# Dolphin E10 vs Dolphin Escape

As of Oct 30, 2026, the Dolphin E10 costs $568 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 E10 is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin E10 for flat floor above-ground pools. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft.

Prices checked Oct 30, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dolphin-e10-vs-dolphin-escape/

## Side by side

| | Dolphin E10 | Dolphin Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $568 | n/a |
| 3 year cost | $568 | n/a |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #23 | #4 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (per The Pool Nerd; not confirmed on a Maytronics page) |
| Pool types | Above-ground; any surface, salt or chlorine | Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl and fiberglass floors (Bob Vila) |
| Cleans | Floor only; no wall or waterline cleaning | Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) |
| Power | Corded, 24 VDC, 40 ft cable | Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila, The Pool Nerd) |
| Runtime | About 1.5 h cycle | 90 min cycle (Bob Vila) |
| Filter | Top load ultra fine filter basket | Top load MaxBin basket; up to 4,000 gph suction (The Pool Nerd) |
| Max pool size | Up to 30 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 remote and no timer | No app or weekly timer; one button start (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) |
| Suction | 3,962 gph | n/a |
| Weight | 13.9 lb | 14 lb (Bob Vila) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (The Pool Nerd roundup) |
| Charge time | n/a | None needed, corded |
| Best for | flat floor above-ground pools | above-ground pools up to about 30 ft |
| Skip if | you need wall or waterline cleaning | you need wall and waterline cleaning |

## What reviewers found

### Dolphin E10

- Poolbots (retailer review): In their test it cleaned floors reasonably well with an easy basket, but it does not clean walls or the waterline, has no scheduler, tangles easily, and let silt and sand cloud the water. [Source](https://www.poolbots.com/learn/dolphin-e10-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 E10 or the Dolphin Escape?

The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin E10 is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin E10 for flat floor above-ground pools. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft.

### What is the difference between the E10 and the Escape?

Pool types: Above-ground; any surface, salt or chlorine on the E10, Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl… on the Escape. Cleans: Floor only; no wall or waterline cleaning on the E10, Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) on the Escape. Power: Corded, 24 VDC, 40 ft cable on the E10, Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila… on the Escape.

Full reviews: [Dolphin E10](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-e10/index.md), [Dolphin Escape](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-escape/index.md)