Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi vs Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi costs $849 and the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499, so the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is $1,650 cheaper. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.
- Cleans
- Floor and walls
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 2 h default cycle
- Max pool
- Up to 40 ft long
A simple corded Dolphin that adds app control and a weekly timer for in-ground pools up to 40 ft. It cleans floors and walls but not the waterline, and Maytronics now covers it for only one year. If fine debris or waterline grime is your main problem, step up to a higher Dolphin.
Full Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi review →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 3 h cycle
- Max pool
- 50 ft long
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 Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $849 | $2,499 |
| 3 year cost | $849 | $2,624 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 6.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #9 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Pool types | In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape | In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney |
| Cleans | Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Power | Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) | Corded |
| Runtime | 2 h default cycle per Maytronics spec table | Default 3 h cycle; no battery |
| Filter | Top access ultra fine filter kit | Multi layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator |
| Max pool size | Up to 40 ft long | Pools up to 50 ft long |
| App | Wi-Fi with MyDolphin Plus app and weekly timer | None; no Wi-Fi |
| Suction | 4,500 gph | n/a |
| Weight | 20.8 lb | 20.286 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Charge time | n/a | None (corded) |
| Timer | n/a | Weekly timer |
| Best for | small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget | leafy in-ground pools |
| Skip if | you want waterline scrubbing | you want app control |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
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 Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi
Pros
- App control and weekly timer
- Corded, so no charging between runs
- Anti tangle swivel on the cable
- About 21 lb to lift out
Cons
- No waterline cleaning
- Only a 1 year warranty
- Passive brushes, no active scrubbing
- The Pool Nerd says newer units use plain mesh filters
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 Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi 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 Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi at $849, versus $2,499 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $849 vs $2,624.
What is the difference between the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi and the Premier?
Pool types: In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi, In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier. Cleans: Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi, Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier. Power: Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi, Corded on the Premier.
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