Dolphin Escape vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
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 Supreme costs $1,449. The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme for in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning. 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 Supreme | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 90 min | 150 min | Nautilus CC Supreme |
| 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 (150 min vs 90 min)
- Best for in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning
- 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
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- Maytronics lists a 2.5
- Max pool
- Pools up to 50 ft long
Corded Wi-Fi Dolphin that scrubs floor, walls and waterline
Full Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Dolphin Escape | Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $1,449 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $1,449 |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #4 | #33 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (per The Pool Nerd; not confirmed on a Maytronics page) | 1 year (Maytronics US store) |
| Pool types | Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl and fiberglass floors (Bob Vila) | In-ground pools; rectangular, round, free form and kidney shapes (Maytronics) |
| Cleans | Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); PCWorld saw six roller brushes and two side treads |
| Power | Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila, The Pool Nerd) | Corded, runs independently of the pool pump (Maytronics); PCWorld measured a 50 ft cable |
| Runtime | 90 min cycle (Bob Vila) | Maytronics lists a 2.5 h default cycle and a 1.5 h option; PCWorld also ran a 3.5 h mode |
| Charge time | None needed, corded | None needed, corded |
| Filter | Top load MaxBin basket; up to 4,000 gph suction (The Pool Nerd) | Top access cartridge filters with a fine filter kit; ultra fine kit included, rated down to 2 microns (Maytronics); 4,500 gph suction |
| 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 | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) |
| App | No app or weekly timer; one button start (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | MyDolphin Plus app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with weekly timer, delay and automation mode (Maytronics); PCWorld found the app slow and sometimes failed to connect |
| Weight | 14 lb (Bob Vila) | 24.63 lb robot (Maytronics); PCWorld measured about 41 lb with cable and power supply |
| Warranty | 2 years (The Pool Nerd roundup) | 1 year (Maytronics) |
| Best for | above-ground pools up to about 30 ft | in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning |
| Skip if | you need wall and waterline cleaning | you want a long warranty for the money |
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 Supreme
- The Pool Nerd: Rated it Pool Nerd Disapproved on value, not cleaning: strong floor, wall and waterline cleaning with dual scrub brushes, but only a 1 year warranty and standard cartridge filters on an older platform. The site earns affiliate commissions. Source
- PCWorld: Tested for about 10 days. Collected roughly 90% of test debris in about an hour and regularly 95% or more on the 3.5 h cycle; saw no difference between regular and ultra clean modes. Cleanup of six filter pieces was tedious, the app was slow, and the 25 lb robot was hard to lift out. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dolphin Escape or the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme?
The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme for in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning.
What is the difference between the Escape and the Nautilus CC Supreme?
Pool types: Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl… on the Escape, In-ground pools; rectangular, round, free form and kidney shapes (Maytronics) on the Nautilus CC Supreme. Cleans: Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) on the Escape, Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); PCWorld saw six roller… on the Nautilus CC Supreme. Power: Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila… on the Escape, Corded, runs independently of the pool pump (Maytronics); PCWorld measured a 50 ft cable on the Nautilus CC Supreme.
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