Dolphin Escape vs Nautilus Comparison & Review

Many pool owners don’t like the hassle when it comes to cleaning their own pool. Pools are indeed a great place to relax and enjoy but with constant use pools get dirty. And to restore the pool back to its normal condition might put some owners in a pickle. Some may call pool maintenance and some might even think of cleaning the pools by themselves. But both the options can either be tiring or little expensive. So, what to resort to when one needs their pool cleaned in the most effective way by reducing man hour and also by saving a few extra bucks? The answer is quite simple: Robotic pool cleaners! Robotic pool cleaners are the best choice for those pool owners who wants their pool clean but also want to save their leisure time in doing something else rather than cleaning the pool. Robotic pool cleaners encompass an array of features and functions and they are quite capable in cleaning pools much effectively than any other traditional pool cleaners.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Features and functions are an essential part of any pool cleaners. Let us now have a glance at technical specificities that both Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaner possess.

SPECIFICATIONS	DOLPHIN ESCAPE	DOLPHIN NAUTILUS
Pool type	Up to 30 ft	Up to 33 ft
Pool surface type	Gunite/Plaster, Vinyl, Fiberglass	Works on all surface types
Suction rate	4000 GPH	4000 GPH
Item weight	14 pounds	14 pounds
Package Dimensions	22.44 x 17.8 x 13 inches	16.38 x 16.77 x 8.97 inches
Cable length	40 ft	50 ft
Cleaning time	2 hours	2 hours
Scrubbing brushes	two	Single front high-speed scrubber
Smart navigation and mapping	present	present
Weekly scheduler	absent	present
Remote control	absent	absent

FEATURES

EASY TO USE- Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaners offer tension free installation to the users. The users don’t have to additionally attach anything extra to the pool cleaner. The user has to plug in the power supply and have to switch on the machine and drop the pool cleaner into the pool. The pool cleaner does its job and after the cleaning time it automatically switches off to save energy.

POOL TYPE – Dolphin escape robotic pool cleaner is only for use in above ground pools. This pool cleaner can be used for above ground pools up to 30 ft. Dolphin Nautilus is ideal for both above and in-ground pools up to 33 ft.

POOL COVERAGE – Both the pool cleaners ensure full pool coverage. Dolphin Escape can clean pool surfaces such as gunite/plaster, fiberglass and vinyl. It reaches every corner of the pool due to its smart mapping and cleans every part of the pool. Dolphin Nautilus works on every surface. It efficiently cleans the pools floor, walls and even the waterline of the pool to deliver a clean and healthy pool.

MOTOR – Motors which are powerful and also energy efficient are a great combination in a good pool cleaner. Powerful motors ensure powerful and efficient cleaning of the pool. Both Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaners contain 24 Volt dual motors for powerful cleaning. These are low voltage motors which are energy efficient and uses 90% less energy than other traditional pool cleaners.

CABLE – Dolphin Escape comes with 40-foot-long cable to help the pool cleaner to move around the pool and clean each and every corner of the pool. Although there is an absence of anti-tangle swivel, the cable provided with the pool cleaner has no tangling problems. Dolphin Nautilus comes with 60 ft long cable along with a patented swivel device which prevents the machine from tangling. This long cable ensures tangle free movement to the pool cleaner so that it can clean the pool without getting entangled.

SUCTION POWER – Both Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus possess a robust suction power of 4000 GPH. With such powerful suction the pool cleaners make sure that it thoroughly vacuums the pool. The suction effectively vacuums thousands of gallons of water per minute. The 24 Volt dual motors attached in both the pool cleaners supply the required power to generate suction to vacuum the pool.

SCRUBBING BRUSHES – Along with strong motors and powerful suction, a good working scrubbing brushes designed to scrub the debris from the pool is also needed to ensure that it does the required work with proper precision. Only vacuuming the pool is not enough, vacuuming only cleans the water but the real debris and gunk settles on the pool’s floor, walls and around the waterline. And scrubbing brushes are meant to scrub the pool’s floor, walls and waterline to provide an overall clean to the pool. Dolphin Escape contains dual scrubbing brushes which provides dual clean to the pool with its strong scrubbing action. Dolphin Nautilus is equipped with single front high-speed scrubber to deliver high speed scrubbing. The high-speed brushes spin faster to effectively detach the gunk from the pool surface. Even the toughest mess can be easily removed from the pool surface with the help of this high-speed scrubbing brush. The scrubbing brushes scrubs off the stubborn algae and all kinds of dirt and debris from the around the pool’s surface to deliver a spotless pool.

FILTER – After scrubbing the pool all the dirt and debris needs to be collected and Dolphin Escape with its massive top-loading filters collect all the accumulated debris for a healthy-looking pool. The filter can be easily accessed by the owner. The filters are designed to collect debris of all shapes and sizes. No more messy filter bags to clean like those provided in traditional pool cleaners as Dolphin Escape is designed by keeping the comfort of the user in consideration. Even Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaner has single large basket filter which is huge enough to store a whole cycle’s worth of debris after every cleaning. The filter traps the dirt and debris inside while cleaning. These pool cleaners contain cartridges and not bags. Filter cartridges are less messy than filter bags and also can be easily removed and cleaned.

NAVIGATION – Another great feature of Dolphin Escape pool cleaner is its Smart Navigation. Its SmartNav technology embedded in the machine scans the pool and maps out the best route for the pool cleaner to clean. The software scans the whole pool and finds out the areas in the pool which needs cleaning so that it doesn’t miss even a single spot while cleaning. The software prevents the pool cleaner from running into any obstacles as it scans all the trouble points. The software first scans and maps the whole pool and then directs the pool cleaner accordingly to do the job. SmartNav software allows the pool cleaner to do its cleaning job without any interruptions. Dolphin Nautilus also comes with smart navigation and mapping technology. Its CleverClean software does precise mapping and scanning which enables the pool cleaner to do its job smoothly. It alerts the pool cleaner of the obstacles to avoid inside the pool so that the cleaning process is not interrupted. This smart feature ensures that the user see a crystal-clear after every cleaning cycle.

CLEANING TIME – The pool owner will not have to wait for long hours to get a clean pool as both Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaners have a standard cleaning time of 2 hours. In two hours both Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaners are capable of delivering a fresh pool.

WEEKLY SCHEDULER – Along with a standard cleaning time Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaner has been provided with weekly scheduler to automatically clean the pool around the scheduled time. Weekly scheduler enables the user to schedule the pool cleaner according to the user’s wish. The weekly scheduler has 3 settings. The user can set it to any setting as per his/her convenience with just a touch of a button. Weekly scheduler gives an additional comfort to the user. This feature is absent in Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner.

CONTINOUS TRACKS – As the pool cleaner is submerged in the water while it is doing the cleaning the chances of the pool cleaner slipping occurs which then an become a messy problem. To avoid the nuisance Dolphin Escape is provided with continuous rubber tracks which doesn’t slip during the cleaning cycle. While most of the pool cleaners are devoid of this feature Dolphin Escape provides another less reason to worry for the user when it comes to cleaning the pool hassle-free. The rubber tracks don’t allow the pool cleaner to slip and lose the cleaning efficiency.

WARRANTY – Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner is backed by 2-year extended coverage while Dolphin Nautilus robotic pool cleaner has 12-month warranty.

PROS AND CONS

Let us now have a quick glance at the pros and cons of both the pool cleaners

DOLPHIN ESCAPE PROS & CONS

Pros & Cons

Pros

The pool cleaner is easy to set up and use.
Energy efficient.
Extra-large cartridge filters.
Dual motors.
Dual scrubbing brushes.
4000 GPH suction power.
SmartNav software for improved cleaning.
Hyper grip (continuous) rubber tracks to prevent the pool cleaner from slipping.
40 ft long cable with no tangling issues.
Lightweight.

Cons

The user cannot schedule the pool cleaner as there is no weekly scheduler present.
The pool cleaner doesn’t come with an anti-tangle swivel.
Remote control feature is absent.

DOLPHIN NAUTILUS PROS & CONS

Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy installation. The user doesn’t have to fret over the installation process as the pool cleaner is easy to set up. Only plug in and drop in the pool.
The pool cleaner is quiet while cleaning.
Can easily climb up the walls of the pool to clean the walls and waterline.
The user can easily remove and clean the filters.
Clever Clean software for efficient cleaning.
Compact in size and easily manageable.

Cons

The pool cleaner can become heavy for some users to remove from the pool after the cleaning cycle.
Doesn’t have a caddy.
Sometimes leaves of big size might get stuck in the pool cleaner.
Can encounter little bit difficulty in cleaning sharp angles and edges of the pool.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Nautilus pool cleaner come with caddy?
Answer: No, the pool cleaner doesn’t come with a caddy. The user can buy a separate caddy if needed.

Does Dolphin Escape pool cleaner climb the pool walls?
Answer: No, Dolphin Escape pool cleaner doesn’t climb the pool walls.

Can Dolphin Nautilus robotic pool cleaner clean vinyl pool floors?
Answer: Yes, it definitely can.

Can the pool cleaner be left in the pool always?
Answer: Its not recommended to keep always keep the pool cleaner inside the pool.

How to clean the filter?
Answer: After every cleaning cycle the user will just have to remove the filter and have to rinse it with water to clean the filter.

Does Dolphin Escape pool cleaner can be controlled via remote or smartphone?
Answer: No, the pool cleaner can’t be controlled by remote neither can’t be controlled via smartphone.

Does the pool cleaner get stuck on drains?
Answer: Due to the smart mapping software the pool cleaners tend to avoid the drains.

Will Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner work in (in-ground) pools?
Answer: No, Dolphin Escape pool cleaner is designed to be used in above ground pools only.

CONCLUSION

Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus does remarkable job in making the pools look pristine sand spotless. Dolphin Escape pool cleaner is meant to clean above ground pools while Dolphin Nautilus robotic pool cleaner can be used both in above ground and in-ground pools. Both the cleaners have dual motors and same suction power. They even possess smart mapping and navigation technology. The cleaning time is also same at standard 2 hours. In Dolphin Nautilus weekly scheduler is present whereas in Dolphin Escape this feature is absent. Both the pool cleaners contain strong scrubbing brushes to scrub the pool and deliver an overall clean to the pool.

They both are energy efficient and easy to install. They also contain large filter cartridges to trap in all the dirt and debris collected during the cleaning. The filter cartridges can be easily removed and cleaned by the user. Both the pool cleaners are compact in size and are lightweight although they can get little heavy for some users to pull out from the pool after the cleaning cycle. In all both the pool cleaners are quite effective in doing the required work. Both Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus have their own individual features that does the job excellently and effectively.