Head-to-Head

Dolphin Echo vs Dolphin Oasis Z5i

A side-by-side comparison of the Dolphin Echo and Dolphin Oasis Z5i — price, filtration, cleaning coverage, brushes and warranty — to help you pick the right Dolphin robotic pool cleaner.

Feature Echo Oasis Z5i
Overview
Price MSRP $749 Not published
LineupEcho™Oasis™
Best forRetailer editionRetailer edition
Pool sizeUp to 33 ftUp to 50 ft
Cleaning coverageFloor + WallsFloor + Walls + Waterline
Cleaning cycle2 hours2.5 hours
Suction4,000 GPH4,500 GPH
Scrubbing brushes1 (active)2
FiltrationFine filter basketFine filter basket
Standout features
Waterline cleaning No Included
3-year warranty No Included
NanoFilters™ included No No
MultiMedia™ filtration No No
Media-Alert™ No No
Oversized leaf bag No No
MaxBin™ filtration No No
HyperBrush™ scrubbing No No
App control No Included
Anti-tangle swivel No Included
Corded power Included Included
Navigation & ownership
NavigationCleverClean™CleverClean™
Weekly schedulingNo weekly timerWeekly timer
App controlNo app controlmyDolphin™ Plus app
CableStandard cable (no swivel)Anti-tangle swivel cable
What is included
  • Fine filter basket
  • Power supply
  • Fine filter basket
  • Ultra-Fine Filter kit
  • App-connected power supply
Warranty2 years3 years
Cleaning coverage

Waterline cleaning

Why it matters

Dolphin Echo vs Dolphin Oasis Z5i: how they compare

The Dolphin Echo is part of the Echo™ lineup — a retailer edition with a 2-year warranty. It cleans pools up to 33 ft with floor + walls coverage and Fine filter basket filtration, backed by a 2-year warranty.

The Dolphin Oasis Z5i is part of the Oasis™ lineup — a retailer edition of the flagship robots with myDolphin™ Plus app control and a 3-year warranty. It handles pools up to 50 ft with floor + walls + waterline coverage and Fine filter basket filtration, backed by a 3-year warranty.

Our verdict: the Dolphin Echo wins

Between these two, the Dolphin Echo is the stronger robot on paper — a retailer edition with a 2-year warranty. It cleans with floor + walls coverage and Fine filter basket filtration, backed by a 2-year warranty.

Our top recommendation: neither of these is in our two best lineups. For the best clean in this price range, step up to the Dolphin Cayman from our Max-Series™ — our top pick, highlighted at the top of this comparison.

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