Dolphin Escape
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- Last seen at $669.00 at Pool Express on Nov 10.
Our take on the Dolphin Escape
The Dolphin Escape is a robotic cleaner built for above-ground pools. It uses continuous tracks instead of wheels, dual scrubbing brushes and SmartNav 2.0 scanning to cover the floor and walls, and it filters into a large debris cartridge rather than a bag. At 14 lbs it is easy to lift in and out of the pool, and its 24V DC motors keep power draw low. It suits above-ground owners who want robotic cleaning without the features and complexity of flagship in-ground models.
- Continuous tracks grip and climb better than wheeled cleaners
- Dual brushes scrub stubborn film and algae
- Oversized debris cartridge holds more and needs emptying less often
- Light at 14 lbs for easy removal
- Low-draw 24V DC motors
- Two-year manufacturer warranty
- Built for above-ground pools, not full in-ground cleaning
- No app control or scheduling
- Cartridge must be rinsed by hand
- Brushes and tracks wear and need replacing
Dolphin Escape prices at every store
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$669.00Checked Nov 10
What reviewers say
Owners of above-ground pools generally rate the Escape highly for its cleaning and value, and many say it replaced hand vacuuming. Complaints center on the manual cartridge rinse and on wear parts.
- CleaningPraisedOwners say it picks up leaves, sand and fine dirt from the floor and walls.
- TracksPraisedThe continuous tracks are said to climb and grip better than wheeled cleaners.
- CartridgeMixedThe large cartridge holds plenty, but rinsing it out by hand is disliked.
- WeightPraisedAt 14 lbs it is easy to lift in and out of the pool.
- DurabilityCriticisedSome owners report tracks and brushes wearing and needing replacement.
About the Dolphin Escape
The Dolphin Escape is a robotic pool cleaner made for above-ground pools. It uses an oversized debris cartridge instead of a bag. The cartridge holds up to 60% more debris.
Hypergrip continuous tracks drive the cleaner. Two Hyperbrush scrubbing brushes work on hard-to-remove contaminants. SmartNav 2.0 robotic scanning guides its cleaning path. It runs on energy-efficient 24 Volt DC motors and weighs 14 lbs.
- Pool type
- Above-ground pools
- Debris collection
- Oversized debris cartridge, no bag
- Drive
- Hypergrip continuous tracks
- Brushes
- Hyperbrush dual scrubbing brushes
- Navigation
- SmartNav 2.0 robotic scanning
- Motor
- 24 Volt DC
- Weight
- 14 lbs
- Warranty
- Two-year manufacturer's warranty
Questions and answers
- Is the Dolphin Escape good for above-ground pools?
- Yes. It is designed specifically for above-ground pools, with tracks that grip vinyl and other liners and a light body that is easy to lift over the wall.
- Does it clean walls or only the floor?
- It climbs and scrubs the walls as well as the floor, using its tracks and dual brushes.
- Do I need to buy filter bags?
- No. It uses a reusable oversized debris cartridge instead of bags; you empty and rinse it after each run.
- Does it need to be plugged into the pool?
- It runs on a 24V DC power supply through a floating cable, so it stays tethered to the outlet while it works.
- How does it compare with wheeled robotic cleaners?
- Its tracks give it better grip on walls and uneven floors than wheeled models, though it lacks the app control and scheduling of premium in-ground cleaners.
- What is in the box?
- The cleaner, its power supply and cable, and the debris cartridge; check the listing for any caddy or accessories.
- Where is the Dolphin Escape cheapest?
- At Pool Express, for $669.00, as of our latest check.
