Clear UV vs Dolphin Quantum
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
As of Nov 12, 2026, the Clear UV costs $1,999 and the Dolphin Quantum costs $1,999. The Dolphin Quantum has a published review score and ranks #11 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Clear UV is not scored yet. Pick the Clear UV for in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| UV | Quantum | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,999 | $1,999 | Tie |
| Runtime | 60 min | 2 h | Quantum |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | UV |
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 2 years)
- Best for in-ground pools with fine debris
- You care most about runtime (2 h vs 60 min)
- Best for midsize in-ground pools with leaves
- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- Corded
- Max pool
- Pools up to 50 ft long
Corded pool robot with a built in UV-C lamp and 1 micron filter
Full Clear UV review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- Default 2 h cycle
- Max pool
- Pools up to 50 ft long
Corded Dolphin with dual brushes and big basket for pools to 50 ft
Full Dolphin Quantum review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Clear UV | Dolphin Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| 3 year cost | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #47 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Pool types | In-ground residential pools, working depth 2.5 to 16.4 ft (Clear) | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline with two active brushes; Floor only and Waterline only modes (Clear) | Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean higher than the roughly 2/3 wall height of cheaper robots |
| Power | Corded, 100 to 120 V AC in, 24 V DC to the robot, 250 W average and 320 W max; four motors, two drive and two pump (Clear) | Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors |
| Runtime | Corded, so no battery limit; cycles of 1 h (Fast), 2 h (Regular, Floor, Waterline) or 3 h (Ultra), plus Custom (Clear) | Default 2 h cycle (Maytronics); Poolbots' cleaning run took about 2 h |
| Suction | 8,500+ GPH rated (Clear); ActuallyUsed measured 2.09 PSI at the intake, second highest on its chart | 4,000 GPH (Maytronics) |
| Filter | UltraFilter basket with four panels, 1 micron fine and 180 micron coarse, two sets included, replace every 3 to 6 months (Clear); The Pool Nerd notes the 1 micron rating is Clear's claim | Fine filter extra large top access basket plus ultra fine filter kit in the box (Maytronics); Poolbots lists a 400 sq in cartridge and NanoFilters down to 2 microns |
| Uv | Built in UV-C lamp, on or off in the app, runs only when submerged, about 2,000 h lamp life, replaceable at home (Clear) | n/a |
| Max pool size | Pools up to 50 ft long via a 59 ft swivel cable (Clear) | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) |
| App | Clear app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with weekly timer, live water temperature and remote driving (Clear) | None; weekly timer only (Maytronics; The Pool Nerd confirms no app) |
| Weight | 27.6 lb robot without cable; power supply 5.1 lb (Clear) | 18.346 lb robot (Maytronics) |
| Warranty | 3 year limited, covers robot, control box, cable and UV module (Clear) | 2 years (Maytronics) |
| Charge time | n/a | None (corded) |
| Brushes | n/a | Two active brushes (Maytronics) |
| Best for | in-ground pools with fine debris | midsize in-ground pools with leaves |
| Skip if | you want a proven long term track record | you want app control or cordless |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Clear UV
- The Pool Nerd: Tested for a few weeks in a test pool used for 40+ robots. Rated it Pool Nerd Approved and named it Best Newcomer, but would not rank it number 1 because long term reliability is unproven. Source
- ActuallyUsed: Measured 2.09 PSI at the intake with a manometer, second of 16 robots behind the Dolphin Premier at 2.2 PSI. Picked up leaves, sand and fine grit; filter rinsed in about a minute. Kill rate of the UV lamp was not verified. Source
Dolphin Quantum
- The Pool Nerd (5/5): In a head to head with the Beatbot AquaSense 2, emptied the large basket about once a week on the weekly timer, left the floor noticeably cleaner after one pass and the water clearer with NanoFilters. Called it the stronger robot of the two. Source
- Poolbots (retailer review): In a test pool with algae and sludge at the waterline, a run of about 2 h cleared debris and improved water clarity. The cartridge was full of twigs, leaves and acorns after the run. It scrubbed above the 2/3 wall height cheaper robots reach. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Clear UV or the Dolphin Quantum?
The Dolphin Quantum has a published review score and ranks #11 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Clear UV is not scored yet. Pick the Clear UV for in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves.
What is the difference between the UV and the Quantum?
Pool types: In-ground residential pools, working depth 2.5 to 16.4 ft (Clear) on the UV, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) on the Quantum. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline with two active brushes; Floor only and Waterline only modes… on the UV, Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean… on the Quantum. Power: Corded, 100 to 120 V AC in, 24 V DC to the robot, 250 W average and 320 W max; four… on the UV, Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors on the Quantum.
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