About this guide
Commercial robotic pool cleaners should be selected by the pool dimensions, cleaning coverage and service workflow rather than price alone. A floor-only robot can suit a facility where staff handle walls separately, while floor-wall-waterline models reduce that division of labor. Compare maximum pool length, cable length, filter access and whether a caddy or remote is included. Fine-filter bags and cartridges still need cleaning between cycles, and a robot cannot replace routine chemical balance or safety inspections. The models below cover small commercial pools through institutional-size facilities, with published model numbers and current prices for direct comparison.
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The picks, in detail
Dolphin Wave 100
Dolphin Wave 100 is a mid-size commercial robot that cleans pool floors, walls and waterline up to 88 feet.
- 88-ft pool; floor, walls and waterline
- 100-ft cable with filter bag
- Published price: $4,499.00
- Remote control is included for operation away from the unit
- Caddy is supplied for storage and transport
- Bag filter needs routine emptying
- Pool limit is below the larger Wave models
Why we picked it
Its cable, filter bag and caddy make it a suited all-surface option for a managed facility.
Dolphin Wave 140
Dolphin Wave 140 targets large pools up to 127 feet and is sold as model 99997146-US.
- 127-ft large-pool floor cleaner
- 140-ft cable; fine filter kit; six brushes
- Poolweb current price $8,399 for model 99997146-US
- Six brushes provide a published scrubbing configuration
- Exact model number supports a precise purchase
- Floor cleaning does not include waterline coverage
- Price is above smaller commercial options
Why we picked it
Its fine-filter kit and six brushes fit a buyer needing a larger commercial floor-cleaning platform.
BWT Aquabot Nova Commercial Pool Robot
BWT Aquabot Nova is a commercial robot for pools up to 50 feet, using dual filters and quad scrubbing.
- Commercial pools up to 50 ft
- Dual filters and quad scrubbing
- Published price: $2,229.00
- Dual filters are distinct from bag-filter designs
- Quad scrubbing is a published cleaning approach
- 50-ft rating limits use in larger pools
- Coverage details should be checked for the pool shape
Why we picked it
It is the lower-capacity commercial alternative for a small facility that needs a published multi-scrub configuration.
Dolphin Wave 200 XL
Dolphin Wave 200 XL is a floor-only commercial robot for pools up to 127 feet.
- 127-ft pool; floor-only coverage
- 140-ft cable; top-access multi-layer filter
- Published price: $10,499.00
- Top-access filter supports routine servicing
- Multi-layer filtration is stated by the listing
- Does not clean walls or waterline
- Higher price than Wave 140
Why we picked it
It combines a 140-foot cable with a top-access multi-layer filter, favoring buyers who prioritize floor debris servicing.
Dolphin Wave 300 XL
Dolphin Wave 300 XL is the institutional floor-cleaning model for pools up to 165 feet.
- 165-ft institutional-pool floor cleaner
- 165-ft cable; six brushes; top-access filter bag
- Published price: $15,499.00
- 165-foot cable is the longest listed here
- Six brushes match its large-pool role
- Floor-only scope excludes wall cleaning
- Highest price in this comparison
Why we picked it
Its 165-foot cable and six brushes make it the largest-capacity option in this restored group.
BWT Aquabot Magnum Jr Commercial Pool Robot
BWT Aquabot Magnum Jr is rated for commercial pools up to 68 feet and pairs a 100-foot cable with 4,800-gph filtration.
- Commercial pools up to 68 ft
- 100-ft cable and 4,800-gph filtration
- Published price: $3,299.00
- 4,800-gph filtration rate is published
- PVC brushes identify this junior model
- Capacity is below the full Magnum
- Check wall-cleaning needs before purchase
Why we picked it
It is a mid-size choice with PVC brushes for a facility below full Olympic-scale capacity.
BWT Aquabot Magnum Commercial Pool Robot
BWT Aquabot Magnum serves commercial pools up to 98 feet with a 120-foot cable and a 2-micron bag.
- Commercial pools up to 98 ft
- 120-ft cable; 2-micron bag; floor, wall and waterline
- Published price: $4,399.00
- 2-micron bag targets fine debris capture
- Wall and waterline cleaning broaden coverage
- Bag needs cleaning after use
- 98-ft limit is below Dolphin Wave XL capacity
Why we picked it
It cleans floors, walls and waterline, giving a facility broader coverage than a floor-only robot.
Dolphin Wave 80 99991080-US
Dolphin Wave 80 is an in-stock Maytronics commercial cleaner for pools up to 65 feet.
- 99991080-US; commercial pools up to 65 ft
- Floor, walls and waterline; 80-ft cable
- 24.63 lb; top-access fine and ultra-fine filters
- Maytronics price $1,999.00
- Direct manufacturer listing shows the exact model in stock
- Remote, caddy and two-year warranty are included
- 65-ft pool limit is below Magnum and Wave 100
- 80-ft cable is shorter than larger Dolphin models
Why we picked it
It cleans floor, walls and waterline and pairs top-access fine and ultra-fine filters with a remote, caddy and two-year warranty.
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Dolphin Wave 100 | Dolphin Wave 140 | BWT Aquabot Nova Commercial Pool Robot | |
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| Price | $4,499.00 | $8,399 | $2,229.00 |
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Buying tips
- Match the listed maximum pool length to the longest dimension of the actual pool.
- Confirm whether walls and waterline are included before expecting whole-pool coverage.
- Plan labor for cleaning filters and inspecting cables between cycles.
- Use a caddy where supplied to reduce transport strain and cable damage.
- Follow the manufacturer schedule for service and replacement parts.
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