Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,300 and the Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo costs $550, so the Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo is $750 cheaper. The Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo scores higher in our ranking (8.5 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo for larger homes on a midrange budget.
- Suction
- 31,000 Pa
- Navigation
- Laser based 3D mapping
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- 7,000 mAh battery
A well rounded flagship for homes with pets and mostly hard floors. Vacuum Wars measured strong suction, no hair wrap and good obstacle avoidance, and its retest after a firmware update rated the mopping well above average. Tom's Guide was less impressed with edges and corners, and the 3.74 in body will not fit under the lowest furniture.
Full Narwal Flow 2 review →- Suction
- 25,000 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Spinning pads
- Runtime
- Up to 210 min
A well equipped all in one robot for buyers who want hot water mop washing, detergent dosing and long battery life without paying flagship prices. Reviewers praised its quiet running and battery, but Gizmodo rated its mopping only so so and both reviews saw it miss low cords. Skip it if you need it under low furniture, and check stock, since Narwal's US store showed it sold out on 2026-10-16.
Full Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo review →Side by side
| Narwal Flow 2 | Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,300 | $550 |
| 3 year cost | $1,300 | $550 |
| Our score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #17 | #6 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Narwal warranty policy for purchases outside the EU and Switzerland) | n/a |
| Suction | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average | Up to 25,000 Pa with carpet boost (Narwal) |
| Navigation | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip | LDS laser navigation with multi floor mapping; Gizmodo mapped 750 sq ft in under 10 min |
| Obstacle avoidance | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided | Recognizes 100+ object types (Narwal); Techaeris found it can miss flat objects under 2 cm such as cords |
| Mopping | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet | Yes, dual spinning triangular pads with 12 N pressure, right pad extends to within 5 mm of edges, lifts 12 mm on carpet |
| Self empty | Yes, into a 2.5 L disposable bag; Narwal says a bag lasts up to 120 days without pets or 90 days with pets | Yes, into a 2.5 L bag rated for up to 120 days |
| Dock features | Washes the mop at 212°F, dries it at 104°F, doses detergent; Narwal also sells a version with auto refill and drainage | Washes mops with 113 to 167°F water, hot air drying, automatic detergent dispensing, AI DirtSense extra passes; plumbed water exchange is a $199.99 add on |
| Runtime | 7,000 mAh battery; Vacuum Wars measured 38 min in a studio vacuum and mop run, while 9to5Google cleaned about 1,300 sq ft without a recharge | Up to 210 min on hardwood per Techaeris, about 90 min under heavy use; 5,200 mAh battery |
| Dustbin | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) | Onboard dust box with HEPA filter, capacity not published; 2.5 L dock bag |
| Height | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal | 4.24 in (107.7 mm) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap | DualFlow tangle free floating roller brush and untangling side brush; Techaeris says the brush still sometimes needs manual cleaning |
| App | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not | Narwal app with schedules, no go zones, per room settings and a 3D map |
| Threshold | Up to 1.57 in (40 mm) per Narwal; Vacuum Wars cleared 32 mm easily and 38 mm on a second try | n/a |
| Noise | n/a | Under 56 dB in Quiet mode (Narwal) |
| Best for | pet homes with mostly hard floors | larger homes on a midrange budget |
| Skip if | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall | floors are cluttered with cords |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Narwal Flow 2
- Vacuum Wars (3.88/5): Lab tests found 84% sand removal from carpet, 88% flattened pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap and 20 of 24 obstacles avoided; a retest after a firmware update put mopping well above average, but the studio vacuum and mop run lasted only 38 minutes. Source
- Tom's Guide: Picked up 100% of kitty litter on both floors, 100% of pet hair on hardwood and 80% on carpet, but only 30% and 20% of cereal; reviewer said edges and corners need manual cleaning and it does not live up to its price. Source
- 9to5Google: Cleaned about 1,300 sq ft with back to back vacuum and mop passes without stopping to recharge; reviewer rated it roughly equal to the Roborock Saros 20 but noted the taller body. Source
Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo
- Techaeris (9.4/10): Strong suction on low pile rugs and grout, excellent mopping with good edge reach, and up to 210 minutes on hardwood, but it missed objects under 2 cm and took odd routes between rooms. Source
- Gizmodo: Solid, very quiet vacuuming that outperformed many pricier robots and great battery life, ending a 3 hour vacuum and mop of 750 sq ft with about 40% left, but so so mopping that spread a ketchup spill and clunky app spot cleaning. Source
Pros and cons
Narwal Flow 2
Pros
- Hot water track mop cleans sticky spills well
- No hair wrap in Vacuum Wars testing
- Above average obstacle avoidance and navigation
- Dust bag lasts up to 120 days
- Quiet robot and dock per several reviewers
Cons
- Expensive at $1,299.99
- 3.74 in tall, taller than Roborock's slim models
- Small 300 mL onboard bin
- Weak edge and corner cleaning in Tom's Guide testing
- False leak warnings from the dock in CGMagazine testing
Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo
Pros
- Long battery life in two reviews
- Very quiet in Quiet mode
- Hot water mop wash, hot air dry and auto detergent
- Extending mop reaches close to baseboards
Cons
- Mopping rated so so by Gizmodo
- Can miss flat cords and small toys
- Slow, erratic routes between rooms
- Large dock and 4.24 in tall robot
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Narwal Flow 2 or the Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo?
The Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo scores higher in our ranking (8.5 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo for larger homes on a midrange budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo at $550, versus $1,300 for the Narwal Flow 2, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,300 vs $550.
What is the difference between the Flow 2 and the Freo Z10 Turbo?
Suction: 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2, Up to 25,000 Pa with carpet boost (Narwal) on the Freo Z10 Turbo. Navigation: Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2, LDS laser navigation with multi floor mapping; Gizmodo mapped 750 sq ft in under 10 min on the Freo Z10 Turbo. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2, Recognizes 100+ object types (Narwal); Techaeris found it can miss flat objects under 2… on the Freo Z10 Turbo.
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