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Dolphin Explorer E20 versus Aquabot X4

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

X4 or Explorer E20. Which wins?

Diving into the X4 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 X4.

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Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Explorer E20 X4 Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline
No
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 Yes Yes Yes Yes
30 Day Trial Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Compare Dolphin Explorer E20 vs Aquabot X4

Features Explorer E20 X4
Standard Filter yes yes
Wall Climbing no yes
Waterline Cleaning no no
Programmable Timer yes no
Anti-Tangle Swivel no yes

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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)
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Aquabot X4 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.

yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Aquabot X4 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.

yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Aquabot X4 includes an anti-tangle swivel.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Explorer E20 Aquabot X4

Part Number 99996148-XP
ASIN B08T1MWL1V B09B1DJF9C
Waterline Cleaning No No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 1 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access Dual Filter Cartridges
Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor, Walls
Cleaning Cycle 2 hours 3 hours
Number of Brushes 1 1
Cable Length 50 ft 60ft
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 Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Media-Alert® No No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes No
Remote operation No No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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