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Leaf Bag
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SmartNav 2.0
MaxBin
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NanoFilters
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Wall Climbing
Weekly Timer
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The all-new Aquabot Rapids 2000 cleans your pool floor, walls, and waterline. With an included caddy and remote control, cleaning has never been easier.
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The Aquabot Rapids 2500 robotic pool cleaner paves the way with waterline cleaning, remote control, and caddy. Clean like never before.
Waterline Cleaning
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Smartphone App
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Smart Navigation
Top-Loading Basket
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Wall Climbing
Smart Navigation
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Designed for use in fountains, wading pools, and reflection pools, with the capability to function in water as shallow as 8 inches
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Above Ground Pools
Smart Navigation
Top-Loading Basket
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Waterline Cleaning
Oversized Basket
NanoFilters
Weekly Timer
MultiMedia
Waterline Cleaning
Leaf Bag
Full Filter Indicator
Gyroscope
Waterline Cleaning
NanoFilters
myDolphin Plus App
Filter Basket
Wall Climbing
Weekly Timer
Efficient
Above Ground Pools
SmartNav 2.0
Top-Loading Basket
Efficient
Wall Climbing
Efficient
Filter Bag
CleverClean
Waterline Cleaning
Oversized Basket
NanoFilters
Weekly Timer
MultiMedia
Waterline Cleaning
Leaf Bag
Full Filter Indicator
Gyroscope
Waterline Cleaning
NanoFilters
myDolphin Plus App
Filter Basket
Wall Climbing
Weekly Timer
Efficient
Above Ground Pools
SmartNav 2.0
Top-Loading Basket
Efficient
Above Ground Pools
Top-Loading Basket
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Filter Basket
Wall Climbing
Weekly Timer
Efficient
Filter Basket
Waterline Cleaning
Weekly Timer
myDolphin Plus App
Filter Basket
Waterline Cleaning
Weekly Timer
Efficient
Filter Basket
Waterline Cleaning
Weekly Timer
myDolphin Plus App
Commercial
Smart Navigation
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Commercial
Smart Navigation
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Commercial
Smart Navigation
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Commercial
Smart Navigation
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Commercial
Smart Navigation
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Commercial
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Wall Climbing
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"Dirt" is the most common pool problem—and also the most misleading. It's usually a mix of dust, sand, organics, and debris, which means your robot needs to handle both fine AND large particles. A robot optimized only for leaves will miss fine sediment. One built for ultra-fine particles will clog under heavy debris. The best dirt-cleaning robots balance both worlds with versatile filtration and strong suction.
The vast majority of pool owners deal with everyday dirt: a combination of wind-blown dust, organic matter, body oils from swimming, sunscreen residue, and whatever else finds its way into the water. This is the baseline cleaning challenge that every pool faces regardless of location, and it's what a quality robotic pool cleaner was built to handle.
"Dirt" encompasses a range of particle sizes from fine dust to visible debris. A robot with only a coarse mesh filter captures the large pieces but recirculates fine particles. One with only ultra-fine filtration may clog under heavier loads. The ideal solution is a robot with high-capacity filtration that captures both fine and coarse debris in the same cycle—or better yet, swappable filtration that lets you match the filter to the current conditions.
Dirt accumulates in predictable patterns. Heavy particles settle in low spots: the deep end, around drain covers, and at the base of walls and steps. Fine dust distributes more evenly but concentrates in low-flow areas where circulation is weakest. Slopes, corners, and the transition between floor and wall are prime accumulation zones.
A robot with smart navigation systematically covers these areas rather than relying on random patterns that may miss the dirtiest zones. The Dolphin Sigma's SmartNav 3.0™ with gyroscopic stability provides the most thorough floor coverage, ensuring every inch of the pool surface gets cleaned—including the low spots where dirt hides.
This is where most pool robots fail. A robot designed for fine filtration clogs when it encounters leaves. A robot with a large basket for leaves doesn't capture fine dirt. Most pools deal with both, especially during transitional seasons when leaves are falling and dirt is blowing in simultaneously.
The Dolphin Premier's Multi-Media™ system solves this with instant filter swapping. Use the oversized leaf bag when the debris load is heavy with leaves, switch to NanoFilters™ for fine dirt and dust after the leaves are gone, or use the standard fine cartridge for balanced everyday cleaning. No other robot offers this level of filtration versatility—swap the filter to match the debris in under 30 seconds.
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Dirt mixed with sand is one of the most common scenarios, especially in desert climates, coastal areas, and regions with sandy soil. Sand adds weight and abrasion to the debris load, requiring strong suction to lift it off the floor. The fine dirt component requires filtration capable of capturing small particles without clogging under the heavier sand load.
Dual filtration is the answer: standard mesh handles the coarser sand particles while NanoFilters™ capture the ultra-fine dirt and silt. The Dolphin Quantum comes with NanoFilters™ built in, making it the most straightforward choice for this mixed-debris scenario.
High-traffic pools generate a unique debris profile. Swimmers introduce body oils, sunscreen, sweat, and skin cells. Kids bring in grass clippings and dirt from the yard. Pets add hair and dander. This organic debris combines with environmental dirt to create a heavier cleaning burden than what most pool owners expect.
For high-traffic pools, daily automated cleaning is essential. A programmable weekly timer ensures the robot runs after heavy use periods, removing organic buildup before it decomposes and feeds algae or bacteria. Strong brush agitation (HyperBrush™) breaks up oily residue on the waterline and walls, while fine filtration captures suspended particles that make the water look dull.
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The Dolphin Quantum is our top overall pick for general dirt cleaning. Built-in NanoFiltration™ captures fine particles that standard filters miss, while the XXL MaxBin™ provides ample capacity for everyday debris. The HyperBrush™ scrubs surfaces clean, wall climbing provides full pool coverage, and the weekly timer automates daily cycles. Outstanding performance for the price.
Shop Dolphin QuantumFor pools that deal with dirt plus leaves, sand, or heavy organic debris, the Dolphin Premier is unmatched. Multi-Media™ lets you swap between NanoFilters™, fine cartridges, an oversized leaf bag, and disposable bags—matching the filter to whatever your pool demands. Commercial-grade triple motors provide maximum suction power, waterline cleaning handles the dirtiest part of the pool, and the 3-year ProLine™ warranty ensures long-term reliability.
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The Dolphin Cayman handles everyday dirt and debris with confidence. Wall climbing, HyperBrush™ scrubbing, and a weekly timer deliver automated daily cleaning at the most accessible price in the Dolphin lineup. Upgrade to optional NanoFilters™ when you need fine-particle capture. A rock-solid choice for smaller to mid-sized pools with standard dirt and debris loads.
Shop Dolphin CaymanDealing with other debris types? See our guides for leaves, sand, pollen, and algae. Fine dirt and dust respond best to NanoFiltration™ on ProLine™ and compatible models; for leaves and heavy mixed loads, add Multi-Media™. Large pools move more debris volume every cycle.
The Dolphin Quantum is our top pick for general dirt. Built-in NanoFiltration™ captures fine particles, the XXL MaxBin™ handles larger debris, and the weekly timer automates daily cycles. Best balance of performance and value.
Most robots struggle with this combination. The Dolphin Premier with Multi-Media™ is the best solution—swap between the oversized leaf bag and NanoFilters™ to match the debris load.
2–3 times per week for standard pools. Daily for high-traffic pools, dusty environments, or during seasons with heavy debris. Use the programmable weekly timer to automate the schedule.
If fine dirt remains after a cycle, your filter likely can't capture the small particles. Standard mesh filters miss dust and fine sediment. Upgrade to NanoFilters™ for micron-level capture that makes a visible difference in water clarity.
Standard mesh filters capture particles roughly 150–200 microns and larger—leaves, twigs, and visible debris. NanoFilters™ capture particles at the micron level, trapping fine dust, silt, and sediment that standard filters miss entirely. The result is noticeably clearer water.
Construction dust and dirt create heavier-than-normal fine debris loads. We recommend the Dolphin Premier with daily cycles during active construction. Multi-Media™ filtration lets you swap filters as the debris type changes, and the oversized capacity handles heavy loads without clogging.
Clean and reach the dirtiest part of your swimming pool. Found on only the top models, this is a feature you'll need if you are an inground pool owner.
Wall climbing is partial wall cleaning. These models do not clean the waterline, but still have excellent cleaning ability.
Schedule your robot to automatically clean every day, two days, or three days.
With a no-tangle swivel, the robot can travel freely throughout your pool without knotted cords.
The larger and easier to clean MaxBin™ is a 2nd gen update to the standard filters. Cleaning a pool robot filter has never been easier.
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Clean small particles that the standard filter misses. This filter cleans deeper and with more precision than any other filter.
Premier's exclusive MultiMedia™ includes more filters than any other Dolphin: fine filter, NanoFilter™ + oversized leaf bag + exclusive disposable bag option.
Manually control, schedule, and read advanced stats about each clean right from Sigma's app.
Advanced gyroscopic sensors allow Sigma to clean deeper than any other pool robot.
Premier's real-time filter tracking, Media-Alert™, let's you know when it is time to clean the onboard filtration.
Built on the ProLine™, these motors are larger and boast more power than any other Dolphin robot.
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