MOVA E40 Ultra vs Narwal Freo X Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the MOVA E40 Ultra costs $449 and the Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450, so the MOVA E40 Ultra is $1 cheaper. The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #7 in our robot vacuums ranking; the MOVA E40 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the MOVA E40 Ultra for tidy homes that want a full auto dock under $500. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price. The MOVA E40 Ultra wins 4 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The MOVA E40 Ultra wins 4 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| E40 Ultra | Freo X Ultra | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $449 | $450 | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | E40 Ultra |
| Suction | 19,000 Pa | 8,200 Pa | E40 Ultra |
| Runtime per charge | 260 min | 210 min | E40 Ultra |
| Climbs thresholds up to | 0.9 in | 0.8 in | E40 Ultra |
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 1 year)
- You care most about suction (19,000 Pa vs 8,200 Pa)
- You care most about runtime per charge (260 min vs 210 min)
- Best for tidy homes that want a full auto dock under $500
- Best for hard floor mopping at a reduced price
- Suction
- 19,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Two spinning mops
- Runtime
- Up to 260 min in quiet
Midrange all in one dock robot with long runtime for under $500
Full MOVA E40 Ultra review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 8,200 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual triangular
- Runtime
- 210 min claimed
Quiet mop focused combo that compresses dust into a bag in the robot
Full Narwal Freo X Ultra review, pros and cons →Side by side
| MOVA E40 Ultra | Narwal Freo X Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $449 | $450 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.7/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #60 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 3 years (MOVA US store) | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Suction | 19,000 Pa claimed (MOVA); Vacuum Wars measured 0.88 kPa at max power against a 0.97 kPa average, and 18 CFM airflow | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | LiDAR (SmartWorld, MOVA); Gizchina found first pass mapping quick and accurate with no manual fixes; Vacuum Wars measured 0.60 m2/min against a 0.75 average | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | Single line laser, no camera (MOVA); Vacuum Wars scored it 5 of 24 objects avoided | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars |
| Mopping | Two spinning mops, the right one extends up to 4 cm, 10.5 mm lift on carpet with ultrasonic carpet detection (MOVA); Vacuum Wars combined mopping score 17.6 against a 22.7 average | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) |
| Self empty | Yes, 3.2 L bag, up to 75 days per MOVA lab test (SmartWorld reported 3.5 L) | No dock emptying; the robot compresses dust into a 1 L bag, claimed up to 7 weeks (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| Dock features | Auto empty, mop washing and hot air drying, 4.5 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks (MOVA); wash water is not heated and detergent dispenser is sold separately (SmartWorld) | Mop washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) |
| Runtime | Up to 260 min in quiet mode, up to 220 m2 per charge, 5,200 mAh (MOVA); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,602 sq ft per charge | 210 min claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 47% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 44% of 7 inch hair tangled against a 28% average | Vacuum Wars measured 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) |
| App | MOVAhome app with per room settings, map editing, no go zones and scheduling (MOVA, SmartWorld); Gizchina found it stable with no crashes | Narwal app with no go zones; works with Siri (Narwal) |
| Threshold | Climbs up to 2.2 cm (SmartWorld) | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Noise | No dB figure from MOVA; SmartWorld called it moderate, with the dock's drying cycle the loudest part | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction |
| Dustbin | n/a | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml |
| Height | n/a | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Best for | tidy homes that want a full auto dock under $500 | hard floor mopping at a reduced price |
| Skip if | you have long haired pets or cables on the floor | 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
MOVA E40 Ultra
- Vacuum Wars (2.92 Vacuum Wars stars): Bought and tested in house against the original P10 Pro Ultra: 88% carpet deep clean against a 77% average, but 47% flattened pet hair pickup, 44% hair tangle, 5 of 24 obstacles avoided and about 1,602 sq ft per charge. Source
- Gizchina.it: Used for several weeks as the main home robot: mapping was quick and accurate, the app stable. In turbo mode on about 60 m2 it could drop to about 20% battery, then it recharges and resumes. Suction on long pile carpet may disappoint. 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the MOVA E40 Ultra or the Narwal Freo X Ultra?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #7 in our robot vacuums ranking; the MOVA E40 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the MOVA E40 Ultra for tidy homes that want a full auto dock under $500. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
Which is cheaper?
The MOVA E40 Ultra at $449, versus $450 for the Narwal Freo X Ultra, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $449 vs $450.
What is the difference between the E40 Ultra and the Freo X Ultra?
Suction: 19,000 Pa claimed (MOVA); Vacuum Wars measured 0.88 kPa at max power against a 0.97 kPa… on the E40 Ultra, 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow on the Freo X Ultra. Navigation: LiDAR (SmartWorld, MOVA); Gizchina found first pass mapping quick and accurate with no… on the E40 Ultra, LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: Single line laser, no camera (MOVA); Vacuum Wars scored it 5 of 24 objects avoided on the E40 Ultra, Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra.
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