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Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner vs Dolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner

The M600 is the better cleaner for most in-ground pools. It adds a premium caddy, a large top-load multi-layer filter basket and smart navigation, and owners rate it higher (4.9 vs 4.7). The M400 counters with a third brush and an active brush for scrubbing walls and waterline, and it weighs slightly more but is a simpler machine. Both clean floor, walls and waterline on a 17 m cable and share the same 17 m³/h suction. Reviewers of both report getting stuck on steps, ledges and drain covers, and both have app quirks.

  • Choose the M400 if you want three brushes and an active brush for scrubbing walls and waterline, and you don't need a caddy or smart navigation.
  • Choose the M600 if you want a premium caddy, a large top-load filter basket, smart navigation and the higher owner rating.

Prices

  • Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner: $1,599.00 at TC Pool Equipment Co (last seen Nov 12)
  • Dolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner: $2,149.00 at Pelican Shops Direct (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner is $550.00 cheaper than the Dolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 12)
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Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner

Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner

4.7(212 ratings)
$1,599.00at TC Pool Equipment CoChecked Nov 12
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Pros
  • Three brushes scrub walls and waterline
  • Active brush lifts algae and dirt
  • Fine and ultra-fine cartridge filters
  • Top-access filter is easy to clean
  • Owners report 5 to 10+ years of use
Cons
  • No caddy included
  • Gets stuck on steps, ledges and Baja shelves
  • Heavy and awkward to lift in and out
  • Wi-Fi app connection sometimes drops
  • Only one cleaning cycle
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Dolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner

Dolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner

4.9(275 ratings)
$2,149.00at Pelican Shops DirectChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Premium caddy for transport and storage
  • Large top-load multi-layer filter basket
  • Smart navigation adapts to pool shape
  • Shorter 2-hour cycle
  • Higher owner rating and more reviews
Cons
  • Sometimes gets stuck on the main drain cover
  • Some owners see it slide back down walls
  • Does not always return to the surface or chosen side
  • Heavier than expected
  • Awkward manual and app-only power supply controls

What separates them

Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool CleanerDolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Brushes3 brushes, including an active brush2 dual active scrubbing brushes
FiltrationCartridge with fine and ultra-fine filters, top accessMulti-layer filter plus ultra-fine filter kit, large top-load basket
CaddyNot included; universal caddy instructions are poorPremium caddy included
NavigationStandard navigation; struggles with concave or free-form deep endsSmart navigation scans the pool and adapts to shape
Cycle time2.5 hours2 hours
Weight12.23 kg11.04 kg
Owner rating4.7 from 212 ratings4.9 from 275 ratings
App controlMyDolphin Plus, Wi-Fi; connection sometimes unreliableMyDolphin Plus, Wi-Fi; app and scheduling work well

Price history

  • Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner: lowest $1,599.00 on Nov 9 at TC Pool Equipment Co; $1,599.00 on Nov 12.

Prices at every store

Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner

  • TC Pool Equipment CoNew

    In stock

    $1,599.00Checked Nov 12
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  • Pelican ShopsNew

    In stock

    $1,649.00Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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  • Bluewater PoolsNew

    In stockShips from New Zealand · duties may apply

    $1,601.00+ $172.00 shippingChecked Nov 12
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  • Ideal Pool & SpaNew

    In stock

    $1,649.00+ $146.00 shippingChecked Nov 12
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Also available at

  • Pelican Shops DirectCheck price at Pelican Shops Direct
  • Duckies Pool SupplyCheck price at Duckies Pool Supply
  • EZ PoolsCheck price at EZ Pools
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Dolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner

  • Pelican Shops DirectNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $2,149.00Checked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecDolphin M400 Robotic Pool CleanerDolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Maximum Pool Length15 m15 m
Cleaning CoverageFloor, Walls and WaterlineFloor, Walls and Waterline
Default Cycle Time2.5 Hours2 Hours
Robot Weight12.23 Kg.11.04 Kg.
Net Height27.23 cm31.83 cm
Net Length42.7 cm44.21 cm
Net Width41.26 cm40.23 cm
Number of Brushes32
Suction Rate17.0 Mᶾ / H17.0 Mᶾ / H
Cable Length17.0 m17.0 m
Mobile ApplicationMyDolphin™ Plus—
Filter AccessTop Access—
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SpecDolphin M400 Robotic Pool CleanerDolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Filter Type—Multi-Layer
Additional Filter—Ultra-Fine Filter Kit

What reviewers say

Dolphin M400 Robotic Pool Cleaner

  • 4.7 / 5212 ratings

Owners rate the M400 very highly, praising how thoroughly it cleans walls and the waterline and how little attention it needs. Recurring complaints are the weight when lifting it out, cable tangling, getting stuck on steps and ledges, and an app connection that sometimes drops.

What people mention
  • Cleaning coveragePraisedOwners say it scrubs walls and the waterline, not just the floor, leaving the pool visibly cleaner.
  • ReliabilityPraisedMany report several seasons of trouble-free use.
  • WeightCriticisedAt over 12 kg it is awkward to lift out of the water, especially for older users.
  • CableCriticisedThe cord tangles during cycles and has to be untangled between runs.

Dolphin M600 Robotic Pool Cleaner

  • 4.9 / 5275 ratings

Owners give the M600 very high marks for cleaning power and clear water, and many say it cut their manual maintenance sharply. Complaints center on wall climbing, drain snags and the controls rather than cleaning results.

What people mention
  • Cleaning coveragePraisedOwners say it cleans floor, walls and waterline well, including tile and steps.
  • Wall climbingMixedMany pools get full wall coverage, but some owners report it slides back down.
  • Drain snagsCriticisedIt sometimes gets stuck on the main drain cover.
  • Filter basketPraised

Questions and answers

Which is better for walls and waterline?
The M400 has three brushes, including an active brush, and owners say it scrubs walls and waterline well. The M600 has two dual active brushes and also climbs walls, but some owners report it sliding back down.
Which lasts longer?
Both are Dolphin robots with similar builds, and M400 owners report 5 to 10+ years of use. The M600 has fewer long-term reports but a higher rating. Neither has a clear durability edge.
Is the M600 worth stepping up to?
Yes for most buyers. The caddy, large top-load filter basket, smart navigation and shorter cycle make it the easier machine to live with, and owners rate it higher.
Which handles fine debris better?
Both capture fine particles. The M400 uses fine and ultra-fine cartridge filters; the M600 uses a multi-layer filter plus an ultra-fine kit in a large top-load basket that is quicker to empty.
Which is easier to move and store?
The M600. It weighs less and ships with a premium caddy. The M400 has no caddy included, and owners call it heavy and awkward to lift.
Do both work with the app?
Yes, both use the MyDolphin Plus app over Wi-Fi for scheduling and spot cleaning. M600 owners report the app and scheduling work well; M400 owners report occasional connection drops.

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