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After hands-on testing, I discovered this AI-powered robot disappoints in performance, filtration, and value. Here's why...
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Is the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro worth $2,000? After weeks of testing, I discovered cordless pool cleaning still isn't...
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I put the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro to the test. My findings? Well it didn't impress. Read why and find better alternatives to...
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The entry level Aiper Scuba X model, the X1, is supposed to be the robot of the future. But after testing, I wasn't too...
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Does the new Beatbot AquaSense 2 live up to the hype? Despite some improvements, I still don't love it and why there are...
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Urgent Recall: Over 35,000 Aiper Seagull Pro cordless pool cleaners have been recalled for fire and burn risks. Find out...
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At only $400, is the Aiper Scuba E1 too good to be true? I think so. Between constant recharging, only working on flat...
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For over $1000, the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro was disappointing. With constant recharging and disappointing performance, read...
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After testing, the Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is a fantastic value. But, is it the right cleaner for you? Read my review,...
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With another family's home destroyed allegedly by an Aiper Seagull Pro pool cleaner fire, read the report, see photos,...
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Looking for an honest Wybot A1 review? From poor battery life to navigation issues, discover why this budget-friendly...
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Being cheap is about the only thing the Winny 200SE had going for it. After testing, read why you should think twice...
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Don't let the Aiper Scuba S1's flashy features fool you. Behind that sleek cordless design is a pool robot that...
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With a lack of power, poor filtration, and constant recharging, here is what you need to know before you buy the Aiper...
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With waterline cleaning, an app, and more, the Polaris 9650 IQ robotic pool cleaner seems great. But how does it perform...
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The Polaris 9550 Sport robotic pool cleaner offers an upgrade from pressure-side cleaners, but is it still worth it? See...
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The Dolphin Proteus DX3 is a solid cleaner, but is missing 2 key features that make it worth an upgrade to another...
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The entry level pool cleaner, the Dolphin E10, makes a splash with powerful motors. But without a weekly timer or...
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Thinking the Aiper Seagull Plus may be the right cordless robotic pool cleaner? With a flat filter, cordless design, and...
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In our testing, we found the Aiper Seagull Pro pool robot to be an upgraded cleaner, but is it enough to make a cordless...
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I put the Aiper Seagull 600 to the test to see if its worth it. The constant need to recharge and disappointing...
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During my testing, the Aiper Seagull 1000 had a major a lack of power and constant recharging, read my disappointing...
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I put the Aiper Seagull SE to the test in my pool. The results? Disappointing. See why you should avoid this cordless...
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Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus: Still worth it? With newer robotic pool cleaners offering NanoFilters, Waterline Cleaning, and...
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Is the Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner worth it? Uncover the missing features, like a weekly timer, that could...
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The Most Advanced Dolphin robotic pool cleaner ever. With a gyroscope, quad brushes, triple motors, and more, the Sigma...
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With the largest filter capacity of any Dolphin robot, the Dolphin Quantum's MaxBin with NanoFilters impressed us in our...
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The only Dolphin with a Leaf Bag. With NanoFiltration & Multi-Media, the Dolphin Premier is one of the best and most...
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The New 2025 Dolphin Escape is the best above-ground pool cleaner we've tested. Apart of the Dolphin Max-Series with...
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The Dolphin Cayman is a high-value robot that performs like robots that cost twice as much. Apart of the 2025...
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Compare Pool CleanersBased on our testing, the Dolphin Premier is the best overall for most pool owners. It combines commercial-grade motors, NanoFiltration, Multi-Media options, and a 3-year warranty.
Corded robots offer more power and longer runtime. Cordless robots offer convenience but sacrifice cleaning power. Read our full comparison.
We test every robot in our own pool for weeks, evaluating floor cleaning, wall climbing, waterline cleaning, filtration quality, navigation, build quality, and value.
Dolphin by Maytronics consistently delivers the best performance and reliability in our testing.
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