Narwal Freo 20 vs Narwal Freo X Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Narwal Freo 20 costs $1,100 and the Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450, so the Narwal Freo X Ultra is $650 cheaper. The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.8 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Freo 20 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
- Suction
- 31,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Single flat rolling
- Runtime
- 210 min
A strong pick if you want a roller mop that rinses itself while it cleans and a dock that does almost everything. Vacuum Wars measured top tier pet hair results with zero hair wrap. Skip it if your space is tight, since the dock is large, or if you want a plumbed in water option.
Full Narwal Freo 20 review →- Suction
- 8,200 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual triangular
- Runtime
- 210 min claimed
A mop first robot with firm pressure and hot air drying, now far below its launch price. nextpit measured 96% sand pickup on carpet, but Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance poorly. There is no dock emptying, so you change a small bag in the robot.
Full Narwal Freo X Ultra review →Side by side
| Narwal Freo 20 | Narwal Freo X Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $1,100 | $450 |
| Our score | 6.4/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #29 | #6 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table); Narwal store FAQs say 1 year in one place and 2 years in another | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Suction | 31,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.31 kPa sealed suction and 17 CFM airflow | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | LiDAR plus dual 1080P RGB cameras with NarMind Pro (Narwal); Vacuum Wars navigation score 4.44 stars | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | TwinAI Dodge, Narwal says it knows 300+ object types; Vacuum Wars obstacle score 3.52 stars; Presse-citron saw no bumps, cable snags or eaten socks | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars |
| Mopping | Single flat rolling track mop with 140°F water, 16 nozzles and 12 N pressure (Narwal); Journal du Geek lists the roller as 266 x 55 mm | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) |
| Self empty | Yes, 2.4 L dust bag, up to 120 days (Narwal) | No dock emptying; the robot compresses dust into a 1 L bag, claimed up to 7 weeks (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| Dock features | Mop self cleaning up to 212°F, 140°F hot air drying, auto clean water refill into the robot (Narwal); no plumbed water option per Presse-citron | Mop washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) |
| Runtime | 210 min (spec listed by Vacuum Wars); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,489 sq ft per charge | 210 min claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% |
| Dustbin | 300 ml robot bin (Vacuum Wars spec table) plus 2.4 L dock bag | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml |
| Height | 3.7 in, 95 mm (Narwal) | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 87.5% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap with 7 in hair; Narwal claims 0% tangling | Vacuum Wars measured 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) |
| App | Narwal app with no go zones, schedules, Pet Care Mode 2.0 remote video and "Hey Nawa" voice control (Narwal) | Narwal app with no go zones; works with Siri (Narwal) |
| Threshold | Up to 1.57 in, 40 mm (Narwal); Presse-citron said it could not climb a step of about 5 cm | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Noise | As low as 56.9 dB in Quiet Mode (Narwal); Presse-citron called vacuum mode quite loud | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction |
| Best for | pet homes with mostly hard floors | hard floor mopping at a reduced price |
| Skip if | you have little floor space for a big dock | you want a dock that empties dust for you |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Narwal Freo 20
- Vacuum Wars (4.03 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.31 kPa suction, 17 CFM airflow, 93 on carpet deep clean, 87.5% flattened pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap, and about 2,489 sq ft per charge. Category scores: mopping 3.2, obstacle avoidance 3.52, navigation 4.44, pets 4.63. Source
- Journal du Geek (8.5/10): Liked the 266 x 55 mm self rinsing roller mop and found mopping left no missed areas. Called the 43.1 x 40.2 x 46.1 cm dock very large and said hair tangling is reduced but not eliminated. Source
- Presse-citron (8/10): Tested on a 50 m² mixed floor area. Very effective vacuuming and good stain removal, slightly less thorough than the Flow 2. Never hit objects or caught cables, but battery life is shorter than the Flow 2 and vacuum mode is loud. Source
Narwal Freo X Ultra
- Vacuum Wars (2.26 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.86 kPa suction, 16 CFM airflow and 76% pet hair pickup. Estimated 1,103 sq ft per charge. Obstacle avoidance scored 1.22 stars. Source
- TechRadar (Performance 4.5/5): Measured 53 dB. Picked up Cheerios in one pass and handled a soy sauce spill in about two. The app could not split an open plan floor into rooms. Source
- nextpit: Picked up 99% of oat flakes and 98% of sand on tile and 96% of sand on carpet. Ran about 2 hours before returning at 20%. A dust bag burst after six hours of use. Source
Pros and cons
Narwal Freo 20
Pros
- Zero hair wrap in Vacuum Wars testing
- Roller mop rinses itself during cleaning
- Very hot mop washing and hot air drying
- Long runtime, about 2,489 sq ft per charge (Vacuum Wars)
- Good obstacle avoidance in Presse-citron testing
Cons
- Large dock, 43.1 x 40.2 x 46.1 cm
- Out of stock on Narwal US store at check
- Measured suction far below the 31,000 Pa claim
- Vacuum mode is loud (Presse-citron)
- Mopping score only 3.2 stars at Vacuum Wars
Narwal Freo X Ultra
Pros
- 96% sand pickup on carpet in nextpit testing
- Firm 12 N mop pressure on tile
- Hot air drying and auto detergent
- Mop lifts 12 mm on carpet
- Quiet at 53 dB per TechRadar
Cons
- No dock dust emptying
- Weak obstacle avoidance in Vacuum Wars testing
- Room splitting tool struggles with open plans
- Bag burst during nextpit testing
- Struggles with thin cables and table legs
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Narwal Freo 20 or the Narwal Freo X Ultra?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.8 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Freo 20 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
Which is cheaper?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra at $450, versus $1,100 for the Narwal Freo 20, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,100 vs $450.
What is the difference between the Freo 20 and the Freo X Ultra?
Suction: 31,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.31 kPa sealed suction and 17 CFM… on the Freo 20, 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow on the Freo X Ultra. Navigation: LiDAR plus dual 1080P RGB cameras with NarMind Pro (Narwal); Vacuum Wars navigation… on the Freo 20, LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge, Narwal says it knows 300+ object types; Vacuum Wars obstacle score 3.52… on the Freo 20, Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra.
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