Head-to-Head Comparison
Dolphin Nautilus CC vs Dolphin Liberty 800s
Our pool experts compare features, filtration, specs, and value to help you pick the right robotic pool cleaner.
Dolphin Liberty 800s or Dolphin Nautilus CC — which wins?
Our Recommendations
Neither the Dolphin Nautilus CC nor the Dolphin Liberty 800s is a cleaner we carry. Here are the robots our pool experts recommend instead — proven Dolphin ProLine and Max-Series models, each backed by the full manufacturer warranty and our 30-day in-pool trial.
Dolphin Cayman
- Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
- Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
- 2 Year Warranty
- Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft
Dolphin Escape
- Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
- Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
- 2 Year Warranty
- Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft
Dolphin Quantum
- myDolphin Plus App with Weekly Timer
- XXL MaxBin™ with NanoFilters
- 2 Year Warranty
- Built for Inground & Above Ground Pools up to 50ft
What Sets Them Apart
Key Differences
Nautilus CC
- No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
- No Anti-Tangle Swivel
- No NanoFilters™ - Nautilus CC cannot clean smaller debris and algae
- Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series
Liberty 800s
Side by Side
Feature Comparison
The features that matter most when comparing the Dolphin Nautilus CC and Dolphin Liberty 800s.
| Feature | Nautilus CC | Liberty 800s |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Filter | ||
| Wall Climbing |
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Warranty Coverage
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The Details
Specifications
| Nautilus CC | Liberty 800s | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | 99996113-US | — |
| Waterline Cleaning | No | No |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| Filters Included | 1 | — |
| Filter Cleaning | Top Access | Filter Basket |
| Cleaning Coverage | Floor and Walls | Floor and Walls |
| Cleaning Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Number of Brushes | 1 | 2 |
| Cable Length | 50 ft | No Cable |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | No | — |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In-Ground & Above 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 | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass |
| Media-Alert® | No | — |
| Automated Weekly Timer | No | — |
| Remote Operation | No | No |
| Restocking Fee | No | — |
| Warranty | 1 Years | — |
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