Active 15 or Cayman. Which wins?
Diving into the Active 15 vs Cayman, 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 Cayman or Dolphin Active 15.
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Key Differences - Why Cayman Wins
Cayman
- Best Pool Robot Under $800 with NanoFilter™ capability, Weekly Timer, HyperBrush, and Wall Climbing.
- MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean than filter cartridges
- Wall Climbing - Complete floor and wall coverage
- FREE NanoFilters with purchase using code at checkout: DEEPCLEAN23
- Weekly Timer - Schedule the robot to automatically clean
- HyperBrush - Scrubs 2X the speed of standard Dolphin robots
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
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Features | Cayman | Active 15 |
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Wall Climbing | ||
Waterline Cleaning | ||
Programmable Timer |
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NanoFilters™
Often overlooked, having a NanoFilter™ can be the most important part of a pool robot. Without it, small microscopic particulate will pass right through the standard filters found on most robots. These highly advanced filters capture more debris than any other filter on the market, leaving you with a cleaner, happier, and healthier pool.
The Dolphin Cayman has optional NanoFilters™
The Dolphin Active 15 does not include NanoFilters™
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 Cayman includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Active 15 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 Cayman includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Active 15 includes a weekly timer.
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Part Number | 99996135-SPL | 99996148-USF |
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ASIN | B07TMRFS4H | |
Waterline Cleaning | No | No |
Multi-Media® | No | No |
# of Filters Included: | 1 | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit |
Filter Cleaning | MaxBin | Top Access |
Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor and Walls |
Cleaning Cycle | 1.5 hours | 2 hours |
Number of Brushes | 1 | 1 |
Cable Length | 50 ft | 50 ft |
Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | No |
Pool Types | In Ground & Above Ground | In Ground |
Maximum Pool Size | 33 ft | 33 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 | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass | Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner |
Media-Alert® | No | No |
Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | Yes |
Remote operation | No | No |
Restocking Fee | No |
No |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
Read Reviews | Dolphin Cayman Review | Dolphin Active 15 Review |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Cayman and Dolphin Active 15 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 15 Review, Dolphin Cayman Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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