Dolphin Cayman versus Dolphin Quantum

Compare Features, Filters, and Warranty

Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Quantum Pro Line Pool Robot

Dolphin Cayman

Dolphin Quantum

yes Cayman includes

yes Quantum includes

Cleans floor and some of wall (no tile / waterline)Ultimate Coverage - Full floor, wall, and waterline coverage
Standard Filter NanoFilters™ and Standard Filter Included
Programmable Weekly Timer - Schedule cleanings every 24, 48, 72 hrs Programmable Weekly Timer - Schedule cleanings every 24, 48, 72 hrs
Anti-Tangle Swivel - Patented 360 Degree Rotation
PowerJet 3D Mobility - Laterally move across the waterline with powerful vortex jets
Largest NanoFilter Ever - Over 400 square inch Filter Basket

yes Cayman does not include

yes Quantum does not include

No Waterline Cleaning - Does not clean tileline, waterline, or scumline
No NanoFilters™ - Advanced filtration that captures fine particulate, green, and cloudy pool water

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Features

Dolphin Cayman

NanoFilters™ yes  
Standard Filter yes  
Wall Climbing yes  
Waterline Cleaning yes  
Programmable Timer yes  
Cable Swivel yes  
PowerJet 3D Mobility yes  

Dolphin Quantum

NanoFilters™ yes  
Standard Filter yes  
Wall Climbing yes  
Waterline Cleaning yes  
Programmable Timer yes  
Cable Swivel yes  
PowerJet 3D Mobility yes  

Head To Head Review Analysis

Comparing the Dolphin Cayman to the Dolphin Quantum

Both robots effectively clean your pool's floor and walls, but only the Dolphin Quantum cleans the waterline, thanks to its PowerJet 3D Mobility. The Dolphin Cayman will miss the waterline. Breaking down their filters, the Dolphin Quantum® includes 2 filter options for its oversized basket: NanoFilters and Standard Filter. The Dolphin Cayman includes only one filter option, the Standard Cartridge Filter, but won't include the NanoFilter.

Dolphin Quantum Waterline
Ultimate Pool Coverage of the pool floor, walls, and waterline

Filter Options

NanoFilters™ are the newest innovation out of the Dolphin ProLine™. These filters help capture microscopic particles that pass through the standard filters.

Dolphin Quantum Multi-Media®
Quantum's NanoFilter™ - Our Largest Ever.

Engineers equipped the Quantum with the largest NanoFilter ever. At over 400 square inches of space, the NanoFilter provides advanced filtration to stop the most difficult of particulate, including bacteria, algae, oil, leaves, and more.

The Dolphin Quantum includes:

  • Oversized NanoFilter Basket (Our Largest NanoFilter Ever)
  • Standard Cartridge Filter Basket

The Dolphin Cayman includes:

  • Standard Cartridge Filter

Unlock Your Robot’s Full Potential

There are two types of filters available on modern robotic pool cleaners. The first-generation robots will have a filter consisting of a large pore plastic mesh. The second-generation type is the NanoFilter™ cartridge, which is a high-efficiency particulate filter. The large pore mesh filter is the more basic type and is found on many discount pool cleaners, while the Nanofilter is the more advanced option. Under a microscope, you can see the Nanofilter’s individual fibers intersecting to create a tight mesh. This webbed structure is able to sieve even the smallest of micron particles. Additionally, the filter’s deep pleats provide a larger surface area, meaning more waterborne particles can be trapped while having relatively low resistance to waterflow.

Dolphin Quantum Multi-Media®
NanoFilter™ vs Standard Filter

The NanoFilter™ also has the benefit of being able to absorb oil, which is beneficial for keeping sunscreen and scum lines from forming on the pool’s surface. Overall, the pleated Nanofilter is more efficient than the plastic mesh filter at capturing all types of microscopic waterborne particles, including pollen, algae, bacteria, pet dander, and other debris. Not only does this improve the amount of contaminants that are removed from the water, but it also leads to a higher level of clarity and sparkle in the pool. The Nanofilter serves as an important booster to the pool’s main filter, and for this reason, it is the preferred choice for many pool owners.

The NanoFilters™ capture more dirt, sand, and even oil out of your pool than the standard filter cartridges, making a NanoFilter™ a must-have for any pool robot. Without it, these particles will be left inside of your pool and can lead to poor water chemistry.

Ease of Use

Both robots have a similar setup process and weigh about the same. To set up either one, simply plug the power supply into an outdoor outlet, plug the unit into the power supply, drop the unit into the water, and press start. Both robots have a weekly timer with options for daily, every other day, and every three-day cycles.

Cleaning Performance

In terms of cleaning performance, the Dolphin Quantum® is capable of cleaning pool floors, walls, and waterline (also called the scum line), which is the most vulnerable part of the pool to dirt, grime, and algae buildup. This is especially important for robotic pool cleaners because if the bot doesn't clean the scum line, you'll still need to manually brush the pool afterwards. The Dolphin Cayman only covers the pool floors and walls, missing the waterline entirely. While it will clean your pool floors and walls, expect it to miss your waterline entirely.

Dolphin Quantum Oversized Leaf Bag
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Anti-Tangle Swivel

Only the Dolphin Quantum includes an anti-tangle swivel, which helps minimize cord tangling. The Patented Tangle Free Swivel from Maytronics allows the robot to rotate 360 degrees without your cord getting tangled. Without it, the Cayman's cord can get tangled and caught up in your pool.

Specifications

Dolphin Cayman Dolphin Quantum

Part Number 99996135-SPL 99996203-SPLSW
ASIN B07TMRFS4H B07TKNFHVZ
Waterline Cleaning No Yes
Multi-Media No Yes
# of Filters Included: 1 2
Filter Cleaning Filter Basket Fine and Ultra-fine Oversized Filter Basket
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls Floor, Walls, Waterline
Cleaning Cycle 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
Number of Brushes 1 2
Cable Length 50 ft 60 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel No Yes
Pool Types In Ground In Ground
Maximum Pool Size 33 ft 50 ft
Pool Shape Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Obstacles Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Media-Alert No No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes Yes
Remote operation No No
Restocking Fee No
No
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
Price
$747
$997
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$1147
$1497
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