Blue Helix One or Active 15. Which wins?
Diving into the Blue Helix One vs Active 15, our pool experts distinguish the key features you'll want to look for when choosing a pool robot. That way, you can decide between the Dolphin Active 15 or Blue Helix One.
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Active 15 | Blue Helix One | Sigma | Premier |
Cleans Waterline | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nano Filtration | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
MultiMedia | No |
No |
No |
Yes | Dual Stabilizer | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Gyroscope | No |
No |
Yes | No |
3 Year Warranty | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
No Restocking Fee | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
30 Day Trial | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Compare Dolphin Active 15 vs Blue Helix One
Features | Active 15 | Blue Helix One |
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Programmable Timer | ||
Dual Stabilizer |
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Standard Fine Filter
These standard filters help capture larger items such as small leaves and other debris, while maximizing flow rate. However, if your pool struggles with cloudy pool water, small algae, or sand. You many want to consider a unit with NanoFilters™.

The Dolphin Active 15 includes a standard filter.
The Blue Helix One includes a standard filter.
Programmable Weekly Timer
An automatic pool cleaner should be automatic, right? With a programmable weekly timer, you can set the robot to clean at different intervals. So your pool robot can clean for you everyday of the week while you sit back and relax - without the need to manually turn it on and off everyday.
The Dolphin Active 15 includes a weekly timer.
The Blue Helix One includes a weekly timer.
Dual Stabilizer
This essential piece to waterline cleaning allows the unit to cling to the walls of your pool - allowing a more precise and deeper clean at the waterline. Units with dual stabilizers have increased performance and agility while cleaning. It also doubles as an easy handle to pickup your robot from.
The Dolphin Active 15 does not include a dual stabilizer.
The Blue Helix One includes a dual stabilizer.
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Part Number | 99996148-USF | |
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ASIN | B0C9FXFPGC | |
Waterline Cleaning | No | Yes |
Multi-Media® | No | No |
# of Filters Included: | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit | 1 |
Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Filter Basket |
Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor, Wall, and Waterline |
Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1, 2, 3 hours |
Number of Brushes | 1 | 2 |
Cable Length | 50 ft | 50ft |
Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | No |
Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
Maximum Pool Size | 33 ft | 50 ft |
Pool Shape | Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform | Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform |
Obstacles | Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups | Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups |
Surface | Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass |
Media-Alert® | No | No |
Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | Yes |
Remote operation | No | Yes - Through App |
Restocking Fee | No |
No |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Active 15 and Blue Helix One in our reviews. Our in-depth pool robot reviews are written by our pool experts and will help you make an informed decision when purchasing a robotic pool cleaner for your pool. Read the Blue Helix One Review, Dolphin Active 15 Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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