# Narwal Freo 20 vs Narwal Freo Z10

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Narwal Freo 20 costs $1,100 and the Narwal Freo Z10 costs $900, so the Narwal Freo Z10 is $200 cheaper. The Narwal Freo 20 has a published review score and ranks #36 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Freo Z10 is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Freo 20 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-freo-20-vs-narwal-freo-z10/

## Side by side

| | Narwal Freo 20 | Narwal Freo Z10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $900 |
| 3 year cost | $1,100 | $900 |
| Our score | 6.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #36 | #83 |
| 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 | n/a |
| Suction | 31,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.31 kPa sealed suction and 17 CFM airflow | 15,000 Pa (Narwal, TechRadar, Android Authority) |
| Navigation | LiDAR plus dual 1080P RGB cameras with NarMind Pro (Narwal); Vacuum Wars navigation score 4.44 stars | 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, Narwal says it knows 300+ object types; Vacuum Wars obstacle score 3.52 stars; Presse-citron saw no bumps, cable snags or eaten socks | 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 | 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 | 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, 2.4 L dust bag, up to 120 days (Narwal) | Yes, 2.5 L compressed dust bag, up to 120 days (Narwal lab claim); TechRadar's unit had a self emptying problem |
| 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 | 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 | 210 min (spec listed by Vacuum Wars); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,489 sq ft per charge | Up to 210 min (TechRadar spec list); Narwal's page lists no runtime |
| Dustbin | 300 ml robot bin (Vacuum Wars spec table) plus 2.4 L dock bag | Up to 1 L compressed robot bin (TechRadar) plus 2.5 L dock bag |
| Height | 3.7 in, 95 mm (Narwal) | 107.7 mm, about 4.2 in (TechRadar) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 87.5% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap with 7 in hair; Narwal claims 0% tangling | 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 no go zones, schedules, Pet Care Mode 2.0 remote video and "Hey Nawa" voice control (Narwal) | 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 (Narwal); Presse-citron said it could not climb a step of about 5 cm | n/a |
| Noise | As low as 56.9 dB in Quiet Mode (Narwal); Presse-citron called vacuum mode quite loud | 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 have little floor space for a big dock | you have lots of carpet or a shedding pet |

## 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](https://vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/narwal_freo_20/)
- 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](https://www.journaldugeek.com/test/test-du-narwal-freo-20-ce-robot-laveur-a-tout-pour-lui-sauf-sa-taille/)
- 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](https://www.presse-citron.net/narwal-freo-20-test/)

### 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 Freo 20 or the Narwal Freo Z10?

The Narwal Freo 20 has a published review score and ranks #36 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Freo Z10 is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Freo 20 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 Freo 20, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,100 vs $900.

### What is the difference between the Freo 20 and the Freo Z10?

Suction: 31,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.31 kPa sealed suction and 17 CFM… on the Freo 20, 15,000 Pa (Narwal, TechRadar, Android Authority) on the Freo Z10. Navigation: LiDAR plus dual 1080P RGB cameras with NarMind Pro (Narwal); Vacuum Wars navigation… on the Freo 20, LiDAR 4.0 with multi level maps and about 8 min quick mapping (Narwal); TechRadar saw… on the Freo Z10. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge, Narwal says it knows 300+ object types; Vacuum Wars obstacle score 3.52… on the Freo 20, Front and side sensors, objects as low as 1 cm (Narwal); TechRadar saw it avoid most… on the Freo Z10.

Full reviews: [Narwal Freo 20](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-20/index.md), [Narwal Freo Z10](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-z10/index.md)