Dolphin Escape vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dolphin Escape has no store price on file and the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi costs $849. The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget. 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.
| Escape | Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 90 min | 2 h | Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year | Escape |
- You care most about warranty (2 years vs 1 year)
- Best for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft
- You care most about runtime (2 h vs 90 min)
- Best for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget
- Cleans
- Floor only
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 90 min cycle
- Max pool
- Up to 30 ft long
Simple corded floor cleaner for above-ground and small pools
Full Dolphin Escape review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor and walls
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 2 h default cycle
- Max pool
- Up to 40 ft long
Entry corded Dolphin with app control for in-ground pools
Full Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Dolphin Escape | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $849 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $849 |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #4 | #28 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (per The Pool Nerd; not confirmed on a Maytronics page) | 1 year |
| Pool types | Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl and fiberglass floors (Bob Vila) | In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape |
| Cleans | Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing |
| Power | Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila, The Pool Nerd) | Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) |
| Runtime | 90 min cycle (Bob Vila) | 2 h default cycle per Maytronics spec table |
| Charge time | None needed, corded | n/a |
| Filter | Top load MaxBin basket; up to 4,000 gph suction (The Pool Nerd) | Top access ultra fine filter kit |
| Max pool size | 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 | Up to 40 ft long |
| App | No app or weekly timer; one button start (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | Wi-Fi with MyDolphin Plus app and weekly timer |
| Weight | 14 lb (Bob Vila) | 20.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years (The Pool Nerd roundup) | 1 year |
| Suction | n/a | 4,500 gph |
| Best for | above-ground pools up to about 30 ft | small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget |
| Skip if | you need wall and waterline cleaning | you want waterline scrubbing |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Dolphin Escape
- 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
- 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
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi
- The Pool Nerd: Rated Pool Nerd Disapproved: Dolphin cut the Nautilus warranty to one year, newer units ship with standard mesh filters instead of NanoFilters, and it climbs walls but does not scrub the waterline. Source
- Poolbots (retailer review): Headlined great cleaning performance but missing essential features: no waterline cleaning, Gen 1 filter cartridges and no NanoFilters. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dolphin Escape or the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi?
The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget.
What is the difference between the Escape and the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi?
Pool types: Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl… on the Escape, In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi. Cleans: Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) on the Escape, Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi. Power: Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila… on the Escape, Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi.
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