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Dolphin E10 vs Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier

Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026

Short answer · checked Oct 26, 2026

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Dolphin E10 costs $568 and the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499, so the Dolphin E10 is $1,931 cheaper. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #5 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 (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.

Pool
DolphinE10
Cleans
Floor only
Power
Corded
Runtime
About 1.5 h cycle
Max pool
Up to 30 ft long
ON SALEPrice tracked daily
$568Check price at Wellbots →

A low cost way to keep a flat above-ground pool floor clean without a booster pump or charging. It does not climb walls, has no timer, and its short cycle means big jobs need restarts. Buy it for floor debris in a small above-ground pool, not for walls or silt.

Full Dolphin E10 review →
Pool
Dolphin (Maytronics)Premier
Cleans
Floor
Power
Corded
Runtime
3 h cycle
Max pool
50 ft long
6.5/10Price tracked daily
$2,499Check price at Search Amazon →

A proven corded cleaner for in-ground pools that get leaves, with a weekly timer and filter options from a big leaf bag to fine cartridges. It has no app and weighs about 20 lb dry. Maytronics showed it as unavailable on its own store when checked, so expect to buy from a dealer.

Full Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier review →

Side by side

Dolphin E10Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
Price$568$2,499
3 year cost$568$2,624
Our scoreNot scored yet6.5/10
Rank in Pool#7#5
Statuson saleon sale
Warranty2 years3 years
Pool typesAbove-ground; any surface, salt or chlorineIn-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney
CleansFloor only; no wall or waterline cleaningFloor, walls, waterline
PowerCorded, 24 VDC, 40 ft cableCorded
RuntimeAbout 1.5 h cycleDefault 3 h cycle; no battery
FilterTop load ultra fine filter basketMulti layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator
Max pool sizeUp to 30 ft longPools up to 50 ft long
AppNone; no remote and no timerNone; no Wi-Fi
Suction3,962 gphn/a
Weight13.9 lb20.286 lb
Warranty2 years3 years
Charge timen/aNone (corded)
Timern/aWeekly timer
Best forflat floor above-ground poolsleafy in-ground pools
Skip ifyou need wall or waterline cleaningyou want app control

Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.

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

Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier

  • Bob Vila (9/10): Cleaned light leaf litter, tile line algae and storm dirt in a Miami pool, ran quietly at about 5 cents per hour, but was heavy to lift and the caddy and remote cost extra. Source
  • The Pool Nerd: Names it the author's personal favorite after testing about 30 robots, citing suction, filter choices and the 3 year warranty. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. Source

Pros and cons

Dolphin E10

Pros

  • Low price for a Dolphin
  • Light at about 14 lb
  • Easy top load basket
  • Plug and play, no charging

Cons

  • Floor only cleaning
  • No timer or app
  • Poolbots found it prone to tangling
  • Fine filter lets silt and sand through per Poolbots

Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier

Pros

  • Weekly timer, no charging
  • Swappable leaf bag and fine filters
  • Bob Vila found it cleaned leaves, tile line algae and storm dirt
  • 3 year warranty

Cons

  • No app or Wi-Fi
  • Heavy when full of water
  • Cord to manage
  • Shown unavailable on the Maytronics store when checked

Questions buyers ask

Which is better, the Dolphin E10 or the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier?

The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #5 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 (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.

Which is cheaper?

The Dolphin E10 at $568, versus $2,499 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $568 vs $2,624.

What is the difference between the E10 and the Premier?

Pool types: Above-ground; any surface, salt or chlorine on the E10, In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier. Cleans: Floor only; no wall or waterline cleaning on the E10, Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier. Power: Corded, 24 VDC, 40 ft cable on the E10, Corded on the Premier.

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