Dolphin produces some exceptional robotic pool cleaners that offer features that are surely worth a mention. Both of them are unique in their own way. The cleaning performance is amazing and that is something which the users will definitely give utmost importance to. Out of the many pool cleaners under this brand, The Dolphin Sigma and Dolphin Nautilus CC are very much in demand. Both of them do the job of cleaning your pool exceptionally well. Let’s look at how these two are different from each other and what are the features they offer.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Comparison between two products that serve the same purpose can undoubtedly be better understood by getting into the technical aspects of both of them.
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Parameter |
Dolphin Sigma |
Dolphin Nautilus CC |
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Product dimensions (in inches) |
23 x 19.5 x 13.5 |
16.38 x 16.77 x 8.97 |
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Weight of the item |
35 pounds |
14 pounds |
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Number of motors |
3 |
1 |
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Number of brushes |
2 |
1 |
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Ideal for pool size |
Up to 50 feet |
Up to 33 feet |
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Ideal for pool type |
Gunite / plaster, Vinyl, Fiberglass |
All floor types (gunile, tile, plaster, etc.) |
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Swivel cable |
Yes |
No |
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Weekly scheduling / timer |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bluetooth / smartphone compatibility |
Yes |
No |
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Advanced navigation |
Yes |
Yes |
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Filter type |
Fine and ultra-fine |
Fine |
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Filter description |
Top load |
Top load |
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Deep cleaning |
2.5 hours |
2 hours standard |
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Gyroscope |
Yes |
No |
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Waterline scrubbing |
Yes |
No |
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Suction rating |
4500 GPH |
4000 GPH |
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Cable length |
60 feet |
50 feet |
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Multimedia |
No |
No |
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Warranty period |
3 years |
2 years |
FEATURES
- FILTERS: The Dolphin Sigma robotic pool cleaner is equipped with two large top-loading cartridge filters. The large filters aim at maintaining higher flow rates and suction while cleaning. These filters excel in seamlessly capturing fine and ultra-fine debris. All of this leaves your pool sparkling clean in no time. Also, Dolphin Nautilus CC comes with two easy-to-clean cartridge filters that are capable of dealing with both fine dirt as well as large debris. Both the pool cleaners have top load basket.
- MOTORS: The Dolphin Sigma robotic pool cleaner is driven by 3 extremely powerful DC motors. On the other hand, Dolphin Nautilus doesn’t enjoy this feature.
- BRUSHES: Dolphin Sigma is equipped with two brushes that are capable enough of cleaning tiles, removing algae and bacteria from the floor and waterline cleaning as well. Scrubbing even the toughest pool surfaces that too with pinpoint precision is one feature that Dolphin Sigma is known for. Though, Dolphin Nautilus has a single front high speed scrubber but the results obtained are truly next level. This is because the brush spins at a speed that is twice the speed of the cleaner.
- ANTI-TANGLING SWIVEL CABLE: This is where the Dolphin Sigma robotic pool cleaner has this remarkable feature of “anti-tangling swivel cable” that offers great mobility thereby allowing the robot to move freely in the pool. Dolphin Nautilus, however, doesn’t support this feature.
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM: Dolphin Sigma uses a “Smart Nav technology” that assures highly optimized scanning and coverage. It comes with a software that has an additional feature of “Gyroscope mobility system” that targets orientation as well as tilt. The gyroscope monitors angular velocity around the 3 axis of rotation namely – roll, pitch and yaw, thereby ensuring improved performance. On the other hand, Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner is equipped with “CleaverClean” technology that boasts of the most precise navigation system thus ensuring complete pool coverage.
- WEEKLY SCHEDULING: Both these pool cleaners boast of “Smart control weekly timer” feature with the help of which you can set weekly schedule timer – daily, 2x per week, or 3x per week and see your pool getting cleaned automatically.
- SMARTPHONE CAPABILITY: Dolphin Sigma allows your smartphone to be connected to itself and thus go ahead with operations like the ability to know the status of operation, spot clean, etc. Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner doesn’t support this feature. Thus, Dolphin Sigma has an edge over Dolphin Nautilus CC in this aspect.
- WEIGHT: Dolphin Nautilus CC is lighter as compared to Dolphin Sigma thus making Dolphin Nautilus CC is easy to handle, store as well as transport.
- POOL SIZE: Dolphin Sigma is suitable for a pool size up to 50 feet and in case of Dolphin Nautilus CC it is suitable of a pool size of up to 33 feet.
- WARRANTY: The warranty period in case of Dolphin Sigma is 3 years and that of Dolphin Nautilus CC is 2 years.
- POOL TYPE: Both the robotic pool cleaners are suitable for all pool types like Gunite / plaster, Vinyl, Fiberglass, etc.
- WATERLINE SCRUBBING: Dolphin Sigma is worth an appreciation for its ability to clean the waterline and this is where Dolphin Nautilus CC loses a point as it lacks this feature of waterline scrubbing.
DOLPHIN SIGMA PROS & CONS
DOLPHIN NAUTILUS CC PROS & CONS
CONCLUSION
Both Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner with Bluetooth and Massive Top-Load Cartridge Filters and Dolphin Nautilus CC both offer exceptionally good features that are really worth a mention. If you are looking for a better warranty period, powerful motors, smartphone compatibility, better mobility, better navigation system, etc., then Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner is a better alternative.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Does a pool cleaner come with a hose?
Not all pool cleaners come with a hose. The ones that come with a hose, undoubtedly have an extra feature to offer.
- What maintenance does the pool cleaner require?
The major maintenance is with regards to the brushes. The brushes should be cleaned regularly to prevent the debris from accumulating and ruining the cleaner.
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