Dolphin Wave 120 versus Dolphin Active 15
Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty
Active 15 or Wave 120. Which wins?
Diving into the Active 15 vs Wave 120, 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 120 or Dolphin Active 15.
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Wave 120 | Active 15 | Sigma | Premier |
| Cleans Waterline | Yes | No |
Yes | Yes |
| NanoFiltration | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| MultiMedia | No |
No |
No |
Yes | Dual Stabilizer | Yes | No |
Yes | Yes | Gyroscope | Yes | No |
Yes | No |
3 Year Warranty | No |
No |
Yes | Yes |
| No Restocking Fee | Yes | No |
Yes | Yes |
| 30 Day Trial | Yes | 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 Wave 120 vs Dolphin Active 15
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| Full Filter Indicator | |
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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 120 includes a standard filter.
The Dolphin Active 15 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 Wave 120 does not include a weekly timer.
The Dolphin Active 15 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 Wave 120 includes a full filter indicator.
The Dolphin Active 15 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 120 includes a dual stabilizer.
The Dolphin Active 15 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 Wave 120 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
The Dolphin Active 15 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
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| Part Number | 9999359-W120 | 99996148-USF |
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| ASIN | B08YRWZD4K | |
| Waterline Cleaning | Yes | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| # of Filters Included: | 1 | Ultra-Fine Filter Kit |
| Filter Cleaning | Bottom Access | Top Access |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls and Waterline | Floor and Walls |
| Cleaning Cycle | 4, 6 hours | 2 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 4 | 1 |
| Cable Length | 130 ft | 50 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | Yes | No |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 121 ft | 33 ft |
| Pool Shape | Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry | 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® | Yes | No |
| Automated Weekly Timer | No | Yes |
| Remote operation | Yes | No |
| Restocking Fee | No |
No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Read Reviews | Dolphin Wave 120 Review | Dolphin Active 15 Review |
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