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Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA versus Dolphin Active 40
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Active 40 or ADVANTAGE ULTRA. Which wins?
Diving into the Active 40 vs ADVANTAGE ULTRA, 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 ADVANTAGE ULTRA or Dolphin Active 40.
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ADVANTAGE ULTRA | Active 40 | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NanoFiltration | 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 Quantum
Features waterline cleaning, smart weekly timer, MaxBin™, NanoFilters™, and a 2 year warranty.
Dolphin Premier
Premier adds waterline cleaning, commercial grade motors, MultiMedia™, NanoFilters™, 3 year warranty + 30 Day Free Trial.
Compare Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA vs Dolphin Active 40
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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 ADVANTAGE ULTRA includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Active 40 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 ADVANTAGE ULTRA includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Active 40 includes a weekly timer.
Full Filter Indicator
Let's you know when it is time to clean. With a full filter indicator, you won't have to guess when it is time to clean. The power supply will alert you directly, without having to pull out the unit to check.
The Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA does not include a full filter indicator.
The Dolphin Active 40 includes a full filter indicator.
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 ADVANTAGE ULTRA includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Active 40 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
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| Part Number | 99996201-ADU | 99996271-US |
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| ASIN | B08X98WYKZ | |
| Waterline Cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Top Access |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls and Waterline | Floor, Walls and Waterline |
| Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5, 2 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 2 | 2 |
| Cable Length | 60 ft | 60 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | Yes | Yes |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 40 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 | Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner |
| Media-Alert® | No | Yes |
| Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote operation | No | No |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Review | Dolphin Active 40 Review |
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Read Our Reviews
Learn more about the Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA and Dolphin Active 40 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 40 Review, Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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