Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi versus Dolphin Explorer E30
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Explorer E30 or Nautilus CC Plus WiFi. Which wins?
Diving into the Explorer E30 vs Nautilus CC Plus WiFi, 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 Nautilus CC Plus WiFi or Dolphin Explorer E30.
Nautilus CC Plus WiFi is missing...
Missing MaxBin™
The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi is missing the MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and up to 225% larger.
Read About MaxBin™ →No Waterline Cleaning
Without waterline cleaning, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi won't clean the dirtest part of your pool. The Nautilus CC Plus WiFi only has partial wall climbing.
Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
No NanoFilters™
Without these Gen 2 filters, the Nautilus CC Plus WiFi cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.
Why NanoFilters are essential →Explorer E30 is missing...
Lower Suction Power
The Explorer E30 uses the standard motors, rather than utilizing the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the ProLine™ which filter an extra 500 GPH+.
No Multi-Media
The Explorer E30 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.
Shop Premier →
Shorter Warranty
The Explorer E30 also has a shorter 2 year warranty compared to a 3 year warranty.
Shop all Dolphin Robots →Compare essential features...
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Nautilus CC Plus WiFi | Explorer E30 | 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 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 30 Day Trial | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shop Now | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
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Dolphin Quantum
Features waterline cleaning, smart weekly timer, MaxBin™, NanoFilters™, and a 2 year warranty.
Dolphin Premier
Premier adds waterline cleaning, commercial grade motors, MultiMedia™, NanoFilters™, 3 year warranty + 30 Day Free Trial.
Key Differences
Nautilus CC Plus WiFi
- No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
- Utilizes the smaller Gen 1 filter cartridges, rather than utilizing the newer NanoFiltration™ or MaxBin™
- No NanoFilters™ - Nautilus CC Plus cannot clean smaller debris and algae
- Standard Brush - No HyperBrush like on similarly priced models such as Dolphin Cayman
- Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series
Explorer E30
- 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
Compare Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi vs Dolphin Explorer E30
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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 Nautilus CC Plus WiFi includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Explorer E30 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 Nautilus CC Plus WiFi includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Explorer E30 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 Nautilus CC Plus WiFi includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Explorer E30 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
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| Part Number | 99996406-PCI | 99996240-XP |
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| ASIN | B09K4C9WGF | B08T1XTQMK |
| Waterline Cleaning | No | Yes |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Top Access |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor, Walls and Waterline |
| Cleaning Cycle | 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 | 40 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® | No | No |
| Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote operation | No | No |
| Restocking Fee | Yes |
No |
| Warranty | 2.5 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi Review | Dolphin Explorer E30 Review |
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