Is the Dolphin Explorer E40 worth it?
Only sold in the US. Switch country at the top to see prices and shops.
Yes — for most in-ground pools.
Great choice- Scrubs floor, walls and waterline
- Runs on a schedule — no charging
- 3-year warranty
- The cord can tangle
Not sold in the UK
Get it if…
- You have an in-ground pool up to 50 ft.
- You want the pool cleaned without thinking about it.
- You have an outlet near the pool.
Skip it if…
- There's no outlet near the pool.
- You have an above-ground pool.
Get this instead if…
Cordless, if there's no outlet near your pool.
US onlyNot sold in the UK
Why this verdict?
A corded robot never needs charging, so it cleans on a schedule and you can forget about it — and the E40 scrubs floor, walls and waterline. The trade-off is the floating cable, which twists and needs untangling now and then.
Known problems owners report
- Cord tangles over time — the swivel helps but doesn't stop it completely.
- Filters need rinsing after each run.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications and the problems owners keep reporting, 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.
Our verdict is an opinion based on published reviews and owner reports, not our own testing. Specs, prices and availability change — check the manufacturer's and retailer's details before you buy. Terms & disclaimer