RELEASED 2021REASSESSED 2026.08.07

Maytronics

Maytronics Dolphin M700

Name: Maytronics Dolphin M700
Brand: Maytronics

Mains-powered Dolphin flagship rated for pools up to 15 m, covering floor, walls and waterline. Filtration is a single extra-large Multi-Layer cartridge that takes fine and ultra-fine debris together, supplied with both a standard and an ultra-fine filter kit that exchange by hand. Cycles are fixed at 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 hours and are selected by the owner in the MyDolphin Plus app. The recurring cost is the lift: 11.5 kg out of the water to empty a reusable cartridge.

Price$2,499 maker’s listNo retailer listing

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyHandles new obstacles and re-plans in real time; rare in consumer products.
To reach Level IVSustained operation across sessions, including layouts and conditions it has not met before.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

Maytronics Dolphin M700 finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control
Grid mapping with gyroscope assistance; cycle selection and manual steering through the MyDolphin Plus app
Why this level
- Grid-mapped navigation with gyroscope assistance.
- Autonomy is conditional: once the owner selects a cycle, the robot covers floor, walls and waterline and finishes without intervention.
- The cycle itself is always an operator choice from four fixed lengths, and the robot has to be lifted out and emptied between runs, which caps classification at Level III.
Autonomy dimension 65 / 100 · 5 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Verified5 sources reviewed

Sufficient public evidence across source types to publish a non-provisional classification.

Sources reviewed

Longitudinal signal2 sourcesReviewed

Robovations dated log for this robot: 3 tracked entries spanning ~14 months.

Specification sources2 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

Monitoring record1 sourceReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

Reddit r/poolsReddit r/pools

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Manufacturer documentationPending

M700 spec sheet, dual-filtration operating modes, MyDolphin Pro app documentation, parts compatibility list

Press & video reviewsOngoing

Pool equipment review outlets, retailer listings and owner field reports for the Dolphin M-series

Firmware release notesOngoing

Maytronics publishes firmware releases and software notes through its support portal; reviewed on an ongoing basis.

How we evaluate evidence →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

71of 100

Strong

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 7 of the 9 inputs14% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for edge-case recovery, operating envelope on this machine, so those inputs are left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where it reaches 30% of the rubric we publish no number at all.

Capability40% of the score67What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score75

Evidence

Multi-year owner reports on ProductReview.com.au describe the whole job getting done per cycle without intervention: "It keeps the pool spotless and the pipes no longer block up," and on a heavily leaf-loaded pool "the M700 works well in collecting just about anything." A human still deploys it, lifts it out and empties the basket between runs, so the loop is not self-serviced.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score55

Evidence

The same owner reports say it reaches the full pool surface, not just the floor: "It does a good job scrubbing the walls and water line and even does the step in my pool," and on a 3 by 14 metre lap pool an owner credits dual motors that "can turn around on the bottom of the pool much faster than other models." No owner reports a retained plan between cycles, so coverage is re-established each run.

Edge-case recoverynot countedno source verified38

Evidence

Two failure paths are addressed by design: the anti-tangling swivel prevents the cable twist that strands corded units, and the filter indicator plus five-stage app gauge report consumable state before it stops the job. Neither is entrapment recovery. No obstacle sensing, stall detection or self-freeing is documented, and the manual steering the app offers is the owner driving the machine out of trouble rather than the machine recovering, which earns little here.

Operating envelopenot countedno source verified80

Evidence

Rated to 15 m, about 50 ft, with documented handling of mixed tile and plaster waterlines and a seasonal media swap between the supplied standard and ultra-fine kits as debris changes through the year. Constrained in three documented ways: above-ground installations are outside the design, the power supply must reach its own outlet with extension cords prohibited by the manual, and no salinity guidance appears anywhere in the record, leaving water chemistry unanswered for this referent.

Dependability40% of the score73Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score64

Evidence

Five years since 2021 on Maytronics' mature corded platform with no recall located on a direct search. Cut by the drive motor unit failure mode documented independently across owner forums and third-party troubleshooting guides, where Maytronics supplies only complete assemblies at roughly $300 to $600; that is job-stopping within service life, though orderable and proportionate against a $2,499 flagship. The record's own press and owner sources carry no links at all, so nothing in it can be checked.

Software stability14% of the score65

Evidence

Updates ship, and this record documents the channel more concretely than any other Maytronics unit here: the maintenance schedule puts an annual firmware check in the MyDolphin Plus app as a standing owner task. What passed through it is unpublished, since Maytronics issues no release notes or per-version changelogs for Dolphin residential cleaners. No regression is reported across five years, and no independent account of update behavior exists either. Silence, recorded as silence.

Support longevity10% of the score100

Evidence

A strong position, demonstrated rather than promised. Maytronics runs an OEM parts store and, independently, a deep competing aftermarket at InyoPools, Leslie's, PoolWeb, Wild West, EZ Pool and Aquamentor stocking swivels, baskets, brush assemblies, drive motors and power supplies across Dolphin generations. Both filter kits ship with the machine rather than being sold separately. Discounted only for the absence of any published software support window.

Ownership burden20% of the score71What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score56

Evidence

A heavy routine. Every cycle ends by lifting 25.4 lb out of the water, opening the top, emptying the cartridge and hosing it, then pulling 18 m of cable from the pool and coiling it. Add weekly brush inspection for algae and matting, a physical filter media swap between seasons, and an annual firmware check. The extra-large cartridge and the five-stage gauge stretch the interval in principle, though the documented schedule still says after every use.

Consumables8% of the score94

Evidence

Both the standard and the ultra-fine filter kits are supplied with the machine, so neither costs anything to run, and the patented Multi-Layer cartridge is reusable with no replacement schedule at all. There is no subscription and nothing bought on a clock. Brushes and drive tracks remain genuine wear items, which is why this is not higher, but they are catalog parts stocked by several competing suppliers rather than the vendor alone.

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$2,800

top of the market at a $2,499 MSRP, street $2,299 to $2,899, plus roughly $300 over five years in brushes and drive tracks; no subscription, no cartridge purchase, and both filter kits are included rather than sold

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeNot documented

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the Maytronics Dolphin M700 work in your pool?

Describe your pool using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Maytronics Dolphin M700 is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Pool type

Pool size

Debris load

Coverage you want

A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced above the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 12.6 × 14.6 in · 12.1 in tall
Weight: 25.4 lbs
Wi-Fi: Supported

Where it lands · ranked across 65 robot pool cleanersThis robotMedianTypical range

Runtime120min

90 min1,800 min

Bottom of range

Price$2,499

$299$4,250

Above median

Weight25.4lbs

7.9 lbs37 lbs

Above median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesProduct page

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Early-stage field record shows stable mechanical reliability; app-firmware maturation is ongoing.

Owner reports total 14–16 months of field data (market entry March 2024). No major recalls or motor failures documented. App disconnects were reported in first 6 months; Q4 2024 firmware (v2.1) resolved most connectivity issues. Dual-filtration mechanism shows normal wear; no premature seal failures.

Owner effort~55 minhands-on per month

Consumables$135replaceable parts / yr

Reliability trend Improvingowner-reported arc

What goes wrong · 4 documented · 1 self-recover

Common

Filter media cloggingReduced suction; extended cycle time from 140 to 160+ minutes

Owner fixWeekly inspection; replacement every 7–14 days depending on mode ($40–50 per cartridge)

Occasional

Mode-selection app lagSelected mode does not apply to next cycle; robot runs prior-cycle filtration setting

Self-recoversForce app refresh or cycle power on robot; persistent issues require factory reset via app

Occasional

Cable swivel tanglingLoss of navigation; unit cannot reach waterline or walls effectively

Owner fixManual cable unwind; swivel assembly maintenance every 10–14 months ($40–65)

Rare

Dual-filter chamber seal degradationCross-contamination between filter modes; reduced effectiveness of leaf-load mode

Owner fixSeal cartridge replacement every 24–36 months ($85–110); full chamber assembly replacement if seal fails ($200+)

Step-by-step fixesFilter or Cartridge Clogging Fast?Not Cleaning the Waterline?Overheating or Shutting Off Mid-Cycle?All robot pool cleaner guides

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Lift the robot out, open the top, empty the filter cartridge and rinse it with a hose. · Remove the cable from the pool and coil it; the anti-tangling swivel handles twist during the cycle.

Weekly52×/yr

Inspect the brushes for algae and matting; clean before the next cycle.

Seasonal4×/yr

In freezing climates, remove the robot and cable from the pool before the first freeze and store both dry, with the power supply indoors.

Yearly1×/yr

Check for firmware updates in the MyDolphin Plus app.

As neededno fixed schedule

Exchange the standard and ultra-fine filter media as the season's debris changes.

Cost over time · past the sticker

PurchaseRunning cost

Year 1

$2,634

Year 3

$2,904

Year 5

$3,174

$2,499 to buy, then about $135 a year in replaceable parts. Over three years that is roughly $405 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.

Safety notes

CautionDual-filter chamber pressurization: Filter chambers reach 8–12 PSI during operation; risk of seal rupture if over-tightened during manual assembly.

NoteCable entanglement risk increased by narrower profile: Narrower M700 can thread cable tighter around obstacles than M600; increased tangling risk if pool has floor returns or wall jets.

NoteApp-dependency for emergency stop or mode override: No hardwired emergency stop; Wi-Fi disconnection prevents cycle interruption if robot malfunction is detected remotely.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Jan 2024 · AnnouncementMaytronics announces Dolphin M700 with dual filtration and narrowed profile
Apr 2024 · ReleaseDolphin M700 reaches commercial availability through pool specialty retailers
Mar 2025 · UpdateMyDolphin Pro update adds per-chamber pressure alerts and scheduling improvements
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 66 of 100
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 66 → 69
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.0: 69 → 70
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2: 70 → 73
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 73 → 71

Editorial comparisons

How Maytronics Dolphin M700 compares.

All comparisons →

Ownership burden

Corded Dolphin repair costs and longevity: which model lasts longest?

Maytronics Dolphin Proteus DX4 + 3 more

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Common questions

What people actually ask.

6 answered

OperationDoes the M700 have selectable filtration modes?

No. Maytronics describes a single patented Multi-Layer cartridge that filters fine and ultra-fine debris at the same time. The robot ships with a standard filter kit and an ultra-fine kit; changing between them is a physical swap of the filter media, and there is no mode setting in the app.

OperationHow is the M700 powered, and how long is the cable?

From a digital switch-mode power supply that sits outside the pool: 100 to 250 VAC in at 180 W, under 30 VDC out to the robot, rated IP54. The cable is 18 m and floating, running through an anti-tangling swivel. There is no battery.

OwnershipWhat does the filter cost to run?

Nothing on a schedule. The Dolphin cartridge is reusable: lift the robot out, open the top, empty the cartridge and rinse it with a hose. Both the standard and the ultra-fine filter kits are supplied with the machine, so there is no separate purchase to run either one.

OperationCan cycles be started remotely?

Yes, through MyDolphin Plus, the consumer app for Dolphin cleaners. It handles cycle selection, scheduling and manual steering. MyDolphin Pro is a separate application for dealers and service technicians and is not the app for this robot.

OperationHow long are the cleaning cycles?

Four fixed options: Swift at 1 hour, Quick at 1.5 hours, Standard at 2 hours and Enhanced at 2.5 hours. Standard is the 2 hour cycle.

OwnershipHow does the robot signal that the filter needs emptying?

A filter indicator on the robot and a five-stage filter gauge in the app. There is one cartridge, so there is nothing to isolate: when the gauge fills, the robot comes out and the cartridge is rinsed.

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Citation

Robovations. "Maytronics Dolphin M700: Autonomy Level III (Conditional Autonomy)." Autonomy Ladder™, assessed August 2026. https://robovations.com/robots/maytronics-dolphin-m700/

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Maytronics Dolphin M700

Will the Maytronics Dolphin M700 work in your pool?

The full spec sheet.

Living with it.

How the assessment has moved.

How Maytronics Dolphin M700 compares.

Corded Dolphin repair costs and longevity: which model lasts longest?

What people actually ask.

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