Dolphin Nautilus CC versus Dolphin Cayman
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Cayman or Nautilus CC. Which wins?
The Dolphin Cayman is the superior robotic pool cleaner over the Dolphin Nautilus CC because of Cayman's NanoFiltration, MaxBin, and no restocking fee. The upgrade to the Dolphin Max-Series' Cayman is highly recommended for its improved cleaning performance with NanoFilters over the Nautilus CC Plus.
Nautilus CC is missing...
No NanoFilters™
Without these Gen 2 filters, the Nautilus CC cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.
Why NanoFilters are essential →
Missing Commercial-Grade Motors
The Nautilus CC uses the standard motors, rather than utilizing the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the ProLine™
No Waterline Cleaning
Without waterline cleaning, the Dolphin Nautilus CC won't clean the dirtest part of your pool. The Nautilus CC only has partial wall climbing.
Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →Cayman's top features...
Includes MaxBin™
The Dolphin Cayman utilizes MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and is 50% larger than standard cartridges.
Read About MaxBin™ →Cleans the Wall
The Dolphin Cayman cleans your pool's floor and walls with Active Scrubbing
Why Wall Climbing is Needed →
Includes NanoFilters™
Free with purchase at Poolbots, the Cayman's NanoFilter panels snap in to clean smaller particles other cleaners will miss. Use code: DEEPCLEAN23 at checkout
Why NanoFilters are essential →Compare essential features...
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Nautilus CC | Cayman | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| NanoFiltration | No |
Yes | 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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Key Differences - Why Cayman Wins
Nautilus CC
- No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
- No Anti-Tangle Swivel
- No NanoFilters™ - Nautilus CC cannot clean smaller debris and algae
- Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series
Cayman
- Best Pool Robot Under $800 with NanoFilter™ capability, Weekly Timer, HyperBrush, and Wall Climbing.
- MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean than filter cartridges
- Wall Climbing - Complete floor and wall coverage
- FREE NanoFilters with purchase using code at checkout: DEEPCLEAN23
- Weekly Timer - Schedule the robot to automatically clean
- HyperBrush - Scrubs 2X the speed of standard Dolphin robots
Compare Dolphin Nautilus CC vs Dolphin Cayman
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NanoFilters™
Often overlooked, having a NanoFilter™ can be the most important part of a pool robot. Without it, small microscopic particulate will pass right through the standard filters found on most robots. These highly advanced filters capture more debris than any other filter on the market, leaving you with a cleaner, happier, and healthier pool.
The Dolphin Nautilus CC does not include NanoFilters™
The Dolphin Cayman has optional NanoFilters™
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 includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Cayman 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 includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Cayman includes a weekly timer.
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| Part Number | 99996113-US | 99996135-SPL |
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| ASIN | B01N78IVWJ | B07TMRFS4H |
| Waterline Cleaning | No | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | MaxBin |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor, Walls |
| Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Cable Length | 50 ft | 50 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | No |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground & Above Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 33 ft | 33 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 | Yes |
| Remote operation | No | No |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Nautilus CC Review | Dolphin Cayman Review |
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