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Three Ways to a Spotless Pool

Every cleaner we carry follows one of three engineering philosophies.

ProLine™

Commercial power. Flagship coverage.

Dolphin’s premium corded flagships. Commercial-grade motors, HEPA-level NanoFilters™, and full floor-to-waterline scrubbing — the most thorough clean you can buy.

  • NanoFilters™ — Ultra-fine pleated media traps microscopic silt & algae
  • Commercial-grade motors — Dual / triple motors from the Dolphin Wave platform
  • Full waterline scrubbing — Climbs walls and scrubs the waterline every cycle
Max-Series™

Maximum value. Maximum capacity.

The value sweet spot. Oversized MaxBin™ top-load filters, HyperBrush™ scrubbing, and CleverClean™ scanning deliver flagship-level cleaning without the flagship price.

  • MaxBin™ filter — Oversized top-load basket you empty from the top — no flipping
  • HyperBrush™ — Active scrubbing brush rotates at 2× the robot’s speed
  • CleverClean™ nav — Smart scanning for efficient, systematic coverage
Clear™ UV

Beyond cleaning. Sanitised, crystal-clear water.

Robots built around water quality, not just debris. Led by the Clear UV and Clear S, this series pairs full floor-to-waterline cleaning with ultra-fine filtration — and on flagship models, built-in UV sanitation that helps reduce organic growth as they run.

  • UV-C sanitation — Built-in UV chamber helps sanitise water and reduce organic growth
  • UltraFilter™ (1μm) — Captures pollen, dust, and fine silt down to 1 micron
  • Full coverage — Scrubs the floor, walls, and waterline every cycle

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compare pool robots on this page?

Pick up to four robotic pool cleaners from the chooser at the top of the page. Each one drops into a column so you can compare coverage, filtration, motors, navigation, warranty, and price side by side. Open "all specs and features" for the full detail.

What is the difference between ProLine, Max-Series, and Clear UV?

ProLine™ models are Dolphin's commercial-grade corded flagships with NanoFilters™ and full waterline coverage. Max-Series™ cleaners deliver the best value with oversized MaxBin™ filters and HyperBrush™ scrubbing. Clear™ UV robots — led by the Clear UV and Clear S — focus on water quality with UltraFilter™ 1-micron filtration and, on the flagship, built-in UV-C sanitation.

Which robotic pool cleaner should I buy?

For most inground pools the ProLine™ Dolphin Quantum is the no-regrets pick. For the best value, look at the Max-Series™ Cayman. If water quality is your priority, the Clear UV adds built-in UV-C sanitation to full floor-to-waterline cleaning. Or take our 60-second quiz for a personalized match.