
Dolphin Escape
Best for: Above-ground & small pools
CoverageFloor only
Pool sizeUp to 33 ft (above-ground)
Warranty2 years
Part of the Dolphin Classics lineup · compare all 6 models
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Best for: Above-ground & small pools
CoverageFloor only
Pool sizeUp to 33 ft (above-ground)
Warranty2 years

Best for: Best value wall-climber
CoverageFloor, walls & waterline
Pool sizeUp to 50 ft
Warranty2 years

Best for: Best all-around inground pick
CoverageFloor, walls & waterline
Pool sizeUp to 50 ft
Warranty2 years
Climbs vertical walls and scrubs floors in small-to-medium inground pools.
Plug in and press start—zero Wi-Fi or timer settings to configure.
Lift from the top and hose leaves and sand away in seconds.
Scrubs algae and grime off vinyl, fiberglass, and plaster.
Fast water drainage for effortless one-hand lifting.
2-hour independent cycle saves main pool pump electricity.
The Echo M1 is a long-running Maytronics model built around CleverClean™ — the scanning navigation system that made Dolphin's reputation — in a simple, one-button package for pools up to 33 ft.
Rather than a fixed pattern, the Echo M1 scans and computes a route that covers walls and floor efficiently. It's the same navigational idea that runs through the whole Dolphin range, and it's why an older, simpler Dolphin still outperforms newer machines with more features and worse pathing.
Maytronics calls out algae and bacteria specifically. A vacuum that only lifts loose debris leaves the biological film that makes surfaces slippery and cloudy; active brushing is what removes it.
Single-level filtration separates rough from fine debris in one basket, so it doesn't clog the way a single-mesh system does. Rinse it out and go.
It's an older model with a modest review count but a solid 4-star average. The Dolphin E10 and Cayman are current alternatives at similar sizes.
Compare our Dolphin Advantage ($629)—built on the same compact 33-ft Maytronics platform, available from Pool Robots with a 2-year warranty and Weekly Timer!
| Model Name | DOLPHIN ECHO M1 |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic" or "Polypropylene |
| Color | White |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Efficiency | high |
| Load Capacity | 5 pounds |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Installation Type | robotic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Model Number | DOLPHIN ECHO M1 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DOLPHIN ECHO M1 |
| GTIN | 718117198779 |
Specifications come from the manufacturer or Amazon listing.
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| Power | Corded | Corded (low-voltage) | Corded (low-voltage) | Corded (low-voltage) |
| Pool size | In-ground up to 33 ft | Up to 33 ft (above-ground) | Up to 50 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Coverage | Floor & walls | Floor only | Floor, walls & waterline | Floor, walls & waterline |
| Control | One-button | Power supply (optional Automation Timer) | Weekly timer (power supply) | Weekly timer (power supply) |
| Filtration | Single-level, rinse-clean | Extra-large top-load basket | MaxBin™ top-load basket (NanoFilter™-ready) | XXL MaxBin™ top-load + NanoFilters™ |
| Cycle / runtime | Standard | 1.5 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Owner rating | 4.1 (37 reviews) | — | — | — |
| Best for | Compact in-ground pools up to 33 ft | Above-ground & small pools | Best value wall-climber | Best all-around inground pick |
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No — it's outside our catalog. The Dolphin E10 and Cayman are our closest current equivalents.
In-ground pools up to 33 ft.
Maytronics' scanning navigation system — the cleaner maps the pool and computes an efficient route rather than following a fixed pattern.
No—it cleans floor and walls up to 33 ft. For true waterline scrubbing, step up to our Dolphin S200 ($999).

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