Head-to-Head Comparison

Polaris 9650iQ Sport vs Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up

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

Polaris 9650iQ Sport

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$1695

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Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up

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★★★★☆ 4.2 (35)

$599$899

Save $300

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Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up or Polaris 9650iQ Sport — which wins?

Our Recommendations

Neither the Polaris 9650iQ Sport nor the Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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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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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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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More ways to save on the Cayman

Certified & warranty-backed

Save $20

Certified Open Box · $1059

Save $80

Certified Refurbished · $999

More ways to save on the Escape

Certified & warranty-backed

Save $20

Certified Open Box · $649

Save $80

Certified Refurbished · $589

More ways to save on the Quantum

Certified & warranty-backed

Save $120

Certified Open Box · $1529

Save $230

Certified Refurbished · $1419

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Feature Comparison

The features that matter most when comparing the Polaris 9650iQ Sport and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up.

Feature	9650iQ Sport	Nautilus Pool Up
Standard Filter
NanoFilters™
Multi-Media™
Oversized Leaf Bag
Wall Climbing
Waterline Cleaning
Hands-Off Weekly Timer
Hands-Off Daily Cleaning	✓ No manual recharge	✓ No manual recharge
Smartphone App Control
Full Filter Indicator
Gyroscope Navigation
Dual Stabilizer
Anti-Tangle Swivel
3-Year Warranty

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Warranty Coverage

A robot is only as good as its 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 ›

Polaris 9650iQ Sport warranty varies

Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 1-year warranty

The Details

Specifications

	9650iQ Sport	Nautilus Pool Up
Part Number	—	99996003-US
Waterline Cleaning	—	No
Multi-Media®	No	No
Filters Included	—	1
Filter Cleaning	—	Filter Bag
Cleaning Coverage	—	Floor, Walls
Cleaning Cycle	—	2 hours
Number of Brushes	—	2
Cable Length	—	40 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	—	No
Pool Types	In Ground	In Ground & Above Ground
Maximum Pool Size	—	33 ft
Pool Shape	—	Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Obstacles	—	Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface	—	Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Media-Alert®	—	No
Hands-Off Weekly Timer	No	No
Daily Recharging Required	No	No
Smartphone App	No	No
Remote Operation	—	No
Restocking Fee	—	No
Warranty	—	1 Years