Nautilus AG specs
| Brand | Dolphin |
|---|---|
| Type | Corded |
| Pool type | Above-ground |
| Cleans | Floor |
| Runtime | Corded · ~1.5 hr cycle |
| Rated reach | Pools to 33 ft |
| Power | Corded (plug-in power supply) |
| Filtration | Top-load filter basket |
| Navigation | Smart Navigation, active scrubbing brush |
| App control | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($500–$1,000). See Amazon for today's price. |
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and independent reviews and may change between production runs. Pool robots are re-listed and re-badged often, so confirm on the Amazon page before buying.
The Dolphin Nautilus AG is a corded floor cleaner designed for above-ground pools up to 33 ft. The listing says it has an active scrubbing brush, smart navigation, top-load filter access and a 1.5-hour cycle, and that it does not clean walls or the waterline. It costs about $570, has roughly 6,400 Amazon reviews at a 4.4-star average (the best among the Dolphins here) and a 1-year warranty.
Who the Nautilus AG is for (and who should skip it)
It’s for you if you have an above-ground pool and want a proven corded robot that never needs charging. The above-ground-specific design and high review average make it the safe choice for this pool type, and the lightweight build (about 6.6 kg on the listing) is easy to lift out.
Skip it if you want wall cleaning (it doesn’t do it) or if you have an in-ground pool. For cheaper floor cleaning the Aiper Seagull SE is $150, though with a shorter run time and no app, and for a robot that climbs, the cordless Wybot C1 is about $400.
Cleaning and navigation
Floor only. Smart Navigation scans the pool to find an efficient path rather than bouncing randomly, and the active scrubbing brush agitates dirt on the liner. Because above-ground pools usually have a flat floor and straight walls, a floor cleaner covers most of what accumulates.
Power and maintenance
It’s corded, so it plugs into a power supply and runs until the cycle ends. The top-load filter basket makes it easy to empty after each run; see maintenance for a simple routine.
Reliability and value
At roughly 6,400 reviews the AG has a deep record, and its 4.4 average beats the Nautilus CC and CC Plus. The weak spot is value: about $570 is more than some better-equipped cordless robots cost, so it only makes sense if you specifically want corded reliability for an above-ground pool. See our above-ground guide.
Bottom line
The Nautilus AG is the above-ground pick if you want corded reliability and a high owner rating. If you want to spend less or need wall climbing, the cordless alternatives are better matches.
