Dolphin Escape vs WYBOT C2 Vision
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 WYBOT C2 Vision costs $630. The Dolphin Escape scores higher in our ranking (8.1 vs 8.0 out of 10). Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the WYBOT C2 Vision for tight budgets. The WYBOT C2 Vision wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The WYBOT C2 Vision wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Escape | C2 Vision | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 90 min | 3 h | C2 Vision |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
- Best for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft
- You care most about runtime (3 h vs 90 min)
- Best for tight budgets
- 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
- Up to 180 min
- Max pool
- 2,152 sq ft
Low cost cordless robot with AI camera dirt hunting mode
Full WYBOT C2 Vision review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Dolphin Escape | WYBOT C2 Vision | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $630 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $630 |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #4 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (per The Pool Nerd; not confirmed on a Maytronics page) | 2 years |
| 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, all shapes; tile, concrete, vinyl, fiberglass |
| Cleans | Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Power | Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila, The Pool Nerd) | Cordless (battery capacity not published) |
| Runtime | 90 min cycle (Bob Vila) | Up to 180 min in Eco mode (maker claim) |
| Charge time | None needed, corded | 3 h |
| Filter | Top load MaxBin basket; up to 4,000 gph suction (The Pool Nerd) | Dual: 180 µm cartridge plus 10 µm ultra fine filter |
| 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 2,152 sq ft |
| App | No app or weekly timer; one button start (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) | WYBOT app with 8 modes, 7 paths, up to 4 scheduled cleanings a week, OTA updates; AI camera |
| Weight | 14 lb (Bob Vila) | 17.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years (The Pool Nerd roundup) | 2 years |
| Best for | above-ground pools up to about 30 ft | tight budgets |
| Skip if | you need wall and waterline cleaning | you want a timer that runs daily |
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
WYBOT C2 Vision
- The Pool Nerd: Tested the standard C2, not the Vision: weaker suction than a corded Dolphin, a weekly timer capped at 180 minutes total in floor mode, and an Android login error. Rated Pool Nerd Disapproved. Source
- EFTM (86%): Dirt hunting mode found a placed dirt pile within 20 minutes and the pool looked very clean, but most modes ran until the battery was nearly flat, shallow steps stopped it, and the app had account and translation quirks. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dolphin Escape or the WYBOT C2 Vision?
The Dolphin Escape scores higher in our ranking (8.1 vs 8.0 out of 10). Pick the Dolphin Escape for above-ground pools up to about 30 ft. Pick the WYBOT C2 Vision for tight budgets.
What is the difference between the Escape and the C2 Vision?
Pool types: Above-ground pools, plus smaller in-ground pools (The Pool Nerd); gunite, plaster, vinyl… on the Escape, In-ground and above-ground, all shapes; tile, concrete, vinyl, fiberglass on the C2 Vision. Cleans: Floor only; no waterline scrubbing and limited wall climbing (The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila) on the Escape, Floor, walls, waterline on the C2 Vision. Power: Corded, 180 W with dual DC motors (The Pool Nerd); 40 ft cable with no swivel (Bob Vila… on the Escape, Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the C2 Vision.
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