Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA

Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Robotic Pool Cleaner Review

Best Price
$1199
The Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Robotic Pool Cleaner has the following:
  • Waterline Scrubbing - Super efficient on vertical surfaces for optimal waterline scrubbing
  • Easy Access Filter - Top-load filter access for easy and convenient debris removal and cleaning
  • Light Weight - Lightweight design for easy lifting and handling
  • Energy Saver - Reduces water, chemical, and energy usage with every pool cleaning
  • Plug'n'Play - Just plug it in, drop into the pool, for a hassle free clean
  • Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Poolside
  • Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Poolside 2
  • Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Underwater Wall Cleaning 3
  • Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Underwater 4
  • Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Poolside Cleaning Robot 5
  • Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA Poolside Waterline Cleaning 6
Scorecard

Ratings

Waterline Cleaning Excellent Excellent
NanoFiltration Bad Not Available
Pool Coverage Good Average
User Experience Good Average
No Restocking Fee Bad Sellers May Charge 20%+ Restocking Fee
30 Day Trial Avaliable Bad No Free Trial
Warranty Good 2 Year Warranty
Check mark Highs

2 High Speed Scrubbing Brushes

Energy Efficient Motors

Schedule Cleanings - Run every 24, 48, or 72 hours

Anti-Tangle Swivel - Prevents Tangles

Waterline Cleaning

X icon Lows

Restocking Fee Up to 20%

Not a great value when compared to alternative robots

Shorter Warranty Than Premium Robots

Lacks multiple filter options - Similar units come with 2+

Better Value Units Avaliable


Compare to higher rated robots

Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner

Dolphin Sigma Pool Cleaner

Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner

Dolphin Premier Pool Cleaner

Best Price

$1347

Check mark Highs

Dolphin's Best Pool Robot Yet - More Features, More Filters, & More Power.

Most Advanced Dolphin Ever - Utilizes Gyroscope

Includes NanoFilters - Unlock a Deeper Clean

Quad Scrubbing Brushes - 4X Cleaning Power

Utilizes 3 Dolphin ProLine Commercial-Grade Motors

Best Price

$1297

Check mark Highs

Only Dolphin with a Leaf Bag - includes Multi-Media

Waterline Cleaning Beast

New, High Performing Dolphin ProLine Model

NanoFiltration - Premier's NanoFilters allow it to clean deeper than standard Dolphin pool robots

3 Year Warranty

Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA
Robot Class: In Ground

Features

Waterline / Tileline Cleaning

Clean where other robots can't.

90% of the bacteria in your pool is on the waterline. Don't get confused with robots that are "Wall Climbing". There is a big difference. Waterline cleaning means the Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA actively scrubs and sticks to the waterline scrubbing away this problem area in the pool. It is a feature you don't want to miss.


Dolphin Wall Climbing

Wall Climbing

Provides floor and wall coverage

Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA is able to easily clean your walls of your pool.The Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA combines wall climbing with the even more important waterline cleaning to provide a deep clean in your pool, giving you full floor, wall, and waterline coverage in your pool.


Anti-Tangle Swivel

Anti-Tangle Swivel

No more tangled cords.

With an anti-tangle swivel, the Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA can fully explore and clean your pool without ever getting stuck. The innovative design allows the robot to move freely 360 degrees around your pool, without ever knotting the cord.


Energy Saver

Ultra Efficient

Save hundreds of dollars a year while cleaning your pool!

Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA saves hundreds of dollars a year in energy when compared to pressure-side or suction-side cleaners.


Plug and Play

Plug and Play

Simply Plug Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA in and start cleaning!

Set up has never been easier. No installation needed. Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA is ready to go right out of the box. No extra pumps, plumbing, or anything else needed. Simply plug ADVANTAGE ULTRA and start cleaning!

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Where To Buy

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Customer Reviews


ADVANTAGE ULTRA Robotic Icon
4 stars 4 Based on 51 Reviews

Featured Reviews:

5 stars
Excellente!

Aaron - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2021

This thing is absolutely awesome. This is my first robot vac, so I can’t compare it to the many other units available, but for us it’s been a game-changer. It seems as though (after about a month of use) it’s learned our pool, and cleans better than ever now. It was great out of the box, but now it even gets the steps and ledges. Great at climbing the sides and getting above the water line as well. Put it in the pool, press one button, and walk away. When you come back, you’re pool is clean. I obviously can’t speak to the durability/longevity yet, but I will definitely update if there’s an issue. I take it out of the pool when it’s done cleaning because I don’t like the idea of it sitting in chlorinated water all season. It may be fine that way, but I’m erring on the side of caution and babying it due to the price! I’m a healthy, strong adult, so pulling it out of the water is not an issue for me whatsoever. It feels like about 30-40 lbs when you first pull it up, but the water drains out quickly and it lightens up in no time. If you are elderly or weak, that may be an issue for you, but most adults shouldn’t have much trouble. I did a lot of research before buying this model and I’m not disappointed, but I’ll just say that if you’ve never tried a robot vac, get one! This one, or any one is better than vacuuming manually into your skimmer/filter system all the time! I may get through the entire year without having to backwash…

5 stars
Works as described

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2022

I've only been using it for a couple of weeks and so far so good. If I had any complaints I wish it had included the ultra fine filters as they are nearly a $100 extra

5 stars
Plug and play (or drink)

Stancoman - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 4, 2021

If anybody is wondering, it's perfect for a 20 x 40 pool. The cord is long enough keeping the modulator10' from the pool edge as they recommend. No need to ever have to power vac which costs an upwards of $150 each time. Some people make comments that it doesn't climb the walls but if your walls have an incredible amount of algae, even Spider-Man can't climb the walls. I'm using the fine filter for now but am investing the $50 for the ultra fine filter to get the "crystal clear" look to the pool. I highly recommend this and would give it 6 stars if I can. There's no need to pay the extra $300 to control it on your own with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth because it does it on its own. It's easy to use. "Plug and play" (or drink) I say.

4 stars
It arrived not working, but once we rebuilt it, it works fine

Lorraine Sheehan - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2021

When the product arrived it worked for 20 minutes and then stopped. I spent an hour with customer service, who then sent a youtube video for me to watch to fix the machine. It involved unscrewing the housing, taking out the motor and resetting it back into the machine. It did work after that. I got the impression that this happens all the time because the customer service person just started with those instructions about having to take out the motor.

5 stars
works way better that hayward shark

Ryan M. - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 28, 2021

delivered next day! that was unexpected. arrived as described - dropped it in the pool and it went to work. I had a hayward shark xl for years but had to replace the pump when the cable connection rusted and shorted. worked for 2 more years and then the motorized gears went. when i dropped the dolphin in the pool the next day, i was amazed at how much sand and fine dirt it picked up a day after the working shark cleaned the whole pool. The dolphin is way more efficient and the cleaning of the basket filters is so much easier. highly recommend this pool cleaner - expensive, but worth the price in my opinion.

5 stars
Get yourself one!

Dana & Kevin - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 12, 2021

This is my first robotic pool cleaner, so I don't really have much to compare it against. I will say that it works just as advertised and has helped me greatly in getting my pool back into great shape after a lot of maintenance was done to my pool (new lines, new filter, new pipe). I love using my Dolphin ( nicknamed 'Dwight') and cleaning is easy as well. I did buy the ultra fine filters just recently and they are worth the extra money. This thing climbs the walls often and seems to cover my whole 16x32 rectangular pool with ease. I will never be without Dwight again.

5 stars
CLEANS THROUGHLY

Joe - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 10, 2021

After purchasing 2 Polaris pool cleaners the last 10 years, I discovered this robot cleaner to be extremely efficent. The pool is truly sparkling and I only use it 2x a week. It climbs the walls as advertised and cleans the tile line. When compared to any pressure run cleaner, this is hands down superior. Do yourself a favor and try this model. You'll be surprised

5 stars
The DAU. Bada Bing Bada Boom.

SBcustomer - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 22, 2021

Dolphin Advantage Ultra! Name says it all!! Thank you!! No time wasted here. Three hour cycle provides ultimate cleaning when needed. Plug it in, submerge it, pull it. Pop the roof, pull the basket, swing the basket bottom down and rinse the micro mesh. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show 👍😎

1 star
Motor broken after one season

nothinghead - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 22, 2022

Bought this unit in May 2021, it worked great for the first season, which is approximately 3 months in my area. Just opened the pool and the unit has problems with starting up. It will roll forward about 3 feet and then stop. Unfortunately, I am just a week past my 1 year "limited" warranty so I'm kinda screwed. These devices should be more robust for the price.

5 stars
Highly recommend!

Eddie Spears - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 7, 2021

Does an awesome job in getting even the fine particles at the bottom of the pool. I have a wooded lot, so it has been extremely helpful.

5 stars
Set it and forget it.

Jon George Ministries - Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021

I like it. Set it and forget it. I love the wifi option. It thoroughly cleans.

5 stars
Ready and easy to use

Kevin L. Downing - Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021

Great robot so far. A bit tough to clean the trap on it but works great. Fired my pool service. Trouble finding a cart for it.

5 stars
Very pleased

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021

Keeps my pool bottom and sides very clean. Love the remote control and large debris bags.

5 stars
Great pool cleaner

Marc Greca - Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021

Work Great for our new pool- 18x40 liner pool Fun to watch- lol Easy to use

1 star
read the reviews before buying....I didn't

jeff NJ - Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021

Mine is doing more time thinking than doing ! It moves 3' then twitches left or right and reverses 3' , repeat, repeat. It has made it to the waterline a few times, and shuffles 6". Doing the waterline like this will never do the whole waterline in a year. I chose this one because it did not require a smartphone app. Not sure what to do as I have the Universal caddy and cover on order elsewhere. Not happy is an understatement. With regard to its cleaning ability, I guess it's probably OK, my pool is already clean so difficult to tell

5 stars
Best ever , fast service !

Marie Pruitt - Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021

The best cleaner I ever used !

1 star
does not funtion properly

Brian - Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022

this item does not work

1 star
Does not work

elliott rogers - Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021

Cleaner turns on, moves then stop. Has not worked since purchased. I'll be contacting customer service for technical assistance or a refund.

1 star
DO NOT BUY!! Does not filter out fine dirt.

Barbara - Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2021

Purchased the product from Doheny pool supply. Purchased it to replace my old Kreepy Krauley that operated on the pools filtration system. The main reason I purchased the product was to reduce the burden on the main DE filtration system I was very disappointed to find out that the robotic cleaner does not really clean your pool. It picks up larger debris like leaves, worms, bugs, etc. but does not remove fine dirt. The fine dirt is blown through the fine screen back into the pool where the pool's main filtration system catches and removes the dirt. The water would become cloudy when I operated the Dolphin Advantage Ultra and is further evidence that the unit was merely re-suspending the fine dirt. It should referred to as a scrubber not a cleaner. That said, I still had to scrub the pools water line even after running the robot for 3-3hour cycles. I contacted product support at Doheny and their response was "I needed to run it longer". DUH!! Running it longer keeps the dirt suspended so that my main DE filter removes the dirt. They also want a 20% re-stocking fee to return the item. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!

5 stars
Works Great

ACIT - Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021

I purchased this for a 14x33' pool and it works great. Completely cleans the pool and the waterline in one cycle. Easy to use and easy to clean.

5 stars
great waterline cleaning robot

Corry - Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021

It is very light robot to carry in and out of the pool. I wanted a robot that clean the waterline around my pool. Anyway this robot climb up to the waterline and front brush is rubbing against slightly above the waterline. I am quite happy with it.


Question & Answers

Question
Why won't this cleaner climb the walls?
Answer

The above ground robotic pool cleaners are designed specifically for cleaning the FLOORS ONLY.

Question
What is the typical life span of a Dolphin robot?
Answer

The Dolphin is designed to last many seasons. However, the lifespan differs from Dolphin to Dolphin. Many different factors play a role, such as amount of use, pool chemistry, and pool surface.

Question
What DIY repairs can I complete on my Dolphin?
Answer

DIY repairs should be completed by an authorized technician. Please contact your local retailer for service, Maytronics directly at 1-888-365-7446 or the support page of our website.

Question
What are the voltage requirements for the Dolphin power supply?
Answer

The Dolphin requires a standard 120v outlet for power.

Question
Does it map the pool?
Answer

No but I've had no complaints with how mine has cleared my 32' x 16' pool. Hasn't missed any spots regularly and doesn't get hung up. Owned it for more than one season.

Question
it shows mobile icon on robot next to schedule. Is it controlled and scheduled by mobile over wifi and bluetooth?
Answer

I believe you can but I don’t use it that way.

Question
is it safe for vinyl liner pool ??
Answer

Question
Where do you buy the ultra fine filters?
Answer

Question
Will this cleaner work in a salt water pool?
Answer

It would but I don't recommend this item because the app is awful..it gets disconnected from the cleaner every 10 seconds and tge customer service never call you back with the problem

Question
What is the difference between the nautilus cc, advantage and the ultra advantage?
Answer

Question
Which fine filter basket works with this specific model? It came with a medium filter but it does not get smaller particles.
Answer

I ordered the cartridge filter kit S300, (part number 9991467-R4) the same time i purchased the pool cleaner. I only use these filters when using the pool cleaner as they do pick up smaller particles.

Question
What is the warranty for this model?
Answer

One year

Question
What kind of warranty does this product have from manufacturer
Answer

One year


Pool Attributes

Specifications

Pool Types In Ground
Pool Size 40 ft
Pool Shape Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Obstacles Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Cleaning
Waterline Cleaning Yes
Number of Filters Included 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls and Waterline
Cleaning Cycle(s) 2 hrs
Number of Brushes 2
Connectivity & Automation
Remote operation No
WiFi / Bluetooth WiFi: No
Bluetooth: No
Smartphone App No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes
Other
Full Bag Indicator No
Cable Length 60 ft
Anti-Tangling Swivel Yes
Restocking Fee No
Warranty 2 Years
Caddy Included Optional Caddies Available
Official Website
Official Dolphin Premier Comparison Page Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA vs Dolphin Premier
Official Dolphin Sigma Comparison Page Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA vs Dolphin Sigma
Part Number 99996201-ADU
ASIN B08X98WYKZ

Dolphin ADVANTAGE ULTRA
Robot Class: In Ground

Accessories

Terra Premium Caddy

Terra Caddy

The Must-Have Dolphin Accessory

Weather and UV-Resistant. Terra Caddy is the go-to Dolphin Caddy. Sealed and protected, the Terra Caddy is covered in a protect resin that cures to an extremely hard layer, making it resistant to scratches and weathering. The resin cures very hard, making it solvent-resistant and scratch-resistant. This level of protection makes the Terra Caddy stand up to rain, sunshine, termites, and more.


Dolphin Universal Caddy

Dolphin Caddy

Move and Store

A robotic pool cleaner is an investment, so make sure to protect it. The Dolphin Universal Caddy is a solid caddy that gets the job done. Easily store and transport your robotic pool cleaner to keep it lasting for years to come.


Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaner Replacement Parts

Replacement Parts

Need extra filters, replacement power supply, or new climbing rings?

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