Dolphin E10
Score: 68/100
iGarden K36
Score: 79/100Rankings
The iGarden K36 is a cordless robotic pool cleaner with strong 3D navigation and a long 220-minute floor-only runtime. Its main trade-offs are a heavy water-filled weight and occasional connectivity hiccups. Best suited for owners of smaller inground or above-ground pools who value smart scheduling and fine-debris filtration.
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 | 220 minutesbest | |
— | 180 µmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.6 kgbest | 9.795 kg |
— | 4 Lbest | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
— | 2 itemsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Runtime per Charge (minutes) | 90 minutes | 220 minutes |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.6 kg | 9.795 kg |
Dimensions (L×W×H) | 55.9×30.5×45.7 cm | Length: 489.0 mm, Width: 388.7 mm, Height: 240.0 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the K36 for its lightweight build, effective fine-debris filtration, and robust 3D navigation with a turbo boost for stubborn stains. However, they caution that the heavy water-filled weight, occasional connectivity hiccups, and reliance on future firmware for full wall cleaning are drawbacks.
There are currently no consumer reviews or user‑generated feedback available, so everyday user sentiment cannot be assessed at this time.
Choose the 500966 for a lower-cost basic model; choose the E10 if you want a newer version with similar capabilities.
