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Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus versus Dolphin Active 10

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Active 10 or Nautilus CC Plus. Which wins?

Diving into the Active 10 vs Nautilus CC Plus, 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 Nautilus CC Plus or Dolphin Active 10.

Nautilus CC Plus is missing...

Dolphin MaxBin

Missing MaxBin™

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is missing the MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and up to 225% larger.

Read About MaxBin™ →

No Waterline Cleaning

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

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

Without these Gen 2 filters, the Nautilus CC Plus cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.

Why NanoFilters are essential →

Active 10 is missing...

Dolphin Timer

Missing Weekly Timer

Without a timer, the Dolphin Active 10 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 Wall Coverage

Without wall climbing or waterline cleaning, the Dolphin Active 10 won't clean any part of your pool's walls and only clean the floors - Missing the dirtest part of your pool, the waterline.

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

Without these Gen 2 filters, the Active 10 cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.

Why NanoFilters are essential →

Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Nautilus CC Plus Active 10 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
No
No
Yes Yes
30 Day Trial
No
No
Yes Yes
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Shoppers ultimately bought... Compare vs.

Dolphin Cayman

Upgraded Max-Series™ with Wall Climbing, MaxBin™, Weekly Smart Timer, and NanoFiltration™ Capability

Dolphin Quantum

Features waterline cleaning, smart weekly timer, MaxBin™, NanoFilters™, and a 2 year warranty.

Dolphin Premier

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

Key Differences

Nautilus CC Plus

  • Discontinued Unit - As of 2023, this model is discontinued. Newer units with Gen 2 Filtration available in the ProLine and Max-Series
  • No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
  • Utilizes the smaller Gen 1 filter cartridges, rather than utilizing the newer NanoFiltration™ or MaxBin™
  • No NanoFilters™ - Nautilus CC Plus cannot clean smaller debris and algae
  • Standard Brush - No HyperBrush like on similarly priced models such as Dolphin Cayman
  • Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series

Active 10

  • 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

Compare Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus vs Dolphin Active 10

Features Nautilus CC Plus Active 10
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 yes no
Full Filter Indicator no no
Gyroscope no no
Dual Stabilizer no no
Anti-Tangle Swivel yes 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 Nautilus CC Plus includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Active 10 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 Nautilus CC Plus includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Active 10 does not include a weekly timer.

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 Nautilus CC Plus includes an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Active 10 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Dolphin Active 10

Part Number 99996403-PCF 99996151-USF
ASIN B00Q8M0NWE
Waterline Cleaning No No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 1 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access Top Access
Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor
Cleaning Cycle 2 hours 1.5 hours
Number of Brushes 2 1
Cable Length 60 ft 40 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel Yes No
Pool Types In Ground Above Ground
Maximum Pool Size 40 ft 30 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 No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes No
Remote operation No No
Restocking Fee Yes
No
Warranty 2.5 Years 2 Years
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