# Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,100 and the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra costs $1,100. The Narwal Flow 2 has a published review score and ranks #35 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra for hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/narwal-flow-2-vs-narwal-freo-z10-ultra/

## Side by side

| | Narwal Flow 2 | Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| 3 year cost | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #35 | #90 |
| 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 | 18,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); nextpit measured 96% to 98% pickup of oats and sand on tile and carpet |
| Navigation | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip | LiDAR 4.0 with 360° scan and 4 layer 3D map (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided | LiDAR plus dual 136° AI cameras (Narwal); TechRadar called it excellent day to day but it still sucked up a shoelace and a cable; nextpit saw it miss some test obstacles |
| Mopping | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet | Dual Reuleaux triangle pads with EdgeReach extension, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal); TechRadar measured strong edge mopping and heavy water use |
| 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, 2.5 L dust bag (TechRadar, CGMagazine); Narwal says 120 days of dust storage; TechRadar found auto empty unreliable |
| 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 | Hot water mop washing, hot air drying, detergent cartridges, separate clean and dirty water tanks of 4.5 L and 4.1 L (TechRadar) |
| 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 | About 2.5 hours measured by TechRadar; 6,400 mAh battery (Narwal) |
| Dustbin | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) | 0.48 L robot bin plus 2.5 L dock bag (TechRadar) |
| Height | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal | 109.6 mm, 4.3 in (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap | DualFlow tangle free brushes (Narwal); TechRadar saw virtually zero hair wrap by the end of testing |
| App | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not | Narwal app with Freo Mind smart mode; TechRadar found the app overwhelming and Freo Mind often skipped rooms |
| 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 | About 60 dB vacuuming and mopping, nearly 80 dB when the dock empties (TechRadar) |
| Best for | pet homes with mostly hard floors | hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping |
| Skip if | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall | you want a simple app and reliable auto empty |

## 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 Ultra

- TechRadar: Solid everyday vacuuming, but fine flour mix stayed after three passes. Great edge mopping and removed dried ketchup. Ran about 2.5 hours and measured about 60 dB. Smart mode skipped rooms and self emptying was unreliable. Subscores: Value 3.5/5, Design 4/5, Performance 3/5 in text (2.5/5 in table), App 3.5/5 in text (3/5 in table). [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-freo-z10-ultra-review)
- CGMagazine (9.5): Praised accurate LiDAR room detection, quick reaction to moving people, resistance to hair tangling and AI adjusted wash water temperature. Reported no significant faults beyond the premium price. [Source](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/narwal-freo-z10-ultra/)
- nextpit: Picked up 96% to 98% of oats and sand on tile and carpet. Called mopping one of the best it has tested, with no damp carpet stains. Battery was at 70% after 30 minutes at max settings. Missed some obstacles and has a large dock. [Source](https://nextpit.com/narwal-z10-ultra-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Narwal Flow 2 or the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra?

The Narwal Flow 2 has a published review score and ranks #35 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra for hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping.

### What is the difference between the Flow 2 and the Freo Z10 Ultra?

Suction: 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2, 18,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); nextpit measured 96% to 98% pickup of oats and sand on tile… on the Freo Z10 Ultra. Navigation: Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2, LiDAR 4.0 with 360° scan and 4 layer 3D map (Narwal) on the Freo Z10 Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2, LiDAR plus dual 136° AI cameras (Narwal); TechRadar called it excellent day to day but… on the Freo Z10 Ultra.

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