The catch
Dolphin Advantage Pro
The listed base kit is fine and stops short of ultra-fine
Side by side
Dolphin Advantage Pro vs Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi Compared: Both already schedule through an app, and Pro adds waterline work
Quick verdict
Advantage Pro is the pick for waterline scrubbing or a pool over 40 and up to 50 feet. Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is the pick when floor-and-wall coverage is enough and you want the listed ultra-fine filter kit. App scheduling and a swivel come with both, so those shared features do not decide a winner.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Waterline coverage is the upgrade for the job
Plus leaves out a surface that Advantage Pro covers.
Where this comes from
Waterline Scrubbing Yes and No appear in the exact technical tables. Wall climbing alone cannot close the gap.
The catch
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
A shorter pool limit and no waterline scrubbing
Dolphin Advantage Pro
- Why pick it
- Get documented coverage of the waterline
- Handle a pool of up to 50 feet using a lighter robot
- The catch
- The listed base kit is fine and stops short of ultra-fine
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Why pick it
- Have the listed ultra-fine kit and not count on buying an accessory upgrade
- Go with floor-and-wall coverage if the job needs no more
- The catch
- A shorter pool limit and no waterline scrubbing
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What this page compares
Advantage Pro and Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi are compared on waterline coverage, pool size, filters and lifting weight. App scheduling is already included on both.
Advantage Pro is the pick for waterline scrubbing or a pool over 40 and up to 50 feet. Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is the pick when floor-and-wall coverage is enough and you want the listed ultra-fine filter kit. App scheduling and a swivel come with both, so those shared features do not decide a winner.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A 45-foot pool
45 feet is out of reach for Plus at 40, but within Advantage Pro's 50-foot limit.
- Dolphin Advantage Pro
- Good
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Not suitable
Waterline scrubbing has to be included
Advantage Pro alone lists that function.
- Dolphin Advantage Pro
- Good
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Not suitable
The base specification must include an ultra-fine kit
Fine media is what Advantage Pro lists, and no optional upgrade is assumed.
- Dolphin Advantage Pro
- Not suitable
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Good
App scheduling for a 30-foot in-ground pool
The app and the length rating that are required are on both.
- Dolphin Advantage Pro
- Good
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Good
Dry weight has to stay under 20 lb
Published weights come to about 18.5 and 20.8 lb.
- Dolphin Advantage Pro
- Good
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Waterline coverage is the upgrade for the job
Plus leaves out a surface that Advantage Pro covers.
How we worked this out
Waterline Scrubbing Yes and No appear in the exact technical tables. Wall climbing alone cannot close the gap.
Heavier does not follow from larger capacity
Dry, Advantage Pro is about 2.4 lb lighter.
How we worked this out
Its maximum pool length is ten feet longer, and the weight difference is 20.837 − 18.478 = 2.359 lb.
Plus can win on filter equipment
Advantage Pro lists fine media, and Plus lists ultra-fine.
How we worked this out
The difference lies in included equipment. It puts no number on pickup performance or on what optional compatible media would cost.
Option A
Dolphin, 99996207-ADP
Advantage Pro
A connected Dolphin that cleans floor, walls and waterline in pools up to 50 feet, with a top-access fine filter.
- Best for
- Get documented coverage of the waterline
Facts we checked
- Maximum pool length: 50 ft
- Cleaning surfaces: Floor, walls and waterline
- Listed filter kit: Fine
- Dry robot weight: 18.478 lb
Option B
Dolphin, 99996409-PCI
Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
A connected cleaner for floor and walls, with MyDolphin Plus scheduling and a filter you reach from the top.
- Best for
- Have the listed ultra-fine kit and not count on buying an accessory upgrade
Facts we checked
- Maximum pool length: 40 ft
- Cleaning surfaces: Floor and walls
- Listed filter kit: Ultra-fine
- Dry robot weight: 20.837 lb
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Dolphin Advantage Pro | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum pool length | 50 ft | 40 ft | Plus is ruled out by a pool over 40 feet. |
| Cleaning surfaces | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor and walls | Whether the waterline is covered is a hard functional difference. |
| Listed filter kit | Fine | Ultra-fine | Check exactly which media is supplied. |
| Dry robot weight | 18.478 lb | 20.837 lb | The model for the larger pool is lighter here. |
| App and swivel | MyDolphin Plus, weekly timer, swivel | MyDolphin Plus, weekly timer, swivel | Both have these conveniences. |
| Listed pool classes | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground | Surface and shape compatibility need checking as well. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Dolphin Advantage Pro
- Step or ledge cleaning is not guaranteed by waterline coverage
With Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- About 2.4 lb more when dry
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The job calls for waterline coverage or a pool above 40 feet
Go with Dolphin Advantage Pro. Plus does not meet those published limits.
Floor/wall coverage is enough, and ultra-fine media comes first
Go with Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi. The Plus specification lists that media.
Decision guide
How to decide
Advantage Pro suits waterline scrubbing or a pool over 40 and up to 50 feet. Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi suits floor-and-wall coverage with the listed ultra-fine filter kit. Both have app scheduling and a swivel, which is why those shared features do not decide a winner.
Start from the surfaces you need
For a waterline requirement, Advantage Pro is the clearer match. The Plus climbs walls but explicitly leaves out waterline scrubbing, so the two descriptions are not interchangeable.
Look at the media supplied
An ultra-fine kit appears in the Plus technical table, while Advantage Pro lists fine filtration. Any other media needs its own check for compatibility and inclusion, especially if media is why you are picking the machine.
Skip the cycle-time contest
Each technical table gives a two-hour default, whereas promotional copy can mention different cycles. No speed advantage should be read into those conflicting headlines. App control and rated water flow do not prove faster complete coverage either.
What this page can’t tell you
- No head-to-head cleaning or filter-capture test was run. Having a waterline rating says nothing about how it handles steps.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the robot pool cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Dolphin Advantage Pro |
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| Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi |
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Get documented coverage of the waterline
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Have the listed ultra-fine kit and not count on buying an accessory upgrade
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