Dolphin T45 versus Dolphin Proteus DX5i
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Proteus DX5i or T45. Which wins?
Diving into the Proteus DX5i vs T45, 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 T45 or Dolphin Proteus DX5i.
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T45 | Proteus DX5i | 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 |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| No Restocking Fee | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| 30 Day Trial | No |
No |
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 T45 vs Dolphin Proteus DX5i
| Features | T45 | Proteus DX5i |
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| Programmable Timer | |
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| Full Filter Indicator | |
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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 T45 includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Proteus DX5i 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 T45 does not include a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Proteus DX5i includes a weekly timer.
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 T45 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Proteus DX5i includes an anti-tangle swivel.
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| Part Number | 99996241-WINI | 99996212-LSWIF |
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| ASIN | B0897VT8GY | |
| Waterline Cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls and Waterline | |
| Cleaning Cycle | hours | 2 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 2 | |
| Cable Length | 60 ft | 60 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | 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 | |
| Automated Weekly Timer | Yes | |
| Remote operation | No | |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin T45 Review | Dolphin Proteus DX5i Review |
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Learn more about the Dolphin T45 and Dolphin Proteus DX5i 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 Proteus DX5i Review, Dolphin T45 Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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