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Dolphin Quantum versus Dolphin Active 10

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Active 10 or Quantum. Which wins?

Diving into the Active 10 vs Quantum, 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 Quantum or Dolphin Active 10.

Quantum's top features...

Dolphin MaxBin

Includes MaxBin™

The Dolphin Quantum has an XL MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and is 225% larger than standard cartridges.

Read About MaxBin™ →

Cleans the Waterline

The Dolphin Quantum 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 →

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 Quantum Active 10
Cleans Waterline Yes
No
Nano
Filtration
Yes
No
MultiMedia
No
No
Leaf Bag
No
No
Dual Stabilizer
No
No
3 Year Warranty
No
No
No Restocking Fee Yes
No
30 Day Trial Yes
No
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Key Differences - Why Quantum Wins

Quantum

  • Includes NanoFilters™ - Captures small debris other cleaners miss
  • MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean than filter cartridges
  • Waterline Cleaning - Cleans the pool floor, wall, & waterline
  • Weekly Timer - Schedule the robot to automatically clean
  • HyperBrush - Scrubs 2X the speed of standard Dolphin robots
  • PowerJet 3D Mobility - Advanced propulsion jets power the Quantum along the waterline

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 Quantum vs Dolphin Active 10

Features Quantum Active 10
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ yes no
MaxBin™ yes no
Wall Climbing yes no
Waterline Cleaning yes no
Programmable Timer yes no
Anti-Tangle Swivel yes no

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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 Quantum includes NanoFilters™
yes
The Dolphin Active 10 does not include NanoFilters™

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 Quantum 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 Quantum 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 Quantum includes an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Active 10 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Quantum Dolphin Active 10

Part Number 99996203-SPLSW 99996151-USF
ASIN B07TKNFHVZ
Waterline Cleaning Yes No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 2 1
Filter Cleaning Ultra-fine NanoFilter and Standard Mesh Oversized MaxBin Top Access
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor
Cleaning Cycle 1.5 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 50 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 Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Media-Alert® No No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes No
Remote operation No No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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