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Dolphin Sigma versus Dolphin Escape

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Escape or Sigma. Which wins?

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

Sigma's top features...

Dolphin Gyroscope

Includes a Gyroscope

The Most Advanced Robot Ever - Sigma's gyroscopic sensors allow Sigma to clean deeper than any robot before.

Cleans the Waterline

The Dolphin Sigma 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 →

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.

Read About MaxBin™ →
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

Why NanoFilters are essential →

Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine Dolphin Max-Series
Dolphin Logo Sigma Escape
Cleans Waterline Yes
No
Nano
Filtration
Yes Yes
MultiMedia
No
No
Leaf Bag
No
No
Dual Stabilizer Yes
No
Gyroscope Yes
No
3 Year Warranty Yes
No
No Restocking Fee Yes Yes
30 Day Trial Yes Yes
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Dolphin Premier

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

Dolphin Quantum

Features waterline cleaning, smart weekly timer, MaxBin™, NanoFilters™, and a 2 year warranty.

Key Differences

Sigma

  • Includes NanoFilters™ - Captures small debris other cleaners miss
  • Waterline Cleaning - Cleans the pool floor, wall, & waterline
  • Triple Commercial Grade Motors - 3 ProLine Motors filter 4500 GPH+
  • myDolphin Plus App - Schedule and clean the Sigma from anywhere
  • Gyroscope - Gyroscopic sensors control and monitor every movement
  • 3 Year Warranty - Longest warranty available

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 Sigma vs Dolphin Escape

Features Sigma Escape
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ yes yes
Wall Climbing yes no
Waterline Cleaning yes no
Programmable Timer yes no
Gyroscope yes no
Dual Stabilizer yes no
Anti-Tangle Swivel yes no
3 Year Warranty yes no

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 Sigma includes 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 Sigma 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 Sigma includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Escape does not include a weekly timer.

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 Sigma includes a dual stabilizer.
yes
The Dolphin Escape does not include 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 Sigma includes an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Escape does not include 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 Sigma includes a 3 year warranty.
yes
The Dolphin Escape includes a 2 year warranty.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Sigma Dolphin Escape

Part Number 99991036-SPLI 99996153-SPLF
ASIN B07CZ1XVZX B01I466H94
Waterline Cleaning Yes No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 2 1
Filter Cleaning Ultra-fine NanoFilters and Standard Filter Cartridge sets MaxBin
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor
Cleaning Cycle 2.5 hours 1.5 hours
Number of Brushes 4 1
Cable Length 60 ft 40 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel Yes No
Pool Types In Ground Above Ground
Maximum Pool Size 50 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 Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Media-Alert® No No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes No
Remote operation Yes - Through App No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
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