Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro vs Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ

Both clean the same surfaces. At about $999 and $1,149, the table below is where the difference in price has to be found.

Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro robotic pool cleaner

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

Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ robotic pool cleaner

Polaris

Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ

~$1,149

Pool fit
~52 ft60 ft cable − 8 ft to reach the bottom of the deep end
Filtration
No micron figure published
Retrieval
Parks for pickup

Continuous treads and a double-helix brush make the EPIC 8642 iQ the Polaris for steep walls, steps and main drains.

Best for: Pools with steep transitions and steps

Specification comparison of the Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro and the Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ
SpecificationDolphin Nautilus CC ProPolaris EPIC 8642 iQ
Approx. price~$999~$1,149
TypeCorded waterlineCorded waterline
PowerCordedCorded, 60 ft cable
CleansFloor, walls, waterlineFloor, walls, waterline
Pool fitnot published~52 ft
Maker's pool claim50 ftnot published
Cable lengthnot published60 ft
Default cycle120 minnot published
FilterFine filter kit, top access4 L canister
Basketnot published4 L
Weight17.4 lbnot published
RetrievalYou fish out 17.4 lbParks for pickup
Self-parkingnot publishedYes
App controlYesYes
Caddy or docknot publishedIncluded
Pool typesin-ground, above-groundin-ground
Warranty1 yearnot published
Cost per swim season$999 floornot published

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

Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ: what it gives up

  • Two modes, floor or floor/wall/waterline, against five on the VRX iQ+
  • 4 L canister, smaller than the VRX iQ+'s
  • No weight, pool-size or micron figure published

Full specifications: Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro · Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ