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Dolphin Wave 100 versus Dolphin W20
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
W20 or Wave 100. Which wins?
Diving into the W20 vs Wave 100, 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 Wave 100 or Dolphin W20.
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Wave 100 | W20 | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | Yes | No |
Yes | Yes |
| NanoFiltration | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| MultiMedia | No |
No |
No |
Yes | Dual Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Gyroscope | Yes | No |
Yes | No |
3 Year Warranty | No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No Restocking Fee | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 30 Day Trial | Yes | 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 Wave 100 vs Dolphin W20
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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 Wave 100 includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin W20 includes a standard filter.
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 Wave 100 includes a full filter indicator.
The Dolphin W20 does not include a full filter indicator.
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 Wave 100 includes a dual stabilizer.
The Dolphin W20 includes 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 Wave 100 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin W20 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 Wave 100 includes a 2 year warranty.
The Dolphin W20 includes a 3 year warranty.
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| Part Number | 9999096X-USW | 99996904-US |
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| ASIN | B08YRVMQVD | B09S4NFGXB |
| Waterline Cleaning | Yes | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Bottom Access | Bottom Access |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls and Waterline | Floor |
| Cleaning Cycle | 4, 6 hours | 3 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 2 | 2 |
| Cable Length | 100 ft | 80 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | Yes | Yes |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 88 ft | 68 ft |
| Pool Shape | Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry | Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry |
| 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® | Yes | No |
| Automated Weekly Timer | No | No |
| Remote operation | Yes | Yes |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 3 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Wave 100 Review | Dolphin W20 Review |
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Learn more about the Dolphin Wave 100 and Dolphin W20 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 W20 Review, Dolphin Wave 100 Review, or browser other top robotic pool cleaner reviews.
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