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Dolphin Escape Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner
- Rated #1 above-ground robotic pool cleaner for vinyl, resin & steel pools
- Oversized top-load MaxBin™ holds 60% more leaves, bugs & sand
- 2×-speed HyperBrush™ + continuous HyperGrip™ non-slip rubber tracks
- Featherlight 14-lb body completes SmartNav 2.0™ floor cleans in 1.5 hrs
- Optional Weekly Timer upgrade & full 2-year Maytronics warranty
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It is built into the upgraded power supply and can start the Escape automatically every day, every other day, or every three days for the coming week. It is not Wi-Fi or a clock-time scheduler. Without it, press Start before each cleaning cycle.
Make storage easier:
Dolphin Universal Caddy
$145
Why pool owners add the Universal Caddy
- Effortless Roll-to-Pool Transport – Wheel your Dolphin smoothly from patio or garage to poolside without heavy lifting
- Protects Scrubbing Brushes – Cradles the cleaner off the ground so active brushes never develop flat spots in storage
- Integrated Power Supply Mount – Locks your power supply upright off wet decks and neatly coils up to 60 ft of swivel cable
- Genuine Maytronics Fit – Engineered specifically by Maytronics to cradle residential Dolphin robotic pool cleaners
Dolphin Premium Caddy Cover
$99
Why add the Premium Caddy Cover
- All-Season UV & Rain Shield – Heavy-duty woven polyester protects plastics, tracks, and cables from harsh sun and storms
- Shields Power Supply Electronics – Keeps your caddy-mounted power supply dry, shaded, and free of dust and pollen
- Ventilated, Wind-Secure Fit – Built-in side vents prevent trapped humidity while bottom velcro straps hold firm in high winds
- Roll Without Removing – Integrated top handle slot lets you wheel your covered caddy straight into storage
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Engineered Specifically for Above-Ground Liners & Effortless Lifting
Oversized Top-Load MaxBin™
Holds 60% more leaves, acorns, and bugs than standard trays—pop the top latch and rinse clean in seconds.
2×-Speed HyperBrush™
Spins at twice travel speed to scrub slippery green film and dirt off vinyl floors.
Vinyl-Safe HyperGrip™ Tracks
Continuous soft rubber tracks glide over vinyl seams and dished coves without slipping or snagging.
SmartNav 2.0™ Floor Mapping
Systematically cleans round, oval, and rectangular above-ground pools up to 33 ft in 1.5 hours.
Optional Weekly Timer Upgrade
Choose standard one-touch Start or upgrade right in the buy box to automatic Weekly Timer scheduling.
14 Lbs + 2-Year Warranty
Costs ~5¢ per cycle to run and carries a full 2-year Maytronics warranty—double cheap cordless pods.
Purpose-Built for Above-Ground Pools
Weighing just 14 lbs dry with a fast 1.5-hour cleaning cycle and a 40-foot tangle-resistant cord, the Dolphin Escape is engineered specifically for vinyl, resin, and steel-wall above-ground pools up to 33 feet—scrubbing the entire floor clean without straining delicate liners or requiring any hoses or booster pumps.
Oversized Top-Load MaxBin™ Basket
Forget messy clip-on cloth bags. Pop the top latch, lift out the Escape's oversized MaxBin™ debris basket, and hose it clean in under a minute—holding up to 60% more leaves, bugs, sand, and acorns than entry-level trays.
HyperBrush™ 2× Speed Active Scrubbing
Rotating at twice the travel speed of the robot, the front HyperBrush™ lifts settled dirt, slippery algae, and fine dust off vinyl floors so the vacuum intake captures what passive suction cleaners leave behind.
HyperGrip™ Continuous Rubber Tracks
Instead of plastic wheels that spin out on slick wet vinyl, continuous HyperGrip™ tracks hold steady traction across floor seams, coves, and slight dished bottoms.
SmartNav 2.0™ Floor Mapping
Onboard SmartNav 2.0™ scanning learns round, oval, and rectangular above-ground layouts so the Escape covers the whole floor systematically instead of crisscrossing the same spot.
Pennies Per Cycle & 2-Year Maytronics Warranty
Low-voltage 24V DC power draws roughly 180 watts—about 5 cents per cycle—while saving wear and tear on your main pool filter. Every Escape includes a full 2-year Maytronics warranty.
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Stop Fighting Skimmer Hoses & Weak Battery Pucks
Suction cleaners steal power from your surface skimmer and clog your pump basket, while cheap wheeled battery pucks spin helplessly on vinyl floor wrinkles. Weighing just 14 lbs dry, the Dolphin Escape uses continuous HyperGrip™ rubber tracks, SmartNav 2.0™ mapping, and a 2×-speed HyperBrush™ to scrub your entire above-ground floor clean in 90 minutes at ~5 cents of electricity.
Choose Standard or Weekly Timer Power Supply
Use the selector above to pick either the standard On/Off power supply or the upgraded Programmable Weekly Timer power supply (which starts the Escape automatically daily, every 2nd day, or every 3rd day). Dealing with fine silt or dead algae dust? Add Escape NanoFilters™ or see our Escape + NanoFilter Bundle.
Dolphin Escape Specs
Dolphin Escape FAQ
Why doesn't the Dolphin Escape climb above-ground pool walls?
Above-ground pools have flexible vinyl walls and exposed top coping rails; climbing them can pull a liner loose or breach the surface and suck air. Focusing strictly on the floor and cove where 99% of dirt settles is safer and faster.
Is the Weekly Timer upgrade worth it on the Escape?
If you leave the cleaner in the pool for a few days at a time or travel on weekends, yes—the upgraded power supply runs the Escape automatically every day, every 2nd day, or every 3rd day.
Dolphin Escape vs. Dolphin E10—what's the difference?
Both are 14-lb Maytronics above-ground cleaners with 2-year warranties. The Escape upgrades to Dual DC motor architecture, SmartNav 2.0™, HyperGrip™ continuous tracks, and the larger MaxBin™ filter capacity over the Dolphin E10.
Will it catch fine dust and dead algae?
The included standard mesh catches leaves, bugs, and sand. For ultra-fine dust, pollen, and dead algae, add NanoFilters for Dolphin Escape.
We’re Here Long After Delivery Day
2-Year Maytronics Warranty
Manufacturer-backed protection and help from authorized US service centers.
30-Day Returns
If it isn’t right for your pool, start a return within 30 days.
Fast, Free Shipping
Your cleaner ships fast and free on qualifying orders, ready for its first run.
Let the robot clean the pool. Let ICO watch the water.
ICO tests your water every hour and tells you exactly what to add—before cloudy water or algae ruins the weekend.
- Measures pH, ORP, and water temperature every hour
- Exact chemical amounts in the free iOS & Android app
- Warns you before heat or rain knocks the water out of balance
- Versions for chlorine/bromine and salt water pools (salt also tracks TDS)
ICO - The Smart Pool Water Monitor
Hourly water readings and exact dosing help—without another subscription.
Which type of pool do you have?
Complete Your Setup
Make poolside transport effortless and shield your cleaner and power supply between cycles.
How the Dolphin Escape Stacks Up
See what spending more—or less—changes in pool size, filtration, warranty, and everyday convenience.
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| Best for | Above-ground & small pools | Best value wall-climber | Best all-around inground pick | Premium clean without the UV price | Cleaner, sanitised water |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor only | Floor, walls & waterline | Floor, walls & waterline | Floor, walls & waterline | Floor, walls & waterline |
| Filtration | Extra-large top-load basket | MaxBin™ top-load basket (NanoFilter™-ready) | XXL MaxBin™ top-load + NanoFilters™ | UltraFilter™ (1μm / 180μm) | UltraFilter™ (1μm / 180μm) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Climbs walls | — | ||||
| Scrubs waterline | — | ||||
| Ultra-fine filtration | — | — | |||
| Wi-Fi + app control | — | — | |||
| UV water clarifier | — | — | — | — |
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