What you can expect from the Narwal Freo X Ultra
Our score6.5 Rank 91 of 94
Robot height4.2 in
Narwal Freo X Ultra
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Which robot is right for your home? Find out in 7 questions →Who it suits
Good for
- Rugs and carpet: lifts the mop 0.5 in (12 mm)
- Pets: anti-tangle brush
- Mopping: station washes and dries the mop
- Upkeep: all-in-one station
- Water hookup: dock connects to the water supply
- Clutter on the floor: 3D sensor detects obstacles
Not for
- Low furniture: 4.2 in (10.7 cm) tall
From the facts the maker states, by the rules of our advisor.
Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives
No store here sells this model today, so beside it the highest-scored model with the same kind of station that one does, and the cheapest of the top 10.
Green is the best of these 3, also when they share the lead.
| This model Narwal Freo X Ultra Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 Dreame L50 Ultra Best on 5 facts | Highest score here Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro Best on 9 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $721Dreame (brand store) best | $999Roborock (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% test-site results, 25% store ratings and 15% the maker’s facts. Price does not count. Score | best | ||
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | – |
| The test sites that have tested this model, each linked to its own review. Tests | Vacuum Wars | Just A Dad Approved Vacuum Wars | Just A Dad Approved Vacuum Wars |
| Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 8,200 Pa | 19,500 Pa | 36,000 Pa best |
| How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 210 min | 200 min | 256 min best |
| The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 0.8 in (20 mm) | 1.7 in (42 mm) | 1.8 in (45 mm) best |
| How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 4.2 in (10.7 cm) | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) | 3.1 in (8 cm) best |
| How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 0.5 in (12 mm) | 0.4 in (10.5 mm) | 0.6 in (15 mm) best |
| How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| up to 49 days | up to 100 days best | up to 65 days |
Prices per store
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Narwal Freo X Ultra specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Product on the market since March 2024
Climbs thresholds up to0.8 in
Mop lift on carpet0.5 in
Runtime per charge210 min
Suction power8,200 Pa
Consumables: a dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 49 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 4.3 in of clearance or more. The dock needs a spot 14.6 in wide and 16.3 in deep.
Suction and brushes 5 facts
- Suction power
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
Among the models we track
8,200 Pa on this model
Lowest
450 Pa Highest
42,000 Pa Middle
6,000 PaHigher than 661 of the 1034 models we track.
When it matters
- Deep-pile carpet and rugs, where dust sinks in.
- Pet hair, sand and crumbs trodden into fibers.
When it matters less
- On hard floors the gain from a higher figure is small: the dust lies on top.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- 8,200 Pa
- Anti-tangle brush
A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets.
551 of the 580 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Long hair and pet hair, which wrap around a bristle brush.
- Homes where you would rather not cut hair off the brush.
When it matters less
- Short hair and few pets hardly tangle anyway.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- yes
- Main brush
What the roller under the robot is made of. Long hair and pet hair slide off rubber rather than wind round it, bristles reach deeper into carpet, and two rubber rollers turning against each other do both.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Nov 1
- rubber and bristle
- Extending side brush
The side brush swings out in a corner or along a baseboard, so the dust there is swept in too.
When it matters
- Corners and edges along baseboards, where a round robot leaves a strip of dust.
- Rooms with many walls and furniture edges.
When it matters less
- In open rooms with few corners it adds little.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Oct 10
- no (assumed)
- Dirt detection
A sensor notices where more dirt lies, at the doormat for example, and the robot cleans that patch longer or a second time.
When it matters
- Entrances and kitchens, where dirt gathers in one place.
- Pets that leave hair in a favorite spot.
When it matters less
- If dirt is spread evenly, a normal pass cleans it just as well.
Source: ca.narwal.com · checked on Oct 2
- yes
Mopping 5 facts
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, a vibrating pad, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
When it matters
- Homes with a lot of hard floor that you want mopped, not just wiped.
- Dried-on dirt in a kitchen, which spinning pads or a roller scrub off better than a dragged cloth.
When it matters less
- If you only vacuum, the mop’s build decides nothing.
Source: ca.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- spinning pads
- Mop lift on carpet
How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry.
Among the models we track
0.5 in (12 mm) on this model
Lowest
0.2 in (5 mm) Highest
1.2 in (30 mm) Middle
0.4 in (10.5 mm)Higher than 215 of the 310 models we track.
When it matters
- Homes with rugs and hard floors side by side.
- Mopping without the robot leaving the rugs damp.
When it matters less
- Without rugs the mop never has to lift.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- 0.5 in (12 mm)
- Mop extends to the edges
The pad slides out along a wall or a baseboard, so the last few inches are mopped as well.
When it matters
- Kitchens and hallways where dirt gathers along the baseboard.
- Homes with many corners and table legs.
When it matters less
- In open rooms the strip it leaves along the wall is small.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- yes
- Automatic mop detach
The robot leaves the mop at the dock before it vacuums a carpet, so the carpet never gets wet.
When it matters
- Homes with carpets or rugs that should stay dry.
- High-pile rugs that no mop lift clears.
When it matters less
- Without carpets the mop can stay on.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Oct 10
- no (assumed)
- Mop refreshed while mopping
The robot returns to the dock during a run to rinse the mop, instead of pushing dirty water around.
When it matters
- Large hard floors, where a mop that is never rinsed spreads dirt around.
- Kitchens with sticky spills.
When it matters less
- In a small home the mop does not get dirty enough in one run for it to matter.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 27
- yes
Dock 11 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
When it matters
- Pets, sand or a large home, which fill the bin every run.
- Dust allergy, since you rarely touch the dust yourself.
When it matters less
- In a small home with little dust, emptying the bin by hand takes a moment.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 27
- no
- Dust bag lasts
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
Among the models we track
up to 49 days on this model
Lowest
up to 30 days Highest
up to 180 days Middle
up to 70 daysLower than 430 of the 535 models we track.
When it matters
- Pets or a lot of carpet, which fill a bag faster than the maker’s figure.
- Counting what bags cost in a year.
When it matters less
- With a bagless dock there is no bag to replace.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Nov 9
- up to 49 days
- Washes the mop
The dock washes the mop for you, so you do not rinse it by hand.
322 of the 405 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Mopping several times a week, when rinsing pads by hand gets tiresome.
- Kitchens and hallways, where a mop picks up a lot of dirt.
When it matters less
- If you rarely mop, washing the pads by hand is little work.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- yes
- Dries the mop
The dock dries the mop afterwards, so it does not sit there wet and start to smell.
When it matters
- Mopping often, since a damp mop in the dock starts to smell.
- Humid rooms, where a mop dries slowly.
When it matters less
- If you take the pads off and wash them yourself, you will not miss it.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- yes
- Hot-air drying
Drying is done with warm air instead of cold. It is faster and it helps against smell.
272 of the 346 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Mopping daily, when the mop barely dries before the next run.
- A smell from the dock in a warm or humid home.
When it matters less
- If you mop only now and then, cold air dries the mop in time.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- yes
- Drying temperature
How warm the air is that the station dries the mops with. Warmer air dries faster and keeps smells away better.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Nov 2
- 104 °F (40 °C)
- Dispenses detergent
The dock mixes detergent into the water itself, from its own bottle.
When it matters
- Kitchens and greasy floors, where water alone leaves a film.
- Not wanting to add cleaner by hand each time.
When it matters less
- Some floors, such as oiled wood, are best mopped with water only, so there it adds nothing.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- yes
- Plumbing hookup
The dock can be connected to the tap and the drain, so you never fill or empty a tank. It does need a connection nearby.
63 of the 161 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Mopping every day, without filling and emptying tanks.
- A spot near a tap and a drain, such as a utility room or under a kitchen counter.
When it matters less
- If the dock stands far from any plumbing, it is no use.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- yes
- Clean water tank
The clean water tank in the dock, which wets the mop.
When it matters
- Large hard floors mopped every day.
- Being away for days while the robot keeps mopping.
When it matters less
- With a dock connected to the tap the tank is filled for you.
Source: techaeris.com · checked on Nov 9
- 4.5 l
- Dirty water tank
The tank that catches the dirty water from the mop. You empty this one yourself.
When it matters
- Mopping every day across a large hard floor.
- Kitchens, where the water gets dirty fast and smells if it stands.
When it matters less
- With a dock connected to the drain you never empty it.
Source: techaeris.com · checked on Nov 9
- 4.1 l
- Dock size (w × d × h)
The width, depth and height of the dock. Measure the spot you have in mind, and leave room for the lid and for the robot driving in.
When it matters
- A small hallway or a niche where the dock has to fit.
- Placing the dock under a cabinet or a counter.
When it matters less
- Along an open wall with room to spare it decides little.
Source: support.narwal.com · checked on Oct 3
- 14.6 × 16.3 × 17.1 in (37 × 41.5 × 43.4 cm)
Navigation and obstacles 6 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognizes more.
When it matters
- Several rooms, where a map lets you send the robot to one of them.
- Cleaning in the dark, which lidar does and a camera alone does not.
When it matters less
- In one open room even simple navigation covers the floor.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- LiDAR turret
- Obstacle avoidance
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
When it matters
- Cables, socks and toys left on the floor.
- Pets, whose accidents a robot should steer around.
When it matters less
- In a home that is tidied before each run it matters less.
Source: ca.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- 3D sensor (structured light)
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
Among the models we track
0.8 in (20 mm) on this model
Lowest
0.1 in (3 mm) Highest
2.4 in (60 mm) Middle
0.8 in (20 mm)Higher than 383 of the 1000 models we track.
When it matters
- Door sills and raised strips between rooms.
- Thick rugs whose edge the robot has to climb.
When it matters less
- In a flat home with no sills it decides nothing.
Source: support.narwal.com · checked on Sep 29
- 0.8 in (20 mm)
- Climbing system for high thresholds
An extending leg or wheel that carries the robot over a high threshold. Without one it usually stops at about 0.8 in (2 cm).
When it matters
- Door sills higher than most robots can take.
- Thick rugs and raised doorsteps between rooms.
When it matters less
- In a home without sills it decides nothing.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Oct 10
- no (assumed)
- Multi-floor maps
How many floor plans the robot keeps. With more than one it knows which floor it is on when you carry it up or down the stairs.
When it matters
- A home on two or three floors you carry the robot between.
- Rooms and no-go zones that differ on each floor.
When it matters less
- In a home on one floor one map is enough.
Source: ca.narwal.com · checked on Oct 2
- 4
- Stair-edge sensors
Sensors under the robot that see a drop, so it stops at the top of a staircase instead of falling down it.
When it matters
- Homes with stairs or a step down into a room.
- A landing or a split-level floor.
When it matters less
- In a home on one level with no drops it has nothing to guard.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 5
- yes
Robot 5 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
Among the models we track
4.2 in (10.7 cm) on this model
Lowest
2.2 in (5.6 cm) Highest
14.2 in (36.1 cm) Middle
3.7 in (9.5 cm)Higher than 1040 of the 1112 models we track.
When it matters
- Sofas, beds and cabinets with little room underneath.
- Dust that gathers under furniture you never move.
When it matters less
- With furniture on high legs or flat on the floor it decides nothing.
Source: ca.narwal.com · checked on Sep 26
- 4.2 in (10.7 cm)
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
When it matters
- Dining chairs and tables with legs close together.
- Narrow gaps between furniture and walls.
When it matters less
- In a room with little furniture the robot’s width decides little.
Source: ca.narwal.com · checked on Oct 5
- 13.8 in (35 cm)
- Robot weight
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
When it matters
- Carrying the robot up and down the stairs to clean another floor.
- A home on several floors with one robot for all of them.
When it matters less
- If it stays on one floor, its weight does not matter.
Source: ca.narwal.com · checked on Oct 5
- 9.4 lb (4.25 kg)
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with a self-emptying dock, which empties the bin after every run.
When it matters
- A robot without a self-emptying dock, which you empty by hand.
- Pets and long hair, which fill a small bin within one run.
When it matters less
- With a self-emptying dock the bin is emptied after every run, so its size hardly matters.
Source: support.narwal.com · checked on Oct 5
- 800 ml
- Noise while cleaning
The noise in decibels while cleaning, in the setting its source names: makers mostly give the standard setting, stores often the highest. 65 dB is like a vacuum at half power, 55 dB like a conversation. Emptying by the dock is louder and listed on its own.
Among the models we track
55 dB on this model
Lowest
20 dB Highest
80 dB Middle
65 dBLower than 632 of the 753 models we track.
When it matters
- Cleaning while you work, sleep or watch TV at home.
- Open-plan living spaces where sound carries.
When it matters less
- When it runs while nobody is home the figure hardly matters.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Nov 9
- 55 dB
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 27
- 5,000 mAh
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
Among the models we track
210 min on this model
Lowest
40 min Highest
360 min Middle
150 minHigher than 888 of the 1137 models we track.
When it matters
- Large homes or several floors cleaned in one go.
- Carpet, where the robot uses more power.
When it matters less
- In a small home most robots finish well before the battery runs low.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Oct 5
- 210 min
Smart features and warranty 4 facts
- Matter
Matter is the standard that lets devices from different makers work together. With it you can run the robot outside the maker’s own app.
When it matters
- Running the robot alongside devices from other makers in one app.
- Not wanting to depend on the maker’s own app.
When it matters less
- If the maker’s app is all you use, it adds nothing.
Source: de.narwal.com · checked on Oct 27
- no (assumed)
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
When it matters
- Starting the robot by voice while your hands are full.
- A home already run with Alexa, Google or Siri.
When it matters less
- If you start it from the app or a schedule, you will not miss it.
Source: us.narwal.com · checked on Oct 5
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
When it matters
- A robot with a dock full of pumps and moving parts, where more can break.
- An expensive robot you plan to keep for years.
When it matters less
- For a cheap robot you would replace rather than repair, the extra years count for less.
Source: de.narwal.com · checked on Oct 27
- 2 years
- Scheduled runs
You set days and times, and the robot starts by itself, also when you are not at home.
When it matters
- Cleaning while you are at work or asleep.
- A fixed routine, such as the kitchen after every dinner.
When it matters less
- If you start it by hand each time, you will not miss it.
Source: smarthomecompared.com · checked on Oct 5
- yes
Where a row says “no (assumed)”, the maker's full product page for this model names the feature nowhere, so we take it as a no.
Sources: us.narwal.com · ca.narwal.com · Manual · techaeris.com · support.narwal.com · de.narwal.com · smarthomecompared.com
Our score
Confidence: medium. One test site and fewer than 300 owners’ ratings. The highest score today is 7.9.
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Test sites 60%6.3
5 cleaning abilities measured, on one scale for every robot.
- Deep clean on carpet4.0
- Pet hair4.8
- Mopping6.6
- Obstacle avoidance4.4
- Navigation5.9
Measured by Vacuum Wars (read on September 29, 2026).
Measured 5.1, counted 6.3, pulled toward its station type’s average.
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Owners’ ratings 25%–
Owners’ ratings, 25%: none yet at the stores that ship to the United States, so this part is left out and the others count for more.
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Features 15%7.4
66 of 89 points for the facts the maker states.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- No test, no rankOnly robots a test site has tested are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
The testers’ picks
- Vacuum Wars · Position 114 of 151September 26, 2026
Positions and labels, never text. These picks are shown beside the score and do not count in it. How the score comes about is on the method page.
The maker
Narwal
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: China
- Founded in 2016
Narwal makes robot vacuums and wet and dry vacuums. It was founded between 2016 and 2018 by Junbin Zhang and brought out its first robot vacuum, which washes its own mop, in 2019. Its privacy policy gives a postal address for the company in Shenzhen, China.
