Eureka E10s vs Narwal Freo X Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Eureka E10s costs $400 and the Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450, so the Eureka E10s is $50 cheaper. The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 5.1 out of 10). Pick the Eureka E10s for routine daily vacuuming without buying bags. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
- Suction
- 4,000 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Pad
- Runtime
- Up to 180 min
A sensible pick if you want a bagless self emptying robot for routine daily vacuuming and light mopping on mixed floors. Reviewers agree it handles everyday dirt but not deep or walked in grime, and it has no real obstacle avoidance. If your floors are often cluttered, or you want a newer model, look at Eureka's E20 Evo Plus at the same store price.
Full Eureka E10s review →- Suction
- 8,200 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR with 3D multi
- Mopping
- Dual triangular
- Runtime
- 210 min claimed
A mop first robot with firm pressure and hot air drying, now far below its launch price. nextpit measured 96% sand pickup on carpet, but Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance poorly. There is no dock emptying, so you change a small bag in the robot.
Full Narwal Freo X Ultra review →Side by side
| Eureka E10s | Narwal Freo X Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $400 | $450 |
| Our score | 5.1/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #25 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Suction | 4,000 Pa with 4 levels and automatic carpet boost (Eureka) | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | Spinning LiDAR with real time mapping and up to 3 floor maps (Vacuum Wars) | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | No object recognition; Eureka's own comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as not supported | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars |
| Mopping | Yes, mop pad with a 200 ml tank (AppleInsider) that lifts 10 mm when ultrasonic sensing detects carpet | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless station with a see through bin, up to 45 days of debris (Eureka) | No dock emptying; the robot compresses dust into a 1 L bag, claimed up to 7 weeks (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| Dock features | Bagless auto empty and charging only; no mop washing or drying | Mop washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min on the lowest power (Eureka); TechRadar got just over an hour at max suction | 210 min claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% |
| Dustbin | Eureka lists a 2 L dust container; the station holds up to 45 days of debris | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml |
| Height | 3.9 in (robot 13.8 x 13.8 x 3.9 in, Eureka) | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars found its exhaust did not blow hair around; Eureka's table marks side brush anti tangle as not supported | Vacuum Wars measured 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) |
| App | Eureka app with mapping, no go and no mop zones and schedules; Vacuum Wars found no mop zones failed and battery percentage is hidden | Narwal app with no go zones; works with Siri (Narwal) |
| Threshold | Crosses thresholds up to 20 mm (Vacuum Wars) | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Noise | About 55 dB on low to about 70 dB on max (TechRadar) | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction |
| Best for | routine daily vacuuming without buying bags | hard floor mopping at a reduced price |
| Skip if | your floors are often cluttered with cables and socks | you want a dock that empties dust for you |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Eureka E10s
- AppleInsider: Solid daily vacuuming, especially on carpets in turbo mode, but the 200 ml tank and lack of a low water alert made mopping underwhelming; turbo runtime was about half the advertised 180 minutes. Marked as sponsored content. Source
- TechRadar: Good mid range robot for daily cleaning; mapping took wrong turns at first, mopping handled fresh spills but not stains, and the self empty path sometimes clogged. Runtime at max suction was just over an hour. TechRadar gave a Performance 3.5/5 subscore but no overall rating. Source
- Vacuum Wars (1.87/5): Strong real world cleaning and better than average mopping for its price, but below average airflow and suction bench results, slow navigation and a buggy app where no mop zones did not work. Source
Narwal Freo X Ultra
- Vacuum Wars (2.26 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.86 kPa suction, 16 CFM airflow and 76% pet hair pickup. Estimated 1,103 sq ft per charge. Obstacle avoidance scored 1.22 stars. Source
- TechRadar (Performance 4.5/5): Measured 53 dB. Picked up Cheerios in one pass and handled a soy sauce spill in about two. The app could not split an open plan floor into rooms. Source
- nextpit: Picked up 99% of oat flakes and 98% of sand on tile and 96% of sand on carpet. Ran about 2 hours before returning at 20%. A dust bag burst after six hours of use. Source
Pros and cons
Eureka E10s
Pros
- No dust bags to buy
- Mop lifts 10 mm over carpet
- Long runtime on low power
- Multi floor maps with no go zones
- Two year warranty
Cons
- No object recognition for obstacles
- Slow navigation in Vacuum Wars testing
- Weak on deep and walked in dirt
- Loud at maximum suction
- App bugs and no E10s parts on Eureka US store
Narwal Freo X Ultra
Pros
- 96% sand pickup on carpet in nextpit testing
- Firm 12 N mop pressure on tile
- Hot air drying and auto detergent
- Mop lifts 12 mm on carpet
- Quiet at 53 dB per TechRadar
Cons
- No dock dust emptying
- Weak obstacle avoidance in Vacuum Wars testing
- Room splitting tool struggles with open plans
- Bag burst during nextpit testing
- Struggles with thin cables and table legs
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Eureka E10s or the Narwal Freo X Ultra?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 5.1 out of 10). Pick the Eureka E10s for routine daily vacuuming without buying bags. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
Which is cheaper?
The Eureka E10s at $400, versus $450 for the Narwal Freo X Ultra, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $400 vs $450.
What is the difference between the E10s and the Freo X Ultra?
Suction: 4,000 Pa with 4 levels and automatic carpet boost (Eureka) on the E10s, 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow on the Freo X Ultra. Navigation: Spinning LiDAR with real time mapping and up to 3 floor maps (Vacuum Wars) on the E10s, LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: No object recognition; Eureka's own comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as not… on the E10s, Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra.
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