Explorer E50 or Premium. Which wins?
Diving into the Explorer E50 vs Premium, 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 Premium or Dolphin Explorer E50.
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Premium | Explorer E50 | 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 | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
30 Day Trial | No |
Yes | 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 Premium vs Dolphin Explorer E50
Features | Premium | Explorer E50 |
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Standard Filter | ||
NanoFilters™ | ||
MaxBin™ | ||
Multi-Media™ | ||
Leaf Bag | ||
Wall Climbing | ||
Waterline Cleaning | ||
Programmable Timer | ||
Full Filter Indicator | ||
Gyroscope | ||
Dual Stabilizer | ||
Anti-Tangle Swivel | ||
3 Year Warranty |
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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 Premium includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Explorer E50 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 Premium includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Explorer E50 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.
The Dolphin Premium does not include a full filter indicator.
The Dolphin Explorer E50 includes 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 Premium includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Explorer E50 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
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Part Number | 99996211-PRI | 99996281-XP |
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ASIN | B09X6BC3NB | |
Waterline Cleaning | Yes | Yes |
Multi-Media® | No | No |
# of Filters Included: | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit | 1 |
Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Top Access |
Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls and Waterline | Floor, Walls and Waterline |
Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5, 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 | 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 | Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner |
Media-Alert® | No | Yes |
Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | Yes |
Remote operation | No | No |
Restocking Fee | No |
No |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
Read Reviews | Dolphin Premium Review | Dolphin Explorer E50 Review |