Dolphin Encore versus Dolphin Active 30
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Active 30 or Encore. Which wins?
Diving into the Active 30 vs Encore, 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 Encore or Dolphin Active 30.
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Encore | Active 30 | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | No |
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 Sigma
Sigma adds waterline cleaning, NanoFilters™, triple motors, gyroscope, 3 year warranty + 30 Day Free Trial.
Dolphin Premier
Premier adds waterline cleaning, commercial grade motors, MultiMedia™, NanoFilters™, 3 year warranty + 30 Day Free Trial.
Compare Dolphin Encore vs Dolphin Active 30
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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 Encore includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Active 30 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 Encore does not include a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Active 30 includes 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 Encore does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Active 30 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
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| Part Number | 99996155-US | 99996231-USWI |
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| Waterline Cleaning | No | Yes |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Top Access |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor, Walls and Waterline |
| Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 1 | 2 |
| Cable Length | 50 ft | 60 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | Yes |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 33 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 | No |
| Automated Weekly Timer | No | Yes |
| Remote operation | No | No |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Encore Review | Dolphin Active 30 Review |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Encore and Dolphin Active 30 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 30 Review, Dolphin Encore Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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