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Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus versus Dolphin Explorer E20

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Explorer E20 or Nautilus CC Plus. Which wins?

Diving into the Explorer E20 vs Nautilus CC 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 Nautilus CC Plus or Dolphin Explorer E20.

Nautilus CC Plus is missing...

Dolphin MaxBin

Missing MaxBin™

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is missing the MaxBin™, an oversized filter basket that is easier to clean and up to 225% larger.

Read About MaxBin™ →

No Waterline Cleaning

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

Why Waterline Cleaning is Needed →
Dolphin NanoFilter Cartridges

No NanoFilters™

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

Why NanoFilters are essential →

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 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 Nautilus CC Plus Explorer E20 Sigma Premier
Cleans Waterline
No
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 Cayman

Upgraded Max-Series™ with Wall Climbing, MaxBin™, Weekly Smart Timer, and NanoFiltration™ Capability

Dolphin Quantum

Features waterline cleaning, smart weekly timer, MaxBin™, NanoFilters™, and a 2 year warranty.

Dolphin Premier

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

Key Differences

Nautilus CC Plus

  • No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
  • Utilizes the smaller Gen 1 filter cartridges, rather than utilizing the newer NanoFiltration™ or MaxBin™
  • No NanoFilters™ - Nautilus CC Plus cannot clean smaller debris and algae
  • Standard Brush - No HyperBrush like on similarly priced models such as Dolphin Cayman
  • Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series

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 Nautilus CC Plus vs Dolphin Explorer E20

Features Nautilus CC 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 no 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 Nautilus CC 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 Nautilus CC 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 Nautilus CC 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 Nautilus CC Plus Dolphin Explorer E20

Part Number 99996403-PCF 99996148-XP
ASIN B00Q8M0NWE B08T1MWL1V
Waterline Cleaning No No
Multi-Media® No No
# of Filters Included: 1 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access Top Access
Cleaning Coverage Floor and Walls 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 40 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 Yes
No
Warranty 2.5 Years 2 Years
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