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Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner Review

The do-everything Dolphin: floor, walls, and waterline, with multiple filter options for any debris. A premium cleaner for owners who want the full job done.

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Maytronics · Robotic pool cleaner

The verdict in brief

Where the Nautilus CC Plus is the sensible default, the Dolphin Premier is the model for the owner who wants the robotic cleaner to do everything. It cleans the floor, the walls, and the waterline, and its standout feature is filtration flexibility: it can be fitted with different filter media to suit fine dirt or heavy, bulky debris.

Best for: Owners who want the most thorough clean, including the waterline, and flexibility for heavy or fine debris.

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Overview

The Premier is a self-contained robotic cleaner from the Dolphin line, independent of the pool's pump and filter, with its own motor, drive, and onboard filtration. It is positioned above the core models, and it earns that position by extending the clean to the full pool: floor, walls, and the waterline where oils, scum, and the first signs of algae gather.

Its signature is the multi-media filtration system. Rather than a single fixed filter, the Premier accepts different cartridges and bags, a fine setting for dust and silt, a coarser setting for leaves and bulky debris, so the cleaner can be matched to whatever your yard actually drops into the pool.

Who it is for

The Premier is for the owner who wants the most thorough robotic clean and is willing to pay for it. If the waterline matters to you, and it should, because that is where a pool first starts to look neglected, the Premier's dedicated waterline cleaning is a real reason to choose it over a floor-and-wall model.

It also suits pools with variable or challenging debris. A yard that drops fine dust at one time of year and heavy leaves at another is exactly the situation the Premier's swappable filtration is built for. It is the choice for the owner who wants flexibility and completeness rather than the simplest possible cleaner.

What it does well

The Premier's great strength is completeness. Floor, walls, and waterline are all addressed, so the whole wetted surface of the pool is kept clean, not just the parts below the water. A pool cleaned this thoroughly simply looks cared for.

The filtration flexibility is the second strength. Being able to switch between fine and coarse media means the cleaner is genuinely effective whether the problem of the week is silt or leaves, instead of being a compromise that handles one well and the other poorly. Add the Dolphin name, build quality, and support, and the Premier is a complete, capable cleaner.

What to know before buying

The Premier is a premium cleaner at a premium price. The extra capability over a core model, waterline cleaning and multi-media filtration, is real and worth it for the owner who wants it, but an owner who only needs the floor and walls kept clean can get that job done for less with a model like the Nautilus CC Plus.

The swappable filtration is a strength, but it does mean there is a small choice to make and media to keep on hand. As with any robotic cleaner, the Premier should be removed from the pool and stored out of direct sun when not in use, and the cord may occasionally need untangling. None of this is onerous; it is simply the reality of owning a capable robot.

How WETYR Pools fits in

The Dolphin Premier handles the full surface clean of a pool with very little input from the owner, which makes it an excellent complement to professional water care. The robot keeps the floor, walls, and waterline scrubbed; the chemistry, the filter, and the circulation are what keep the water itself clear, balanced, and safe.

WETYR Pools provides that water care through our maintenance and service plans. Pairing a capable robotic cleaner with proper service is how a pool stays genuinely pristine with the least possible effort from the owner.

The Balance

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Cleans floor, walls, and the waterline
  • Swappable filtration for fine or heavy debris
  • Very thorough, complete-surface cleaning
  • Strong build and the established Dolphin name

What to weigh

  • Premium price above core robotic models
  • More than is needed if only the floor and walls matter
  • Filter media options to choose and keep on hand
At a Glance

Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner specifications

Type Self-contained robotic pool cleaner
Cleans Pool floor, walls, and waterline
Filter Multi-media: swappable fine and coarse options
Best use Owners wanting the most thorough clean and debris flexibility
Power Standard outlet via low-voltage power supply

Specifications are general guidance. Confirm current details with Maytronics before purchase.

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Questions Answered

Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner FAQ

What makes the Dolphin Premier better than the Nautilus CC Plus?+

The Premier adds dedicated waterline cleaning and multi-media filtration, with swappable fine and coarse filters, so it cleans the full pool surface and handles any debris type. The Nautilus CC Plus covers the floor and walls well at a lower price.

Does the Dolphin Premier clean the waterline?+

Yes. Waterline cleaning is one of its signature features. The waterline is where oils, scum, and the first algae gather, so a cleaner that addresses it keeps the pool looking genuinely cared for.

What is multi-media filtration?+

It means the Premier accepts different filter cartridges and bags: a fine setting for dust and silt and a coarser setting for leaves and bulky debris. The cleaner can be matched to whatever debris your yard actually produces.

Is the Dolphin Premier worth the higher price?+

For an owner who wants the most thorough clean, including the waterline, and flexibility for varied debris, yes. An owner who only needs the floor and walls cleaned can save money with a core model like the Nautilus CC Plus.

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