Dolphin Proteus DX1
#33 in CordedFull review
Leslie’s entry Dolphin for above-ground pools up to 33 ft.
Leslie's $599$599
3.0/5
A basic floor cleaner for above-ground and simple flat-bottom pools.
- Floor onlyCleans
- 40 ftCable
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Leslie's$499Check price at Walmart$499
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cheapest Polaris robot
- Light and easy to lift
- See-through canister lid
Cons
- Floor and cove only
- Only for flat or gently sloped pools
- Short 40 ft cable
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 types | Above-ground |
| Cleaning | |
| Cleans | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No |
| Filter | 3 L canister, transparent lid |
| Filter capacity | 3 L |
| Power | |
| Power | Corded, 40 ft cable |
| Swivel cable | No |
| Navigation & app | |
| App | No |
| Scheduling | No |
| Caddy included | No |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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