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Dolphin Wave 80 versus Dolphin Explorer E30

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Explorer E30 or Wave 80. Which wins?

Diving into the Explorer E30 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 Explorer E30.

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Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Wave 80 Explorer E30 Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline Yes Yes Yes Yes
Nano
Filtration
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 Yes Yes Yes
30 Day Trial Yes Yes Yes Yes
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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 80 vs Dolphin Explorer E30

Features Wave 80 Explorer E30
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no no
MaxBin™ no no
Multi-Media™ no no
Leaf Bag no no
Wall Climbing yes yes
Waterline Cleaning yes yes
Programmable Timer no yes
Full Filter Indicator yes no
Gyroscope yes no
Dual Stabilizer yes no
Anti-Tangle Swivel yes yes
3 Year Warranty no no

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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™.

NanoFilter™ vs Standard Filters
NanoFilter™ (left) vs Standard Filters (right)
yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E30 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.

yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 does not include a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E30 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.

Full Filter Indicator
yes
The Dolphin Wave 80 includes a full filter indicator.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E30 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 Explorer E30 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 Explorer E30 includes an anti-tangle swivel.

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      Compare Specifications

      Dolphin Wave 80 Dolphin Explorer E30

      Part Number 99991080-US 99996240-XP
      ASIN B08YRZ9MP6 B08T1XTQMK
      Waterline Cleaning Yes Yes
      Multi-Media® No No
      # of Filters Included: 1 1
      Filter Cleaning Top Access Top Access
      Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls and Waterline Floor, Walls and Waterline
      Cleaning Cycle 1.5, 2.5 hours 2 hours
      Number of Brushes 3 2
      Cable Length 80 ft 60 ft
      Anti-Tangle Swivel Yes Yes
      Pool Types In Ground In Ground
      Maximum Pool Size 68 ft 40 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
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