Dolphin Escape vs Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 30, 2026
As of Oct 30, 2026, the Dolphin Escape has no store price on file and the Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d costs $849. The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d for fine dirt and sun ledges. 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 EON 120d | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 90 min | 150 min | Nautilus EON 120d |
| 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 fine dirt and sun ledges
- 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
- Cordless
- Runtime
- 1.5 to 2.5 h cycles
- Max pool
- 50 ft long
Dolphin's cordless robot with fine backwash filter and ledge cleaning
Full Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Dolphin Escape | Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $849 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $849 |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #4 | #27 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (per The Pool Nerd; not confirmed on a Maytronics page) | 1 year (Nautilus EON 120d listing) |
| Pool types | Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl and fiberglass floors (Bob Vila) | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney |
| Cleans | Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | Floor, walls, waterline, steps, sun ledges as shallow as 8 in, corners |
| Power | Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila, The Pool Nerd) | Cordless, lithium-ion (capacity not published) |
| Runtime | 90 min cycle (Bob Vila) | Cycles of 1.5, 2 or 2.5 h; Maytronics blog claims up to 4 h per charge; UltraRun short cycles claimed to last up to 2.5 weeks per charge |
| Charge time | None needed, corded | n/a |
| Filter | Top load MaxBin basket; up to 4,000 gph suction (The Pool Nerd) | DebrisLock ultra fine backwash filter, top access |
| 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 |
| App | No app or weekly timer; one button start (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | Maytronics One app for scheduling, monitoring and alerts |
| Weight | 14 lb (Bob Vila) | 24.255 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years (The Pool Nerd roundup) | 1 year on the Nautilus listing (3 years on the store exclusive EON 120d listing) |
| Best for | above-ground pools up to about 30 ft | fine dirt and sun ledges |
| Skip if | you need wall and waterline cleaning | you hate fiddly filter cleaning |
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 (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d
- The Pool Nerd: Notes the EON line cleans water as shallow as about 8 in with better than basic mesh filtering, but still requires hooking, lifting, drying and charging; Clicker retrieval is mentioned for the 120d. Source
- PCWorld: Tested the EON 120d: DebrisLock filter trapped all types of debris and coverage reached about 95% on the longest cycle, but emptying the filter was a huge pain, it missed corners, failed to start twice at first, and often flipped onto its back. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dolphin Escape or the Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d?
The Dolphin Escape has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Nautilus EON 120d for fine dirt and sun ledges.
What is the difference between the Escape and the Nautilus EON 120d?
Pool types: Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl… on the Escape, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Nautilus EON 120d. Cleans: Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) on the Escape, Floor, walls, waterline, steps, sun ledges as shallow as 8 in, corners on the Nautilus EON 120d. Power: Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila… on the Escape, Cordless, lithium-ion (capacity not published) on the Nautilus EON 120d.
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