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Experts recommend Dolphin Premier 2018 more than Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830
As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer Dolphin Premier 2018 over Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830, but both Pool Cleaners have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Dolphin Premier 2018 received 5 recommendations: from Robotic Pool Cleaners, River Pools SteamCleanerMaster (29 Jul 2022) and 2 others. By contrast, Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 received only 2 recommendations from Robotic Pool Cleaners and Pool Research (6 Jan 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Better Homes and Gardens  | The Spruce  | Robotic Pool Cleaners  | Bob Vila  | River Pools  | SteamCleanerMaster  | reviewed.usatoday.com  | Spy  | Cleanup Expert  | Pool Research  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $1399 |  Dolphin Premier 2018 The Dolphin Premier 2018 robotic pool cleaner is a smart, efficient, and durable option that can handle any type of debris and pool shape, with a filtration system that captures debris of different sizes and a non-prorated three-year warranty. | - | - | 4 | - |
5 | 3 | 1 |
- | 2 | - |
| 23 | - | Check price |  Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 is an efficient and eco-friendly robotic pool cleaner that can handle a wide range of cleaning needs, making it a great investment for pool owners. | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
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Endorsement summary:
- Robotic Pool Cleaners ranked Dolphin Premier 2018 as #4 and Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 as #12
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 13 Dolphin Premier 2018 Most Powerful Robotic Pool Cleaner for Residential Pools... ... ... #12 out of 13 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 Best Kreepy Krauly... ... ... Source: roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com - River Pools ranked Dolphin Premier 2018 as #5
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Dolphin Premier 2018 Best For Cleaning Every Part Of Your Pool... ... ... Source: www.riverpoolsandspas.com - On 29 Jul 2022 SteamCleanerMaster ranked Dolphin Premier 2018 as #3
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #3 out of 6 Dolphin Premier 2018 ... ... Source: steamcleanermaster.com - On 18 Mar 2024 reviewed.usatoday.com ranked Dolphin Premier 2018 as #1
Rank Pool Cleaner #1 out of 6 Dolphin Premier 2018 ... ... Source: reviewed.usatoday.com - On 25 Dec 2023 Cleanup Expert ranked Dolphin Premier 2018 as #2
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 16 Dolphin Premier 2018 Best Waterline Cleaner... ... ... Source: cleanup.expert - On 6 Jan 2024 Pool Research ranked Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 as #6
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 Best Energy-Efficient Robotic Pool CleanerSource: poolresearch.com
After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Dolphin Premier 2018 outranks Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830. This is not to say that Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 is a bad option. Like Dolphin Premier 2018, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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Dolphin Premier 2018 
Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 
As can be seen below, Dolphin Premier 2018 outranks Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830 by 21 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Apr 2024, Dolphin Premier 2018 is more critically acclaimed than Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 830.
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Better Homes and Gardens | The Spruce | Robotic Pool Cleaners | Bob Vila | River Pools |
SteamCleanerMaster | reviewed.usatoday.com | Spy | Cleanup Expert | Pool Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $799 |  Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is a reliable and efficient robotic pool cleaner that can clean all types of debris, equipped with CleverClean technology, dual-cyclonic suction, and dual scrubbing brushes, making it easy to maintain and energy-efficient. | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $1399 | Dolphin Premier 2018 The Dolphin Premier 2018 robotic pool cleaner is a smart, efficient, and durable option that can handle any type of debris and pool shape, with a filtration system that captures debris of different sizes and a non-prorated three-year warranty. | - | - | 4 | - | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - |
| 3 | - | $629 |  Dolphin Escape The Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and effective cleaning solution for pool owners, with a high-capacity filter cartridge, durable design, and energy-efficient technology. | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 13 | - |
| 4 | - | $1199 |  Polaris F9550 The Polaris F9550 Sport Robotic Pool Cleaner is a reliable and efficient cleaning tool for in-ground pools up to 60 ft in length, featuring a serpentine-like cleaning pattern, oscillating brushes, and Proprietary Vortex Vacuum Technology. | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by tripadvisor.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by roboticpoolcleaner.org | 80 |
Score distribution:
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| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Robotic Pool Cleaners | 86 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by bestroboticpoolcleaners.com | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Drop and go. Easy to use, single button plug and play in-ground robotic pool cleaner ideal for pools up to 50 feet; backed by a 3 year quality assurance.
- CleverClean delivers a smart and efficient clean using advanced algorithms for complete pool coverage. Anti-tangle patented swivel cable allows your Dolphin to move around your pool with ease.
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Dolphin Premier 2018 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling pool cleaners and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polaris P965iQ Sport or Polaris 9650IQ .
Dolphin Premier 2018 is $350 more expensive than an average pool cleaner ($1049).
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