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Dolphin Liberty 300 versus Dolphin Explorer E20

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Explorer E20 or Liberty 300. Which wins?

Diving into the Explorer E20 vs Liberty 300, 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 Liberty 300 or Dolphin Explorer E20.

Liberty 300 is missing...

Dolphin Timer

Missing Weekly Timer

Without a timer, the Dolphin Liberty 300 won't automatically run every day. This is an essential feature you'll need, unless you want to manually turn on the robot everyday.

No Waterline Cleaning

Without waterline cleaning, the Dolphin Liberty 300 won't clean the dirtest part of your pool. The Liberty 300 only has partial wall climbing.

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

Without these Gen 2 filters, the Liberty 300 cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.

Why NanoFilters are essential →

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 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 →

Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Liberty 300 Explorer E20 Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline
No
No
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 Yes Yes Yes
30 Day Trial Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Key Differences

Liberty 300

  • No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
  • Cordless Model - Decent solution if no power near pool, but fails in other areas
  • Short Batterly Life - Must be recharged after every 1.5hr cycle
  • No Timer Capability - It cannot be set to run daily automatically like other Dolphins

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

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Features Liberty 300 Explorer E20
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no no
MaxBin™ no no
Multi-Media™ no no
Leaf Bag no no
Wall Climbing yes no
Waterline Cleaning no no
Programmable Timer no yes
Full Filter Indicator no no
Gyroscope no no
Dual Stabilizer no no
Anti-Tangle Swivel no no
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 Liberty 300 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 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 Liberty 300 does not include a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 includes a weekly timer.

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      Compare Specifications

      Dolphin Liberty 300 Dolphin Explorer E20

      Part Number 99998150-US 99996148-XP
      ASIN B08T1MWL1V
      Waterline Cleaning No No
      Multi-Media® No No
      # of Filters Included: 1 1
      Filter Cleaning Filter Basket Top Access
      Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor and Walls
      Cleaning Cycle 1.5 hours 2 hours
      Number of Brushes 1 1
      Cable Length No Cable 50 ft
      Anti-Tangle Swivel No No
      Pool Types In Ground & Above Ground In Ground
      Maximum Pool Size 50 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 Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
      Media-Alert® No No
      Automated Weekly Timer No Yes
      Remote operation No No
      Restocking Fee No
      No
      Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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