Dolphin Proteus DX3
Score: 74/100
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro delivers up to 11 hours of surface cleaning, 5-in-1 functionality and a three-year warranty, making it a powerful option for medium-large pools. Its trade-offs include a heavier chassis and modest filter capacity, and it omits the AI-driven mapping of the Ultra version. Ideal for owners who need extensive cleaning capabilities without the premium AI features.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 11 hoursbest | |
— | 200 Wbest | |
120 minutes | 660 minutesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.703 kgbest | 12.066 kg |
— | 3.7 Lbest | |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Runtime per Charge (minutes) | 120 minutes | 660 minutes |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.703 kg | 12.066 kg |
Dimensions (L×W×H) | 44.7×32.5×56.4 cm | 45.72×43.18×25.4 cm |
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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.
Professional reviewers consider the AquaSense 2 Pro to be essentially the Ultra's hardware stripped of AI extras, delivering the same suction, battery life, and filtration at a lower price point. They commend its robust 5-in-1 cleaning, reliable CleverNav™ navigation, ClearWater clarification and the generous three-year warranty, while noting the heavier weight and missing AI camera as the main trade-offs.
“filter capacity (~3.7L seen as small vs. 4-5L preferred)”
Pool owners praise the Pro for its ability to clean medium-large pools in a single charge, easy filter access and the skin-safe ClearWater system. The most common criticism from everyday users is the modest filter capacity, which can require more frequent emptying when dealing with heavy leaf or sand loads.
