Spirt or Active 20. Which wins?
Diving into the Spirt vs Active 20, 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 20 or Aquabot Spirt.
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Features | Active 20 | Spirt |
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Standard Filter | ||
Wall Climbing | ||
Waterline Cleaning | ||
Programmable Timer |
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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 20 includes a standard filter.
The Aquabot Spirt 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 20 includes a weekly timer.
The Aquabot Spirt does not include a weekly timer.
Anti-Tangle Cable Swivel
Say goodbye to pesky tangled cords. An anti-tangle swivel allows the robot to move 360 degrees around your pool without the cord getting tangled. So you can sit back and enjoy while your pool robot vacuums and cleans for you.
The Dolphin Active 20 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Aquabot Spirt does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
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Part Number | 99996203-USW | |
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ASIN | ||
Waterline Cleaning | Yes | No |
Multi-Media® | No | No |
# of Filters Included: | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit | 1 |
Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Dual Filter Cartridges |
Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls and Waterline | Floor |
Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | hours |
Number of Brushes | 2 | |
Cable Length | 60 ft | 40ft |
Anti-Tangle Swivel | Yes | No |
Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
Maximum Pool Size | 40 ft | 40 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 | No |
Remote operation | No | No |
Restocking Fee | No |
No |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Active 20 and Aquabot Spirt 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 Aquabot Spirt Review, Dolphin Active 20 Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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