Dolphin
Dolphin Wave 90i
F
Ranked #14 in Robotic Pool Cleaners
170 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
Listed as tested by a reputable source, demonstrating its presence and consideration within the category.
Backed by one cited source so far - limited coverage
See the source Flagged as a product to avoid
1 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Over-hyped for its “wave” cleaning pattern, but real-world tests show a higher failure rate and firmware stagnation; warranty is only one year.
Flagged 28 July 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Present in market
- ✓ Tested by reputable source
- ✓ Affordable
- ✓ Easy setup
- ✓ Consistent performance
- ✗ Limited to smaller pool sizes
- ✗ Higher failure rate than peers
- ✗ Firmware stagnates
- ✗ One-year warranty
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #14 of 16 on our robotic pool cleaners tier list, in F tier. That placement rests on one cited source.
Limited to smaller pool sizes. Higher failure rate than peers. Firmware stagnates. One-year warranty.
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