Dolphin E10
Score: 68/100
Dolphin Proteus DX3
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Dolphin Proteus DX3 offers wall-climbing, smart navigation and a powerful 4000 gph suction for comprehensive cleaning of pools up to 33 ft. It falls short on advanced scheduling, app integration and waterline scrubbing. Ideal for budget-conscious homeowners who need floor and wall cleaning without smart-home features.
The Dolphin 500966 is a lightweight, entry-level robotic cleaner with smart navigation and a top-load filter, ideal for small above-ground pools. Its main trade-offs are the lack of wall-climbing ability and missing smart-app features. Best suited for owners who need a simple, low-maintenance floor-only solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
90 minutes | 120 minutesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.6 kgbest | 6.703 kg |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Runtime per Charge (minutes) | 90 minutes | 120 minutes |
Features(1) | ||
Wall Climbing | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.6 kg | 6.703 kg |
Dimensions (L×W×H) | 55.9×30.5×45.7 cm | 44.7×32.5×56.4 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Industry listings and retailer copy present the Proteus DX3 as a solid entry-level robotic cleaner, praising its lightweight build, strong suction, and straightforward plug-and-play operation, while consistently noting the missing smart features such as timers, app control, and waterline scrubbing as drawbacks.
Choose the 500966 for a lower-cost basic model; choose the E10 if you want a newer version with similar capabilities.
