# Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra review

Camera and LiDAR robot with standout edge mopping

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $1,100 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping
- Skip if: you want a simple app and reliable auto empty
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-z10-ultra/

## Verdict

A good choice if mopping matters most, since several reviewers rate its edge and corner mopping among the best. TechRadar found the smart modes, app and auto empty unreliable, and it was out of stock on Narwal's US store when we checked. Skip it if you want a set and forget robot that never skips rooms.

## Pros

- Excellent edge and corner mopping
- Near zero hair wrap in TechRadar testing
- About 2.5 hours runtime (TechRadar)
- High pickup of sand and oats in nextpit testing

## Cons

- Freo Mind smart mode skipped rooms (TechRadar)
- Auto empty was hit or miss (TechRadar)
- Uses a lot of water
- Tall at 109.6 mm
- Out of stock on Narwal US store at check

## Specs

- suction: 18,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); nextpit measured 96% to 98% pickup of oats and sand on tile and carpet
- navigation: LiDAR 4.0 with 360° scan and 4 layer 3D map (Narwal)
- obstacle avoidance: LiDAR plus dual 136° AI cameras (Narwal); TechRadar called it excellent day to day but it still sucked up a shoelace and a cable; nextpit saw it miss some test obstacles
- mopping: Dual Reuleaux triangle pads with EdgeReach extension, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal); TechRadar measured strong edge mopping and heavy water use
- self empty: Yes, 2.5 L dust bag (TechRadar, CGMagazine); Narwal says 120 days of dust storage; TechRadar found auto empty unreliable
- dock features: Hot water mop washing, hot air drying, detergent cartridges, separate clean and dirty water tanks of 4.5 L and 4.1 L (TechRadar)
- runtime: About 2.5 hours measured by TechRadar; 6,400 mAh battery (Narwal)
- dustbin: 0.48 L robot bin plus 2.5 L dock bag (TechRadar)
- height: 109.6 mm, 4.3 in (Narwal, TechRadar)
- pet hair: DualFlow tangle free brushes (Narwal); TechRadar saw virtually zero hair wrap by the end of testing
- app: Narwal app with Freo Mind smart mode; TechRadar found the app overwhelming and Freo Mind often skipped rooms
- noise: About 60 dB vacuuming and mopping, nearly 80 dB when the dock empties (TechRadar)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active

## Questions buyers ask

### Will it mop my rugs?

No. Narwal says the pads lift 12 mm on carpet, and nextpit found no damp carpet stains. TechRadar notes rugs are ignored by default until you enable them in the app.

### How long does a charge last?

TechRadar measured about 2.5 hours, with about 3 hours to recharge.

### Is it loud?

TechRadar measured about 60 dB while cleaning and nearly 80 dB when the dock empties the bin.

## Sources

1. [Narwal US store: Freo Z10 Ultra](https://us.narwal.com/products/freo-z10-ultra-robot-vacuum-mop)
2. [TechRadar: Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra review](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-freo-z10-ultra-review)
3. [CGMagazine: Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra review](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/narwal-freo-z10-ultra/)
4. [nextpit: Narwal Z10 Ultra review](https://nextpit.com/narwal-z10-ultra-review)
5. [Android Authority: Narwal Freo Z10 review](https://www.androidauthority.com/narwal-freo-z10-review-3541994/)