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Comparison · 2 robots

Maytronics Dolphin E10 · 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. Maytronics Dolphin E10
  2. Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC

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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
Maytronics Dolphin E10Maytronics 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
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1058
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC60
18median 72 across 433 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1050
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC50
0median 70 across 421 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1030
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC22
18median 52 across 320 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1054
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC70
28median 68 across 397 scored robots100

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1091
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC46
6median 70 across 359 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1033
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC37
15median 65 across 342 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1097
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC94
0median 62 across 429 scored robots100

Ownership burden

Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1059
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC65
22median 67 across 434 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1086
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC89
8median 69 across 434 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.

Price69 with a published figure
  • Maytronics Dolphin E10$549
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC$699
$299median $1,249$4,250
Noise17 with a published figure
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1060 dB
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC75 dB
52 dBmedian 68 dB82 dB
Weight65 with a published figure
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1014.6 lbs
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC15 lbs
7.9 lbsmedian 20.8 lbs46.3 lbs
Height60 with a published figure
  • Maytronics Dolphin E1010.4 in
  • Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC9.8 in
3.8 inmedian 10.6 in29.9 in

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

04 Ownership

What the numbers leave out.

The trade-off

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

Maytronics Dolphin E10

Coverage is the machine’s to decide, not the owner’s. CleverClean scans the floor on a fixed 1.5 hour cycle with no stored map, so there is no route to inspect or adjust and no way to send it back to a missed area short of running the cycle again.

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.

Maytronics Dolphin E10
In-ground pools with heavy waterline staining or algae buildup
No wall-climbing motor means zero waterline coverage. Calcium and algae stains require manual brushing or chemical treatment; E10 cannot address them autonomously.
Pools longer than 30 ft
Maytronics rates the E10 for pools up to 8 m (30 ft) in length, and the 12 m (40 ft) cable sets the practical reach. Length and cable run are the limits, not water volume.
Owners expecting scheduling convenience or hands-off operation
Maytronics lists no timer, remote control or app for the E10, so the unit cannot start itself. Every cycle means uncoiling the cable, placing the unit in the pool, switching the power supply on and lifting it back out afterward.
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.

Maytronics Dolphin E10
  • After every cycle: Lift out the top-load filter cartridge and rinse it with a hose. A loaded filter costs suction directly. Check the cable for tangles and debris.
  • Before every cycle: Uncoil the cable and let it lie straight. Maytronics specifies no anti-tangling swivel on the E10, so twists are worked out by hand.
  • Annually: Inspect the motor housing for mineral buildup or corrosion, and check the filter cartridge for tears. Maytronics publishes no scheduled replacement interval for it.
  • Seasonally: Drain residual water from the unit, then store it and the cable indoors to prevent UV and freeze damage.
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
Maytronics Dolphin E10 Pending 2 Aug 2026
Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC Discontinued 3 Sep 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.