The catch
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
It covers walls, yet skips the waterline.
Side by side
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi vs CC Plus Versions: Longer pool reach comes with selected classic, scheduling with Wi-Fi
Quick verdict
Phone scheduling is the reason to pay the premium for the Wi-Fi version. The classic PCF version handles a longer 50-foot pool and keeps controls simple.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi is the better match for “I want an app for controls and status”. Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is the better match for “My pool is large or nearly 50 feet” and “I would like to empty the filter less often”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
Waterline scrubbing is not included.
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Why pick it
- MyDolphin Plus control appeals to you.
- Your pool length stays inside the current 40-foot rating.
- The catch
- It covers walls, yet skips the waterline.
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
- Why pick it
- Your pool measures close to 50 feet.
- A timer at the power supply suffices.
- The catch
- Waterline scrubbing is not included.
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What this page compares
Before you buy, sort out how the two similarly named CC Plus versions differ.
This one comes down to app and rated pool length first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I want an app for controls and status
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi lists “MyDolphin Plus” for app, while Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus lists “No app”. This shapes setup and day-to-day use more than the core physical job.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Better fit
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
- Depends
My pool is large or nearly 50 feet
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi lists “Up to 40 ft” for rated pool length, while Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus lists “Up to 50 ft”. Use this published coverage as a sizing limit under the stated conditions. It is not a guarantee for every layout.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Good
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
- Better fit
I would like to empty the filter less often
Its larger nominal basket gives debris more room. When it needs attention depends on debris size, how loaded the filter gets and the cleaning mode.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Depends
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
- Better fit
I need the walls scrubbed as well
Both models list “Floor and walls” for cleaning zone. Both models show the same result for “Cleaning zone”, so this row won't decide between them.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Similar
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi is the better match for “I want an app for controls and status”. Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is the better match for “My pool is large or nearly 50 feet” and “I would like to empty the filter less often”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
These needs do not split the pair
Both meet the same 2 of the 2 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “app” and “rated pool length”.
How we worked this out
Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.
Models that handle “I need the walls scrubbed as well” and “I want it to clean on a repeating schedule”
10 of the 27 robot pool cleaners checked handle both “I need the walls scrubbed as well” and “I want it to clean on a repeating schedule”. Both make the cut.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Option A
Dolphin, 99996409-PCI
Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
This connected two-hour cleaner suits buyers who want proven wall cleaning and scheduling through an app.
- Best for
- Medium in-ground pools whose owners value app control and can do without waterline scrubbing
Facts we checked
- Pools up to 40 feet are what the current US page rates it for.
- Its cycle is two hours, floor and walls.
- It comes with MyDolphin Plus control, a swivel cable and an ultra-fine top-load basket.
Option B
Dolphin, 99996403-PCF
Nautilus CC Plus
This well-known 50-foot Nautilus has a swivel cable and a weekly timer, so no app is needed.
- Best for
- Larger pools where the owner wants a plain two-hour clean of floor and walls
Facts we checked
- This version has a Maytronics rating for pools up to 50 feet.
- A two-hour cycle takes in the floor and walls.
- A weekly timer comes from the power supply, and the cable has an anti-tangle swivel.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| App | MyDolphin Plus | No app | Setup and everyday use depend on it more than the core physical job does. |
| Rated pool length | Up to 40 ft | Up to 50 ft | Treat this published coverage as a sizing limit under the stated conditions. It does not guarantee results in every layout. |
| Cleaning zone | Floor and walls | Floor and walls | Both models show the same result for “Cleaning zone”, so this row won't decide between them. |
| Cycle | 2 hours | 2 hours | Both models show the same result for “Cycle”, so this row won't decide between them. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-Fi
- Lifting it takes more effort than lifting the Nautilus CC, since it weighs about 20.8 pounds dry.
With Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
- App control is missing on this exact PCF version.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the robot pool cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
10 of the 27 models checked meet every need here: “I need the walls scrubbed as well” and “I want it to clean on a repeating schedule”.
10 models fit, out of 27 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I need the walls scrubbed as well” and “I want it to clean on a repeating schedule”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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