# Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman vs Dolphin Escape

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman costs $1,129 and the Dolphin Escape has no store price on file. The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman for small pools on a budget. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dolphin-cayman-vs-dolphin-escape/

## Side by side

| | Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman | Dolphin Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,129 | n/a |
| 3 year cost | $1,169 | n/a |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #30 | #4 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (per The Pool Nerd; not confirmed on a Maytronics page) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney | Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl and fiberglass floors (Bob Vila) |
| Cleans | Floor and walls; Maytronics lists no waterline scrubbing | Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) |
| Power | Corded | Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila, The Pool Nerd) |
| Runtime | Default 2 h cycle; no battery | 90 min cycle (Bob Vila) |
| Charge time | None (corded) | None needed, corded |
| Filter | Top load fine filter basket; ultra fine baskets and panels sold separately | Top load MaxBin basket; up to 4,000 gph suction (The Pool Nerd) |
| Max pool size | Pools up to 40 ft long | Up to 30 ft long (Bob Vila); The Pool Nerd says up to 33 ft in its roundup but advises against pools over about 30 ft |
| App | None | No app or weekly timer; one button start (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) |
| Timer | Weekly timer | n/a |
| Weight | 14.619 lb | 14 lb (Bob Vila) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (The Pool Nerd roundup) |
| Best for | small pools on a budget | above-ground pools up to about 30 ft |
| Skip if | your pool is longer than 40 ft | you need wall and waterline cleaning |

## What reviewers found

### Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman

- The Pool Nerd: Rated it best value; praised the weekly timer, corded consistency and top load MaxBin, noted it lacks an anti tangle swivel. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/dolphin-cayman-review)

### Dolphin Escape

- Bob Vila (9.5/10): Tested in a 24 ft above-ground pool. Setup took under 5 minutes and a 90 minute cycle gave a thorough clean. It is heavy to lift when full of water, can stop mid pool at cycle end, and the control box must come inside when it rains. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/dolphin-escape-robotic-pool-cleaner-review/)
- The Pool Nerd: Pool Nerd Approved and named best above-ground and best entry level pick. The floor of an 8 x 20 ft test pool was much cleaner after about 30 minutes; it draws about 180 W. No timer, app, swivel or waterline scrubbing. The site earns affiliate commissions. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/dolphin-escape-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman or the Dolphin Escape?

The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman for small pools on a budget. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft.

### What is the difference between the Cayman and the Escape?

Pool types: In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Cayman, Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl… on the Escape. Cleans: Floor and walls; Maytronics lists no waterline scrubbing on the Cayman, Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) on the Escape. Power: Corded on the Cayman, Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila… on the Escape.

Full reviews: [Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-cayman/index.md), [Dolphin Escape](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-escape/index.md)