Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner vs Polaris PIXEL Compact Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner
On published specs the Explorer E10 comes out ahead, 5.6 to 4.3. The Explorer E10 wins on navigation, runtime, warranty; the PIXEL on ease of use. Today the Explorer E10 is $19 cheaper.
5.6
Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $529.99 at Home Depot · value 5.7/10
4.3
Polaris PIXEL Compact Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $549 at Leslie's · value 1.0/10
Score by area
| Area | Explorer E10 | PIXEL |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning coverage | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Navigation | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Runtime | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| App & connectivity | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Filtration | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Pool size | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Warranty | 7.0 | 3.0 |
| Ease of use | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Overall spec score | 5.6 | 4.3 |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Explorer E10 | PIXEL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Navigation | Systematic (gyro) · CleverClean | Not stated |
| App / connectivity | None | None |
| Remote | No | No |
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | No | No |
| Waterline | No | No |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Steps | Not stated | Not stated |
| Cable | 40 ft | — |
| Max pool size | 30 ft long | 30 ft long |
| Pool types | Above-ground | Above-ground, In-ground |
| Filter | basket | basket |
| Weight | 14.6 lb | Not stated |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not stated |
| Parks for retrieval | Not stated | No |
| Caddy included | No | No |
| Runtime | — | 90 min |
| Charge time | — | 3 h |
Rows where the two differ are shaded.
Prices
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $529.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris PIXEL Compact Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCordless | 4.3 | Leslie'sAdditional $50 Off With Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate Through 12/31/2026. | $549 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris PIXEL Compact Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCordless | 4.3 | In The SwimAdditional $50 Off With Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate Through 12/31/2026. | $549 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Leslie's | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | In The Swim | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | INYO PoolsInyo lists part 99996133-USF | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Polaris PIXEL Compact Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCordless | 4.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |