Head-to-Head Comparison

Niya Sonar Ray vs Dolphin Wave 80

Our pool experts compare features, filtration, specs, and value to help you pick the right robotic pool cleaner.

Niya Sonar Ray

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Daily recharge required

$199

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Dolphin Wave 80

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★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

$1999$2799

Save $800

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Dolphin Wave 80 or Niya Sonar Ray — which wins?

Our Recommendations

Neither the Niya Sonar Ray nor the Dolphin Wave 80 is one of the cleaners our pool experts promote. Consider a proven ProLine, Max-Series, or Clear model instead — each is backed by its full manufacturer warranty and our 30-day in-pool trial.

Top RecommendationMax-Series

Dolphin Cayman

★★★★☆ 4.4 (103)

$1079$1299

Save $220

Open Box $1059 Refurbished $999

Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
2 Year Warranty
Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft

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ProLine

Dolphin Quantum

★★★★☆ 4.4 (84)

$1649$1799

Save $150

Open Box $1529 Refurbished $1419

myDolphin Plus App with Weekly Timer
XXL MaxBin™ with NanoFilters
2 Year Warranty
Built for Inground & Above Ground Pools up to 50ft

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Max-Series

Dolphin Escape

★★★★☆ 4.7 (315)

$669$999

Save $330

Open Box $649 Refurbished $589

Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
2 Year Warranty
Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft

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Certified & warranty-backed

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Certified Open Box · $1059

Save $80

Certified Refurbished · $999

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Certified & warranty-backed

Save $120

Certified Open Box · $1529

Save $230

Certified Refurbished · $1419

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Certified & warranty-backed

Save $20

Certified Open Box · $649

Save $80

Certified Refurbished · $589

What Sets Them Apart

Key Differences

Sonar Ray

Not Sold by Poolbots - Maytronics sells the Sonar Ray directly and through its dealers
Floor Only Coverage - Only cleans the floor
No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtiest part of your pool
1-Year Warranty - The Dolphin Premier and Sigma carry 3 years

Wave 80

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Feature Comparison

The features that matter most when comparing the Niya Sonar Ray and Dolphin Wave 80.

Feature	Sonar Ray	Wave 80
Standard Filter
NanoFilters™
Multi-Media™
Oversized Leaf Bag
Wall Climbing
Waterline Cleaning
Hands-Off Weekly Timer
Hands-Off Daily Cleaning	Recharge daily	✓ No manual recharge
Smartphone App Control
Full Filter Indicator
Gyroscope Navigation
Dual Stabilizer
Anti-Tangle Swivel
3-Year Warranty

Explained

Compare Features in Detail

Full Filter Indicator

Know exactly when it's time to clean. The power supply alerts you directly when the filter is full — no need to pull out the unit to check.

Niya Sonar Ray does not

Dolphin Wave 80 includes this

Dual Stabilizer

Essential for waterline cleaning, dual stabilizers let the unit cling to the walls for a more precise, deeper clean at the waterline — with increased agility and an easy pickup handle.

Niya Sonar Ray does not

Dolphin Wave 80 includes this

Anti-Tangle Cable Swivel

Say goodbye to tangled cords. An anti-tangle swivel lets the robot move 360° around your pool without the cord getting tangled, so you can sit back while it cleans. Learn more ›

Niya Sonar Ray does not

Dolphin Wave 80 includes this

Warranty Coverage

A robot is only as good as its warranty. The Niya Sonar Ray is backed by a 1-year warranty, while the Dolphin Wave 80 carries a 2-year warranty. Buying through an Authorized Dealer like Poolbots gets you the full manufacturer warranty — never pro-rated or limited by cleaning cycles — plus a 30-day in-pool trial with no restocking fees. Learn more ›

Niya Sonar Ray 1-year warranty

Dolphin Wave 80 2-year warranty

The Details

Specifications

	Sonar Ray	Wave 80
Part Number	9997500-US	99991080-US
Waterline Cleaning	No	Yes
Multi-Media®	No	No
Filters Included	—	1
Filter Cleaning	Top Access	Top Access
Cleaning Coverage	Floor	Floor, Walls and Waterline
Cleaning Cycle	—	1.5, 2.5 hours
Number of Brushes	—	3
Cable Length	No Cable	80 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	—	Yes
Pool Types	In-Ground & Above Ground	In Ground
Maximum Pool Size	26 ft	68 ft
Pool Shape	Rectangle, Round, Freeform, or Kidney	Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry
Obstacles	—	Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface	Liner	Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Media-Alert®	—	Yes
Hands-Off Weekly Timer	No	No
Daily Recharging Required	Yes	No
Smartphone App	No	No
Remote Operation	—	Yes
Restocking Fee	—	No
Warranty	1 Years	2 Years