Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme vs Dolphin Explorer E50

Both clean the same surfaces. At about $1,349 and $1,329, the table below is where the difference in price has to be found.

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme robotic pool cleaner

Dolphin

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme

~$1,349

Pool fit
No cable length published
Filtration
No micron figure published
Retrieval
You fish out 24.6 lb

Three brushes, a 2.5-hour default cycle and both a fine and an ultra-fine filter kit in the box put the CC Supreme at the top of the Nautilus range.

Best for: A 50 ft in-ground pool with heavy fine debris, where lifting 25 lb is acceptable

Dolphin Explorer E50 robotic pool cleaner

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 comparison of the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme and the Dolphin Explorer E50
SpecificationDolphin Nautilus CC SupremeDolphin Explorer E50
Approx. price~$1,349~$1,329
TypeCorded waterlineCorded waterline
PowerCordedCorded
CleansFloor, walls, waterlineFloor, walls, waterline
Maker's pool claim50 ft50 ft
Default cycle150 min120 min
FilterFine filter kit, plus an ultra-fine kit in the boxMulti-layer filter, top access
Weight24.6 lb19.2 lb
RetrievalYou fish out 24.6 lbYou fish out 19.2 lb
App controlYesYes
Pool typesin-groundin-ground, above-ground
Warranty1 year2 years
Cost per swim season$1,349 floor$665 floor

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme: what it gives up

  • 24.6 lb out of the water, with no auto-surfacing listed
  • Still only a one-year warranty at $1,349
  • In-ground only, while the cheaper CC Pro is also rated for above-ground pools
  • Maytronics' micron claims for its ultra-fine kit disagree between pages, so no figure is shown here
  • No filter-full indicator, which the cheaper Explorer E50 has

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 Supreme · Dolphin Explorer E50