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Dolphin Explorer E20 versus Dolphin Active 40

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Active 40 or Explorer E20. Which wins?

Diving into the Active 40 vs Explorer E20, 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 Explorer E20 or Dolphin Active 40.

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Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Explorer E20 Active 40 Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline
No
Yes Yes Yes
Nano
Filtration
No
No
Yes Yes
MultiMedia
No
No
No
Yes
Dual Stabilizer
No
No
Yes Yes
Gyroscope
No
No
Yes
No
3 Year Warranty
No
No
Yes Yes
No Restocking Fee Yes
No
Yes Yes
30 Day Trial Yes
No
Yes Yes
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Dolphin Premier

Premier adds waterline cleaning, commercial grade motors, MultiMedia™, NanoFilters™, 3 year warranty + 30 Day Free Trial.

Compare Dolphin Explorer E20 vs Dolphin Active 40

Features Explorer E20 Active 40
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no no
MaxBin™ no no
Multi-Media™ no no
Leaf Bag no no
Wall Climbing no yes
Waterline Cleaning no yes
Programmable Timer yes yes
Full Filter Indicator no yes
Gyroscope no no
Dual Stabilizer no no
Anti-Tangle Swivel no 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 Explorer E20 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Active 40 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 Explorer E20 includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Active 40 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 Explorer E20 does not include a full filter indicator.
yes
The Dolphin Active 40 includes a full filter indicator.

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 Explorer E20 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Active 40 includes an anti-tangle swivel.

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      Dolphin Explorer E20 Dolphin Active 40

      Part Number 99996148-XP 99996271-US
      ASIN B08T1MWL1V
      Waterline Cleaning No Yes
      Multi-Media® No No
      # of Filters Included: 1 1
      Filter Cleaning Top Access Top Access
      Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor, Walls and Waterline
      Cleaning Cycle 2 hours 1.5, 2 hours
      Number of Brushes 1 2
      Cable Length 50 ft 60 ft
      Anti-Tangle Swivel No Yes
      Pool Types In Ground In Ground
      Maximum Pool Size 33 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 Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
      Media-Alert® No Yes
      Automated Weekly Timer Yes Yes
      Remote operation No No
      Restocking Fee No
      No
      Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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