Cordless convenience or continuous corded power? We checked the current C1, C2 and S2 specifications, warranty language and CPSC record against Dolphin’s Max-Series™ and ProLine™ so you can choose on facts, not slogans.
WYBOT competes on low upfront price and large advertised coverage, but Dolphin offers the stronger ownership package. Corded Max-Series™ and ProLine™ deliver continuous power, broader filtration choices, an authorized-dealer service path and up to a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Our recommendation: choose corded Max-Series™ or ProLine™ for continuous cleaning, reusable filtration and no battery downtime.
See how Dolphin Max-Series™ and ProLine™ compare with the current WYBOT C1, C2 and S2 on power, filtration, coverage, controls and warranty.
| What to compare | Dolphin Max-Series™ / ProLine™ | WYBOT C1 / C2 / S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Corded, low-voltage operation. No onboard traction battery to recharge. | Cordless lithium-ion battery. WYBOT lists a 3-hour charge for the current C1, C2 and S2. |
| Between-cycle downtime | None for charging; clean the filter and start another cycle. | Recharge after the available battery capacity is used. Published runtime is “up to” and varies by mode and conditions. |
| Published pool rating | Cayman: up to 40 ft on Maytronics’ current page. Quantum, Premier and Sigma: up to 50 ft. | C1: up to 1,615 sq ft. C2: up to 2,152 sq ft. S2: up to 3,229 sq ft. |
| Cleaning coverage | Cayman: floor and walls. Quantum, Premier and Sigma: floor, walls and waterline. | WYBOT claims floor, wall and waterline cleaning for all three; current sales copy also claims step cleaning. |
| Filtration | Fine filtration across the group, with model-specific ultra-fine panels or interchangeable media. Quantum and Sigma include an ultra-fine kit; Premier accepts cartridges and a filter bag. | C1: 180 µm. C2: 180 µm + 10 µm. S2: 180 µm + 40 ppi cotton foam; no micron equivalent is published for the foam. |
| Published flow rate | Cayman and Quantum: 4,000 GPH. Premier and Sigma: 4,500 GPH. | C1: 3,038 GPH. C2: 3,592 GPH. S2: WYBOT’s current page lists 3,700 GPH. |
| Scheduling and app | Weekly timer on Cayman, Quantum, Premier and Sigma. Sigma adds MyDolphin™ Plus; current Maytronics pages list no mobile app for Cayman, Quantum or Premier. | App modes and scheduling are advertised on C1, C2 and S2, including up to four scheduled cycles per week. |
| Manufacturer warranty | 2 years on Escape, Cayman and Quantum; 3 years on Premier and Sigma. | 24-month limited warranty on C1, C2 and S2. Wear parts are excluded except for defects on delivery. |
| Service path | Maytronics publishes an authorized-dealer locator for robots, parts and localized service. | WYBOT handles approved claims through support and its service center. Its US policy says the customer pays inbound warranty shipping and WYBOT pays outbound shipping on approved claims. |
| Upfront price | Usually higher for the featured Max-Series™ and ProLine™ models; live Dolphin prices appear below. | Lower on the manufacturer pages reviewed. WYBOT changes promotions frequently, so check the current checkout price. |
Pool area and pool length are different measurements and cannot be converted reliably without the pool’s shape. Manufacturer coverage and runtime figures are claims, not results from one standardized independent test.
That is a real convenience win, especially when a floating cable would conflict with a solar skimmer or when there is no practical outlet location. The trade-off is a charging routine and an onboard battery that must be maintained.
A corded Dolphin can finish a cycle, have its filter rinsed and go straight back to work. That matters after storms, during pool opening or whenever one cycle is not enough.
Measure the pool, note its steps and ledges, identify the debris you actually collect, and decide whether managing a cable or managing a battery is the easier routine for you.
The current WYBOT C1 page publishes a single 180-micron cartridge and explicitly says the robot is not intended for ultra-fine filtration. The C2 is materially different: WYBOT publishes a 180-micron basket plus a 10-micron panel. The S2 uses a 180-micron basket plus 40 ppi cotton foam, but WYBOT does not publish a micron equivalent for that foam.
Maytronics’ current Cayman, Quantum, Premier and Sigma pages identify fine, ultra-fine or multi-layer filtration but do not publish one directly comparable micron number for these models. The practical Dolphin distinction is choice: Max-Series™ uses top-load MaxBin™ filtration, Quantum and Sigma include an ultra-fine kit, and Premier can switch between cartridges and a bag for different debris loads.
Start with the corded Dolphin that matches your pool size, then compare the filtration, coverage and controls that matter most.
It is cordless, has app-based modes and scheduling, and claims up to 150 minutes across pools up to 1,615 sq ft. Its published filter is 180 microns, and WYBOT says it should be used with the pool’s circulation and filtration system for water clarity.
Our pick: Escape or Cayman. Both provide continuous corded power and the Max-Series™ filter platform without C1’s recharge routine.
C2 has the strongest published filter specification in this WYBOT group: 180-micron primary filtration plus a 10-micron panel. It claims up to 180 minutes in Eco mode, up to 2,152 sq ft, seven modes and app scheduling.
Quantum is corded, rated by Maytronics for pools up to 50 ft and cleans the floor, walls and waterline. The current official listing specifies a 2-hour default cycle, 4,000 GPH, a weekly timer and an included ultra-fine filter kit.
Our pick: Quantum. It delivers continuous power, waterline cleaning and the largest MaxBin™ in the featured Dolphin range without waiting for C2 to recharge.
S2 claims up to 210 minutes and 3,229 sq ft, with app-selected modes, step and waterline cleaning, and dual-layer 180-micron-plus-40-ppi-foam filtration. Its published warranty is 24 months limited.
Our picks: Premier or Sigma. Premier adds filter flexibility for leaves, while Sigma delivers app-connected ProLine™ cleaning without battery downtime.
Start with the C1, C2 or S2, then pick the Dolphin you want to see beside it. Every matchup covers the features that matter when you buy.
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WYBOT C1 vs every Dolphin
Up to 1,615 sq ft 2-year limited warranty
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WYBOT C2 vs every Dolphin
Up to 2,152 sq ft 2-year limited warranty
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WYBOT S2 vs every Dolphin
Up to 3,229 sq ft 2-year limited warranty
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Cayman is the corded value pick, Quantum adds full waterline coverage and included ultra-fine filtration, and Sigma is the connected ProLine™ flagship.
Floor-and-wall cleaning, a weekly timer, top-load MaxBin™ filtration and a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Floor, wall and waterline coverage for pools up to 50 ft, with an included ultra-fine filter kit and 2-year warranty.
MyDolphin™ Plus app control, 4,500 GPH published suction, waterline coverage and a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Need a lighter entry model? See the Max-Series™ Escape. Dealing with heavy leaves? See the ProLine™ Premier.
The CPSC notice covers about 5,000 Osprey 700 Max units (models WY3312MAX and WY100MAX) and WYBOT S1 units (model WY200) within listed serial-number ranges. The lithium-ion battery can overheat, creating burn and fire hazards.
Escape, Cayman and Quantum carry 2-year manufacturer warranties. Premier and Sigma carry 3-year warranties. Maytronics publishes a US store locator for authorized dealers that provide genuine robots, parts and localized service.
Read our Dolphin warranty guideWYBOT’s policy covers manufacturing defects, including qualifying motor, electronics, charging-system and battery defects. It excludes normal wear items, may use new or refurbished parts or replacement units, and assigns inbound warranty shipping to the customer.
Read WYBOT’s policyImportant: warranty length varies by exact model, seller, region and purchase date. Keep the receipt and serial number, and read the terms supplied with the robot you actually buy.
WYBOT’s lower pricing, app controls and coverage claims do not outweigh charging time, finite runtime and battery care.
Choose Max-Series™ or ProLine™ for uninterrupted corded cleaning, stronger filtration choices and no battery downtime.
Yes. The corded Dolphin Max-Series™ and ProLine™ provide continuous power, broader filtration options, an authorized-dealer service path and up to a 3-year warranty without WYBOT’s charging routine.
No. CPSC recall 26-372 names specified serial ranges of the older Osprey 700 Max (WY3312MAX and WY100MAX) and S1 (WY200). The current C1, C2 and S2 are not named in that notice.
The ratings are not directly interchangeable. WYBOT lists 180 microns for C1, 180 + 10 microns for C2 and 180-micron mesh plus 40 ppi foam for S2. Dolphin lets you choose MaxBin™, NanoFilters™ or Premier’s interchangeable media based on the debris in your pool.
Compare C1 with the Dolphin Escape if you want a lighter entry model, or the Dolphin Cayman if a weekly timer and wall cleaning matter. The power systems are different: C1 is cordless; both Dolphins are corded.
The Dolphin Quantum is the most useful comparison. C2 offers cordless power, app controls and a published 10-micron second-stage filter. Quantum offers continuous corded power, floor/wall/waterline cleaning for pools up to 50 ft, an included ultra-fine kit and a weekly timer.
Compare S2 with Premier if leaves and interchangeable filtration are priorities, or Sigma if you want ProLine™ cleaning with app control. Premier and Sigma are corded, rated to 50 ft and carry 3-year manufacturer warranties.
Cordless removes the floating cable but adds charging time, battery care and a finite runtime. Corded requires safe power-supply placement and cable management but can run repeated cycles without recharging. Neither is universally better.
Manufacturer pages and policies reviewed November 9, 2026. Specifications and promotions can change.