Dolphin Proteus DX1

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Dolphin Proteus DX1

3.0/5#33 of 42 in corded pool cleaners
3.0

Leslie’s entry Dolphin for above-ground pools up to 33 ft.

33 ftPool size
Floor onlyCleans
40 ftCable
2 yearsWarranty

Check price at Leslie's$599

Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Light at 13.8 lb
Two-year warranty
Cleans an above-ground floor in 90 minutes

Cons

Floor only
No timer or app
No Maytronics spec page for this part number

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Value $59962
Cleaning Floor only20
Navigation navigation not published (neutral score used)50
Warranty 2-year warranty50
Pool size pools up to 33 ft long (about 540 sq ft)27
Features too few features published (neutral score used)50

Specifications

Pool
Pool size (rated)	Up to 33 ft long
Pool types	Above-ground
Max depth	16.4 ft
Cleaning
Cleans	Floor only
Surface skimming	No
Filter	Top-load basket, fine filter
Water flow	4,000 gal/h
Power
Power	Corded, 40 ft cable
Run time	Longest cycle 1 h 30 min
Build
Weight	13.8 lb (6.3 kg)
Warranty	2 years

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