# Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo

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.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/narwal-flow-2-vs-narwal-freo-z10-turbo/

## 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 |

## 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](https://vacuumwars.com/narwal-flow-2-review/)
- 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](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/the-narwal-flow-2-looks-slick-but-its-performance-misses-the-mark-for-a-usd1-500-robot-vacuum)
- 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](https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/narwal-flow-2-review/)

### 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](https://techaeris.com/2026/06/30/narwal-freo-z10-turbo-review/)
- 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](https://gizmodo.com/narwal-freo-z10-turbo-review-midrange-vacuum-high-end-performance-2000754647)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Narwal Flow 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow-2/index.md), [Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-z10-turbo/index.md)