Dolphin Explorer E25 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner

Our take

The Dolphin Explorer E25 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner is a corded robotic pool cleaner from Maytronics Dolphin. It cleans the floor and walls, navigates in a systematic pattern rather than at random, using CleverClean, and connects to its app over Wi-Fi. Its cable is 50 ft long.

On paper it scores 7.1 out of 10 (good) against other robotic cleaners. Its strongest areas are runtime (8.5) and app & connectivity (8.5). Where it gives ground: filtration (4.5) and ease of use (5.5). Climbs walls but doesn’t scrub the waterline.

The best price we found is $888 at Home Depot. The typical robotic cleaner we track costs $899, so this one is about average. For what it does, its value score is 5.4 out of 10.

If you want mapping navigation, the cheapest we track with it is the Dreame Z1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner at $349.99.

If you want surface skimming, the cheapest we track with it is the Beatbot Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner at $1,199.

To spend less for nearly the same spec score, the Dreame Z1 Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner rates 8.7 for $399.99.

For about the same money, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Robotic Pool Cleaner scores higher (9.0) at $799.

Bottom line: a good pick for scheduling and checking on cleans from your phone, large pools and above-ground pools.