Dolphin T25 Review

What features does it have?

The Dolphin T25 adds wall climbing and weekly scheduling to the budget-friendly T-series, a practical everyday cleaner for 2026. Here's a straightforward look at its features and limitations.

Wall Climbing

Clean like a pro. With wall coverage, the Dolphin T25 can clean and scale your walls with precision and power. While Wall Climbing is a great feature, don't get this confused with the superior waterline cleaning feature.

What is Dolphin T25 missing?

Waterline Cleaning

Dolphin T25 does not included waterline cleaning. Not only is this an essential feature that you'll want when looking for a pool robot, but one you will likely need. Waterline cleaning enables the robot to climb and reach the dirtest part of your swimming pool. Without this feature, you'll still need to manually clean your waterline by hand with a brush to prevent any algae or scum that builds up. It is one feature that you'll need that is not included with the Dolphin T25.

Leaf Bag

With leaves being a common issue, it would be safe to assume most pool robots utilize a leaf bag. Well, no so fast. Nearly every robotic pool cleaner is missing a leaf bag, except the Dolphin Premier. If you have a lot of leaves, this is the best pool robot for leaves. Not to mention the Premier's 3 year warranty, Dual Commercial Motors, and Multi-Media™ make it one of the best models available.

Note that the T25 relies on standard filtration and isn't a premium model — no NanoFilters, and it isn't a ProLine or Max-Series cleaner. For the finest filtration and most powerful motors, move up to a ProLine cleaner like the Dolphin Premier or compare the Max-Series.

What's included with the Dolphin T25?

The Dolphin T25 includes everything you'll need. Here is what is included with the unit:

• Dolphin T25 Unit
• 50 ft Cord
• Programmable Weekly Timer
• Standard Filters
• 2 Year Warranty

How to set up the Dolphin T25

Simply plug and play. All robotic pool cleaners are ready to go right out of the box. No booster pump or assembly needed. The T25 has everything needed to get started in its box. It's that easy.

Comparing T-series models? Read our Dolphin T15 review and Dolphin T35 review, or step up to the flagship Dolphin Premier review.

Why Poolbots?

No one knows robotic pool cleaners better than us. With over 25 years in the swimming pool industry and as a Dolphin Authorized Dealer, every robot we sell is backed by the full, non-prorated manufacturer's warranty — never a reduced or prorated version. Every order ships free, and is protected by our 30-Day Trial with NO restocking fee, ever, so you can put it to work in your own pool completely risk-free.

Have questions before you buy? Reach out to our pool experts or explore the best robotic pool cleaners — then order with confidence and we'll ship it free to your door.