# Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier vs Dolphin Quantum

As of Nov 11, 2026, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499 and the Dolphin Quantum costs $1,999, so the Dolphin Quantum is $500 cheaper. The Dolphin Quantum scores higher in our ranking (7.5 vs 6.6 out of 10). Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves.

Prices checked Nov 11, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dolphin-premier-vs-dolphin-quantum/

## Side by side

| | Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier | Dolphin Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,499 | $1,999 |
| 3 year cost | $2,624 | $1,999 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #15 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Pool types | In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean higher than the roughly 2/3 wall height of cheaper robots |
| Power | Corded | Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors |
| Runtime | Default 3 h cycle; no battery | Default 2 h cycle (Maytronics); Poolbots' cleaning run took about 2 h |
| Charge time | None (corded) | None (corded) |
| Filter | Multi layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator | Fine filter extra large top access basket plus ultra fine filter kit in the box (Maytronics); Poolbots lists a 400 sq in cartridge and NanoFilters down to 2 microns |
| Max pool size | Pools up to 50 ft long | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) |
| App | None; no Wi-Fi | None; weekly timer only (Maytronics; The Pool Nerd confirms no app) |
| Timer | Weekly timer | n/a |
| Weight | 20.286 lb | 18.346 lb robot (Maytronics) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years (Maytronics) |
| Suction | n/a | 4,000 GPH (Maytronics) |
| Brushes | n/a | Two active brushes (Maytronics) |
| Best for | leafy in-ground pools | midsize in-ground pools with leaves |
| Skip if | you want app control | you want app control or cordless |

## What reviewers found

### 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](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/dolphin-premier-robotic-pool-cleaner-review.md)
- 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](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/dolphin-premier-review)

### Dolphin Quantum

- The Pool Nerd (5/5): In a head to head with the Beatbot AquaSense 2, emptied the large basket about once a week on the weekly timer, left the floor noticeably cleaner after one pass and the water clearer with NanoFilters. Called it the stronger robot of the two. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/beatbot-aquasense-2-vs-dolphin-quantum)
- Poolbots (retailer review): In a test pool with algae and sludge at the waterline, a run of about 2 h cleared debris and improved water clarity. The cartridge was full of twigs, leaves and acorns after the run. It scrubbed above the 2/3 wall height cheaper robots reach. [Source](https://www.poolbots.com/reviews/dolphin-quantum)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier or the Dolphin Quantum?

The Dolphin Quantum scores higher in our ranking (7.5 vs 6.6 out of 10). Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves.

### Which is cheaper?

The Dolphin Quantum at $1,999, versus $2,499 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $2,624 vs $1,999.

### What is the difference between the Premier and the Quantum?

Pool types: In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) on the Quantum. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier, Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean… on the Quantum. Power: Corded on the Premier, Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors on the Quantum.

Full reviews: [Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-premier/index.md), [Dolphin Quantum](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-quantum/index.md)