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Dolphin Wave 80 versus Dolphin Escape

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Escape or Wave 80. Which wins?

Diving into the Escape vs Wave 80, 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 80 or Dolphin Escape.

Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Wave 80 Escape Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline Yes
No
Yes Yes
Nano
Filtration
No
Yes 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 Yes Yes Yes
30 Day Trial Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Compare Dolphin Wave 80 vs Dolphin Escape

Features Wave 80 Escape
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no yes
MaxBin™ no yes
Wall Climbing yes yes
Waterline Cleaning yes no
Programmable Timer no no

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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.

NanoFilters™ capture fine dirt and debris that passes through the standard filters
yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 does not include NanoFilters™
yes
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™.

NanoFilter™ vs Standard Filters
NanoFilter™ (left) vs Standard Filters (right)
yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Escape 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.

Full Filter Indicator
yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 includes a full filter indicator.
yes
The Dolphin Escape 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.

yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 includes a dual stabilizer.
yes
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.

yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Escape does not include an anti-tangle swivel.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Wave 80 Dolphin Escape

Part Number 99991080-US 99996153-SPLF
ASIN B08YRZ9MP6 B01I466H94
Waterline Cleaning Yes No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 1 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access MaxBin
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls and Waterline Floor
Cleaning Cycle 1.5, 2.5 hours 1.5 hours
Number of Brushes 3 1
Cable Length 80 ft 40 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel Yes No
Pool Types In Ground Above Ground
Maximum Pool Size 68 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 Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Media-Alert® Yes No
Automated Weekly Timer No No
Remote operation Yes No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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