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Comparison · 2 robots

Aquabot Breeze IQ · Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC

All robot pool cleaners. Every measure below is plotted against the full class, so a difference can be read against how much the class itself varies.

  1. Aquabot Breeze IQ
  2. Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC
Aquabot

Aquabot Breeze IQ

Autonomy
II Assisted Autonomy
Score
51/100 Limited
Readiness
Ready Now
Price
$799.99list

Up to three

01 Classification

What each one does on its own.

The Autonomy Ladder is the same five rungs for every robot on the site. A rung describes the conditions a robot handles without you, not how good it is.

V
Generalized
Any task, any setting
IV
Environmental
Handles new obstacles without help
III
Conditional
Finishes familiar jobs on its own
II
Assisted
Runs preset routines, needs rescue
Aquabot Breeze IQMaytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC
I
Manual
One action, on command
02 Assessment

Where they actually differ.

The Robovations Score is nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so that more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart. Cost of ownership and data handling are reported on each robot's own page and are never averaged into the score.

Capability

Task completion16% of score
Does it finish the job it is sold to do, unattended
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ87
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC60
18median 72 across 354 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ48
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC50
15median 70 across 344 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ32
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC22
18median 50 across 261 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ50
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC70
25median 70 across 320 scored robots100

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ29
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC46
6median 70 across 344 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ33
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC37
15median 65 across 275 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ43
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC94
0median 63 across 354 scored robots100

Ownership burden

Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ48
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC65
22median 68 across 355 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ94
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC89
30median 69 across 354 scored robots100
03 Measured against the class

How far apart is a long way?

A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track below is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.

Price62 with a published figure
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ$799.99
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC$699
$249median $1,194$4,250
Weight60 with a published figure
  • Aquabot Breeze IQ32.1 lbs
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC15 lbs
7.9 lbsmedian 21 lbs37 lbs

Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Suction, Runtime, Charge time, Noise, Height.

04 Ownership

What the numbers leave out.

The trade-off

What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.

Aquabot Breeze IQ

Two active scrubbing brushes take the cleaner up inclines, walls and the waterline as well as across the floor, but coverage comes from a random search pattern rather than a map, so completeness is a function of cycle length rather than of planning.

Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC

Eight-year-old design: the entry-level price reflects random-path simplicity, and the waterline cycle sold on the CC Plus and Pro is not part of it.

Who each one is wrong for

Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.

Aquabot Breeze IQ
Pools with heavy algae or waterline deposits
Wall coverage is available but limited to standard pool geometry. Heavy algae accumulation at the waterline may still require manual supplemental brushing.
Large in-ground pools over 25,000 gallons
Random search pattern on pools this size requires multiple daily cycles or fails to complete coverage; inefficient power consumption.
Owners needing automatic return or dock integration
Manual docking and power disconnect are standard; no automatic return valve or smart dock support.
Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC
Pools with high leaf load or organic debris
Random-path navigation encounters debris inefficiently; heavy weekly fallout exhausts filter and requires frequent basket emptying. Dedicated debris skimmers or weighted-floor robots better suited.
Pools needing waterline scrubbing
Coverage is floor and walls; the waterline is not part of the cycle. Scum and algae at the water's edge need manual brushing, or the CC Plus or Pro, which add a dedicated waterline cycle.
Pools longer than 33 ft
Maytronics rates the Nautilus CC for pools up to 33 ft. Longer pools fall outside the rated coverage, and no longer cable is offered for this model.
Owners wanting the deep end or a single zone targeted
Random-path navigation covers the pool over the course of a cycle rather than prioritizing an area. There is no zone selection, so a deep end that collects most of the debris is cleaned on the same terms as the rest.
Pools with no GFCI-protected outlet within cable reach
The cleaner is mains-fed through a deck-side power supply on a 60 ft cable. That supply must plug directly into a GFCI-protected outlet and extension cords are prohibited, so an outlet has to be within reach of the pool.

What stays your job

The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.

Aquabot Breeze IQ
  • Before every use: Confirm the power supply is plugged into a GFCI-protected outlet, and clear large debris and the skimmer basket before running the cleaner. Remove the cleaner from the water before anyone swims.
  • After each cycle: Lift out both micro-filter baskets, rinse them with a garden hose, and refit them. Check the brushes for tangled hair or debris.
  • Weekly: Rinse the housing; check the cable and its anti-tangle swivel for kinks or abrasion.
  • Every 2-3 seasons: Replace the scrubbing brushes if the contact surfaces show fraying or wear.
  • Seasonally: Inspect the cable and power supply for cracks, cuts or corrosion, and replace rather than repair a damaged cable; store the cleaner and supply indoors over the winter off-season.
Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC
  • Before anyone swims: Remove the cleaner from the pool and unplug the power supply. The cleaner is not to be left in the water while the pool is in use.
  • After every use: Empty the top-load filter basket (~2 minutes); rinse it under a hose to clear debris and restore flow.
  • Weekly: Inspect the power cable and power supply for cracks, cuts or damaged insulation, and take the unit out of service if any are found. Check the brush for tangled debris.
  • Monthly: Rinse the filter panels thoroughly; clear algae buildup from the brush and wheels so traction and scrubbing pressure stay even.
  • Seasonally (fall): Remove from pool; store indoors in a dry location out of direct sun; drain residual water from the unit.
  • As needed: Clear the intake if debris lodges; lay the cable out straight to untwist it, since this model has no anti-tangling swivel.
05 Evidence

How much each of these is standing on.

Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.

Evidence behind each classification
Robot Evidence status Sources reviewed Last assessed
Aquabot Breeze IQ Discontinued 1 Aug 2026
Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC Discontinued 2 Aug 2026

Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.