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Dolphin Sigma versus Dolphin Explorer E50

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Explorer E50 or Sigma. Which wins?

Diving into the Explorer E50 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 Explorer E50.

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.

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Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

Includes NanoFilters™

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

Why NanoFilters are essential →

Explorer E50 is missing...

Dolphin Dual Motors

Lower Suction Power

The Explorer E50 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 Explorer E50 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 Explorer E50 also has a shorter 2 year warranty compared to a 3 year warranty.

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Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine Dolphin Max-Series
Dolphin Logo Sigma Explorer E50
Cleans Waterline Yes Yes
Nano
Filtration
Yes
No
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 - Why Sigma Wins

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

Explorer E50

  • Weaker Suction - Does not utilize the larger, commercial-grade motors that filter up to 500 GPH more that are found on the Dolphin Sigma and Dolphin Premier
  • No Multi-Media™ - Does not include multiple filter options such as Oversized Leaf Bag and NanoFiltration
  • 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

Compare Dolphin Sigma vs Dolphin Explorer E50

Features Sigma Explorer E50
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ yes no
Wall Climbing yes yes
Waterline Cleaning yes yes
Programmable Timer yes yes
Gyroscope yes no
Dual Stabilizer yes no
Anti-Tangle Swivel yes yes
3 Year Warranty 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 Sigma includes NanoFilters™
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E50 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 Sigma includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E50 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 Explorer E50 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 Sigma does not include a full filter indicator.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E50 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 Sigma includes a dual stabilizer.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E50 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 Explorer E50 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 Sigma includes a 3 year warranty.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E50 includes a 2 year warranty.

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Compare Specifications

Dolphin Sigma Dolphin Explorer E50

Part Number 99991036-SPLI 99996281-XP
ASIN B07CZ1XVZX B09X6BC3NB
Waterline Cleaning Yes Yes
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 2 1
Filter Cleaning Ultra-fine NanoFilters and Standard Filter Cartridge sets Top Access
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls and Waterline
Cleaning Cycle 2.5 hours 1.5, 2 hours
Number of Brushes 4 2
Cable Length 60 ft 60 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel Yes Yes
Pool Types In Ground In Ground
Maximum Pool Size 50 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 Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Media-Alert® No Yes
Automated Weekly Timer Yes Yes
Remote operation Yes - Through App No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
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