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Dolphin Triton PS Plus versus Dolphin Explorer E20

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Explorer E20 or Triton PS Plus. Which wins?

Diving into the Explorer E20 vs Triton PS Plus, 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 Triton PS Plus or Dolphin Explorer E20.

Triton PS Plus is missing...

Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

Without these Gen 2 filters, the Triton PS Plus cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.

Why NanoFilters are essential →
Dolphin Dual Motors

Lower Suction Power

Without the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the Dolphin ProLine™, the Triton PS Plus has less suction power than other robots.

Restocking Fee

Restocking Fee

Sellers of the Triton PS Plus charge up to a 20% Restocking Fee. You'll want to avoid these units and look for a robot with a 30 Day Free Trial

Dolphin Robots with 30-Day Risk-Free Trials →

Explorer E20 is missing...

Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

Without these Gen 2 filters, the Explorer E20 cannot clean smaller particles, such as algae, sand, and other debris.

Why NanoFilters are essential →
Dolphin Dual Motors

Missing Commercial-Grade Motors

The Explorer E20 uses the standard motors, rather than utilizing the more powerful, commercial-grade motors found on the Dolphin ProLine™

No Waterline Cleaning

Without waterline cleaning, the Dolphin Explorer E20 won't clean the dirtest part of your pool. The Explorer E20 only has partial wall climbing.

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →

Compare essential features...

Dolphin ProLine
Dolphin Logo Triton PS Plus Explorer E20 Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline Yes
No
Yes Yes
Nano
Filtration
No
No
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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Shoppers ultimately bought... Compare vs.

Dolphin Sigma

Sigma adds waterline cleaning, NanoFilters™, triple motors, gyroscope, 3 year warranty + 30 Day Free Trial.

Dolphin Premier

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

Key Differences

Triton PS Plus

  • Discontinued Unit - As of 2023, this model is discontinued. Newer units with Gen 2 Filtration available in the ProLine and Max-Series
  • 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
  • Lower Suction Power - The Triton PS Plus has smaller motors when compared to the ProLine Commercial-Grade Motors
  • Restocking Fee - Unlike Poolbot's 30 Day Free Trial, sellers of the Triton PS Plus charge a 20% or more to return it

Explorer E20

  • 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 Triton PS Plus vs Dolphin Explorer E20

Features Triton PS Plus Explorer E20
Standard Filter yes yes
NanoFilters™ no no
MaxBin™ no no
Multi-Media™ no no
Leaf Bag no no
Wall Climbing yes no
Waterline Cleaning yes no
Programmable Timer yes yes
Full Filter Indicator no no
Gyroscope no no
Dual Stabilizer no no
Anti-Tangle Swivel yes no
3 Year Warranty no no

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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 Triton PS Plus includes a standard filter.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 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 Triton PS Plus includes a weekly timer.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 includes 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 Triton PS Plus includes an anti-tangle swivel.
yes
The Dolphin Explorer E20 does not include an anti-tangle swivel.

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      Compare Specifications

      Dolphin Triton PS Plus Dolphin Explorer E20

      Part Number 99996212-USWIF 99996148-XP
      ASIN B0833BF6H7 B08T1MWL1V
      Waterline Cleaning Yes No
      Multi-Media® No No
      # of Filters Included: 1 1
      Filter Cleaning Top Access Top Access
      Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls and Waterline Floor and Walls
      Cleaning Cycle 2 hours 2 hours
      Number of Brushes 2 1
      Cable Length 60 ft 50 ft
      Anti-Tangle Swivel Yes No
      Pool Types In Ground In 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 Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
      Media-Alert® No No
      Automated Weekly Timer Yes Yes
      Remote operation No No
      Restocking Fee No
      No
      Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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