Narwal Flow vs Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Narwal Flow costs $1,500 and the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra costs $1,100, so the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra is $400 cheaper. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets. Pick the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra for hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping. The Narwal Flow wins 4 of 5 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Narwal Flow wins 4 of 5 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Flow | Freo Z10 Ultra | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,500 | $1,100 | Freo Z10 Ultra |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa | 18,000 Pa | Flow |
| Runtime per charge | 190 min | 150 min | Flow |
| Onboard bin | 2.5 L | 0.48 L | Flow |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 3.7 in | 4.3 in | Flow |
- You care most about suction (22,000 Pa vs 18,000 Pa)
- You care most about runtime per charge (190 min vs 150 min)
- You care most about onboard bin (2.5 L vs 0.48 L)
- Best for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets
- You want to spend less (saves $400)
- Best for hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping
- Suction
- 22,000 Pa
- Navigation
- dToF LiDAR inside
- Mopping
- FlowWash track mop
- Runtime
- Up to 190 min
Excellent mopping track mop robot, now the step below the Flow 2
Full Narwal Flow review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 18,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LiDAR 4.0
- Mopping
- Dual Reuleaux triangle
- Runtime
- About 2.5 hours
Camera and LiDAR robot with standout edge mopping
Full Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Narwal Flow | Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $1,100 |
| 3 year cost | $1,500 | $1,100 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #103 | #90 |
| 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 | 18,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); nextpit measured 96% to 98% pickup of oats and sand on tile and carpet |
| Navigation | dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and report cleaning 0.0 square meters | LiDAR 4.0 with 360° scan and 4 layer 3D map (Narwal) |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Reuleaux triangle pads with EdgeReach extension, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal); TechRadar measured strong edge mopping and heavy water use |
| Self empty | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag rated for up to 120 days (Narwal US store) | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag (TechRadar, CGMagazine); Narwal says 120 days of dust storage; TechRadar found auto empty unreliable |
| 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) | 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 | Up to 190 min (Narwal); Vacuum Wars estimated 2,068 sq ft per charge | About 2.5 hours measured by TechRadar; 6,400 mAh battery (Narwal) |
| Dustbin | 2.5 L dock bag; Vacuum Wars describes a large robot bin with a removable section | 0.48 L robot bin plus 2.5 L dock bag (TechRadar) |
| Height | 95 mm (3.7 in) per Narwal key features and Vacuum Wars; Narwal's spec table lists 107.7 mm | 109.6 mm, 4.3 in (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% tangles in its 7 inch hair test | DualFlow tangle free brushes (Narwal); TechRadar saw virtually zero hair wrap by the end of testing |
| 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 Freo Mind smart mode; TechRadar found the app overwhelming and Freo Mind often skipped rooms |
| Threshold | 4 cm (1.57 in) (Narwal US store, TechRadar) | n/a |
| 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 | About 60 dB vacuuming and mopping, nearly 80 dB when the dock empties (TechRadar) |
| Best for | hard floor homes that mop often and have pets | hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping |
| Skip if | you want a simple, glitch free app | you want a simple app and reliable auto empty |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Narwal Flow
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Narwal Flow or the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra?
Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets. Pick the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra for hard floor homes that want strong edge mopping.
Which is cheaper?
The Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra at $1,100, versus $1,500 for the Narwal Flow, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,500 vs $1,100.
What is the difference between the Flow and the Freo Z10 Ultra?
Suction: 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average on the Flow, 18,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); nextpit measured 96% to 98% pickup of oats and sand on tile… on the Freo Z10 Ultra. Navigation: dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and… on the Flow, LiDAR 4.0 with 360° scan and 4 layer 3D map (Narwal) on the Freo Z10 Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum… on the Flow, LiDAR plus dual 136° AI cameras (Narwal); TechRadar called it excellent day to day but… on the Freo Z10 Ultra.
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