First of all, pool cleaners have come a long way in recent years.
These cleaners are no longer powered by your main pool pump as electric robotic pool cleaners have overtaken outdated pressure-side and suction-side cleaners.
In an era where convenience and efficiency is paramount, robotic pool cleaners represent a significant leap forward in pool cleaning.
Gone are the days of labour-intensive, time-consuming manual vacuuming of the pool.
With microprocessor-controlled navigation, nano filtration, triple motors, and much more, robotic pool cleaners are the future, no doubt about it.
They are faster & easier to set up, more powerful and far more efficient, with years of pool ownership, servicing and maintenance experience, we thoroughly recommend them
Not only will they save you money, they will also save you time, and you can’t get that back (the last time we checked)
Pressure-side and suction-side cleaners are a thing of the past. a lot of pool companies try and sell you these cleaners because they are cheaper to buy but harder to install (so you need them to install for you, at a price) and then you need to buy other stuff like an additional booster pump.
Robotic pool cleaners utilize modern DC motors that not only are more powerful, but more efficient and they are very user friendly and don’t need expensive add ons
What do we think?
For years now we’ve been stocking and selling the Dolphin range of robotic pool cleaners
The cleaning power of the Dolphin ProLine robots in particular are un-matched, in our opinion, we found them to be incredibly easy to use, setup, and clean with.
They offer more power and better performance than other standard online models, such as the Dolphin Nautilus and Dolphin Explorer line
Another bright spot is the new Dolphin Max-Series.
These robots utilizes 3 key features that stood out: MaxBin, HyperBrushes, and SmartNav Scanning Software. These powerful robots were more budget friendly, but also included a host of features from NanoFilters, Weekly Timers, and Waterline Cleaning on select models.
But which is the best pool cleaner for you?
The best robotic pool cleaner for your inground pool will depend on a variety of factors, such as:
your pool size
debris, and
your budget
So we can’t make your final choice for you but…
We do recommend the Dolphin Premier robot cleaner, recently voted the “best robotic pool cleaner of 2025”
Here’s why:
The only Dolphin pool robot with Multi-Media, the Dolphin Premier allows you to customize every clean with over 4 filter options — NanoFilters, Oversized Leaf Bag, Standard Filters, and Disposable Debris Bags — a flexibility unmatched by any other pool robot.
Best robotic pool cleaner for leaves…
…the exclusive Oversized Leaf Bag captures more leaves than any other Dolphin pool cleaner.
Designed specifically to target leaves, the Premier held its own in our own pool. With the ability to vacuum heaps of leaves out of our pool, the Premier outperformed every other robotic pool cleaner in it’s class.
In addition to its versatile cleaning options, the Dolphin Premier distinguishes itself by offering commercial-grade performance at a more accessible prosumer price point.
With dual Commercial-Grade motors that filter over 75 gallons per minute, the Premier consumes up to 90% less energy than traditional AC motors.
Unrivalled Performance…
Coupled with dual scrubbing brushes, SmartNav 2.0. a D9 Microprocessor, and a Weekly Timer with Multi-Media, the Premier delivers a solid, thorough clean that rivals more expensive commercial models.
In fact, the Dolphin Premier shares 97% of parts with the Dolphin Commercial Line of robots
The cleaning coverage of the Dolphin Premier is quite impressive. Thanks to these dual commercial-grade motors, the Premier was able to navigate our pool with ease.
As it scales a 90-degree wall, the Premier dual stabilizer rises to the surface allowing it to cling to the wall with more precision.
Once the Premier reached the top, it would move horizontally along the waterline – removing the algae and other debris plaguing our pool.
With its Weekly Timer and Media-Alert, the Premier’s pool cleanings are completely automated. Media-Alert (another Premier Exclusive) lets you know when it’s time to clean the filters, as it flashes on the power supply.
From there, you simply just clean the filter and pop it back in the pool. Once we got our pool clean from most of the leaves, the Premier was able to run once a day and capture any leaves that fell during the day.
With its combination of innovative features like MultiMedia, energy-efficient commercial motors, advanced navigation, and a three-year warranty, the Dolphin Premier sets a new standard in pool cleaning technology.
This Dolphin ProLine model represents an exceptional value, blending commercial-grade cleaning efficiency with accessibility and convenience that you won’t find anywhere else.
This makes the Dolphin Premier an ideal choice for inground pool owners looking for a high-quality, efficient, and adaptable pool cleaning solution that simplifies maintenance and ensures a pristine pool with minimal effort.
Perfect for inground and above-ground pools up to 50ft long, the Dolphin Premier can tackle any pool surface. From vinyl, gunite, and fiberglass, the Premier is built to handle anything
We think it’s a great idea and a brilliant machine that takes a lot of the hard work out of keeping your swimming pool clean
If you’d like one – please give us a call on 01227 467 367 or email info@ksbpools.co.uk