WYBOT C1
2-year limited warranty
- Cordless
- Up to 1,615 sq ft
- Floor + walls + waterline; current page also claims steps and slopes
- Up to 150 minutes
WYBOT C1 vs Dolphin Nautilus AG
See how these two robots compare—and why the Dolphin Cayman is the easy choice for corded cleaning with no battery downtime.
Dolphin Nautilus AG
Nautilus™
1 year manufacturer warranty
- Corded — no recharge time
- Up to 30 ft
- Floor
- Fine filter basket
Why corded wins
Corded Dolphin keeps cleaning when a WYBOT needs to recharge.
WYBOT removes the floating cable, but adds charging time, finite runtime and battery care. Dolphin Max-Series™ and ProLine™ stay ready for repeat cycles with reusable filtration and an authorized-dealer service path.
C1 runs on a battery
- No floating cable, but the robot must recharge after its available battery is used.
- Runtime: Up to 150 minutes
- Recharge time: 3 hours
Corded power keeps the next cycle ready
- No charging delay or finite battery runtime.
- Reusable MaxBin™, NanoFilters™ or MultiMedia™ filtration choices.
- Authorized-dealer support and genuine replacement parts.
Choose a Max-Series™ or ProLine™ Dolphin when immediate repeat cycles, no traction-battery charging routine and Maytronics' dealer-and-parts network matter more.
The Dolphins worth buying
Four corded picks. No battery compromises.
Every model below is ready for another full-capacity cycle as soon as the filter is rinsed. Choose the cleaning coverage and filtration that fit your pool.
No multi-hour charging break between cycles.
MaxBin™, NanoFilters™ or Premier MultiMedia™.
Manufacturer warranty, genuine parts and authorized dealers.
Max-Series™ · Best value
Best match for this comparison
Dolphin Cayman
Corded floor-and-wall cleaning, a weekly timer and oversized MaxBin™ filtration for pools up to 40 ft.
$1049.0
Max-Series™ + ProLine™ · Best overall
Dolphin Quantum
Our all-around pick with floor-to-waterline cleaning, step coverage, app control, an XXL MaxBin™ and NanoFilters™.
$1599.0
ProLine™ · Best filtration
Dolphin Premier
The filtration specialist: standard cartridges, NanoFilters™ and an oversized leaf bag, backed by a 3-year warranty.
$1949.0
ProLine™ · Most advanced
Dolphin Sigma
Our connected ProLine™ flagship with app control, gyroscope-guided navigation, waterline cleaning and a 3-year warranty.
$2349.0
| What to compare | C1 | Nautilus AG |
|---|---|---|
| Pool and cleaning system | ||
| Power | Cordless 4,600 mAh lithium-ion battery; 65 W rated power | Corded low-voltage power; no onboard traction battery to recharge |
| Pool rating | Up to 1,615 sq ft | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor + walls + waterline; current page also claims steps and slopes | Floor |
| Runtime / cycle | Up to 150 minutes | 1.5 hours |
| Charging / repeat cycles | 3 hours to recharge | No charging delay; rinse the filter and start another cycle |
| Flow rate | 3,038 GPH rated flow | 4,000 GPH |
| Scrubbing system | Dual PVC brushes; three-motor system | 1 (active) |
| Filtration | 180 µm single cartridge | Fine filter basket |
| Controls and ownership | ||
| Navigation | Six cleaning paths with app-selected modes and self-parking | CleverClean™ |
| Scheduling / controls | Up to four scheduled cycles per week in the WYBOT app | One-button power supply |
| Warranty | 2-year limited warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
| What is included |
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Sizing note: WYBOT rates pool area in square feet, while many Dolphins use maximum pool length. Measure your pool and match it to each rating instead of treating the numbers as interchangeable.
How C1 and Nautilus AG compare
The WYBOT C1 is cordless and rated for up to 1,615 sq ft. It cleans floor + walls + waterline; current page also claims steps and slopes and uses 180 µm single cartridge filtration. Runtime: Up to 150 minutes.
The Dolphin Nautilus AG comes from the Nautilus™ lineup. It is rated for up to 30 ft and cleans floor with Fine filter basket filtration. Its standard cycle is 1.5 hours.
The easy choice: corded Dolphin
The C1 removes the floating cable, but it adds charging time, finite runtime and battery care to the cleaning routine.
We recommend the Dolphin Cayman. It delivers corded cleaning with no recharge delay, plus it adds wall climbing and weekly scheduling without leaving the value-focused Max-Series™.
Ready to choose your Dolphin?
Start with Max-Series™ for corded value, or step up to ProLine™ for our strongest residential filtration and coverage.
C1 vs Nautilus AG FAQ
Is WYBOT C1 better than Dolphin Nautilus AG?
For most pool owners, we recommend a corded Dolphin Max-Series™ or ProLine™ robot. WYBOT C1 removes the cable, but it also adds charging time, finite runtime and battery care.
What is the biggest difference between these two cleaners?
WYBOT removes the floating cable, but adds charging time, finite runtime and battery care. Dolphin Max-Series™ and ProLine™ stay ready for repeat cycles with reusable filtration and an authorized-dealer service path.
Can their pool-size ratings be compared directly?
No. WYBOT rates pool area in square feet, while many Dolphins use maximum pool length. Measure your pool and match it to each rating instead of treating the numbers as interchangeable.
Which Dolphin is your pick?
Start with the Dolphin Cayman from the Max-Series™: it adds wall climbing and weekly scheduling without leaving the value-focused Max-Series™.
Sources and specifications
We reviewed these manufacturer pages and policies on November 9, 2026. Specifications, prices and app features can change.