Head-to-Head Comparison
Beatbot AquaSense X vs Dolphin Wave 90i
Our pool experts compare features, filtration, specs, and value to help you pick the right robotic pool cleaner.
Dolphin Wave 90i or Beatbot AquaSense X — which wins?
Our Recommendations
Neither the Beatbot AquaSense X nor the Dolphin Wave 90i is one of the cleaners our pool experts promote. Consider a proven ProLine, Max-Series, or Clear model instead — each is backed by its full manufacturer warranty and our 30-day in-pool trial.
Dolphin Sigma
Open Box $2349Refurbished $1869
- Includes NanoFilters™
- Control your Sigma with Siri
- 3 Year Warranty
- Built for Inground & Above Ground pools up to 50ft
Clear UV
- World's First Pool Robot with Built-in UV-C Disinfection
- UltraBin Filter Basket with 4 UltraFilter Panels (1μm/180μm)
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth App Control with Weekly Timer
- 3 Year Warranty - Built for Pools up to 50 ft
Clear S
- UltraBin Filter Basket with 4 UltraFilter Panels (1μm/180μm)
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth App Control with Weekly Timer
- Built-in Water Temperature Display
- 3 Year Warranty - Built for Pools up to 50 ft
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Certified & warranty-backedWhat Sets Them Apart
Key Differences
AquaSense X
- Sold on Amazon - Not sold by Poolbots, so no 30-day in-pool trial or Poolbots support
- Battery Powered - Not published by Beatbot
Wave 90i
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Feature Comparison
The features that matter most when comparing the Beatbot AquaSense X and Dolphin Wave 90i.
| Feature | AquaSense X | Wave 90i |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Filter | ||
| NanoFilters™ | ||
| Multi-Media™ | ||
| Oversized Leaf Bag | ||
| Wall Climbing | ||
| Waterline Cleaning | ||
| Hands-Off Weekly Timer | ||
| Hands-Off Daily Cleaning | Recharge daily | ✓ No manual recharge |
| Smartphone App Control | ||
| Full Filter Indicator | ||
| Gyroscope Navigation | ||
| Dual Stabilizer | ||
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | ||
| 3-Year Warranty |
Explained
Compare Features in Detail
Hands-Off Weekly Timer
An automatic pool cleaner should be automatic. A true weekly timer runs a complete pool-cleaning cycle on schedule — every day, every other day, or a few times a week — without you retrieving or recharging the robot between cycles. An app schedule on a cordless robot is not hands-off if the cleaner still has to be removed and recharged between cycles, so Poolbots does not count that as a true weekly timer.
Smartphone App Control
App connectivity can put scheduling, cycle selection and cleaner status on your phone, although the exact controls vary by model.
Anti-Tangle Cable Swivel
Say goodbye to tangled cords. An anti-tangle swivel lets the robot move 360° around your pool without the cord getting tangled, so you can sit back while it cleans. Learn more ›
Warranty Coverage
A robot is only as good as its warranty. The Beatbot AquaSense X is backed by a 3-year warranty, while the Dolphin Wave 90i carries a 2-year warranty. Buying through an Authorized Dealer like Poolbots gets you the full manufacturer warranty — never pro-rated or limited by cleaning cycles — plus a 30-day in-pool trial with no restocking fees. Learn more ›
The Details
Specifications
| AquaSense X | Wave 90i | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | RCFDS051G | 99996890-EU |
| Waterline Cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| Filters Included | — | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Robot basket, 150 μm; 22 L station bin | Top Access |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline, Surface and Platforms | Floor, Walls and Waterline |
| Cleaning Cycle | — | 1.5, 2.5 hours |
| Number of Brushes | — | 4 |
| Cable Length | No Cable | 80 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | — | Yes |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | — | 68 ft |
| Pool Shape | Rectangle, Round, Freeform, or Kidney | Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry |
| Obstacles | Camera, infrared and ultrasonic obstacle detection | Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups |
| Surface | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass | Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner |
| Media-Alert® | — | No |
| Hands-Off Weekly Timer | No | Yes |
| Daily Recharging Required | Yes | No |
| Smartphone App | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Operation | Yes | Yes |
| Restocking Fee | — | No |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 2 Years |
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