Dolphin Triton PS Plus Pool Cleaner VS Dolphin Saturn Pool Cleaner
$999.00
 Highs |
|---|
| 2 Cleaning Modes |
| Weekly Timer |
| Great Coverage |
| Built Durably |
| Spacious Filter Basket |
 Lows |
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| Remote Control Lags |
| Bluetooth Is Spotty |
| Caddy Not Included |
| App Is Forgettable |
| Coverage | 
Excellent |
| Filtration |
Excellent |
| Cleaning | 
Good |
| Intelligence | 
Fair |
| Usability |
Good |
| Bluetooth Usability | 
Poor |
| Maintenance |
Excellent |
| Value |
Good |
$579.00
| Highs |
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| Affordable |
| Excellent Filtration |
| Lightweight |
| Easy to Use |
| Lows |
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| No Anti-Tangle Swivel |
| Just 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Falls While Climbing Walls |
| Coverage |
Fair |
| Filtration |
Excellent |
| Cleaning |
Good |
| Intelligence |
Fair |
| Usability |
Good |
| Maintenance |
Good |
| Value |
Good |
Head To Head Review Analysis
The Triton PS Plus is an excellent robotic pool cleaner. It’ll save you time, money, and energy (both physically and electrically – it costs about 5 cents an hour to operate). It can climb all the way to waterlines with precision, and it leaves pools sparkling clean even without reaching some underwater obstacles like steps. Plus, the filtration system is among the best we’ve seen on the market today. However, the deciding point lies with the Bluetooth navigation and extra cleaning modes. The MyDolphin app continues to improve, but it’s still far from perfect. Manually driving the Triton PS Plus via Bluetooth takes time and can be frustrating, but for some pool owners, having the power to spot clean at any time is an important feature. If that kind of smart technology is important to you, the Triton PS Plus is worth considering.
The Saturn is a great robotic pool cleaner at a great price. It’s ideal for small to medium-sized pools and pool owners who are looking for a machine that won’t break the bank. It doesn’t have a wealth of exciting features, but it’s also not bogged down by unnecessary bells and whistles. Using the Saturn isn’t a one-and-done cleaning job, as you’ll still have to manually scrub waterlines, steps, and other hard-to-reach spots. However, it will substantially decrease the amount of elbow grease you have to put into maintaining your pool, and it’s a natural upgrade from traditional suction cleaners. If getting that kind of free time back is worth the price, you won’t regret putting the Saturn to work in your pool.
Dolphin Triton PS Plus Pool Cleaner
Dolphin Saturn Pool Cleaner
Customer Reviews
Based on 89 Reviews
How would you rate Dolphin Triton PS Plus Pool Cleaner?*
Based on 20 Reviews
How would you rate Dolphin Saturn Pool Cleaner?*
Awesome Machine
I had a old dolphin dynamic I bought in 2008. It still works but I needed an upgrade. I love the light weight, top access to filter, and blue tooth remote to my smart phone. The best part it cleans the entire pool in 2 hours.
Does a very good job. Easy to use.
Works at least as well as I had hoped for. Does a better job than I can do manually. Climbs the walls and cleans the water lines. Picks up acorns and twigs. Does a thorough job on everything except the fiberflass steps, whose size precludes the robot staying on them. Filter easy to remove and clean. Smartphone remote feature very limited and would be easy to live without. Never use it. Pool Zoom customer service very good.
Works great
Works great, no problems. Simple app for manual operation.
Impressive robotic pool cleaner
The Dolphin Triton Plus w/PS works as advertised. My 16'x33' in-ground pool has a sand filter system, and the water is clearer and the pool is cleaner than with the old manual pool cleaner. Though this robot is remote controllable with a Bluetooth smartphone app, I've never needed it because the robot hasn't missed any noticeable spots. If I'd known how thorough this unit was at the time of purchase, I'd probable have opted for the model without remote capability and saved a couple hundred dollars. Who knows; it might come in handy eventually. All in all, this is a very impressive robotic pool cleaner, and I highly recommend it.
Best purchase I've ever made for my pool
Pool zoom was great but Dolphin triton plus has made my summer much better. The thing is amazing! 10 star if they had it.
Love this robot. Cleans the pool picks up everything . Saves me so much time.
Love it highly recommended
Excellent, Better than expected.
After many hours of researching and calling Maytronics, chatting to Ray at poolzoom I decided to buy the Triton PS Plus. So far I’m really happy with this pool robot. My pool is still new only had water in it for 45 days and screened in so it’s spotless. I bought this to help me keep it that way. Well as people have said it’s hard to keep up with it’s pattern. My main purpose is for it to brush the pool and scrub the tile. I find myself watching it constantly, I started to wonder if it would get the whole pool line, to my surprise every time I use it it amazes more. I opened the acid bottle to put acid in the pool and a piece of the paper seal dropped in the pool. The next night I dropped her in and 2 hours I opened up the filter and there the piece of seal was. If I had to manually vacuum the pool I’d never get the whole pool as there’s no trail to follow. You can’t see the fine sand on the floor from the pavers after rain it gets it all. As for the stairs it does the face of the top stair and the lower stairs, it doesn’t go onto the top stair as it’s too shallow. I’ve taking multiple videos of it scrubbing the waterline and show everyone. Great product. The app isn’t anything to write home about.
Five Stars
So far so good. Works great. Named it Johnny 5
Worth every penny!
Does a great job. But for me, the convenience and the time I save is worth every penny!
It works!
I had been using this suction type vacuum for the last 13 years before buying this robotic cleaner. It was simple to use (no hoses, etc) and had the pool totally clean in a couple of hours even with a ton of debris on the bottom I never dreamed it would actually collect. I couldn't be more thrilled. Now I just have to resist the urge to slap myself for not buying it years ago. Huge improvement!!
Wonderful cleaner!
Works just as described. I have a 20 x 40 vinyl pool and it cleans the entire surface in 2 hours. It does a great job climbing walls. I'll be interested to see how it holds up over time. The only improvements would be to include the caddy and add more cleaning mode options- it's only 1 or 2 hours with this version. Sometimes if the pool is exceptionally dirty 3 hours would be perfect.
These are awesome cleaners
Amazing cleaner. It gets my irregular shaped pool 100% clean in 2 hours, one cleaning cycle. My Polaris was not as good and my Aquabot was all sorts of horrible in many many ways. I try to keep the Triton out of water when not in use but it reguarly stays in there for days on end in the fall or when there is an overload of tree debris. The remote is awesome but never need to use it. The large basket is the best I have seen and super easy to clean out. The cord does coil a lot even when I uncoil it, but honestly its been a breeze to deal with and it seems to self coil easily when I stow it away and unravels fine. Overall: best cleaner imo.. I also feel other Dolphin/Maytronics cleaner which look similar, will function the same!
Five Stars
This Robot is amazing. Cleans my pool exceptionally well. Easy to maintain anyone can use it.
GREAT PRODUCT
Nothing less than expected
Dolphin PS by Maytronics.
Its just an awesome cleaner for the whole pool.
I have been very happy with this bad boy
I have been very happy with this bad boy!!! Cleans remarkably well and is very convenient and easy to manage.
Super satisfied, a life-saver and does a fantastic cleaning job!
We love it! The pool cleaner works fantastic, and since we received it my husband no longer had to spend hours scrubbing the pool with so-so results. The robot is reliable and deeply cleans the walls of the pool. We were never able to get this result when we were doing it manually. Now, touching the liner with the hand, i no longer get the 'squishy' touch caused by the tiny alguae that would otherwise stick to the wall. The pleasant surprise was how fast the pool was to re-open and clean this spring: after 2 robot cleans and one night, the pool came out blue-ish right away! In comparison, the previous year it took us 2 weeks of time and many hours of work to get there. The robot is super easy to hangle and light to carry over into the pool. We bought the carriage to ease the handling and this has prooved to be a good decision: it's easier to store and install the robot. I recommend it without any reservations, we are super satisfied and it saved us countless hours of tidious maintenance work do far.
Clean pool, happy buyer.
Cleans the pool very well.
Top shelf
I’ve tried them all over the years. This IS the best
Best robot ever
Best robot ever. Picks up an amazing amount of fine dust that looks like plaster, and larger leaves, bugs and miscellaneous stuff. Pool has never looked cleaner
This is the 3rd robot I bought and the best so far
This is the 3rd robot I bought and the best so far. The las couple robots were the aqua bot classic and aqua bot elite and I got tire of the problems with them so I bought the dolphin and so far I love it I will recommend to anyone
Less expensive than a season's worth of pool service...
Super easy to use and does a great job!
Cleans well and light weight
So far so good
Pool cleans itself
So far my wife really likes it. It is easy to put in the pool. She doesn't have to vacuum the pool manually any more.
So easy to clean
The best thing is how fast and easy it is to clean, love it!
Works great!
Takes all the work out of cleaning the pool!
Excellent
Doesn't quite cover my whole pool but with the bluetooth option, I just drive it around and pick up what it missed.
Great cleaner
Cleans so well I never have to use the remote! Best cleaner (of 5) I’ve had in my pool.
Well Worth The Purchase
This pool cleaner is amazing! It does everything it says it does. Navigating it with the mobile app to get it out of the pool can be a little tricky but you get use to it after a while. My pool floor is just so freaking clean after using this robot.
Great cleaning power
I love this vacuum!! It has made a huge difference in my pool!!
Excellent
This is my 2nd Dolphin robot and it is a great upgrade from the first. Easier to use and clean. Does a much more efficient job cleaning. The bluetooth is a nice addition.
Five Stars
This is the best cleaner I've had !!! Climbs everywhere and completely past waterline !!!
Easy to use
This cleaner will save us thousands this year alone! Easy to use, works great, and an excellent investment.
Best robo pool cleaner out there
Love it, compared to the replaced Tiger Shark, better in every respect, cleaning the debris bin is ten times easier and the entire pool get clean. The tiger shark missed major sections
Fantastic
Bought three one after the other? This is the best one climbs perfect does steps you pay for what you get
Great pool vac
Very happy with this product. It arrived exactly as described
Very pleased!
My husband keeps bragging about how well the Dolphin Triton Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner does especially picking up the really fine dirt on the bottom of the pool. It climbs up the side too. I told him the only thing it doesn’t do is plug itself in!
Worth the money!
We absolutely love this for our in ground pool. The machine does an amazing job on our pool walls. It can climb our steps unlike our last cleaner.
Great robotic pool vacuum!
Bluetooth control via app is a great feature that comes in handy for for removing from the pool without subjecting the product to wearing out and damaging the cord and/or connection. That feature also makes it easy to spot clean instead of having to wait even the quicker 1-hour cycle. Cleans and climbs very well.
Keeps the pool crystal clear and clean
Love this pool cleaner. Put it in when you need but not in the pool when you don't. Pool looks more attractive, because it's clean without hoses everywhere.. works beautifully. Even picks up DE than leaked into the pool
Can't get easier
I can't imagine cleaning my pool any easier. Due to age and health, I can't lift much weight, but this thing is light. I put it into the pool, push the button and 2 hours later(also has a 1 hour "Quick" cycle) I pull it out of the pool. The filters are amazingly easy to rinse off. The robot even keeps its cord from tangling automatically. I was AMAZED at how clean it got my tiles. I had been scrubbing them with cleaner and a green scour pad days before buying this robot, but was less than halfway done. After only one cleaning cycle the tiles I had not cleaned yet were as clean as the ones I had cleaned!!!! I used a Polaris 280 before this robot, so I'm spending about $500 yearly on electricity. This robot pays for itself. It's smart as well. My fiberglass pool has a built in seat and the Polaris 280 Never cleaned it. This robot gets it and the wall behind it!!!! When I realized how much money my booster pump Polaris 280 was costing me, I didn't hesitate to buy a robot (7 cents per hour for 2 hours about 3 times a week is only 42cents per week or about $22 per year vs $500 per year with my booster pump). I'm very happy.
... other pool cleaners - by far this is the best one I've
I've had other pool cleaners - by far this is the best one I've purchased
Worth every penny!!
I just finished building a pool for our family and opted not to install a pusher pump and plumbing. I planned to use an electric pool cleaner and so far have been extremely impressed with this model. It cleans everything well and very easy to use.
We absolutely LOVE the huge filter this one has and the extremely ...
We upgraded to the Triton Plus from an older Dolphin. We absolutely LOVE the huge filter this one has and the extremely simple access. The older model had just two screens on either side of two narrow containers. They had to be disassembled every time we pulled them out of the pool. This version saves us TONS of time because it's so easy to empty and clean. Highly recommended!
Dolphin works like a champ, collecting ash and dust debris.
The dolphin works great! I live in an area where we had extreme fires and mudslides (debris flows). When I have the slightest breeze, old fire ash and dust blow into my pool. My pool cleanering guy can’t see these tiny particles - but the dolphin works like a champ, vacuuming and catching in its filter bag the particles. It is amazing! Does it also pick up leaves and such? Yes!
Pool looks great!
I have owned two Aquabot pool cleaners and have found this one to work much better at keeping my pool in good shape. The Aquabot cleaners (Aquabot and Aquabot turbo) had flaws in design that annoyed me such as the clips that hold the filter bag in. Those clips allowed dirt picked up by the cleaner to leak back into the pool because they didn't hold well enough.
BEST THING EVER
Wow, I used to have to vacuum my pool and it would never be "clean." Now, all I do is turn it on and the pool has never been cleaner. It's literally the best thing that has ever happened to my pool. I would recommend this to anyone able to afford it. The Bluetooth technology is a cool add-on, as well. Normally I never need to use it because the pool is literally spotless, but if there is something I need to to get off the bottom of the pool right before I have people over, I just use the Bluetooth connectivity to get it.
Great pool robot
This replaced an aging Dolphin that had filter access via the bottom. This top basket design is much better and easier to access. This one does a great job cleaning.
Great pool vacuum
Amazing! This vacuum is 10 times better than the similar style one I had before it. Usually I would vacuum through the pool pump after uncovering the pool and on occasion throughout the season. With this new dolphin triton vac I threw it in right after the cover came off, I had no time to vacuum by hand and thought I would put it to the test. The pool was up and ready in record time. I’m putting the cover back on this week and I never even touched the manual vac. It’s an old (60years), large 50,000 gal concrete pool with quick transitions to vertical. It has many old trees in the surrounding Area ( lots of leaves, and one of the skimmers doesn’t work) This was the first season, but I believe it will serve well for many to come. The Bluetooth remote did not work well for me but thankfully I didn’t really need it.
This is the best pool cleaner
I live in Florida and have an open pool with lots of tropical landscape. I have purchased other pool cleaners but nothing compares to the Dolphin pool cleaner. It picked everything from large leaves and the filters even picks up the green algae. I would have never ordered this but a family member in Michigan highly recommended it. The price is on the higher end, but you get what you pay for. No more pool service, I have a dolphin cleaner. I love this cleaner and have already recommended it to all my friends.
Happy so far
After 3 1/2 years my second dolphin robotic pool cleaner died and my pool was without cleaning for over two weeks. I ran my new machine twice and I’m happy with the results. I’m not exactly sure why it’s 250 dollars more thant the Nautilus plus, however, it does seem to climb the walls to the waterline better. This time I took the additional 3-year guarantee offered by assurance since my last two dolphin machines died shortly after the. 1 year and two year manufactures warranties. I'll update in a month or two and see if I'm still as happy as I am today. one big plus is then large collection basket.
I AM IMPRESSED, FINALLY!
I have had poor results with both suction-side vacuums and one robotic cleaner since moving to Arizona with lots of dirt and dust. Returned most everything I have tried. After several huge dust storms I was ready to try again, and decided upon the Dolphin Triton Plus Cleaner with PS and Bluetooth. An impressive first week! Pool floor was a desaster after storms, LOTS of leaves, debris and what can only be described as an inch of mud on the bottom. This cleaner has done a great job so far and after only a few days we had a perfectly clean pool again. Bluetooth works great for that odd spot or leaf that has not been sucked up. I would highly recommend this cleaner. Our pool is over 20,000 gallons with the deep end measuring 9.5 feet. This sucker, (no pun intended) climbs steepest walls right to the tile with no complaints. Sumbitch this is a good unit!
This is a big improvement from the Kreepy Krawley
This robot cleaner is easy to use, a good weight and does not tangle the cord. The hand controlling with a smart phone works, but is more a game for the grandkids than something we use. I would not pay extra for that feature. Exceptionally quiet, does a thorough job. Very easy to clean the filters. Did not come with the second set of filters that was promised. We got a package with no identifying information later that had a filter, but does not fit this unit. Not having debris go through the pump is a huge improvement. It does not have a caddy, but I hook it on the wall and store the cord in a simple electric cord reel, and that is tidy.
So Far AWESOME
irst Impression: Let me say that I live in the Desert Southwest where natural pool temperatures will reach 90 F with no help from any extra equipment. We had a few days of bad wind and copious amounts of the associated dirt and leaves were carried into the pool. I like to use a robot for pool cleaning since the debris is NOT collected in the pool filter, but trapped and removed by the robot. I threw my 9 Year old Nitro robot into the pool to clean it. It failed to run, the first problem in 9 yea
Replaced a Polaris with Triton Plus
Replaced a Polaris P93 witch this Dolphin Triton Plus- what a difference! The Triton Plus does a much better job. I opened the box it was delivered in and had itceaning the pool in less than 5 minutes. Only drawback is that it does not come with a caddy but I modified the caddy that I had for my Polaris by building a deck out of scrap plywood and it now works great as a caddy for the Triton Plus. I highly recommend this cleaner to all. A++++
Great first impression for my new pool cleaner
So far so good on the first impression. Bought this a few weeks ago to replace an aging Dolphin Dynamic Pro. When I first opened my pool a few days ago, the pool was filthy. This cleaner did a great job over the last few days. I do really like what Maytronics did with the filter basket system vs the former bag system. It is so much easier to clean. So far, I am very happy with my purchase. Please see my before and after photos. As they say, a picture is worth a 1,000 words.
My First Robotic Cleaner
Let first say that I love this robotic cleaner! It cleans very well. It is very easy to use and clean. I only have two complaints. Only one is in regards to the cleaner. My first complaint is tha the patented cord swivel is a little tight causing the cord to still tangle. If you take your sweep out daily or every other day, this is not a problem. I purchased a pool deck storage box on Amazon to keep my sweep out of direct sunlight when not in use. I also mounted the controller in side the box to keep it out of direct sunlight when the sweep is active to prolong its life. My second complaint which is not directed towards my Dolphin Triton Plus, is that Maytronics has way to many Dolphin robotic cleaners/sweeps to choose from. Please narrow down the choices to the best models in 3 price ranges. They should be budget $500-$750, Advanced $751-$1000, and Pro $1001-+. Please no more than 3-5 units in each category. I almost did not purchase due to the confusion. I am really glad I purchased my unit. Well good luck if you are reading this and shopping.
Amusing but effective workhorse keeps my 40 free-form pool spick and span
This is our 3rd week of using the Triton PS Plus in our new swimming pool. Before this we were cleaning the pool manually and by a company on a weekly contract – but that was not enough. The Triton PS Plus robot saved the day and the bank. We are running the bot every other day (lot of leaves at this time of the year in NY), it works tirelessly without ever getting stuck, picks up basketful of leaves and dust/mud – keeps the pool very clean. It is cool to watch the unit work at a random motion, but ultimately picking up everything from the pool floor.
No problems to date.
So far, so good. I have to untangle cable more than I thought I would have to.
Pretty good
We’ve had our Dolphin Triton Plus for a few weeks now and I’d say it’s pretty good. It scrubs and cleans, but I was hoping more for robotic/systematic clean rather than random. We have an extremely large pool and there are areas it seems our robot even avoids...lol. I do like it though, it saves me time and money.
Time saver
It saved us so much time! I really love to just put it in the water and less than 2 hours later, the cleaning is done. No problem with tangling cord as some reviews said here. It is not a 100% perfect cleaning though. It doesn't clean well around the steps (and neither the steps), which I expected. And because our pool has an irregular shape, we have to "direct" the cleaning to some spots at the end (moving the robot over a specific area and turning it on there for a better cleaning). I am okay doing that so I think it was a good purchase
Four Stars
it's great not having to vacuum pool manually....does great job on sides
Cleaning ability
So far it has done an excellent job keeping my pool clean.
Awesome machine, not for my pool though.
This is an awesome cleaner no doubt, Unfortunately my pool type isn't meant for this machine as the Fan motor in on the back of the cleaner. I have a bowl style pool, so its deeper in the center of the pool. When the cleaner would move up the angled floor the fan would just push any dirt or debris all over the pool before it had a chance to clean that area. I had to return to purchase one with the fan motor on top, much like my previous model the nautilus.
Delay on romote and only hard turns because of it
A delay on the remote controll used twice as of now will see how long it will actually last and update review. Better remote use than auto. Clean a 15by 30x40 kidney pool in 30 minutes.
Works great but cord tangles
I have had this pool cleaner for 6 months. It climbs the walls great and cleans my pool entirely. The only drawback is that the cord tangles no matter what I do. Every other day I need to untangle it. I am worried about what will happen when I go on vacation for a week or two.
Tangles....but works great
The macine itself works great but contrary to the literature it tangles. Srill waaaaay better than aquabot
Corners, steps, and debris can pose a challenge
I’m extremely happy with the overall product, but I generally have to run two complete cycles to get everything clean. I suppose in the grand scheme, it’s still better than manually vacuuming, but for the price - it’ll earn 4 stars.
Keep the vacuum fan clean and this product works well.
Have had the product for about a week. Very dirty pool. Decided to see how it handles it. Handled very good in my mind. I had a bunch of leaves and dirt. It took several times. I did have to clean the vacuum fan out a few times but other than that this product worked as advertised. If it keeps my pool clean all summer then I say it’s worth that price tag. Blue tooth feature leaves allot to be desired, but what I did like was the warning sign telling me the fan was blocked.
Capacity great! Remote control not so great !
’ve had this robot for three weeks now initially I was elated not having to drag out the hose and vacuum the pool it did a pretty good job getting most spots. I’m still happy but it has some warts. The literature says it has an algorithm to prevent tangling of the cord it must be the rhythm method they’re using because it does not work... the cord will get tangled after a couple cleaning..but not a big deal this unit does not learn the pool or have a memory or dirt sensor as far as I can tail
One month later
Here's my take one month later... Initial feelings after one week had me considering whether the unit was worth the money and other positive reviews, even wondering if it should be replaced with another manufacturer. However, after one month plus, I'm glad I kept it and many of the recent posts are reflective of my own experience. Pool is an 18 x 42 vinyl pool- lots of sun and few trees to contend with other then the typical dropping of leaves we deal with in the Northeast in the Fall. I'm sure at that point a true vacuum will be needed. Unit is run daily given the low operating costs and overall does a great job. Climbing stairs is rare, but expected. Very rare that the cord gets tangled. As for user experience with the app... Nothing fancy is an understatement. While the app was recently updated, it gives you the ability to turn the unit on from a decent distance away, control it manually, and that's it. Would love to see a few other options on that front that would closer mimic that of the actually control box, but I guess Rome wasn't built in a day. Cleaning the basket is easier then swapping out the different filters. The lack of 5 stars is due to the smartphone app. Other then that, unit is worth the rating I gave.
Replaced the pool boys!
This replaced a pool service & a Barracuda vacuum for my 20K gallon pool after the vac port wall fitting cracked and fell out. I wasn't impressed with the suction cleaner, and I always had to tweak the pump speed to get it to work right. No hiccups in the 3 months I've owned it. Throw it in the pool 1-2 times/week. It gets most of the dirt, except in the corners and steps. It doesn't seem to climb the steps, so I have to brush the debris off into the pool. Has no problems climbing the walls and seems to get most of the waterline. It's so easy to empty and clean the basket when it's done cleaning. Much better than a suction cleaner sucking everything into the filter. Overall, very happy with this vacuum and my pool is so much cleaner than the several pool services I've been through.
After a year still happy with my purchase
I bought this unit a year ago and used it extensively throughout the first summer and several times during the winter months. So far it has performed very well although it does skip some sections of the pool as reported by others. The collection basket is large and will hold a lot. During the Fall I've seen it fill up completely with leaves before stopping to pick up debris. I empty regularly and clean the built in screens with the hose prior to storage and so far everything has held up well. Recently, our new puppy chewed a hole in the power cord putting the Dolphin on the side lines and demoting me to pool cleaner. To be perfectly honest I never fully appreciated the Dolphin until I was delegated the tasks of scrubbing and vacuuming. I finally repaired the issue and put the Dolphin back to work and after the first day you can tell a huge difference between how well I clean and the amazing job the Dolphin does. Since I can sit in the shade and enjoy a cold drink while it does the dirty work, I'm ok with the occasional need to push some debris into its path that it may miss. It's also relatively amusing to connect wirelessly and drive it around using mobile app, but I prefer just watching it do its job autonomously.
The good, bad & ugly
I decided to purchase a robotic cleaner because I finally tired of hauling out, hooking up & fighting with the vacuum hose weekly. I liked the Triton+ model because it indicated it would clean the sides and waterline of the pool. After a couple of months usage, I decided to write a review. Well, here are the things I like: It cleans the bottom of the pool quite nicely, sucking up leave and other debris quite effectively; it's easy to empty out the large capacity debris basket....one big basket instead of two smaller ones on other models; the basket is easily accessible from the top; it's programmable to automatically run up to 3 times per week; it does fairly well on the waterline but not 100% coverage; the anti-tangle programming does OK but I still pull it out and untwist the cord once a week or so. Here's what I find lacking: It doesn't clean the walls very well at all...only about 30% coverage (I still have to brush them down about every other week...and wall cleaning was one of the main reasons I had for getting it); manual navigation using the smart-phone app is very awkward...the unit steers itself by going in reverse, popping a wheelie and then the side water jets turn it left or right accordingly. These turns can be anywhere from 10-15 degrees to beyond 90 degrees. Manual steering takes some practice, timing and finesse determining when to release the turn while the unit is in the middle of executing its wheelie turn. All in all though, I still don't have to haul out the hose or scoop out leaves with the pole net so I still think it's a good purchase.
Great Investment For Pool Cleaning
great pool cleaner! We have a L-shaped pool with about 25,000 gallons of water. I used to vacuum every morning for about 15 - 20 minutes. My biggest concern was when we were away - how would we keep the pool clean? Tried the Shark which works off the vacuum of the filtration system. Leaving this in the pool for a week did a pretty good job but it always wanted to stay in the deep end leaving the shallow end dirty. It also reduces the suction of the skimmers so leaves were not skimmed off the to
Not as good as I hoped! Returned.
I had high hopes for this pool cleaner after watching youtube videos and reading reviews. I returned it because it didn't do what I thought it would do. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: 1) it travels well and climbs the walls all the way to the water line, 2) it has a convenient basket with good filters including a fine filter for algae, 3) it is easy to clean. Cons: 1) it cannot be the only source of filtration (at least for my very large pool) because it just can't process enough water to filter algae; I tried to reduce the time that my normal filter ran, but just ended up with cloudy water (yes, my chlorine and pH are optimal and I just changed my water six months ago), 2) you have to pay attention to it every time it runs because you have to empty the basket and clean the filters so it is a little high maintenance, 3) even though it says it covers the entire pool because it learns your pool shape and size, it will not cover each square foot; you will see stripes of green on the walls where it misses or even on the bottom of the pool, 4) it is three times as expensive as the average pool cleaner. I wanted it to be a substitute for my filter, but it cannot take over that job and I still have to brush the sides.
Not what I expected
The two hour time has yet to happen. We’ve not had a full cycle completed. There is always some small debris left in corners or shallow water.
Does not pick up dirt in corners or on stairs of pool
For the most part does a good job cleaning the pool. It does not get up the stairs like it stated in review. It does not get in corners or up the stairs as stated either. Easy to set up and clean
Good for a yard that does not have lots of trees.
I would not buy it again. I have lots of trees in the back yard and this cleaner can not keep the pool clean like the traditional cleaners that works with the booster pump. It went for service once. Customer service was great. They paid for shipping both ways. I have not been able to get to work automatically every day. I have to push the start button every day for it to clean.
Two Stars
Over priced for what it is .cleans mediocre at best
Work crate until the electronics went
I bought the product after extensive research it went very well for two weeks, and then it stop automatically cleaning the pool. It would move a foot and then stop. I was able to let it clean the pool if I directed through the app, so I Assume the electronics off I returned it, and I'm ordering the same one as it worked fine until it broke. It's the same thing happens, then design is poor. Otherwise it worked well when he did
Cord tangles does work good but cord is constantly tangling
Cord constantly tangling and worked great at first but now won't go up the sides ?? only had a year
I have to say I am disappointed with this product
I have to say I am disappointed with this product. It cleans the pool ok(ish), and better than having to pull out the pool vacuum, but it leaves a lot to be desired. For the price I expected alot more. After a month of use I have found the ap is basically useless too. It takes a decade to connect, the manual remote control function has never worked, and there really aren't any other options to control cycles, timing or how long to run the unit. It barely turns it on and off. I'm very disappointed with the ap. The Dolphin is also supposed to do stairs, well, it might climb them once every 3 cycles but it does not remove a spec of dirt from them. The only reason I gave this two stars is because it does pick up a fair bit of debris. My pool is under a number of pine trees so we get lots of fall out in the pool. So I appreciate how much it does get off the bottom. Recently the dolphin has been running short cycles, even though I set it to run full ones. So I'm going to make some adjustments as per the user manual. I hope that helps, I am getting frustrated and debating on finding something better that does what it says. Overall the cleaner does clean 80% of the debris in the pool. For the price, I would not recommend this pool cleaner.
2 years and no longer functions
Worked great the first two seasons. Maytronics will not cover under warranty because I purchased from this company. I did purchase the 4 year Asurion warranty during purchase of the Triton Plus, but that does not kick in for another year.
Will not sync
I was so excited and did alot of research about pool robots but ince i received it the robot app will not sync with either my android phone or my apple tablet i think i got a bad machine
Did not work as advertised
The unit kept shutting off after 45min despite not cleaning most of the pool. The setting claims it will clean for 2 hours but it never did. The Bluetooth control is totally useless. The unit takes forever to turn and needs to pop a wheelie to do it which makes it extremely inaccurate. There is no way you are spot cleaning with the remote. It missed all the corners of the pool as well and never cleaned at the foot of the steps.
Dead in the water.
Loved this robot until after 6 th time I used it, when it was dead in the water. Amazon unhelpful saying it was a 3rd party seller. 3rd party unhelpful as a few days outside 30 day window. Sent to Maytronics for evaluation. Waiting. Deserve a new unit. We'll see. Very frustrating.
Only for small pools
I had really high hopes for this but apparently my pool is too large. I have a 20'x40' 3.5' to 9' depth with a 12'x15' 18" shelf. This didn't have enough run time to clean the whole pool. I would do several cycles in a row and it would still miss SEVERAL large areas in the pool. I returned it. If I had a smaller play pool then I probably would have been happy with it. The top access is great, the cleaning power is great, but don't plan on it cleaning the whole pool unless it's small.
Good at cleaning but cable tangle negates any cleaning benefits
This cleaner is awesome at cleaning however I'm having to remove the unit from the pool daily and de-tangle the cable, I paid over 1000 for this unit specifically for it anti-tangling feature after having another brand that kept tangling. Maytronics removed the swivel cable in favor of software controlled anti-tangling algorithms however these algorithms DO NOT WORK, I contacted the manufacturer who want me to pay the return shipping cost of ?31 to their facility so they can install swivel cable due to the flawed software. These issues make me reduce my rating to just one star due to this design flaw and subsequent customer service.
love this
Have used kreepy krawly for many years but was time for a new cleaner. Tried this for a change. I love it. In three hours my pool 18 x 36 is spotless. As a senior, I found it difficult to constantly tend to the kreepy krawly. this is fabuluous.
saturn by dolphin
I have used this robot, using a cord with small box inhouse. It has 2 bulbs and another tube attached to cord. Usually over 3 hours it does not get hung up uually. It has twice, on a step and acorns I think. It was not able to pick them up. Still it has a double thick filter bag attached to a frame easy to remove And put on after a serious washing. Washing machine is best I guess. No dryer as has elastic rim. It definitely cleans not only pool frame but the water. I love it. Filter goes on the bottom but robot is stored upside down. I store it outside in a big plastic box. I have disabilities and the weight is no problem. Love it.
I love it!!!
I received my Doheny's Saturn pool cleaner 3 weeks ago. I love it and can't believe it took me so long to try it! I have had 3 polaris models and nothing but trouble either it was the pump or the cleaner. This machine is ready to go out of the box and does an excellent job. Cleans all the way to the waterline. I will never have anything else!!
First Robotic Cleaner
I have always manually cleaned my pool and did not mind doing so. Time has become limited and I tested an older Dolphin and was amazed at how much "crud" was in the filter bag. The price was great but the best part was I ordered over the phone at 4pm EST on Friday and by 4pm Saturday it was delivered and in the pool. I have never had anything delivered that quickly.
I love this pool cleaner
I have used a polaris pool cleaner for about 15 years, and had a lot of trouble with the pump or the unit itself. I have had three of them over the years. I bought Doheny's Saturn a week ago, plugged it in and my 18 by 36 pool was clean as glass in 3hrs and shut off automatically, I love it so far.
Excellent product for the money We love it
We bought this about a month ago. It came quickly. We love it, it's one of the best items we have bought for our pool. We have an above aground and it cleans our pool in about an hour. It use to take us about 2-3 hours to clean the pool before. It climbs the walls and keeps on going. It's a great buy for the money.
Best thing EVER !!!
We just received our Saturn pool cleaner a couple days ago and it has saved us hours of cleaning the pool to close it up for the year !!! We can't wait til spring to get our pool open and let our new " pool boy " clean it up !!!
This is awesome so far excellent
This cleaner is hands down better than 2 other brands that I have used. No bag to empty, the box filter is so nice. Excellent Machine!!!!!
Awesome cleaner! Filters only last a few seasons
I bought this cleaner 2 years ago on sale to replace a Polaris Creepy Krauly that just wasn't getting the pool clean. This cleaner WORKS! The scrubbing wheel actually gently scrubs the vinyl unlike older models where the brush only turns at the same rate as the wheels. Unit has held up through 2 seasons of regular (3x/week cleaning. Only complaint is the filter it came with only lasted 2 years and they are very hard to get. I don't know why they sell a pleated filter as an upgrade for regular use. The filters that come with it are supposed to be for spring cleanup...leaves and large debris, but it picks up the finest silt and algae. The pleated filter looks finer than even my main pool filter, which is nuts. Get one! And buy extra filters if you can
Robot, we call him Fred
Bought this last year and it works great. Was so happy I bought one for my father in law this year! Only thing I would say is look on both Amazon and Dohenys as there’s a big price difference, Amazon way cheaper!!!
Great product!!
Awesome! Easy to use. It does a great job cleaning!!!
works great
works great
Easy to operate
Even for a novice, this piece of equipment is easy to operate. I have no experience and just follow the directions and voila! Love it.
Works well and one less chore
So far we have been very happy with the way this cleans. It even made it on to the second step recently. Does well on the walls and has kept the pool clean
Great buy!
Replaced a suction cleaner, and LOVE this. Great price compared to other machines, and built by a great manufacturer.
Pretty good job
The pool cleaner does a good job of cleaning the pool floor, but it doesn’t even try to climb most of the rounded walls in the pool. I like how easy it is to put it to work, and it’s very easy to clean. Sometimes I have to get in the pool to get it out though. It just stops in some strange places. I’m mostly satisfied, but expected a bit more. I really like that I don’t have to vacuum it myself when it’s so hot!
Great for maintaining a clean pool.
I do love this thing. I don't know if it's very great for opening the pool. But great for maintenance. When I used it for opening the pool all it did was stir up debris at the bottom of the pool. But once I got the pool cleaned, it was great for maintaining and removing small debris. Although other versions of this manufacturers product weren't covered by warranty if purchased from Amazon, this one is alright...and does most of what the other ones do.
Switched from Polaris
First week with our Dolphin Saturn and so far it seems to clean really well. This pool is vinyl and 30 years old we have purchased two Polaris, they are both done so we decided to switch and see how the Dolphin works. My only draw back is the power cord seems a little short. We have a large open deck so the plug in’s are a little further from the pool to the house. It just does reach once all the cord is in the pool but is pulled straight out. I was tempted to use a drop cord but it said not too. So hopefully they will change the cord to the electric socket to another foot or two longer. Other than that all is good so far. Do buy the cart to put it on, it seems to be safe on the cart and a nice way to store it.
Best Pool Cleaner Ever (2 mos use) Device gets 5 stars - cust support gets 1 or 2
I had the normal pressure based hayward vac and the baracuda type. They’re okay. Had 2 robotic cleaners. This beats them all. It scrubs and climbs even my 8? walls – vinyl liner. Truly is impressive. I’d give it. I got a very bare info manual – with only enough info to do basic on / off and cleaning. No info about features. I called cust svc & left message AND emailed. 4 weeks later I got an email reply. Still don’t have all the info I requested, but the robot is so good I’ll deal with that.
Great but.....
Nice cleaner but the cord does not have a swivel therefore each time I run it I have to pull it out of the water and untwist the cord. Disappointed that I have to do that.