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Dolphin Explorer E20 versus Dolphin Escape

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Escape or Explorer E20. Which wins?

Diving into the Escape 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 Escape.

Explorer E20 is missing...

Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

Without these Gen 2 filters, the Explorer E20 cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.

Why NanoFilters are essential →
Dolphin Dual Motors

Missing Commercial-Grade Motors

The Explorer E20 uses the standard motors, rather than utilizing the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the Dolphin ProLine™

No Waterline Cleaning

Without waterline cleaning, the Dolphin Explorer E20 won't clean the dirtest part of your pool. The Explorer E20 only has partial wall climbing.

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →

Escape's top features...

Dolphin MaxBin

Includes MaxBin™

The Dolphin Escape utilizes MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and is 50% larger than standard cartridges.

Read About MaxBin™ →
Dolphin Active Scrubbing

Includes Active Scrubbing

The Dolphin Escape's Active Scrubbing spins at 2X the speed of the unit, rather than moving at the same speed - giving enchanced cleaning performance.

Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

Includes NanoFilters™

Free with purchase at Poolbots, the Escape's NanoFilter panels snap in to clean smaller particles other cleaners will miss. Use code: DEEPCLEAN23 at checkout

Why NanoFilters are essential →

Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Explorer E20 Escape Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline
No
No
Yes Yes
Nano
Filtration
No
Yes 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 Yes Yes Yes
30 Day Trial Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Dolphin Premier

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

Key Differences - Why Escape Wins

Explorer E20

  • 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

Escape

  • MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean than filter cartridges
  • FREE NanoFilters with purchase using code at checkout: DEEPCLEAN23
  • HyperBrush - Scrubs 2X the speed of standard Dolphin robots
  • SmartNav 2.0 - Advanced microprocessor enables a deeper cleaning performance
  • Powerful Vacuuming - Cleans leaves, twigs, bugs, sand, and more

Compare Dolphin Explorer E20 vs Dolphin Escape

Features Explorer E20 Escape
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no yes
MaxBin™ no yes
Wall Climbing no yes
Waterline Cleaning no no
Programmable Timer yes no

Compare Features

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 Explorer E20 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 Explorer E20 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Escape 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 Escape does not include a weekly timer.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Explorer E20 Dolphin Escape

Part Number 99996148-XP 99996153-SPLF
ASIN B08T1MWL1V B01I466H94
Waterline Cleaning No No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 1 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access MaxBin
Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor
Cleaning Cycle 2 hours 1.5 hours
Number of Brushes 1 1
Cable Length 50 ft 40 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel No No
Pool Types In Ground Above Ground
Maximum Pool Size 33 ft 33 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 Yes No
Remote operation No No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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