Dolphin Active 20 versus Dolphin Active 10

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Active 10 or Active 20. Which wins?

Diving into the Active 10 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 Dolphin Active 10.

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Compare essential features...


	Active 20	Active 10	Sigma	Premier
Cleans Waterline	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Nano Filtration	No	No	Yes	Yes
MultiMedia	No	No	No	Yes
Dual Stabilizer	No	No	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	No	No	Yes	No
3 Year Warranty	No	No	Yes	Yes
No Restocking Fee	No	No	Yes	Yes
30 Day Trial	No	No	Yes	Yes
Shop Now	Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

Shoppers ultimately bought... Compare vs.

Dolphin Cayman

Upgraded Max-Series™ with Wall Climbing, MaxBin™, Weekly Smart Timer, and NanoFiltration™ Capability

Cayman vs Active 20 Cayman vs Active 10

Dolphin Escape

With SmartNav 2.0™, NanoFilter™ Capability, HyperBrush™, & MaxBin™, the Escape pushes the limits on what a robotic pool cleaner in capable of.

Escape vs Active 20 Escape vs Active 10

Key Differences

Active 20

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
Shorter Warranty - Shorter warranty compared to the Dolphin ProLine

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 20 vs Dolphin Active 10

Features	Active 20	Active 10
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™.

NanoFilter™ vs Standard Filters — NanoFilter™ (left) vs Standard Filters (right)

The Dolphin Active 20 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 20 includes a weekly timer.

The Dolphin Active 10 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 Dolphin Active 10 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.

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Compare Specifications

Part Number	99996203-USW	99996151-USF
ASIN
Waterline Cleaning	Yes	No
Multi-Media®	No	No
# of Filters Included:	Ultra-Fine Filter Kit	1
Filter Cleaning	Top Access	Top Access
Cleaning Coverage	Floor, Walls and Waterline	Floor
Cleaning Cycle	2 hours	1.5 hours
Number of Brushes	2	1
Cable Length	60 ft	40 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	Yes	No
Pool Types	In Ground	Above Ground
Maximum Pool Size	40 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
Read Reviews	Dolphin Active 20 Review	Dolphin Active 10 Review

WHAT'S NEXT?

Try any in your own pool for 30 days.

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Read Our Reviews

Learn more about the Dolphin Active 20 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 20 Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.

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