# MOVA E40 Ultra vs Narwal Freo X Ultra

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.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/mova-e40-ultra-vs-narwal-freo-x-ultra/

## 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 |

## 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](https://vacuumwars.com/mova-e40-ultra-vs-p10-pro-ultra/)
- 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](https://en.gizchina.it/2026/01/recensione-mova-e40-ultra/amp/)
- SmartWorld (Italy): Cleaned 100 m2 in about 1.5 hours on just over 50% battery, climbed 2.2 cm ramps and boosted suction on rugs. Mops sometimes brushed rug edges and the drying cycle is fairly loud. Sample supplied by MOVA. [Source](https://www.smartworld.it/recensioni/mova-e40-ultra)

### 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](https://vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/narwal_freo_x_ultra/)
- 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](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-freo-x-ultra)
- 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](https://nextpit.com/narwal-freo-x-ultra-review)

## 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.

Full reviews: [MOVA E40 Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-e40-ultra/index.md), [Narwal Freo X Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-x-ultra/index.md)