Head-to-Head

Dolphin Premium 2000 vs Dolphin Premium 30

A side-by-side comparison of the Dolphin Premium 2000 and Dolphin Premium 30 — price, filtration, cleaning coverage, brushes and warranty — to help you pick the right Dolphin robotic pool cleaner.

Feature Premium 2000 Premium 30
Overview
Price MSRP $1199 MSRP $1279
LineupPremium™Premium™
Best forIn-store editionIn-store edition
Pool sizeUp to 40 ftUp to 50 ft
Cleaning coverageFloor + Walls + Waterline + StepsFloor + Walls + Waterline
Cleaning cycle2.5 hours2 hours
Suction4,000 GPH4,000 GPH
Scrubbing brushes2 (active)2 (active)
FiltrationFine + ultra-fine filter basketFine filter basket
Standout features
Waterline cleaning Included Included
3-year warranty No No
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 Included No
Anti-tangle swivel Included Included
Corded power Included Included
Navigation & ownership
NavigationNot publishedNot published
Weekly schedulingWeekly timerWeekly timer
App controlmyDolphin™ Plus appNo app control
CableAnti-tangle swivel cableAnti-tangle swivel cable
What is included
  • Fine + ultra-fine filter basket
  • Ultra-Fine Filter kit
  • App-connected power supply
  • Fine filter basket
  • Ultra-Fine Filter kit
  • Power supply
Warranty2 years2 years
Cleaning coverage

Waterline cleaning

Why it matters

Dolphin Premium 2000 vs Dolphin Premium 30: how they compare

The Dolphin Premium 2000 is part of the Premium™ lineup — the in-store edition of the Active line with myDolphin™ Plus app control and a 2-year warranty. It cleans pools up to 40 ft with floor + walls + waterline + steps coverage and Fine + ultra-fine filter basket filtration, backed by a 2-year warranty.

The Dolphin Premium 30 is part of the Premium™ lineup — the in-store edition of the Active line with a weekly timer and a 2-year warranty. It handles pools up to 50 ft with floor + walls + waterline coverage and Fine filter basket filtration, backed by a 2-year warranty.

Our verdict: the Dolphin Premium 2000 wins

Between these two, the Dolphin Premium 2000 is the stronger robot on paper — the in-store edition of the Active line with myDolphin™ Plus app control and a 2-year warranty. It cleans with floor + walls + waterline + steps coverage and Fine + ultra-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 Quantum Pro from our ProLine™ — our top pick, highlighted at the top of this comparison.

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