Dolphin Active 15 versus Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro

Head-to-Head Review and Comparison

Dolphin Active 15

Dolphin Active 15 Robotic Pool Cleaner

Best Price
$879
Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro

Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner

Best Price
$1099
Pool Type In Ground
Waterline Cleaning Bad  
NanoFiltration Bad Tied
Coverage Very Good Tied
User Experience Very Good Tied
Warranty Very Good  
Pool Type In Ground
Waterline Cleaning Very Good  
NanoFiltration Bad  
Coverage Very Good  
User Experience Very Good  
Warranty Bad  
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Cleans walls, but no waterline

Energy Efficient Motors

Schedule Cleanings - Run every 24, 48, or 72 hours

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No Waterline Cleaning

Lacks multiple filter options - Similar units come with 2+

No Swivel - Cord can get tangled

Better Value Units Avaliable

No Smartphone App

Check mark Highs

Added Wi-Fi Technology

2 High Speed Scrubbing Brushes

Schedule Cleanings - Run every 24, 48, or 72 hours

Anti-Tangle Swivel - Prevents Tangles

Cleans the Waterline

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Lacks Multiple Filter Options - No NanoFilters or Leaf Bag

Restocking Fee Up to 20%

Shorter Warranty Than Premium Robots found on other models such as the Dolphin ProLine

No Full Filter Indicator

No Remote Control from App - Remote Steering is only on Premium Models


Robot Features:

Features

Waterline / Tileline Cleaning

Clean where other robots can't.

90% of the bacteria in your pool is on the waterline. Don't get confused with robots that are "Wall Climbing". There is a big difference. Waterline cleaning means the actively scrubs and sticks to the waterline scrubbing away this problem area in the pool. It is a feature you don't want to miss.

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Nautilus CC Pro

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Dolphin Wall Climbing

Wall Climbing

Provides floor and wall coverage

Wall climbing allows the robot to clean and climb the walls of your pool. However, don't get this confused with waterline cleaning. A robot without waterline cleaning will only clean the walls of your pool. It will miss the dirtest part of your pool, the waterline, where 90% of all algae and bacteria is in your pool. Make sure to check out waterline cleaning units here waterline cleaning robots

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Nautilus CC Pro

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SmartPhone App

Control the from anywhere.

With its SmartPhone App, you can schedule cleanings, manually control, and fine tune your .

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Nautilus CC Pro

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Anti-Tangle Swivel

Anti-Tangle Swivel

No more tangled cords.

With an Anti-tangle Swivel, the can fully explore and clean your pool without ever getting stuck. The innovative design allows the robot to move freely 360 degrees around your pool, without ever knotting the cord.

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Nautilus CC Pro

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Energy Saver

Ultra Efficient

Save Hundreds of Dollars Cleaning Your Pool a Year!

A robotic pool cleaner saves hundreds of dollars a year in energy when compared to pressure-side or suction-side cleaners. Powered by energy efficient DC motors, a robotic pool cleaner can be 90% more efficient than its pressure-side and suction-side counterparts.

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Nautilus CC Pro

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Plug and Play

Plug and Play

Simply Plug in and start cleaning!

Set up has never been easier. No installation needed. is ready to go right out of the box. No extra pumps, plumbing, or anything else needed. Simply plug and start cleaning!

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Nautilus CC Pro

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Smart Navigation

Precise Navigation

Navigate Any Obstacle

This technology ensures that the most effecient route is used to clean your pool floor. So smart, the system automatically navigates around obstacles and quickly returns to its route. You'll want to look for the SmartNav, as we found it performed best in our testing.

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CleverClean

Nautilus CC Pro

CleverClean


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Pool Attributes

Specifications

Robot Dolphin Active 15 Dolphin Active 15 Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro
Pool Types In Ground In Ground
Pool Size 33 ft 50 ft
Pool Shape Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Obstacles Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Cleaning
Waterline Cleaning No Yes
Number of Filters Included Ultra-Fine Filter Kit 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access Top Access Filter Basket
Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor, Walls and Waterline
Cleaning Cycle(s) 2 hrs 2 hrs
Number of Brushes 1 2
Connectivity & Automation
Remote operation No No
WiFi / Bluetooth WiFi: No
Bluetooth: No
WiFi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Smartphone App No Yes
Automated Weekly Timer Yes Yes
Other
Full Bag Indicator No No
Cable Length 50 ft 60 ft
Anti-Tangling Swivel No Yes
Restocking Fee No
No Restocking Fee Ever.
Yes
Up to 20% Restocking Fee
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
Caddy Included Optional Caddies Available Optional Caddies Available
Official Website
Part Number 99996148-USF 99996207-PCI
ASIN B0BP8G6T4Z

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Where To Buy

Seller Buy From Robot Shop Online
Poolbots Logo Active 15 Shop At Poolbots
Buy on Amazon.com $1099 Nautilus CC Pro Shop At Amazon
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In-Store Exclusive $879 Active 15 Similar Robots

Robot Accessories:

Accessories

Terra Caddy for Dolphin Pool Robots

Terra Caddy

The Must-Have Accessory

Weather and UV-Resistant. Terra Caddy is the go-to Dolphin Caddy. Sealed and protected, the Terra Caddy is covered in a protect resin that cures to an extremely hard layer, making it resistant to scratches and weathering. The resin cures very hard, making it solvent-resistant and scratch-resistant. This level of protection makes the Terra Caddy stand up to rain, sunshine, termites, and more.


Dolphin Universal Caddy

Dolphin Caddy

Easy Transport and Cheap

A robotic pool cleaner is an investment, so make sure to protect it. The Dolphin Universal Caddy is a solid caddy that gets the job done. Easily store and transport your robotic pool cleaner to keep it lasting for years to come.


Dolphin Replacement Parts

Replacement Parts

Need extra filters, replacement power supply, or new climbing rings?

Looking for replacement parts? Well, you've come to the right place. Shop all replacement parts for the and all other models.


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