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Dolphin Proteus DX3 versus Dolphin Premier

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Premier or Proteus DX3. Which wins?

Diving into the Premier vs Proteus DX3, 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 Proteus DX3 or Dolphin Premier.

Proteus DX3 is missing...

Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

Without these Gen 2 filters, the Proteus DX3 cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.

Why NanoFilters are essential →
Dolphin Dual Motors

Missing Commercial-Grade Motors

The Proteus DX3 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 Proteus DX3 won't clean the dirtest part of your pool. The Proteus DX3 only has partial wall climbing.

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →

Premier's top features...

Dolphin MultiMedia

Includes Multi-Media™

4 Filter Options. 1 Robot. Exclusive to the Dolphin Premier, it includes the most filter media options of any robots and the only with a Leaf Bag.

Read About Multi-Media™ →

Cleans the Waterline

The Dolphin Premier cleans your entire pool - including the floor, wall, and waterline.

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

Includes NanoFilters™

The included Gen 2 NanoFilters capture smaller debris other cleaners miss.

Why NanoFilters are essential →

Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Proteus DX3 Premier
Cleans Waterline
No
Yes
Nano
Filtration
No
Yes
MultiMedia
No
Yes
Leaf Bag
No
Yes
Dual Stabilizer
No
Yes
3 Year Warranty
No
Yes
No Restocking Fee
No
Yes
30 Day Trial
No
Yes
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Key Differences - Why Premier Wins

Proteus DX3

  • 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
  • Shorter Warranty - Shorter warranty compared to the Dolphin ProLine

Premier

  • USA Today Rated the Best Pool Robot 2023
  • Multi-Media™ Filtration - Only robot that offers 4 filter media types
  • NanoFilters™ - Captures small debris other cleaners miss
  • Waterline Cleaning - Cleans the pool floor, wall, & waterline
  • Weekly Timer with Media-Alert™ - Alerts you when its time to clean
  • 3 Year Warranty - Longest warranty available

Compare Dolphin Proteus DX3 vs Dolphin Premier

Features Proteus DX3 Premier
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no yes
Multi-Media™ no yes
Leaf Bag no yes
Wall Climbing yes yes
Waterline Cleaning no yes
Programmable Timer yes yes
Full Filter Indicator no yes
Dual Stabilizer no yes
Anti-Tangle Swivel no yes
3 Year Warranty no yes

Compare Features

NanoFilters™

Often overlooked, having a NanoFilter™ can be the most important part of a pool robot. Without it, small microscopic particulate will pass right through the standard filters found on most robots. These highly advanced filters capture more debris than any other filter on the market, leaving you with a cleaner, happier, and healthier pool.

NanoFilters™ capture fine dirt and debris that passes through the standard filters
yes
The Dolphin Proteus DX3 does not include NanoFilters™
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes NanoFilters™

Multi-Media™

Struggle with multiple types of debris in your swimming pool? This is your solution. Exclusive only to the Dolphin Premier, MultiMedia® is an innovative solution that allows up to 4 filters options to be changed within seconds. With an included Oversized Leaf Bag, NanoFilter set, and Standard Filter, you can swap between filters to target leaves, microscopic debris, or anything in-between.

Dolphin Premier MultiMedia
Dolphin Premier's MultiMedia™
yes
The Dolphin Proteus DX3 does not include MultiMedia™
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes MultiMedia™

Oversized Leaf Bag

Another Dolphin Premier exclusive feature, the Oversized Leaf Bag makes capturing leaves and twigs in your swimming pool easy. Thanks to its unique design, the Dolphin Premier is the only Maytronics robot that utilizes the oversized leaf bag.

Dolphin Premier Leaf Bag
Dolphin Premier's EXCLUSIVE Oversized Leaf Bag
yes
The Dolphin Proteus DX3 does not include MultiMedia™
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes MultiMedia™

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 Proteus DX3 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Premier 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 Proteus DX3 includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes a weekly timer.

Full Filter Indicator

Let's you know when it is time to clean. With a full filter indicator, you won't have to guess when it is time to clean. The power supply will alert you directly, without having to pull out the unit to check.

Full Filter Indicator
yes
The Dolphin Proteus DX3 does not include a full filter indicator.
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes a full filter indicator.

Dual Stabilizer

This essential piece to waterline cleaning allows the unit to cling to the walls of your pool - allowing a more precise and deeper clean at the waterline. Units with dual stabilizers have increased performance and agility while cleaning. It also doubles as an easy handle to pickup your robot from.

yes
The Dolphin Proteus DX3 does not include a dual stabilizer.
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes a dual stabilizer.

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 Proteus DX3 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes an anti-tangle swivel.

3 Year Warranty

A robot is only as important as its warranty. By purchasing through an Authorized Maytronics Dealer such as Poolbots, you'll get the full warranty on all robotic pool cleaners available on Poolbots.com. Try any robotic pool cleaner risk-free for 30 days in your pool without any restocking fees.

yes
The Dolphin Proteus DX3 includes a 2 year warranty.
yes
The Dolphin Premier includes a 3 year warranty.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Proteus DX3 Dolphin Premier

Part Number 99996114-LES 99996339-SPL
ASIN B083YZG3LV B01BP8PLMM
Waterline Cleaning No Yes
Multi-Media® No Yes
# of Filters Included: 1 3
Filter Cleaning Top Access Oversized Leaf Bag, Ultra-fine NanoFilter Cartridges, Standard Cartridges, & Optional Disposable Debris bag
Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls Floor, Walls, Waterline
Cleaning Cycle 2 hours 3 hours
Number of Brushes 1 2
Cable Length 50 ft 60 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel No Yes
Pool Types In Ground In 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 Yes
Automated Weekly Timer Yes Yes
Remote operation No Yes - Optional Physical Remote
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 2 Years 3 Years
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