Hey Folks,
New member here! I finally caved in and decided the buy a robotic pool cleaner and have narrowed it down to 2 units. Everybody seems to recommend the newly released Z5 as it is a custom design that closely resembles the M5 and has a great 3 year warranty to boot. But I also found the updated DX5+S that is sold through PoolSupplyWorld on eBay that seems to almost 1 up the Z5 in most areas. Can you kindly share your thoughts as to which one you think you'd recommend. This is for my 32x16 inground pool with a vinyl liner with a 9 foot deep end and 4 entry steps at the other end. I do get acorns and leafs here in the Northeast.
Z5
+Top Loading Filters
+3 Year Warranty
+Comes with Basic Remote and Caddy
+Great Reviews here on TFP
-No Weekly Timer
-No Filter Full Indicator
-Slightly More $ than the DX5+S
DX5+S
+3 Year Warranty
+Comes with PRO Remote and Caddy
+Timer Function
+Filter Full Indicator
+$150 less than Z5 with all discounts
-Bottom Access to Filters
-Unknown Quality as few people seem to own this model
Personally, I love the idea of top access filters but would also like the PRO remote and timer function of the DX5+S. The $150 savings is another bonus. Warranty is a wash between the two. I guess my question is where I should choose functionality over filter access. The closest compromise I found is the Triton Plus that seems to almost have the best of both worlds at about the same price but with only a 2 year warranty. The Triton Plus looks to be identical to the Z5 but with a power supply that has more built in functions. Yup, it's definitely like buying a mattress like so many folks here have mentioned.
New member here! I finally caved in and decided the buy a robotic pool cleaner and have narrowed it down to 2 units. Everybody seems to recommend the newly released Z5 as it is a custom design that closely resembles the M5 and has a great 3 year warranty to boot. But I also found the updated DX5+S that is sold through PoolSupplyWorld on eBay that seems to almost 1 up the Z5 in most areas. Can you kindly share your thoughts as to which one you think you'd recommend. This is for my 32x16 inground pool with a vinyl liner with a 9 foot deep end and 4 entry steps at the other end. I do get acorns and leafs here in the Northeast.
Z5
+Top Loading Filters
+3 Year Warranty
+Comes with Basic Remote and Caddy
+Great Reviews here on TFP
-No Weekly Timer
-No Filter Full Indicator
-Slightly More $ than the DX5+S
DX5+S
+3 Year Warranty
+Comes with PRO Remote and Caddy
+Timer Function
+Filter Full Indicator
+$150 less than Z5 with all discounts
-Bottom Access to Filters
-Unknown Quality as few people seem to own this model
Personally, I love the idea of top access filters but would also like the PRO remote and timer function of the DX5+S. The $150 savings is another bonus. Warranty is a wash between the two. I guess my question is where I should choose functionality over filter access. The closest compromise I found is the Triton Plus that seems to almost have the best of both worlds at about the same price but with only a 2 year warranty. The Triton Plus looks to be identical to the Z5 but with a power supply that has more built in functions. Yup, it's definitely like buying a mattress like so many folks here have mentioned.
