WYBOT C2
2-year limited warranty
- Cordless
- Up to 2,152 sq ft
- Floor + walls + waterline
- Up to 180 minutes in Eco mode
WYBOT C2 vs Dolphin Cayman
See how these two robots compare—and why the Dolphin Cayman is the easy choice for corded cleaning with no battery downtime.
Dolphin Cayman
Max-Series™
2 years manufacturer warranty
- Corded — no recharge time
- Up to 40 ft
- Floor + Walls
- MaxBin™
$1049
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.
C2 runs on a battery
- No floating cable, but the robot must recharge after its available battery is used.
- Runtime: Up to 180 minutes in Eco mode
- 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 | C2 | Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2,152 sq ft | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor + walls + waterline | Floor + Walls |
| Runtime / cycle | Up to 180 minutes in Eco mode | 2 hours |
| Charging / repeat cycles | 3 hours to recharge | No charging delay; rinse the filter and start another cycle |
| Flow rate | 3,592 GPH rated flow | 4,000 GPH |
| Scrubbing system | Front high-speed scrubber; brushless three-motor system | 2 (HyperBrush™) |
| Filtration | 180 µm basket + 10 µm second-stage panel | MaxBin™ |
| Controls and ownership | ||
| Navigation | Six cleaning paths, seven modes and self-parking | SmartNav 2.0™ |
| Scheduling / controls | Up to four scheduled cycles per week in the WYBOT app | Weekly timer |
| Warranty | 2-year limited warranty | 2 years 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 C2 and Cayman compare
The WYBOT C2 is cordless and rated for up to 2,152 sq ft. It cleans floor + walls + waterline and uses 180 µm basket + 10 µm second-stage panel filtration. Runtime: Up to 180 minutes in Eco mode.
The Dolphin Cayman comes from the Max-Series™ lineup. It is rated for up to 40 ft and cleans floor + walls with MaxBin™ filtration. Its standard cycle is 2 hours.
The easy choice: corded Dolphin
The C2 removes the floating cable, but it adds charging time, finite runtime and battery care to the cleaning routine.
We recommend the Dolphin Cayman. Its corded power is ready for another cycle as soon as the filter is rinsed, and it belongs to the 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.
C2 vs Cayman FAQ
Is WYBOT C2 better than Dolphin Cayman?
For most pool owners, we recommend a corded Dolphin Max-Series™ or ProLine™ robot. WYBOT C2 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?
The Dolphin Cayman is our Dolphin pick in this matchup. It belongs to the Max-Series™ and pairs its coverage with corded power that never waits on a recharge.
Sources and specifications
We reviewed these manufacturer pages and policies on November 9, 2026. Specifications, prices and app features can change.