Active 10 or Active 15. Which wins?
Diving into the Active 10 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 Dolphin Active 10.
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Key Differences
Active 15
- No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
- No Anti-Tangle Swivel
- No NanoFilters™ - Cannot clean smaller debris and algae
- Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series
Active 10
- Floor Only Coverage - Only cleans the floor
- No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
- No Anti-Tangle Swivel
- No NanoFilters™ - Cannot clean smaller debris and algae
- Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series
Compare Dolphin Active 15 vs Dolphin Active 10
Features | Active 15 | Active 10 |
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Standard Filter | ||
NanoFilters™ | ||
MaxBin™ | ||
Multi-Media™ | ||
Leaf Bag | ||
Wall Climbing | ||
Waterline Cleaning | ||
Programmable Timer | ||
Full Filter Indicator | ||
Gyroscope | ||
Dual Stabilizer | ||
Anti-Tangle Swivel | ||
3 Year Warranty |
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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 Dolphin Active 10 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 Dolphin Active 10 does not include a weekly timer.
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Part Number | 99996148-USF | 99996151-USF |
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ASIN | ||
Waterline Cleaning | No | No |
Multi-Media® | No | No |
# of Filters Included: | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit | 1 |
Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Top Access |
Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor |
Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
Number of Brushes | 1 | 1 |
Cable Length | 50 ft | 40 ft |
Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | No |
Pool Types | In Ground | Above Ground |
Maximum Pool Size | 33 ft | 30 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 | Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner |
Media-Alert® | No | No |
Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | No |
Remote operation | No | No |
Restocking Fee | No |
No |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Active 15 and Dolphin Active 10 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 Dolphin Active 10 Review, Dolphin Active 15 Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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