Main trade-off
Dolphin Nautilus AG
Floor-only coverage leaves walls and waterline separate
Head-to-head
Dolphin Nautilus AG vs WYBOT B1: AG handles a powered floor-only job, B1 adds walls and waterline
The short answer
Choose Nautilus AG for a powered floor-only routine in a compatible above-ground pool up to 30 feet. Choose WYBOT B1 when documented wall and waterline routes are important and charging is manageable. The B1's 1,150-square-foot area label cannot be converted into a universal pool-length approval, and its two-hour maximum is not a measured cleaning advantage.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
A round-pool area check cannot erase a length limit
A round pool 32 feet across has about 804 square feet of surface area. That is below B1's 1,150-square-foot headline but beyond Nautilus AG's 30-foot length limit. Reject AG for that stated size. B1 remains conditional because surface area alone does not verify its shape, depth, material or above-ground installation requirements. In a compatible smaller pool, coverage and charging are clearer deciding factors.
What this is based on
Pi times 16 squared is about 804 square feet. Diameter is the relevant maximum span in this example. No maximum B1 pool length is invented from its area label.
Main trade-off
WYBOT B1
Requires recharging
Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Choose it for
- Use a powered 90-minute floor-only cycle
- Avoid charging a battery after its permitted operating period
- Main trade-off
- Floor-only coverage leaves walls and waterline separate
WYBOT B1
- Choose it for
- Add wall and waterline cleaning modes
- Use cordless operation within the exact pool-fit requirements
- Main trade-off
- Requires recharging
About this comparison
Compare Dolphin Nautilus AG and WYBOT B1 for above-ground pool sizing, wall and waterline tasks, charging and cleaning-duration claims.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
My round above-ground pool is 32 feet across
AG exceeds its 30-foot rating. B1 needs full fit verification despite the area being under its headline limit.
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Not suitable
- WYBOT B1
- Depends
I need wall and waterline cleaning
AG is floor-only. B1 documents both additional routes.
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Not suitable
- WYBOT B1
- Good
I cannot recharge a battery
AG is corded and B1 requires charging.
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Good
- WYBOT B1
- Not suitable
I need confirmed unattended weekly scheduling
AG's technical table lists no weekly timer. No verified B1 weekly schedule is established here.
- Dolphin Nautilus AG
- Not suitable
- WYBOT B1
- Depends
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
A round-pool area check cannot erase a length limit
A round pool 32 feet across has about 804 square feet of surface area. That is below B1's 1,150-square-foot headline but beyond Nautilus AG's 30-foot length limit. Reject AG for that stated size. B1 remains conditional because surface area alone does not verify its shape, depth, material or above-ground installation requirements. In a compatible smaller pool, coverage and charging are clearer deciding factors.
How we reached this conclusion
Pi times 16 squared is about 804 square feet. Diameter is the relevant maximum span in this example. No maximum B1 pool length is invented from its area label.
Floor-only maintenance leaves a separate wall task
Nautilus AG's documented job is the pool floor. B1 adds floor, wall and waterline modes, so it is the better starting point when those additional surfaces must be addressed by the robot. Choose AG when a compatible above-ground pool only needs automated floor pickup and a powered setup is convenient. Neither coverage list promises that every liner, curve, slope or contaminant will respond the same way.
How we reached this conclusion
The difference is the manufacturer-supported cleaning role, not a measured debris-removal result. B1's 180-micron filter specification does not quantify how well either machine scrubs residue.
Maximum battery time does not make a scheduled appliance
AG specifies a 90-minute powered cycle and no weekly timer. B1 advertises up to 120 minutes of battery runtime and still needs recharging. Choose AG if eliminating battery charging matters more than cordless use. Choose B1 if cable-free operation and broader coverage justify the charging task. Neither the extra 30-minute headline nor the AG's powered connection establishes unattended multi-day cleaning with no owner care.
How we reached this conclusion
120 minus 90 equals 30 minutes, but maximum endurance and a fixed cycle are different measures. Filter emptying and permitted storage still require owner attention.
Choice A
Dolphin, 99996132-PC
Nautilus AG
A light, simple corded cleaner that concentrates on the floor of a flat above-ground pool.
- Best matched use
- Use a powered 90-minute floor-only cycle
Checked facts
- Pool sizing: The technical table rates above-ground pool length up to 30 feet.
- Coverage: Coverage is floor only.
- Duration basis: Its powered cleaning cycle is 1.5 hours.
- Power and scheduling: It is corded and has no app or weekly timer in the technical table.
Choice B
WYBOT, 2026
B1
A compact cordless step-up that adds wall and waterline modes plus app setup.
- Best matched use
- Add wall and waterline cleaning modes
Checked facts
- Pool sizing: The published pool-area limit is 1,150 square feet.
- Coverage: Selectable cleaning includes floor, wall and waterline routes.
- Duration basis: Maximum battery runtime is 120 minutes.
- Power and scheduling: The cleaner is cordless and requires recharging.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Dolphin Nautilus AG | WYBOT B1 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool sizing | The technical table rates above-ground pool length up to 30 feet. | The published pool-area limit is 1,150 square feet. | A length limit and a surface-area limit are not interchangeable. |
| Coverage | Coverage is floor only. | Selectable cleaning includes floor, wall and waterline routes. | B1 adds documented wall and waterline routes. |
| Duration basis | Its powered cleaning cycle is 1.5 hours. | Maximum battery runtime is 120 minutes. | A fixed powered cycle is different from maximum battery endurance. |
| Power and scheduling | It is corded and has no app or weekly timer in the technical table. | The cleaner is cordless and requires recharging. | AG has no app or weekly timer in the technical table, while B1 needs charging. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Dolphin Nautilus AG
- The technical table rates pools only up to 30 feet
If you choose WYBOT B1
- Area alone does not establish shape or material compatibility
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Use a powered 90-minute floor-only cycle
Choose Dolphin Nautilus AG. Avoid charging a battery after its permitted operating period. Floor-only coverage leaves walls and waterline separate.
Add wall and waterline cleaning modes
Choose WYBOT B1. Use cordless operation within the exact pool-fit requirements. Requires recharging.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No direct cleaning-time, fine-debris pickup or loaded lifting-weight comparison was established.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current robot pool cleaners comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| Dolphin Nautilus AG |
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Dolphin Nautilus AG
Use a powered 90-minute floor-only cycle
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