Compare · Updated 9 Oct 2026
Dolphin Escape vs Dolphin Liberty 200
Get the Dolphin Liberty 200. Unless you have an above-ground or small pool — then the corded Escape cleans the floor well for less.
Dolphin Escape
A proper corded Dolphin for above-ground and small pools, at an entry-level price.
Dolphin Liberty 200
Cordless Dolphin quality. No cable, and it cleans sun ledges too.
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The short answer
The Liberty 200 cleans the floor, walls, waterline and sun ledges with no cord to tangle. The Escape only cleans the floor, but it scrubs hard and costs less, which suits above-ground and small pools.
Get the Escape if
- —You have an above-ground pool.
- —Your inground pool is small, up to about 30 ft long.
- —You'd rather spend less.
Get the Liberty 200 if
- —You want the walls and waterline scrubbed.
- —You have a tanning ledge.
- —There's no outlet near your pool.
Key differences
What it cleans
Floor only
Escape
Floor, walls, waterline and sun ledges
Liberty 200
Power
Corded
Escape
Cordless; lift it out to charge
Liberty 200
Runs on a schedule
Only with a paid power-supply upgrade
Escape
No; charge it between runs
Liberty 200
Pros and cons
Dolphin Escape
- +Strong floor cleaning for the money
- +Big top-loading filter
- +Light at about 14 lb
- −No weekly timer out of the box; it's a paid power-supply upgrade.
- −No app.
Dolphin Liberty 200
- +No cord to tangle
- +Cleans sun ledges
- +Backed by Dolphin's service network
- −Charging between runs means it's less hands-off than a corded robot.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Escape worth it?
- Is the Liberty 200 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 9 Oct 2026How we decide