# Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo Z10

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,100 and the Narwal Freo Z10 costs $900, so the Narwal Freo Z10 is $200 cheaper. The Narwal Flow 2 has a published review score and ranks #35 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Freo Z10 is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo Z10 for hard floor homes that mop often.

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

## Side by side

| | Narwal Flow 2 | Narwal Freo Z10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $900 |
| 3 year cost | $1,100 | $900 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #35 | #83 |
| 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 | 15,000 Pa (Narwal, TechRadar, Android Authority) |
| Navigation | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip | LiDAR 4.0 with multi level maps and about 8 min quick mapping (Narwal); TechRadar saw mapping in about 6 min but confusion when furniture moved |
| Obstacle avoidance | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided | Front and side sensors, objects as low as 1 cm (Narwal); TechRadar saw it avoid most cables and shoes but try to swallow a thin cable and socks |
| Mopping | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet | Two triangular spinning pads, 8 N pressure, extending EdgeSwing, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal); no onboard water tank, refills at the dock (TechRadar) |
| 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 compressed dust bag, up to 120 days (Narwal lab claim); TechRadar's unit had a self emptying problem |
| 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 wash up to 167 F, warm air drying, auto detergent, station self cleaning; 4.5 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks (Narwal, 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 | Up to 210 min (TechRadar spec list); Narwal's page lists no runtime |
| Dustbin | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) | Up to 1 L compressed robot bin (TechRadar) plus 2.5 L dock bag |
| Height | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal | 107.7 mm, about 4.2 in (TechRadar) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap | TechRadar did not test pet hair directly but found the pads balled up missed hair and advised pet owners to look elsewhere; Android Authority saw very little hair buildup |
| App | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not | Narwal app with no go zones, child lock and schedules; Alexa, Siri and Google Home voice control (Narwal) |
| 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 | 55 dB in mop only mode (Narwal lab test); TechRadar found it quiet except on the top suction level |
| Best for | pet homes with mostly hard floors | hard floor homes that mop often |
| Skip if | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall | you have lots of carpet or a shedding pet |

## 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

- TechRadar: Excellent mopping and good obstacle avoidance, but needed two passes on top power to clear oats on hard floors, struggled with oats on carpet and cleared about 80% of hair. Subscores: Value 3.5/5, Design 4/5, Performance 3/5, App 3.5/5. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-freo-z10-review)
- Android Authority: Used for several weeks: accurate navigation with no collisions, very little hair buildup and a shiny mopping finish to the edges. Rug detection once skipped an area, the side brush rattled and it needed a water refill about every other mop run. Gave it an Editor's Choice badge. [Source](https://www.androidauthority.com/narwal-freo-z10-review-3541994/)

## Questions buyers ask

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

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

### Which is cheaper?

The Narwal Freo Z10 at $900, versus $1,100 for the Narwal Flow 2, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,100 vs $900.

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

Suction: 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2, 15,000 Pa (Narwal, TechRadar, Android Authority) on the Freo Z10. Navigation: Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2, LiDAR 4.0 with multi level maps and about 8 min quick mapping (Narwal); TechRadar saw… on the Freo Z10. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2, Front and side sensors, objects as low as 1 cm (Narwal); TechRadar saw it avoid most… on the Freo Z10.

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