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Dolphin E40i vs. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 compared

Robotic Pool Cleaner

At a glance

The key numbers for both devices side by side.

Overall rating
82Gut
81Gut
Value for money
74Fair
76Fair
Best price
€1,099.00
€899.00
Price advantage
—
€200.00 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 14 of 45
Rank 17 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Dolphin E40iOverall rating 82Dolphin Nautilus EON 100Overall rating 81
CleaningresultsNavigation& reliabilityRuntime& enduranceHandling& maintenanceApp& build quality
Dolphin E40iDolphin Nautilus EON 100
Cleaning results76/10084/100
Navigation & reliability74/10076/100
Runtime & endurance76/10090/100
Handling & maintenance68/10066/100
App & build quality76/10078/100
Cleaning results
76
84
Navigation & reliability
74
76
Runtime & endurance
76
90
Handling & maintenance
68
66
App & build quality
76
78

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Dolphin
Dolphin
Model
E40i
Nautilus EON 100
Cleaning coverageAreas the robot cleans according to the manufacturer – only with walls and waterline is no dirt ring left; top models also skim leaves from the surface, pure skimmers clean only the surface
FloorWallsWaterline
FloorWallsWaterline
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Cable
Battery (cordless)
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
In-ground pool
Above-ground poolIn-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Systematic (gyroscope)
Systematic (gyroscope)
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
180 min

Cleaning

ChassisHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – tracks climb walls and steps and roll over liner folds, wheels and rollers get stuck on edges more easily; propellers drive floating skimmers
Tracks (rubber)
Saltwater compatibleThe manufacturer explicitly approves the robot for saltwater pools – if not stated, the field stays empty
Yes
Flow rateVolume of water the pump draws through the filter per hour according to the manufacturer, in m³/h – a higher flow rate also picks up heavy debris
15 m³/h
15 m³/h
Cleaning programsCleaning programmes according to the manufacturer – "Smart", "Auto" or "Standard" is the full clean of floor and walls, "Quick" or "Turbo" the quick programme, "Enhanced" or "Ultra" the intensive programme; a quick programme is enough for the daily round
Floor and wallsFloor onlyWaterlineIntensive programme
Suitable pool surfacesPool surfaces the manufacturer approves the robot for – "pebble" and pebble plaster count as concrete, "vinyl" and "liner" as liner, fibreglass and GRP as polyester
Vinyl linerConcreteStainless steelTilesMosaic tilePolyester
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
120 min
120 min

Filter & maintenance

Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Filter basket
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
Filter finenessFineness of the finest included filter according to the manufacturer in microns – the smaller the number, the finer the filter, but it clogs faster
50 µm
70 µm

Battery & cable

Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
270 min
ChargingHow the battery is charged according to the manufacturer – with a plug on the device the socket must be dry; a dock sometimes also rinses the filter but then needs a water connection
Charging cable on the device
Cable lengthLength of the floating cable according to the manufacturer in m – it must reach from the power adapter to the farthest corner
17 m (56 ft)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
Yes
No

Controls

Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
RetrievalHow the robot is ready for removal after cleaning according to the manufacturer – without a retrieval aid it stays on the bottom and has to be fished out with a hook
Parks at the pool edge

Dimensions & weight

WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
7.9 kg (17 lb)
10 kg (22 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
3 m (9.8 ft)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
12 m (39 ft)
15 m (49 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
Yes
No
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
40.23 × 44.38 × 29.02 cm (16 × 17 × 11 in)
41.1 × 44.9 × 28.3 cm (16 × 18 × 11 in)

General

Warranty
3 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Premium
In the box
Poolroboter, Netzteil mit WLAN, Anschlusskabel, mehrschichtiger Filtereinsatz, Anleitung, Transportwagen laut Herstellerunterlagen (nicht in jedem Angebot)
Poolroboter, Ladegerät, Monoblock-Filterkorb, Greifhaken (Clicker optional)

Prices

Offers

Dolphin E40i

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Dolphin E40i ist ein Kabelroboter für Einbaubecken bis 12 m, der Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie gründlich und in geplanten Bahnen reinigt. Sein Mehrwert ist der Wochenplan per App, der aber stabiles WLAN am Becken voraussetzt. Treppen bleiben Handarbeit, eine Filteranzeige fehlt, und vollgesogen wird das Gerät beim Herausheben schwer. Ohne App-Nutzung reicht dir ein Modell darunter.

Pros

  • Reinigt Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie gründlich in einem Lauf
  • Startet per App-Wochenplan selbstständig zu festen Zeiten
  • Systematische Bahnen mit Gyroskop decken die Fläche gleichmäßig ab
  • Filterkorb lässt sich von oben entnehmen, ohne das Gerät zu drehen
  • Drehgelenk am 17 bis 18 m langen Kabel verhindert Verdrillen
  • Start auch ohne Smartphone direkt am Netzteil möglich

Cons

  • Treppen und Stufen reinigt er nicht
  • App-Einrichtung und Verbindungsaufbau brauchen Geduld, WLAN am Becken nötig
  • Keine Anzeige für den vollen Filter
  • Vollgesogen beim Herausheben schwer, bei 7,5 bis 7,9 kg Leergewicht
  • Festsitzender Algenbelag an Folienwänden bleibt teils haften

Der Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 ist ein kabelloser Raupen-Roboter, der Boden, Wände, Wasserlinie und sogar Stufen und Sonnenbänke ab 20 cm reinigt und sich dabei nie festfährt. Er fährt allerdings ohne erkennbares Muster und erkennt keinen Schmutz. Der Haken liegt beim Bergen: Ohne zugekauften Clicker wartet er am Boden, und der 70-µm-Filter lässt Feinstaub durch.

Pros

  • Reinigt Stufen, Sicherheitsstufe und Sonnenbänke ab 20 cm Wassertiefe
  • Fuhr sich im Test kein einziges Mal fest, auch nicht in Ecken
  • Schrubbt die Wasserlinie lange mit aktiven Bürsten, statt nur anzustoßen
  • Akku hielt mit drei Viertel Ladung 2 h 49 min durch
  • Korb hält Laub, Insekten und sogar Hundehaare zurück
  • Filter-voll-Anzeige per LED und App

Cons

  • Ohne extra bezahlten Clicker bleibt er zum Bergen am Boden
  • 70-µm-Filter lässt feinen Schwebstaub durch, Feinfilter nicht beigelegt
  • Kommt mit römischen Treppen und 45°-Schrägen nicht zurecht
  • Fährt kreuz und quer, langsam und ohne Schmutzerkennung
  • Stufen fährt er nur einmal ab, statt sie gründlich zu schrubben

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