Dolphin Nautilus CC versus Dolphin Wave 300 XL

Head-to-Head Review and Comparison

Dolphin Nautilus CC

Dolphin Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Cleaner

Best Price
$649
Dolphin Wave 300 XL

Dolphin Wave 300 XL Robotic Pool Cleaner

Best Price
$12699
Pool Type In Ground
Waterline Cleaning Bad Tied
NanoFiltration Bad Tied
Coverage Very Good  
User Experience Very Good Tied
Warranty Very Good  
Pool Type In Ground
Waterline Cleaning Bad  
NanoFiltration Bad  
Coverage Bad  
User Experience Very Good  
Warranty Excellent  
Check mark Highs

Easy to connect and use

Attacks algae and debris

Active scrubbing brush

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No NanoFiltration

No Weekly Timer

No Waterline Cleaning

Restocking Fee

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6 High Speed Scrubbing Brushes

Energy Efficient Motors

Anti-Tangle Swivel - Prevents Tangles

3 Year Warranty

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No Weekly Timer - Can't schedule Cleanings

Lacks multiple filter options - Similar units come with 2+

Not a great value when compared to alternative robots

Only cleans floor of pool. Lacks wall / waterline coverage

Better Value Units Avaliable


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.

Nautilus CC

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Wave 300 XL

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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

Nautilus CC

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Wave 300 XL

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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.

Nautilus CC

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Wave 300 XL

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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.

Nautilus CC

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Wave 300 XL

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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!

Nautilus CC

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Wave 300 XL

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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.

Nautilus CC

Wave 300 XL


Pool Attributes

Specifications

Robot Dolphin Nautilus CC Dolphin Nautilus CC Dolphin Wave 300 XL Dolphin Wave 300 XL
Pool Types In Ground In Ground
Pool Size 33 ft 165 ft
Pool Shape Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry
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 No
Number of Filters Included 1 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access Top Access
Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor
Cleaning Cycle(s) 2 hrs 2, 6 hrs
Number of Brushes 1 6
Connectivity & Automation
Remote operation No Yes
WiFi / Bluetooth WiFi: No
Bluetooth: No
WiFi: No
Bluetooth: No
Smartphone App No No
Automated Weekly Timer No No
Other
Full Bag Indicator No Yes
Cable Length 50 ft 165 ft
Anti-Tangling Swivel No Yes
Restocking Fee No
No Restocking Fee Ever.
No
No Restocking Fee Ever.
Warranty 2 Years 3 Years
Caddy Included Optional Caddies Available Optional Caddies Available
Official Website
Part Number 99996113-US 99997006-50M
ASIN B01N78IVWJ

Customer Reviews

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Where To Buy

Seller Buy From Robot Shop Online
Buy on Amazon.com $649 Nautilus CC Shop At Amazon
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In-Store Exclusive $12699 Wave 300 XL 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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