Dolphin Nautilus CC vs. Dolphin E10: What's the Difference?
Two of Dolphin's simpler corded cleaners, compared spec by spec — in-ground vs. above-ground, and what else changes.
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Both are simple, corded, floor-only cleaners from Dolphin's entry tier — no app, no wall-climbing, nothing to charge. The difference that actually matters is which pool type each one is built for.
The core difference: above-ground vs. in-ground
The Nautilus CC is documented for in-ground pools up to 33 ft. The E10 is documented for above-ground pools up to 30 ft, with a longer 40 ft cable to reach around a raised pool wall — a spec the Nautilus CC's own page doesn't publish. Neither is a "better" cleaner in the abstract; they're built for different installations.
| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Pool install typeDiffers | In-groundSource: manufacturer ↗ | Above-groundSource: manufacturer ↗ |
| Max pool lengthDiffers | 33 ftSource: manufacturer ↗ | 30 ftSource: manufacturer ↗ |
| Compatible surfaces | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cleaning coverage | FloorSource: manufacturer ↗ | FloorSource: manufacturer ↗ |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Cable lengthDiffers | Not verified | 40 ftSource: manufacturer ↗ |
| NavigationDiffers | Not verified | Smart random navigationSource: manufacturer ↗ |
| Filtration | Not verified | Not verified |
| Filter basketDiffers | Not verified | Top-load filter basketSource: manufacturer ↗ |
| App control | Not verified | Not verified |
| Wi-Fi | Not verified | Not verified |
| Warranty (US)Differs | 12 months (1 year)Source: manufacturer ↗ | 24 months (2 years)Source: retailer listing ↗ |
| Catalog status | activeSource: manufacturer ↗ | activeSource: manufacturer ↗ |
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What else differs
- The E10 documents a 2-year warranty (sourced to its Amazon listing); the Nautilus CC documents a shorter 1-year warranty on its own manufacturer page.
- The E10's manufacturer page names its navigation ("Smart random navigation") and filter basket type; the Nautilus CC's page doesn't publish either, so both show as "Not verified" above rather than assumed equivalent.
- The Nautilus CC documents a 2-hour cleaning cycle and a sub-15 lb weight; the E10's page doesn't publish either figure.
Which one fits your pool
If you have an in-ground pool up to about 33 ft and want the simplest possible corded floor cleaner, the Nautilus CC is the documented fit. If you have an above-ground pool up to about 30 ft, the E10's longer cable and above-ground-specific design make it the one built for that installation — the Nautilus CC isn't documented for above-ground use at all.
Neither cleans walls or the waterline — see our walls-and-waterline roundup if that's a requirement. For a full side-by-side against any other model in the catalog, use the comparator, or run the Finder with your own pool's details.