Dolphin Explorer E70 versus Dolphin Active 10
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Active 10 or Explorer E70. Which wins?
Diving into the Active 10 vs Explorer E70, 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 E70 or Dolphin Active 10.
Explorer E70 is missing...
No Multi-Media
The Explorer E70 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
Sellers of the Explorer E70 charge up to a 20% Restocking Fee. You'll want to avoid these units and look for a robot with a 30 Day Free Trial
Dolphin Robots with 30-Day Risk-Free Trials →Active 10 is missing...
Missing Weekly Timer
Without a timer, the Dolphin Active 10 won't automatically run every day. This is an essential feature you'll need, unless you want to manually turn on the robot everyday.
No Wall Coverage
Without wall climbing or waterline cleaning, the Dolphin Active 10 won't clean any part of your pool's walls and only clean the floors - Missing the dirtest part of your pool, the waterline.
Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
No NanoFilters™
Without these Gen 2 filters, the Active 10 cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.
Why NanoFilters are essential →Compare essential features...
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Explorer E70 | Active 10 | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | Yes | No |
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 | Yes | No |
Yes | Yes |
| No Restocking Fee | Yes | No |
Yes | Yes |
| 30 Day Trial | Yes | 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 Explorer E70 vs Dolphin Active 10
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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 E70 includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Active 10 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 E70 includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Active 10 does not include 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.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 includes a full filter indicator.
The Dolphin Active 10 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.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Active 10 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
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 E70 includes a 3 year warranty.
The Dolphin Active 10 includes a 2 year warranty.
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| Part Number | 99996712-XP | 99996151-USF |
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| ASIN | B09XFCQJPH | |
| Waterline Cleaning | Yes | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Top Access |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls and Waterline | Floor |
| Cleaning Cycle | 1.5, 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 2 | 1 |
| Cable Length | 60 ft | 40 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | Yes | No |
| Pool Types | In Ground | Above Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 50 ft | 30 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 | No |
| Remote operation | Yes - Through App | No |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Explorer E70 Review | Dolphin Active 10 Review |
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