Explorer E70 or S100. Which wins?
Diving into the Explorer E70 vs S100, 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 S100 or Dolphin Explorer E70.
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S100 | Explorer E70 | Sigma | Premier |
Cleans Waterline | No |
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 |
Yes | 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 Premier
Premier adds waterline cleaning, commercial grade motors, MultiMedia™, NanoFilters™, 3 year warranty + 30 Day Free Trial.
Compare Dolphin S100 vs Dolphin Explorer E70
Features | S100 | Explorer E70 |
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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 S100 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 S100 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 S100 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 S100 does not include 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 S100 includes a 2 year warranty.
The Dolphin Explorer E70 includes a 3 year warranty.
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Part Number | 99996121-USF | 99996712-XP |
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ASIN | B09XFCQJPH | |
Waterline Cleaning | No | Yes |
Multi-Media® | No | No |
# of Filters Included: | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit | 1 |
Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Top Access |
Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor, Walls and Waterline |
Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5, 2 hours |
Number of Brushes | 1 | 2 |
Cable Length | 50 ft | 60 ft |
Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | Yes |
Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
Maximum Pool Size | 33 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 S100 Review | Dolphin Explorer E70 Review |