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Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi vs Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 4.2). Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is best for: reliability-focused buyers. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Robotic Pool Cleaners

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi

4.6

1 sourceall derived$898.99as of Oct 20

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is the best-selling Dolphin pool robot, praised for reliable cleaning performance and wall-climbing ability. Reviewers report it staying dependable over a year of use, with Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control. It lacks the newer Gen-2 NanoFilters. The Pool Nerd called it a solid choice while noting the missing innovations. Buyers who value reliability over cutting-edge features are the fit; anyone after advanced filtration may want a competitor.

Strengths

— Wall climbing capability for thorough cleaning
— Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring and control
— Good performance as a best-selling Dolphin pool robot

Watch-outs

— Lacks newer Gen-2 NanoFilters which are considered a game-changer

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Ranked #1 in Best Robotic Pool Cleaners

Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner

4.2

2 sources$569as of Oct 20

The Dreame Z1 Pro robotic pool cleaner pulls 8,000 GPH of suction and maps as it goes, and PCMag gave it an 'Editors' Choice' among cordless models. PCWorld's Christopher Null found erratic performance and extremely slow operation that keep it from being perfect. It has a magnetic charging system, visual app mapping, and an underwater remote, though reviewers criticized the slow speed and the awkward remote control. Buyers who value smart features over speed are the fit; anyone who wants faster cleaning should look elsewhere.

Strengths

— Powerful 8,000 GPH suction for effective cleaning
— Visual pool mapping via mobile app
— Magnetic charging system with microfiber cloth for cleaning contacts

Watch-outs

— Very slow operation despite powerful suction
— Remote control is awkward, slow, and difficult to use
— Required major firmware update to clean effectively

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How they stack up

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi has stayed reliable over a year of ownership, where the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max sporadically stops cleaning and the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra Robotic Pool Cleaner recharges constantly during sessions. Its cleaning cycle runs 2 hours, against 3 hours of runtime on the Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner. It costs less than the Aiper and the Beatbot and lacks the newer Gen-2 NanoFilters.

Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner

The Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner is rated at 8,000 GPH of suction, close to the 8500 GPH of the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max, and costs less than the Aiper. Its 3-hour runtime compares with 5 hours of floor cleaning for the Aiper and a 2-hour cycle for the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi. It works very slowly, and its remote control is awkward to use.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi	Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner
Suction Power	Powerful suction	8,000 GPH
Runtime	2-hour cleaning cycle	3 hours runtime
Coverage Area	Up to 50 ft pool	Up to 2,160 sq ft
Navigation	Multi-media cleaning	SmartPath AI navigation
Pool Type	In-ground	Freshwater and saltwater pools
Filtration	Standard filter	Single-piece filter basket
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Battery Capacity	—	180-minute running time
Dimensions	—	18.51"L x 16.69"W x 11.07"H

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