# Narwal Flow vs Narwal Freo X10 Pro

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Narwal Flow costs $1,500 and the Narwal Freo X10 Pro costs $500, so the Narwal Freo X10 Pro is $1,000 cheaper. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets. Pick the Narwal Freo X10 Pro for tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/narwal-flow-vs-narwal-freo-x10-pro/

## Side by side

| | Narwal Flow | Narwal Freo X10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $500 |
| 3 year cost | $1,500 | $500 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #83 | #54 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average | 11,000 Pa claimed (Narwal) |
| Navigation | dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and report cleaning 0.0 square meters | LiDAR (Narwal); MacStories found it handled furniture and rugs well and stores up to four maps |
| Obstacle avoidance | Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored 18 of 24, and TechRadar saw it avoid a shoe, sock and USB cable | Forward structured light, no camera (Narwal, SmartWorld); MacStories and SmartWorld both found it struggles with cables and small objects |
| Mopping | FlowWash track mop with warm water at 113F, 7 to 12 N pressure and 12 mm lift (Narwal); Vacuum Wars combined mopping score 268 against a 184 average | Dual rotating Reuleaux triangle pads, 6 to 8 N pressure, 12 mm lift, EdgeReach extension (Narwal); SmartWorld notes wash water is not heated |
| Self empty | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag rated for up to 120 days (Narwal US store) | Yes, 1 L disposable bag or 800 ml bin per Narwal, up to 7 weeks; SmartWorld describes a 2.5 L compacting bag in the base |
| Dock features | Auto empty, mop washing at 113 to 176F, warm air drying, self cleaning; optional auto refill and drain version (Narwal US store); no auto detergent dispenser (TechRadar) | Mop washing, 104°F warm air drying, dust compression (Narwal); no detergent dispenser (SmartWorld) |
| Runtime | Up to 190 min (Narwal); Vacuum Wars estimated 2,068 sq ft per charge | Not listed by Narwal; MacStories used about 30% battery for 500 sq ft in 70 min; SmartWorld says nearly 200 m² per charge; 5,000 mAh battery (Narwal) |
| Dustbin | 2.5 L dock bag; Vacuum Wars describes a large robot bin with a removable section | 800 ml robot bin or 1 L bag (Narwal) |
| Height | 95 mm (3.7 in) per Narwal key features and Vacuum Wars; Narwal's spec table lists 107.7 mm | 107.7 mm (Narwal spec table) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% tangles in its 7 inch hair test | DualFlow tangle free floating roller and detangling side brushes (Narwal); SmartWorld found it well suited to long hair and pet shedding |
| App | Narwal app with up to 4 saved maps, schedules and voice assistant; works with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant (Narwal US store); TechRadar found it overwhelming with some mistranslations | Narwal app with multi floor maps, no go zones, schedules; Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (Narwal) |
| Threshold | 4 cm (1.57 in) (Narwal US store, TechRadar) | 2 cm (Narwal) |
| Noise | TechRadar measured 58 dB in quiet mode to 76 dB at top suction; Tom's Guide measured 49 to 74 dB depending on floor | n/a |
| Best for | hard floor homes that mop often and have pets | tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget |
| Skip if | you want a simple, glitch free app | your floors often have cables or socks |

## What reviewers found

### Narwal Flow

- Vacuum Wars (3.58 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.88 kPa suction, 83% sand removal, 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair tangle. Combined mopping score was 268 against a 184 average, obstacle avoidance 18 of 24 and estimated coverage 2,068 sq ft per charge. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/narwal-flow-review/)
- TechRadar: Called the cleaning superb, especially on carpet, and hot water mopping excellent. Noise was 58 dB in quiet mode and 76 dB at top suction. It pushed a chair, failed to enter a room and once reported 0.0 square meters cleaned. Subscores: Value 4/5, Design 4.5/5, Performance 3.5/5, App 3.5/5. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-flow-review)
- Tom's Guide: Pickup was 83% overall on tile and 77% on carpet, with 70% to 75% hair pickup. Noise ranged from 49 to 74 dB depending on floor and power. Faults were a tricky app, random cleaning incidents and so so edge vacuuming. [Source](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/narwal-flow-robot-vacuum-and-mop-review)

### Narwal Freo X10 Pro

- MacStories: Over two months it vacuumed about 500 sq ft in roughly 70 minutes using about 30% battery. Mopping the same floor took close to 90 minutes. Had more trouble with cords and light bath mats than a camera based Roomba j7. Narwal provided the unit. [Source](https://www.macstories.net/reviews/two-months-with-the-narwal-freo-x10-pro/)
- SmartWorld: Good mopping for a non premium system and nearly 200 m² per charge. No front camera, so it struggles with cables and small objects. Wash water is not heated and there is no detergent dispenser. [Source](https://www.smartworld.it/recensioni/narwal-freo-x10-pro)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Narwal Flow or the Narwal Freo X10 Pro?

Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets. Pick the Narwal Freo X10 Pro for tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget.

### Which is cheaper?

The Narwal Freo X10 Pro at $500, versus $1,500 for the Narwal Flow, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,500 vs $500.

### What is the difference between the Flow and the Freo X10 Pro?

Suction: 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average on the Flow, 11,000 Pa claimed (Narwal) on the Freo X10 Pro. Navigation: dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and… on the Flow, LiDAR (Narwal); MacStories found it handled furniture and rugs well and stores up to… on the Freo X10 Pro. Obstacle avoidance: Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum… on the Flow, Forward structured light, no camera (Narwal, SmartWorld); MacStories and SmartWorld both… on the Freo X10 Pro.

Full reviews: [Narwal Flow](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow/index.md), [Narwal Freo X10 Pro](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-x10-pro/index.md)