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Dolphin Sigma versus Dolphin Escape
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Escape or Sigma. Which wins?
Diving into the Escape vs Sigma, 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 Sigma or Dolphin Escape.
Sigma's top features...
Includes a Gyroscope
The Most Advanced Robot Ever - Sigma's gyroscopic sensors allow Sigma to clean deeper than any robot before.
Cleans the Waterline
The Dolphin Sigma cleans your entire pool - including the floor, wall, and waterline.
Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
Includes NanoFilters™
The included Gen 2 NanoFilters capture smaller debris other cleaners miss.
Why NanoFilters are essential →Escape's top features...
Includes MaxBin™
The Dolphin Escape utilizes MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and is 50% larger than standard cartridges.
Read About MaxBin™ →
Includes Active Scrubbing
The Dolphin Escape's Active Scrubbing spins at 2X the speed of the unit, rather than moving at the same speed - giving enchanced cleaning performance.
Includes NanoFilters™
Free with purchase at Poolbots, the Escape'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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Sigma | Escape |
| Cleans Waterline | Yes | No |
| NanoFiltration | Yes | Yes |
| MultiMedia | No |
No |
Leaf Bag | No |
No |
Dual Stabilizer | Yes | No |
Gyroscope | Yes | No |
3 Year Warranty | Yes | No |
| No Restocking Fee | Yes | Yes |
| 30 Day Trial | Yes | Yes |
| Shop Now | Buy | Buy |
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Features waterline cleaning, smart weekly timer, MaxBin™, NanoFilters™, and a 2 year warranty.
Key Differences
Sigma
- Includes NanoFilters™ - Captures small debris other cleaners miss
- Waterline Cleaning - Cleans the pool floor, wall, & waterline
- Triple Commercial Grade Motors - 3 ProLine Motors filter 4500 GPH+
- myDolphin Plus App - Schedule and clean the Sigma from anywhere
- Gyroscope - Gyroscopic sensors control and monitor every movement
- 3 Year Warranty - Longest warranty available
Escape
- MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean than filter cartridges
- FREE NanoFilters with purchase using code at checkout: DEEPCLEAN23
- HyperBrush - Scrubs 2X the speed of standard Dolphin robots
- SmartNav 2.0 - Advanced microprocessor enables a deeper cleaning performance
- Powerful Vacuuming - Cleans leaves, twigs, bugs, sand, and more
Compare Dolphin Sigma vs Dolphin Escape
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Compare Features
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 Sigma includes NanoFilters™
The Dolphin Escape 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 Sigma includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Escape 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 Sigma includes a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Escape does not include a weekly timer.
Dual Stabilizer
This essential piece to waterline cleaning allows the unit to cling to the walls of your pool - allowing a more precise and deeper clean at the waterline. Units with dual stabilizers have increased performance and agility while cleaning. It also doubles as an easy handle to pickup your robot from.
The Dolphin Sigma includes a dual stabilizer.
The Dolphin Escape does not include a dual stabilizer.
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 Sigma includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Escape does not include 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 Sigma includes a 3 year warranty.
The Dolphin Escape includes a 2 year warranty.
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| Part Number | 99991036-SPLI | 99996153-SPLF |
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| ASIN | B07CZ1XVZX | B01I466H94 |
| Waterline Cleaning | Yes | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 2 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Ultra-fine NanoFilters and Standard Filter Cartridge sets | MaxBin |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Cleaning Cycle | 2.5 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 4 | 1 |
| Cable Length | 60 ft | 40 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | Yes | No |
| Pool Types | In Ground | Above Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 50 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 | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass |
| Media-Alert® | No | No |
| Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | No |
| Remote operation | Yes - Through App | No |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Sigma Review | Dolphin Escape Review |
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Read Our Reviews
Learn more about the Dolphin Sigma and Dolphin Escape 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 Escape Review, Dolphin Sigma Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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