The catch
Dolphin Nautilus CC
The waterline is not part of its job.
Side by side
Dolphin Nautilus CC vs Nautilus AG Compared: AG works a flat above-ground floor, CC also cleans walls
Quick verdict
If your pool is in-ground or the job includes walls, go with the Nautilus CC. For the floor of a flat above-ground pool, the Nautilus AG is the lighter option.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The needs that separate these two
For “I need the walls scrubbed too”, Dolphin Nautilus CC fits better. For “My above-ground pool has a mostly flat floor” and “I only need the pool floor cleaned”, Dolphin Nautilus AG is the better fit.
Where this comes from
This compares the current strong and useful fit assignments for the exact products. It does not turn them into one overall score.
The catch
Dolphin Nautilus AG
Wall climbing and waterline scrubbing are both missing.
Dolphin Nautilus CC
- Why pick it
- You have an in-ground pool of up to 33 feet.
- Walls are part of the job.
- The catch
- The waterline is not part of its job.
Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Why pick it
- You have an above-ground pool of up to 30 feet.
- Cleaning just the floor will do.
- The catch
- Wall climbing and waterline scrubbing are both missing.
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What this page compares
See how the exact Nautilus CC and Nautilus AG models differ in cleaning zones, pool limits, cycle duration and dry lifting weight. Neither lists a weekly timer.
Start with cleaning zone and cycle to decide, then weigh the constraints in your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I need the walls scrubbed as well
On cleaning zone, the record for Dolphin Nautilus CC reads “Floor and walls”, while Dolphin Nautilus AG reads “Floor only”. That physical layout affects what fits, what can be kept separate and how the product is loaded or emptied.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC
- Better fit
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Depends
The floor of my above-ground pool is mostly flat
For in-ground pools, Nautilus CC goes up to 33 feet. Nautilus AG is for above-ground pools up to 30 feet. Check the pool type along with the length.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC
- Depends
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Better fit
I need nothing beyond a clean pool floor
Its cost and runtime go to the floor and not to climbing walls.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC
- Depends
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Better fit
I need a robot light enough to lift safely
Dolphin Nautilus CC lists a dry weight of “14.796 pounds”, and Dolphin Nautilus AG lists “14.619 pounds”. If you have to lift, move, transport or store the product after use, that number counts.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC
- Similar
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
The needs that separate these two
For “I need the walls scrubbed too”, Dolphin Nautilus CC fits better. For “My above-ground pool has a mostly flat floor” and “I only need the pool floor cleaned”, Dolphin Nautilus AG is the better fit.
How we worked this out
This compares the current strong and useful fit assignments for the exact products. It does not turn them into one overall score.
The selected needs do not separate this pair
Each product meets the same 2 of 2 buyer requirements tied to this comparison, so the decision shifts to “cleaning zone” and “cycle”.
How we worked this out
This checks the two products against the same selected needs, then names the first verified differences that remain.
Finding models for “My pool is compact or under 33 feet” and “I need a lighter robot I can lift safely”
Of the 21 robot pool cleaners checked, 5 cover both “My pool is compact or under 33 feet” and “I need a lighter robot I can lift safely”. Both products belong to that group.
How we worked this out
The count is reproduced by filtering the current category dataset for products with a strong or useful fit for both needs.
Option A
Dolphin, 99996113-USB
Nautilus CC
This compact corded Dolphin climbs walls and still stays light and uncomplicated.
- Best for
- A small in-ground pool where you want the floor and walls cleaned by a robot that is easy to lift
Facts we checked
- For pools up to 33 feet, Maytronics rates the exact model 99996113-USB.
- A two-hour cycle takes in the floor and walls.
- Per the current tech specs: one brush, no weekly timer and a 14.796-pound dry weight.
Option B
Dolphin, 99996132-PC
Nautilus AG
This corded cleaner is light and simple, and it focuses on the floor of a flat above-ground pool.
- Best for
- Above-ground pools of up to 30 feet, when light weight and a short cycle top your list
Facts we checked
- Above-ground pools up to 30 feet are within its Maytronics rating.
- An active brush cleans the floor during the 1.5-hour cycle.
- A top-load fine-filter basket is used, and the weight is 14.619 pounds.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Dolphin Nautilus CC | Dolphin Nautilus AG | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning zone | Floor and walls | Floor only | This physical layout changes what fits, what can stay separate and how the product is loaded or emptied. |
| Cycle | 2 hours | 1.5 hours | This changes how many steps the user handles and how much of the routine is automated. |
| Dry weight | 14.796 pounds | 14.619 pounds | This matters when the product must be lifted, moved, transported or stored after use. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Dolphin Nautilus CC
- No app, weekly timer or automation mode appears in the listing for the exact current US model.
With Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Expect no app, remote control or recurring schedule.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick the Nautilus CC when the pool is in-ground or walls are part of the task. The Nautilus AG is the lighter choice for cleaning the floor of a flat above-ground pool.
If walls collect buildup
On top of cleaning the floor, the CC climbs walls. The AG is meant for flat above-ground floors. Waterline cleaning is listed for neither, so even the wall-capable model leaves that as a separate chore.
When time is short
The AG lists a 90-minute cycle and the CC lists 120 minutes, which makes for a 30-minute difference in the standard cycle, and the two also clean different zones. That gap says nothing about which one cleans the same surface faster.
If carrying and scheduling matter
Their dry weights differ by only 0.177 pound, a small gap that counts for less than pool compatibility and cleaning zones. The current exact-model specifications show no weekly timer on either one, so look at another model if you need recurring scheduling.
What this page can’t tell you
- The specifications are published model ratings and do not come from a matched cleaning test.
- Dry weight leaves out any water and debris the robot holds.
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
Only 5 of the 27 models checked meet every need here: “My pool is small or less than 33 feet” and “I need a robot light enough for the lift at poolside”.
5 models fit, out of 27 checkedThe gap in numbers
Dolphin Nautilus CC lists 120 min for listed full cleaning cycle, 33% more than the 90 min on Dolphin Nautilus AG.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC
- 120 min
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- 90 min
- Models with this figure
- 13 of 27
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “My pool is small or less than 33 feet” and “I need a robot light enough for the lift at poolside”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedCycles listed in hours are shown in minutes. Optional quick modes and unlimited corded running are left out. For context, 13 of 27 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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