Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner vs Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner
The two tie on spec score at 6.3. The Explorer E20 wins on no area; the Proteus DX3 on no area. Today the Explorer E20 is $1 cheaper.
6.3
Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $668 at Home Depot · value 6.0/10
6.3
Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $669 at Leslie's · value 5.9/10
Score by area
| Area | Explorer E20 | Proteus DX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning coverage | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Navigation | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Runtime | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| App & connectivity | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Filtration | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Pool size | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Warranty | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of use | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Overall spec score | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Explorer E20 | Proteus DX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | Systematic (gyro) · CleverClean | Systematic (gyro) · CleverClean |
| App / connectivity | None | None |
| Remote | No | No |
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | No | No |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Steps | Not stated | Not stated |
| Cable | 50 ft | Not stated |
| Max pool size | 33 ft long | 33 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground, Above-ground | In-ground, Above-ground |
| Filter | basket | basket |
| Weight | 14.8 lb | 14.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Parks for retrieval | Not stated | Not stated |
| Caddy included | No | No |
Rows where the two differ are shaded.
Prices
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true); Home Depot part 99996148-XPB | $668 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | INYO PoolsInyo part 99996148-XP | $668 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Leslie'sLeslie's SKU 99996114-LSB | $669 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | In The SwimSKU 99996114-LSB | $669 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCordedOut of stock | 6.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US)out of stock; page links to Amazon | $629 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCordedOut of stock | 6.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US)maytronics.com lists it as a Walmart store exclusive | $669 | — | today | View deal |