Head-to-Head Comparison

Dolphin Liberty 800s vs Clear UV

Our pool experts compare features, filtration, specs, and value to help you pick the right robotic pool cleaner.

Dolphin Liberty 800s

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Daily recharge required

$1999

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Our Top Pick

Clear UV

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$1999$2999

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Clear UV or Dolphin Liberty 800s — which wins?

Our pick: the Clear UV

Diving into the Dolphin Liberty 800s vs Clear UV, our pool experts weigh filtration, cleaning coverage, smart features, and value. For most pools, the Clear UV is the robot we recommend — and right now you save $1000.

What Sets Them Apart

Key Differences

Liberty 800s

Clear UV

World's First Pool Robot with Built-in UV-C - Helps mitigate algae and bacteria as water flows through the cleaner
UltraBin with 4 UltraFilter Panels - 1μm / 180μm filter precision in a single oversized basket
Quad Motor System - Twin drive motors + twin pump motors for traction and suction
Floor, Walls & Waterline Coverage - Active scrubbing brush plus rear brush
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth App - Six cleaning modes, weekly timer, water temperature display, and joystick remote control
3 Year Warranty - Industry-leading coverage that isn't prorated

Side by Side

Feature Comparison

The features that matter most when comparing the Dolphin Liberty 800s and Clear UV.

Feature	Liberty 800s	Clear UVOur Pick
Standard Filter
NanoFilters™ / UltraFilters™
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

NanoFilters™ & UltraFilters™

Often overlooked, a NanoFilter™ can be the most important part of a pool robot. Without it, microscopic particulate — fine dust, pollen, and algae — passes right through the standard filters found on most robots. These ultra-fine filters trap that debris for a noticeably cleaner, healthier pool. The Clear UV uses UltraFilters™ — the UltraBin's ultra-fine filter panels — which are directly comparable to NanoFilters™, capturing the same fine dust, pollen, and algae for an equally clean pool. Learn more ›

Dolphin Liberty 800s does not

Clear UV includes UltraFilters™ (comparable to NanoFilters™)

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.

Dolphin Liberty 800s does not

Clear UV includes this

Smartphone App Control

App connectivity can put scheduling, cycle selection and cleaner status on your phone, although the exact controls vary by model.

Dolphin Liberty 800s does not

Clear UV includes this

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 ›

Dolphin Liberty 800s does not

Clear UV includes this

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 ›

Dolphin Liberty 800s warranty varies

Clear UV 3-year warranty

The Details

Specifications

	Liberty 800s	Clear UV
Part Number	—	NEW-CLEAR-UV
Waterline Cleaning	No	Yes
Multi-Media®	No	No
Filters Included	—	2
Filter Cleaning	Filter Basket	UltraBin filter basket with 4 UltraFilter panels (2 sets included; 1 pre-installed)
Cleaning Coverage	Floor and Walls	Floor, Walls, Waterline
Cleaning Cycle	1.5 hours	1, 2, 3 hours
Number of Brushes	2	2
Cable Length	No Cable	59 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	—	Yes
Pool Types	In-Ground & Above Ground	In Ground
Maximum Pool Size	50 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	Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass	Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Media-Alert®	—	No
Hands-Off Weekly Timer	No	Yes
Daily Recharging Required	Yes	No
Smartphone App	No	Yes
Remote Operation	No	Yes - Virtual Joystick in App
Restocking Fee	—	No
Warranty	—	3 Years