Dolphin Explorer E20 versus Aquabot Elite
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Elite or Explorer E20. Which wins?
Diving into the Elite vs Explorer E20, 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 Explorer E20 or Aquabot Elite.
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Explorer E20 | Elite | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| NanoFiltration | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| MultiMedia | No |
No |
No |
Yes | Dual Stabilizer | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Gyroscope | No |
No |
Yes | No |
3 Year Warranty | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No Restocking Fee | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 30 Day Trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shop Now | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
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Compare Dolphin Explorer E20 vs Aquabot Elite
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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 Explorer E20 includes a standard filter.
The Aquabot Elite 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 Explorer E20 does not include a weekly timer.
The Aquabot Elite includes a weekly timer.
Dual Stabilizer
This essential piece to waterline cleaning allows the unit to cling to the walls of your pool - allowing a more precise and deeper clean at the waterline. Units with dual stabilizers have increased performance and agility while cleaning. It also doubles as an easy handle to pickup your robot from.
The Dolphin Explorer E20 does not include a dual stabilizer.
The Aquabot Elite includes a dual stabilizer.
3 Year Warranty
A robot is only as important as its warranty. By purchasing through an Authorized Maytronics Dealer such as Poolbots, you'll get the full warranty on all robotic pool cleaners available on Poolbots.com. Try any robotic pool cleaner risk-free for 30 days in your pool without any restocking fees.
The Dolphin Explorer E20 includes a 2 year warranty.
The Aquabot Elite includes a 3 year warranty.
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| Part Number | 99996148-XP | |
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| ASIN | B08T1MWL1V | |
| Waterline Cleaning | No | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Filter Basket |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor |
| Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 1 | - |
| Cable Length | 50 ft | 50ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | No |
| 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 | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass |
| Media-Alert® | No | No |
| Automated Weekly Timer | No | Yes |
| Remote operation | No | No |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 3 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Explorer E20 Review | Aquabot Elite Review |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Explorer E20 and Aquabot Elite 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 Elite Review, Dolphin Explorer E20 Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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