Dolphin Explorer E25
#11 in CordedFull review
A Wi-Fi floor-and-wall robot for pools up to 40 ft, for owners who want scheduling without paying for waterline scrubbing.
Walmart $839$839
3.6/5
Hayward’s newer, lighter robot for in-ground or above-ground pools up to 50 ft, with a weekly timer.
- 50 ftPool size
- To waterlineCleans
- Smart navigationNavigation
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at ePoolSupply$1,251.95
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cleans floor, walls and waterline of pools up to 50 ft
- Weekly timer runs it without you
- Swap fine and ultra-fine filter panels
- Light at 16.5 lb
Cons
- No app
- No caddy
- Cycle time not published
- Hayward sources disagree on warranty length
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.
Specifications
| Pool | |
|---|---|
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 50 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Any pool surface |
| Cleaning | |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No |
| Filter | Extra-large top-load basket with fine and ultra-fine panels |
| Power | |
| Power | Corded |
| Swivel cable | Yes |
| Navigation & app | |
| Navigation | Smart navigation |
| App | No |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Caddy included | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Dolphin S400
#12 in CordedFull review
A fully equipped dealer-line robot for large pools, though the Explorer E50 offers similar features for less.
Leslie's $1,784$1,784
Polaris 9550 Sport
#14 in CordedFull review
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