Are you looking to buy a robotic pool cleaner and don’t know where to start? Below are a few of our favourite robotic pool cleaners and a breif rundown on why we love them.
Maytronics S150
The Maytronics Dolphin S150 is reasonably priced at $1999, but even though it is one of the cheapest robotic pool cleaners on the market, it is a brilliant machine. The Maytronics S series – also available rebadged as the X, Trident Hydro, AW5, plus many more, is a durable and easy to use robotic pool cleaner. In the S Series these models range from the S50 and S100 which are budget options for smaller pools, to the S150, S250 and S400. The S150 to S400 are all essentailly the same robot, however the prices range from $1999 to $3349. What’s the difference?
The S150 utilises the same chassis, filter and motor as the top of the range S400 however to bring the price down, Maytronics have removed features from the S150. The S150 features a shorter 15m swivel cable, no timer features, no WiFi and a 2-year limited warranty as opposed to the 4-year comprehensive warranty of the S400.
For smaller pools and customers who dont need these extra features, the S150 is a brilliant robot with a durable motor and simply drive system. We love the price, the simplicity and the low cost of servicing.
Maytronics Dolphin M550
The Dolphin M550 was released to the market in 2024 and in our opinion has been a game changer. The M550, priced at $3099, is based on the flagship Dolphin M700, and while the M700 is a great machine, the price at $3899 is just out of reach for some.
The Dolphin M550 is a dual drive robotic pool cleaner, meaning that the robot contains two drive motors, one for each track. This allows the robot to turn on the spot and efficiently navigate any pool. The key difference between the M550 and other robots, is that the motor has been simplified by removing the Servo motor and LED card. This both reduces the price, and increases durability.
What did the servo motor and LED do you ask? The servo motor is what allows other robots from travel horizontally along the waterline, the LED was simply flashing lights. Whilst some may miss the waterline cleaning, the removal of the servo motor mans there is one less component that can fail as the robot ages.
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