# Narwal Freo Z10 review

Strong mopping robot with a hot wash dock and 2.5 L compressed bag

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $900 (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: hard floor homes that mop often
- Skip if: you have lots of carpet or a shedding pet
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-z10/

## Verdict

Best for homes with mostly hard floors where mopping matters more than deep carpet cleaning. Both testers praised the mopping and obstacle handling. Skip it if you have thick carpet or a heavy shedding pet, because TechRadar found vacuuming its weak point.

## Pros

- Excellent mopping on tile
- Hot water pad washing and drying
- Automatic detergent dosing
- Good obstacle avoidance
- Large compressed dock bag

## Cons

- Vacuuming weaker than mopping (TechRadar)
- High water use
- Rattling side brush (Android Authority)
- App could be better

## Specs

- suction: 15,000 Pa (Narwal, TechRadar, Android Authority)
- navigation: LiDAR 4.0 with multi level maps and about 8 min quick mapping (Narwal); TechRadar saw mapping in about 6 min but confusion when furniture moved
- obstacle avoidance: Front and side sensors, objects as low as 1 cm (Narwal); TechRadar saw it avoid most cables and shoes but try to swallow a thin cable and socks
- mopping: Two triangular spinning pads, 8 N pressure, extending EdgeSwing, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal); no onboard water tank, refills at the dock (TechRadar)
- self empty: Yes, 2.5 L compressed dust bag, up to 120 days (Narwal lab claim); TechRadar's unit had a self emptying problem
- dock features: Hot water mop wash up to 167 F, warm air drying, auto detergent, station self cleaning; 4.5 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks (Narwal, TechRadar)
- runtime: Up to 210 min (TechRadar spec list); Narwal's page lists no runtime
- dustbin: Up to 1 L compressed robot bin (TechRadar) plus 2.5 L dock bag
- height: 107.7 mm, about 4.2 in (TechRadar)
- pet hair: TechRadar did not test pet hair directly but found the pads balled up missed hair and advised pet owners to look elsewhere; Android Authority saw very little hair buildup
- app: Narwal app with no go zones, child lock and schedules; Alexa, Siri and Google Home voice control (Narwal)
- noise: 55 dB in mop only mode (Narwal lab test); TechRadar found it quiet except on the top suction level

## Safety

- recalls: No recall for this model found on the CPSC vacuum cleaner recall page as of 2026-11-03 (cpsc.gov)
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active

## Questions buyers ask

### How often do I change the dust bag?

Narwal claims up to 120 days per 2.5 L bag in lab tests. Real use with pets or big homes will be shorter.

### Is it good for carpet?

It vacuums carpet, but TechRadar found it struggled with debris on carpet. The mop lifts 12 mm over rugs.

### Does it work with Alexa or Siri?

Yes. Narwal lists Alexa, Siri and Google Home voice control.

## Sources

1. [Narwal US store: Freo Z10](https://us.narwal.com/pages/narwal-freo-z10-robot-vacuum-mop)
2. [TechRadar: Narwal Freo Z10 review](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-freo-z10-review)
3. [Android Authority: Narwal Freo Z10 review](https://www.androidauthority.com/narwal-freo-z10-review-3541994/)
4. [CPSC: vacuum cleaner recalls](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recall-Products/Vacuum-Cleaners)