Dolphin Proteus DX5i versus Dolphin Explorer E70
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Explorer E70 or Proteus DX5i. Which wins?
Diving into the Explorer E70 vs Proteus DX5i, 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 Proteus DX5i or Dolphin Explorer E70.
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Proteus DX5i | Explorer E70 | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | Yes | 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 |
Yes | 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 Proteus DX5i vs Dolphin Explorer E70
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| Gyroscope | |
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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 Proteus DX5i includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 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 Proteus DX5i includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 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 Proteus DX5i does not include a full filter indicator.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 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 Proteus DX5i includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 includes 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 Proteus DX5i includes a 2 year warranty.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 includes a 3 year warranty.
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| Part Number | 99996212-LSWIF | 99996712-XP |
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| ASIN | B0897VT8GY | B09XFCQJPH |
| 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 | 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 | Yes - Through App |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 3 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Proteus DX5i Review | Dolphin Explorer E70 Review |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Proteus DX5i and Dolphin Explorer E70 in our reviews. Our in-depth pool robot reviews are written by our pool experts and will help you make an informed decision when purchasing a robotic pool cleaner for your pool. Read the Dolphin Explorer E70 Review, Dolphin Proteus DX5i Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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