Head-to-Head Comparison

Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up vs Dolphin W20

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

Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up

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★★★★☆ 4.2 (35)

$599$899

Save $300

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Dolphin W20

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★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

$1999$2499

Save $500

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Dolphin W20 or Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up — which wins?

Our Recommendations

Neither the Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up nor the Dolphin W20 is one of the cleaners our pool experts promote. Consider a proven ProLine, Max-Series, or Clear model instead — each is backed by its full manufacturer warranty and our 30-day in-pool trial.

Top RecommendationProLine

Dolphin Quantum

★★★★☆ 4.4 (84)

$1649$1799

Save $150

Open Box $1529 Refurbished $1419

myDolphin Plus App with Weekly Timer
XXL MaxBin™ with NanoFilters
2 Year Warranty
Built for Inground & Above Ground Pools up to 50ft

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Max-Series

Dolphin Cayman

★★★★☆ 4.4 (103)

$1079$1299

Save $220

Open Box $1059 Refurbished $999

Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
2 Year Warranty
Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft

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Max-Series

Dolphin Escape

★★★★☆ 4.7 (315)

$669$999

Save $330

Open Box $649 Refurbished $589

Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
2 Year Warranty
Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft

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More ways to save on the Quantum

Certified & warranty-backed

Save $120

Certified Open Box · $1529

Save $230

Certified Refurbished · $1419

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Certified & warranty-backed

Save $20

Certified Open Box · $1059

Save $80

Certified Refurbished · $999

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Certified & warranty-backed

Save $20

Certified Open Box · $649

Save $80

Certified Refurbished · $589

Side by Side

Feature Comparison

The features that matter most when comparing the Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up and Dolphin W20.

Feature	Nautilus Pool Up	W20
Standard Filter
NanoFilters™
Multi-Media™
Oversized Leaf Bag
Wall Climbing
Waterline Cleaning
Hands-Off Weekly Timer
Hands-Off Daily Cleaning	✓ No manual recharge	✓ No manual recharge
Smartphone App Control
Full Filter Indicator
Gyroscope Navigation
Dual Stabilizer
Anti-Tangle Swivel
3-Year Warranty

Explained

Compare Features in Detail

Dual Stabilizer

Essential for waterline cleaning, dual stabilizers let the unit cling to the walls for a more precise, deeper clean at the waterline — with increased agility and an easy pickup handle.

Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up does not

Dolphin W20 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 Nautilus Pool Up does not

Dolphin W20 includes this

Warranty Coverage

A robot is only as good as its warranty. The Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is backed by a 1-year warranty, while the Dolphin W20 carries a 3-year 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 Nautilus Pool Up 1-year warranty

Dolphin W20 3-year warranty

The Details

Specifications

	Nautilus Pool Up	W20
Part Number	99996003-US	99996904-US
Waterline Cleaning	No	No
Multi-Media®	No	No
Filters Included	1	1
Filter Cleaning	Filter Bag	Bottom Access
Cleaning Coverage	Floor, Walls	Floor
Cleaning Cycle	2 hours	3 hours
Number of Brushes	2	2
Cable Length	40 ft	80 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	No	Yes
Pool Types	In Ground & Above Ground	In Ground
Maximum Pool Size	33 ft	68 ft
Pool Shape	Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform	Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry
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
Hands-Off Weekly Timer	No	No
Daily Recharging Required	No	No
Smartphone App	No	No
Remote Operation	No	Yes
Restocking Fee	No	No
Warranty	1 Years	3 Years