The catch
Hayward TigerShark QC
More handling is needed with a bottom-access filter
Side by side
Hayward TigerShark QC vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme Compared: Dolphin has top-access filters, and both offer 90-minute cycles
Quick verdict
TigerShark QC is the choice for control-box operation and a lower dry weight in a pool up to 20 by 40 feet. Nautilus CC Supreme is the choice for app scheduling, top-access filters and a pool up to 50 feet. Because both offer a 90-minute option, the Quick Clean name alone does not make the Hayward faster.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Hayward does not have Quick Clean to itself
Each has a 90-minute option.
Where this comes from
Equal duration does not prove equal cleaning coverage. Supreme's 1.5 hours × 60 = 90 minutes.
The catch
Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
3.13 lb more when dry
Hayward TigerShark QC
- Why pick it
- Pick cycles on the local control box
- Lift a 21.5 lb dry robot, lighter than a 24.63 lb one
- The catch
- More handling is needed with a bottom-access filter
Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
- Why pick it
- Reach the filter media through the top
- Run MyDolphin Plus with the listed fine and ultra-fine kits
- The catch
- 3.13 lb more when dry
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What this page compares
TigerShark QC and Nautilus CC Supreme are compared on pool size, filter access, cycle selection and lifting weight. A shorter cycle does not amount to a cleaning-speed test.
TigerShark QC is the choice for control-box operation and a lower dry weight in a pool up to 20 by 40 feet. Nautilus CC Supreme is the choice for app scheduling, top-access filters and a pool up to 50 feet. Because both offer a 90-minute option, the Quick Clean name alone does not make the Hayward faster.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A 45-foot pool, in-ground
Supreme is rated to 50, but Hayward stops at 40 feet.
- Hayward TigerShark QC
- Not suitable
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
- Good
Pool of 22 × 38 ft
Hayward's width limit is exceeded. Supreme's length rating does cover 38 feet, though the complete geometry still has to be confirmed.
- Hayward TigerShark QC
- Not suitable
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
- Depends
Scheduling by phone is required
TigerShark's reviewed controls are local, while Supreme provides MyDolphin Plus.
- Hayward TigerShark QC
- Not suitable
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
- Good
Reaching the filter without tipping the robot onto its side
Supreme opens from the top. Hayward has to lie on its side and opens from the bottom.
- Hayward TigerShark QC
- Not suitable
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
- Good
There has to be a 90-minute option
Supreme's listing says 1.5 hours, and Hayward's says 90 minutes.
- Hayward TigerShark QC
- Good
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
Hayward does not have Quick Clean to itself
Each has a 90-minute option.
How we worked this out
Equal duration does not prove equal cleaning coverage. Supreme's 1.5 hours × 60 = 90 minutes.
Three pounds can count for less than top access
Supreme skips the bottom-lid step, though it is heavier dry.
How we worked this out
To take off the filter lid on Hayward, you have to put the cleaner on its side. Supreme lists top access. 24.63 − 21.5 = 3.13 lb.
Hayward also limits width separately
Even a pool of acceptable length can be wider than the rating allows.
How we worked this out
A 22 × 38 ft pool stays under 40 ft long yet is wider than the published envelope of 20 × 40 ft.
Option A
Hayward, RC9990CUB
TigerShark QC
This durable, old-school corded robot offers a 90-minute quick clean and a four-hour full scrub.
- Best for
- Pick cycles on the local control box
Facts we checked
- Pool-size rating: Up to 20 × 40 ft
- Published cycles: 90-minute Quick Clean and four-hour full cycle
- Filter access: Side placement and bottom-lid removal
- Dry weight: 21.5 lb
Option B
Dolphin, 99991083-PC
Nautilus CC Supreme
The flagship Nautilus has three brushes, reaches the waterline and runs short or deep cycles you control from the app.
- Best for
- Reach the filter media through the top
Facts we checked
- Pool-size rating: Up to 50 ft length
- Published cycles: 1.5 and 2.5 hours
- Filter access: Top access
- Dry weight: 24.63 lb
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Hayward TigerShark QC | Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool-size rating | Up to 20 × 40 ft | Up to 50 ft length | Do not leave out Hayward's width limit. |
| Published cycles | 90-minute Quick Clean and four-hour full cycle | 1.5 and 2.5 hours | Time alone does not show equal coverage. |
| Filter access | Side placement and bottom-lid removal | Top access | After draining, the way you handle maintenance differs. |
| Dry weight | 21.5 lb | 24.63 lb | Water left inside makes the lift heavier. |
| Controls | Local control box | MyDolphin Plus with weekly timer and delay | Connected controls are needed for remote scheduling. |
| Filter and surface notes | Cartridge filter, optional foam rollers may be needed for tile | Fine plus additional ultra-fine kit | Check the surface requirements and what equipment is supplied. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Hayward TigerShark QC
- The 20 × 40 ft envelope is a tight limit
With Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
- Filter cleaning and retrieval remain even with a connected setup
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The pool is wider than 20 feet or longer than 40 feet
Go with Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme. The pool is beyond TigerShark's envelope. Supreme's full pool compatibility still needs confirming.
Scheduling by app is essential
Go with Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme. The connected controls that are required come with Supreme.
In a pool that suits it, local controls and lower dry weight are what count
Go with Hayward TigerShark QC. That routine suits TigerShark.
Decision guide
How to decide
TigerShark QC fits control-box operation and lower dry weight in a pool up to 20 by 40 feet. Nautilus CC Supreme fits app scheduling, top-access filters and a pool up to 50 feet. The Quick Clean name alone does not make Hayward faster, since both offer a 90-minute option.
Compare both pool dimensions
Hayward specifies a 20 by 40 ft envelope, and leaving out the width can produce a false match. Supreme gives a 50-foot length rating, which you still need to check against the pool's shape and surface.
Pick a maintenance routine
The TigerShark is lighter, yet to get at the filter you turn it on its side and take it out through the bottom. The Supreme is heavier but has top access. Think about the motion you will repeat after every run as well as the weight.
Look closely at cycle names
Each offers 90 minutes. Hayward describes Quick Clean as treating the main pool area, and its full cycle is about four hours. Differing full-cycle durations do not show which machine finishes the same job better or faster.
What this page can’t tell you
- No coverage or speed test under equal conditions was run. Dry weights leave out retained water.
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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| Hayward TigerShark QC |
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| Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme |
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