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Dolphin Explorer E50 versus Dolphin Explorer E30 WiFi

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Explorer E30 WiFi or Explorer E50. Which wins?

Diving into the Explorer E30 WiFi vs Explorer E50, 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 E50 or Dolphin Explorer E30 WiFi.

Explorer E50 is missing...

Dolphin Dual Motors

Lower Suction Power

The Explorer E50 uses the standard motors, rather than utilizing the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the ProLine™ which filter an extra 500 GPH+.

Dolphin Multi-Media

No Multi-Media

The Explorer E50 doesn't have Multi-Media™. Multi-Media™ allows a robot to swap between filter options in seconds. Multi-Media™ is exclusively found on the Dolphin Premier.

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Restocking Fee

Shorter Warranty

The Explorer E50 also has a shorter 2 year warranty compared to a 3 year warranty.

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Explorer E30 WiFi is missing...

Dolphin Dual Motors

Lower Suction Power

The Explorer E30 WiFi uses the standard motors, rather than utilizing the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the ProLine™ which filter an extra 500 GPH+.

Dolphin Multi-Media

No Multi-Media

The Explorer E30 WiFi doesn't have Multi-Media™. Multi-Media™ allows a robot to swap between filter options in seconds. Multi-Media™ is exclusively found on the Dolphin Premier.

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Restocking Fee

Shorter Warranty

The Explorer E30 WiFi also has a shorter 2 year warranty compared to a 3 year warranty.

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Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Explorer E50 Explorer E30 WiFi Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline Yes Yes 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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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.

Key Differences

Explorer E50

  • Weaker Suction - Does not utilize the larger, commercial-grade motors that filter up to 500 GPH more that are found on the Dolphin Sigma and Dolphin Premier
  • No Multi-Media™ - Does not include multiple filter options such as Oversized Leaf Bag and NanoFiltration
  • Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series
  • Shorter Warranty - Shorter warranty compared to the Dolphin ProLine

Explorer E30 WiFi

  • Weaker Suction - Does not utilize the larger, commercial-grade motors that filter up to 500 GPH more that are found on the Dolphin Sigma and Dolphin Premier
  • 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
  • Shorter Warranty - Shorter warranty compared to the Dolphin ProLine

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Features Explorer E50 Explorer E30 WiFi
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no no
MaxBin™ no no
Multi-Media™ no no
Leaf Bag no no
Wall Climbing yes yes
Waterline Cleaning yes yes
Programmable Timer yes yes
Full Filter Indicator yes no
Gyroscope no no
Dual Stabilizer no no
Anti-Tangle Swivel yes yes
3 Year Warranty no no

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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 E50 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E30 WiFi 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 E50 includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E30 WiFi 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.

Full Filter Indicator
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E50 includes a full filter indicator.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E30 WiFi does not include 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.

yes
The Dolphin Explorer E50 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E30 WiFi includes an anti-tangle swivel.

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      Compare Specifications

      Dolphin Explorer E50 Dolphin Explorer E30 WiFi

      Part Number 99996281-XP 99996241-XPI
      ASIN B09X6BC3NB B08T1XTQMK
      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 1.5, 2 hours 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 50 ft 40 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® Yes No
      Automated Weekly Timer Yes Yes
      Remote operation No Yes - Through App
      Restocking Fee No
      No
      Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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