Aquabot X4 or Dolphin E10 — which wins?
Our Recommendations
Neither the Dolphin E10 nor the Aquabot X4 is a cleaner we carry. Here are the robots our pool experts recommend instead — proven Dolphin ProLine and Max-Series models, each backed by the full manufacturer warranty and our 30-day in-pool trial.
Dolphin Escape
- Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
- Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
- 2 Year Warranty
- Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft
Dolphin Cayman
- Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
- Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
- 2 Year Warranty
- Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft
Dolphin Quantum
- myDolphin Plus App with Weekly Timer
- XXL MaxBin™ with NanoFilters
- 2 Year Warranty
- Built for Inground & Above Ground Pools up to 50ft
What Sets Them Apart
Key Differences
E10
- Floor Only Coverage - Only cleans the floor
- No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
- No Anti-Tangle Swivel
- No NanoFilters™ - Cannot clean smaller debris and algae
- Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series
X4
Side by Side
Feature Comparison
The features that matter most when comparing the Dolphin E10 and Aquabot X4.
| Feature | E10 | X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Filter | ||
| Wall Climbing | ||
| Anti-Tangle Swivel |
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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. 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 ›
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The Details
Specifications
| E10 | X4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | 99996133-USF | — |
| Waterline Cleaning | No | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| Filters Included | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Dual Filter Cartridges |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor | Floor, Walls |
| Cleaning Cycle | 1.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Cable Length | 40 ft | 60ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | Yes |
| Pool Types | Above Ground | In Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | 30 ft | 50 ft |
| Pool Shape | Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform | 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® | No | No |
| Automated Weekly Timer | No | No |
| Remote Operation | No | No |
| Restocking Fee | No | No |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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