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Dolphin S200 versus Dolphin Escape

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Escape or S200. Which wins?

Diving into the Escape vs S200, 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 S200 or Dolphin Escape.

S200 is missing...

Dolphin Dual Motors

Lower Suction Power

The S200 uses the standard motors, rather than utilizing the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the ProLine™ which filter an extra 500 GPH+.

Dolphin Multi-Media

No Multi-Media

The S200 doesn't have Multi-Media™. Multi-Media™ allows a robot to swap between filter options in seconds. Multi-Media™ is exclusively found on the Dolphin Premier.

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Restocking Fee

Shorter Warranty

The S200 also has a shorter 2 year warranty compared to a 3 year warranty.

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Escape's top features...

Dolphin MaxBin

Includes MaxBin™

The Dolphin Escape utilizes MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and is 50% larger than standard cartridges.

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Dolphin Active Scrubbing

Includes Active Scrubbing

The Dolphin Escape's Active Scrubbing spins at 2X the speed of the unit, rather than moving at the same speed - giving enchanced cleaning performance.

Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

Includes NanoFilters™

Free with purchase at Poolbots, the Escape's NanoFilter panels snap in to clean smaller particles other cleaners will miss. Use code: DEEPCLEAN23 at checkout

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Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo S200 Escape Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline Yes
No
Yes Yes
Nano
Filtration
No
Yes 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
Yes Yes Yes
30 Day Trial
No
Yes Yes Yes
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Dolphin Sigma

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Dolphin Premier

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

Dolphin Cayman

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

Key Differences - Why Escape Wins

S200

  • Waterline Cleaning - Cleans the pool floor, wall, and waterline
  • Weekly Timer - Schedule it to automatically clean every day, two days, or every three days
  • Lower Suction Power - The S200 has smaller motors when compared to the ProLine Commercial-Grade Motors
  • No Full Filter Indicator - Unlike other Premium robots, the Dolphin S200 doesn't alert you when the filters are full
  • Restocking Fee - Unlike Poolbot's 30 Day Free Trial, sellers of the S200 charge a 20% or more to return it
  • Shorter Warranty - Shorter warranty compared to the ProLine

Escape

  • MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean than filter cartridges
  • FREE NanoFilters with purchase using code at checkout: DEEPCLEAN23
  • HyperBrush - Scrubs 2X the speed of standard Dolphin robots
  • SmartNav 2.0 - Advanced microprocessor enables a deeper cleaning performance
  • Powerful Vacuuming - Cleans leaves, twigs, bugs, sand, and more

Compare Dolphin S200 vs Dolphin Escape

Features S200 Escape
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no yes
MaxBin™ no yes
Wall Climbing yes no
Waterline Cleaning yes no
Programmable Timer 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 S200 does not include NanoFilters™
yes
The Dolphin Escape has optional 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 S200 includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Escape 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 S200 includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Escape 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 S200 includes an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Escape does not include an anti-tangle swivel.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin S200 Dolphin Escape

Part Number 99996202-USW 99996153-SPLF
ASIN B01I466H94
Waterline Cleaning Yes No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: Ultra-Fine Filter Kit 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access MaxBin
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls and Waterline 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 33 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 No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes No
Remote operation No No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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