PoolBotVerdict

Dolphin · Corded · In-ground

Dolphin Premier

Dolphin's long-running premium corded robot: floor, walls and waterline in a 3-hour cycle, with swappable filter bags and cartridges.

Rated pool sizeThe maker rates this robot by pool length, not area. Dashed bars: common pool lengths.
Rated pool size of the Dolphin Premier: 50 ft long32 ft40 ft50 ft max length
What it cleansColoured edges are the areas Dolphin says it cleans.
What the Dolphin Premier cleans: Floor + Walls + WaterlineSurface ✕WaterlineWallsFloor
Cycle timeCorded robots run on mains power through a floating cable; this is the default cycle length.
Default cleaning cycle of the Dolphin Premier0h2h4h6h8h10hCycle3 h

Specs

Rated pool size50 ft long
Pool typeIn-ground
CleansFloor + Walls + Waterline
PowerCorded · Mains power (corded)
Default cycle3 h
SuctionNot listed
FilterMulti-layer: bottom-load filter bags or cartridges (fine filter kit included)
BasketNot listed
NavigationCleverClean scanning navigation; anti-tangle swivel
Weight20.3 lb
Warranty3 years
Price seen$2,499 on Maytronics' US store (sold via PoolBots)

What's good

  • Floor, walls and waterline
  • Choice of filter bags or cartridges
  • 3-year warranty
  • Rated for 50 ft pools

What to know

  • $2,499 with no app or automation mode
  • Corded

Will it suit your pool?

Put your pool's size and type into the pool robot finder to see the Dolphin Premier next to every other robot we cover. Closest alternatives by rated size: Polaris FREEDOM, Aiper Scuba S1, Aiper Scuba N1.

Sources

Specs and price checked 5 November 2026. We haven't tested this robot hands-on; this verdict compares published specifications.

Dolphin Premier: quick answers

How big a pool can the Dolphin Premier clean?

Dolphin rates it for pools up to 50 ft long.

Does the Dolphin Premier clean walls and the waterline?

According to Dolphin, it cleans: floor, walls, waterline. It doesn't clean the water surface.

Is the Dolphin Premier cordless?

No. It's a corded robot powered from a mains supply unit through a floating cable. Its default cycle is 3 h.

Does the Dolphin Premier work in above-ground pools?

No. The maker lists it for in-ground pools only.