Dolphin T45 review

The exact U.S. T45 is a distinct configuration

Maytronics identifies this cleaner as Dolphin T45, Product No. 99996241-WINI, UPC 724131499587. That full number matters: the T45 is not interchangeable on evidence alone with the separately numbered T35 99996240-WIN or T55i 99996245-WINI. This assessment uses the exact U.S. listing and the manufacturer’s model-support record, not a generic T-line specification sheet. No pool test or hands-on evaluation was performed.

Its strongest documented fit is broad listed coverage

The U.S. page names floor, walls and waterline coverage and a maximum pool length of 50 feet. It also lists the T45 for in-ground and above-ground pools and names rectangular, round, free-form and kidney shapes. These are manufacturer classifications, not a guarantee for every finish, step profile, ledge, slope or irregular pool. In particular, a 50-foot pool rating does not tell you the robot’s cable reach, where a supply can safely sit, or whether its route around your pool is practical.

The product page’s two-hour default cycle and weekly timer are useful planning facts, but they do not establish how the machine covers each location in a particular schedule. A current comparison-table cell for selectable cycle duration is blank, so I would not treat older descriptions of quick-cycle options as proof that this exact U.S. package offers one. The page also says Delay Feature: No and Remote Control: No. Verify the seller’s exact product number and current instructions before relying on a specific schedule.

Corded use makes the real cable path a separate question

Maytronics product metadata identifies the T45 as not cordless, and the exact page’s image shows a cable connected to the T45-marked body. The support record for 99996241-WINI includes a WIRELEN value of 18.00, but the returned record does not state its unit. I therefore have not converted that field or described it as a verified number of feet. It cannot replace a legible exact-model specification or instructions for measuring a safe route.

The page’s listed 50-foot maximum refers to pool size, not cable length. Before choosing this corded arrangement, work out where the manufacturer-approved power supply would sit, the actual distance and turns around your pool, and how the cable is handled. The current product page and retrieved support record do not establish the T45’s exact water-depth range, acceptable surface finishes, step clearance, electrical placement or full safety procedure. The product-page-linked manual route identifies the T45 but its exact U.S. customer query returned no products in the captured response; that bounded bridge is not proof that no applicable instructions exist elsewhere.

App support is a real difference from the T35

The T45 listing names MyDolphin Plus and Wi-Fi connectivity, while the exact T35 page says Mobile Application: No. The T45 therefore fits a buyer who requires documented app support; the app label should not be read as a promise of live underwater steering or every possible remote action. The linked MyDolphin Plus setup guide describes Bluetooth pairing and a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection for the power supply. The specific actions and connection limits for this exact T45 version still need to be checked against its model-matched instructions.

A weekly timer is listed, but the same page does not list a delay function, remote control or enhanced cleaning cycles. “Automation Mode: Yes” appears as a separate field, with no explanation of what it means for the T45. It should not override the clearer app, timer and delay fields. If you need a particular in-app action or a short cycle, confirm it for Product No. 99996241-WINI before buying.

Filter access and the caddy are listed features, not test results

The T45 page names a Fine Filter Kit as its filter type and an additional Ultra-Fine Filter Kit in the box, and describes an interchangeable top-load basket. Its manufacturer support record further calls the arrangement a dual eight-panel basket. The listing provides no particle-size grade, measured capture result or maintenance interval. A finer panel is not automatically the right choice for every debris load; check how the exact panels are removed, rinsed and replaced, and whether the seller’s carton matches the reviewed package.

The U.S. page lists a caddy as included, unlike the blank caddy cell on the T35 comparison row. Check that the offer is the T45 package and that the caddy is present if storage or moving the unit depends on it. Maytronics separately lists a Premium Caddy Cover under Add-On Accessories; that separate part is not evidence that the cover is included or compatible with every caddy.

What to verify before treating it as a fit

The exact page lists a two-year warranty, a robot weight of about 18.6 pounds, top access, two brushes, and a manufacturer-stated suction rate. The suction figure is a published claim, not an independent measurement or proof of cleaning quality. Review the exact manual for pool limits and electrical setup; compare product number and carton contents with the seller; confirm the caddy, filter panels, service terms and warranty coverage; and measure the real cord route rather than using the pool-length ceiling as a substitute.

Compared with the reviewed T35, the T45’s visible shopping distinctions are its named MyDolphin Plus/Wi-Fi support and listed included caddy. Both exact U.S. listings name floor, walls and waterline, a 50-foot pool ceiling, a Fine Filter Kit and an additional Ultra-Fine Filter Kit. Those shared headline fields do not establish identical manuals, control behavior or hardware. The T35 assessment records its different package uncertainties; this T45 review remains specific to 99996241-WINI. See the exact Maytronics U.S. product page and the linked manual-selection page for the current offer and instructions. This is a source-based comparison, not a hands-on recommendation or claim about present price or availability.