Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro vs Dolphin Explorer E50
Both clean the same surfaces. At about $999 and $1,329, the table below is where the difference in price has to be found.
Dolphin
Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro
~$999
- Pool fit
- No cable length published
- Filtration
- No micron figure published
- Retrieval
- You fish out 17.4 lb
Adding waterline scrubbing and a 50-foot rating to the Nautilus line is what the CC Pro is for.
Best for: A 40-to-50 ft pool with a scum line, on a corded budget
Dolphin
Dolphin Explorer E50
~$1,329
- Pool fit
- No cable length published
- Filtration
- No micron figure published
- Retrieval
- You fish out 19.2 lb
Where the Nautilus line tops out at one year of cover, the Explorer E50 carries two.
Best for: Owners who want the app features of a CC Supreme with twice the warranty
| Specification | Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro | Dolphin Explorer E50 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$999 | ~$1,329 |
| Type | Corded waterline | Corded waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Maker's pool claim | 50 ft | 50 ft |
| Default cycle | 120 min | 120 min |
| Filter | Fine filter kit, top access | Multi-layer filter, top access |
| Weight | 17.4 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Retrieval | You fish out 17.4 lb | You fish out 19.2 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Pool types | in-ground, above-ground | in-ground, above-ground |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Cost per swim season | $999 floor | $665 floor |
Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro: what it gives up
- A one-year term at $999, when the $899 Active 15 carries two
- No micron figure is published for its filter kit
- No caddy is listed in the base package
Dolphin Explorer E50: what it gives up
- No micron rating published for the multi-layer filter
- $1,329 even at the current sale price
- No caddy in the box, though the pricier S300 includes one
Full specifications: Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro · Dolphin Explorer E50