The DOLPHIN Proteus DX3 and DX4 are both high-tech, high-quality robotic pool cleaners with many state-of-the-art features. Both models are suitable for in-ground pools and can clean your pool walls. The DX4 can also clean the waterline, so this is a plus if you go with the DX4. Both models are very easy to operate with their weekly timer to schedule the cleaning cycles (2-hour cleaning cycles).
Dolphin Proteus DX3 |
Dolphin Proteus DX4 |
The Proteus DX3 is ideal for pools up to 33 feet (50 ft. cord length), while the Proteus DX4 is suitable for pools up to 40 feet (60 ft. cord length). The filter baskets of both robots are easy to remove with a single click and easy to clean. The DOLPHIN Proteus DX4’s filter basket is larger. Both models have a suction rate of 4000 gallons per hour (gph).
Key Differences:
Here are the differences at a glance, we have bolded the differences for easy spotting.
- The DX3 is designed for pools up to 33 feet while the DX4 can handle pools up to 40 feet, so if your pool is close to 40 feet DX4 is a better option.
- The DX4 has a longer cord (60 feet) compared to its counterpart (50 feet).
- Only the DX4 is capable of cleaning the waterline. We think this is one of the most important reasons to choose it over DX3.
- The DX3 uses CleverClean navigation, whereas the DX4 uses PowerStream navigation which als o covers walls and waterline.
- The DX4 has an extra-large filter basket, while the DX3 has a standard size fine filter basket.
DOLPHIN Proteus DX3 vs DOLPHIN Proteus DX4 Specs Table
Brand | Dolphin | Dolphin |
Model | Proteus DX3 | Proteus DX4 |
Type | Robotic Pool Cleaner | Robotic Pool Cleaner |
Suitable Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
Power Type | Corded | Corded |
Control Method | On off and Weekly Scheduler | On off and Weekly Scheduler |
Cord Length | ||
Battery Capacity | N/A | N/A |
Charging Time | N/A | N/A |
Cleaning Cycle | ||
Waterline Cleaning | ||
Wall Climb | ||
Navigation | CleverClean | PowerStream |
Sensors | ||
Filter | Top-load fine filter basket | Top-load extra large fine filterbasket |
Pool Surfaces/Type | All pool surface types | All pool surface types |
Smart Phone Connected | ||
Schedule Timer | Weekly Scheduler | Weekly Scheduler |
Suction Rate | ||
Pool Size | Ideal for up to 33 feet | Ideal for up to 40 feet |
What’s in the package |
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Weight | 13.8 lbs. | 16.5 lbs. |
Warranty | 24-months limited warranty | 24-months limited warranty |
Manufacturer Website | Link | Link |
See Price at Amazon | See Price at Amazon |