and beyond what you’d expect from a typical automatic pool cleaner. Its super-fine filtration allows it to clean debris of all sizes, from algae to large leaves, and its large, oversized cartridge mean emptying the filter less often. Cleaning out the filter is a breeze with top-access filtration that allow you to simply lift out mess-free cartridge and rinse away the debris.
Formerly a feature reserved for expensive inground robots, a fast rotating brush is the most effective way to remove stubborn contaminants from the surface. The Escape includes a HyperBrush™ to dislodge stuck-on debris as it spins two times faster than ordinary pool brushes. Dirt and debris don’t stand a chance against the Dolphin Escape.
Larger and better than ever. The new Gen-2 filtration is here. The MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean. Rather than fumbling with cartridges, MaxBin™ simply snaps down to dump the debris.
Read More About MaxBin™ →
The Escape is equipped with HyperGrip ™ Rubber Tracks to ensure that no surface gets left behind. The tracks grip tightly to your pool’s floor to eliminate the slipping that wheeled robots experience. With the Escape, the debris and tough contaminants in your pool have nowhere to hide.
A pool cleaner that’s heavy and cumbersome makes pool cleaning a chore, but the light weight and ergonomic design of the Escape ensures the robot bares your cleaning burdens. Its frame is ergonomically designed to create the least water resistance possible so it moves efficiently around your pool. Its light weight of only 14lbs means it’s easy to transport and drop into your pool. Plus, with its fast water release program, it never feels waterlogged or heavy when you lift it from your pool by its convenient carrying handle.
Clean deeper than ever before. Upgrade the MaxBin™ with NanoFilter panels. These filters help pickup debris the standard filter misses. As picture, see the visual difference in what the NanoFilters stop that passes through the standard filters.
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Traditional pool robots tend to wander aimlessly around the pool, hoping they’ll eventually clean everything. With the new Dolphin Escape, there’s no hoping or wandering involved. It’s equipped with the SmartNav™ pool mapping system to ensure that it not only cleans every inch, but it also doesn’t waste time overlap cleaning paths. This innovative system means you’ll never need to worry whether or not it actually cleaned the whole pool.
The Escape’s engineers set out to build a robotic cleaner that accomplished a thorough and efficient clean with less energy, and their success is evident in the new Dolphin Escape. With dual 24-volt DC motors driving the Escape around the pool, the robot uses only 180watts, or almost 90% less than traditional cleaners who can use up to 1800watts. This balance of power and efficiency ensures you get the best of both worlds every time you clean.
The D7 Microprocessor is the brain of the Dolphin Escape. Powering the SmartNav 2.0™, it ensures full pool coverage. With the ability to navigate around obstacles such as drains, stairs, and steps, the D7 Microprocessor represents a new step for Dolphin.
With a 50% increase from 1st Generation Dolphin pool robots, the MaxBin™ on the Escape is over 2602 inches. This allows Escape to use its Active Scrubbing to dislodge tough debris and dispose of it inside this massive area. This cleaning power and precision is unmatch among other pool cleaners, and what makes Dolphin Max Series™ stand out from other robotic pool cleaners.
The Escape Dolphin above ground robotic pool cleaner was designed from the ground up for best in class power, agility, scrubbing and debris handling. With a groundbreaking list of patented features, we present the fully autonomous robot that shows just how far we're willing to go.
Read More at EscapeRobotic.com
Best-in-Class Warranty
Adding the Escape to your pool’s cleaning team means forever changing the way you view a clean pool. The Escape picks up where other robots fall short with innovative new features that make owning a pool as easy and carefree as it should be. Experience the peace of mind the Escape can bring you with its full two years of warranty coverage. It’s time to see what’s different about the Escape. Try it in your pool for 30 days, and if you’re not 100% satisfied, just return it. Let Escape challenge everything you think about above-ground pool cleaners.
| Pool Type | Inground and Above-Ground |
|---|---|
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor |
| Included Filtration | MaxBin Basket |
| Power | Corded with Low-Voltage Power Supply |
| Cable Length | 40 ft |
| Timer | No Built-In Timer |
| Smartphone App | No |
| Navigation | SmartNav 2.0 |
| Motors | Dual 24-Volt DC |
|---|---|
| Scrubbing Brushes | 1 |
| Cleaning Cycle | 1.5 hours |
| Weight | 14 lb |
| In the Box | Dolphin Escape, MaxBin Basket, Power Supply, 40 ft Cord, 2-Year Warranty |
| Warranty | 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Brand | Dolphin |
| Condition | Certified Refurbished – A previously used unit restored to full working order and covered by the manufacturer's warranty. |
Shoppers who compare the Dolphin Escape most often end up with one of these two. Same kind of pool, similar budget, and here is exactly what changes.
| Specification |
Dolphin Escape
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Dolphin CaymanBest for Small Pools
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Dolphin QuantumBest Value
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $589 | $1,079 | $1,649 |
| Pool Type | Inground, Above-Ground | Inground, Above-Ground | Inground |
| Maximum Pool Length | — | Up to 33 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor | Floor, Walls | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Included Filtration | MaxBin Basket | MaxBin Basket | XXL MaxBin Basket, NanoFilters |
| Power | 40 ft cable | 36 ft cable | 60 ft cable with swivel |
| Timer and App | Manual start | Weekly timer | Weekly timer, App, Remote included |
| Weight | 14 lb | 14 lb | 35 lb |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Link | View Dolphin Cayman | View Dolphin Quantum |
2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty from Maytronics. Every product carries the manufacturer's warranty shown on its page. Pool Express is an authorized dealer, so your warranty is valid. The same manufacturer's warranty applies to this certified refurbished unit for the term shown.
Try it in your pool for 30 days. If it is not right for you, return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the purchase price. You pay the return shipping. There is never a restocking fee. Full return policy
Free shipping on every order to the contiguous United States. Orders placed by 2:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day. Orders placed later ship the next business day. Most orders arrive 1–3 business days after they ship. Allow up to 5 business days for rural addresses. Shipping details
| Specification |
Dolphin Escape
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| Price | $589 | $1,079 | $669 |
| Pool Type | Inground, Above-Ground | Inground, Above-Ground | Inground, Above-Ground |
| Maximum Pool Length | — | Up to 33 ft | — |
| Cleaning Coverage Floor, walls, or up to the waterline | Floor | Floor, Walls | Floor |
| Included Filtration Fine filters catch algae-sized debris | MaxBin Basket | MaxBin Basket | MaxBin Basket |
| Cable | 40 ft | 36 ft | 40 ft |
| Timer | No Built-In Timer | Weekly Timer | No Built-In Timer |
| Smartphone App | No | No | No |
| Weight | 14 lb | 14 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Link | View Dolphin Cayman | View Dolphin Escape |
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These reviews are for the Dolphin Escape sold new. Certified Refurbished units are the same model; the condition details above explain what differs.
Reviews are written by Pool Express customers over several seasons; some may describe an earlier model year with different features.
4.7
| 5 star | 74% | |
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| 4 star | 18% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
Cleans fantastic. 18×33 , had this since last year. Crazy amount of saved work. I have used the regular vac maybe 3 times in 2 years !! Awesome
The robot is super, it cleans the pool in not time and picks up everything while swiping the floor but I had to give it a 4 stars because the electric or circuit box is of bad quality. It can not get wet and only lasts for 10 months. How good could a pool cleaner be if the box cannot get wet when the pool is on the open? Maytronics should build this boxes to hold rain and sun.
I Love it, it does everything it says it does. Its easy to clean. Its light weight. It cleans the pool spotless.
Cleans my 24-foot round pool spic and span in 90 minutes.
Yes it can!
If your Dolphin powers on but does not move, try checking the tracks for any debris or obstructions. Also, check the drive motor and impeller for any damage or wear. If you are still having issues, contact Maytronics customer support for further assistance.
If your Dolphin's power supply is not turning on, check to make sure it is properly plugged in and that the outlet it is plugged into is working. If the power supply is still not turning on, contact Maytronics customer support for further assistance.
If your Dolphin is not cleaning the pool properly, try checking the filter bag for any debris or blockages. Also, check the brushes and tracks for any damage or wear. If you are still having issues, contact Maytronics customer support for further assistance.
For general Wifi connectivity guide, please refer to the Dolphin user manual or contact Maytronics customer support for further assistance.
The handles on your Dolphin are for lifting and carrying the unit, while the floats are designed to help your Dolphin navigate around the pool and maintain proper buoyancy.
You should download the MyDolphin™ Plus App for your Dolphin robotic pool cleaner.
Registering your Dolphin robotic pool cleaner allows you to receive important product updates and notifications, as well as access to exclusive content and promotions.
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Try it in your pool for 30 days. If it is not right for you, return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the purchase price.
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