Narwal Freo X Ultra vs SwitchBot K11+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450 and the SwitchBot K11+ costs $400, so the SwitchBot K11+ is $50 cheaper. The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot vacuums ranking; the SwitchBot K11+ is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price. Pick the SwitchBot K11+ for small apartments with tight gaps under furniture.
- Suction
- 8,200 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR with 3D multi
- 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 →- Suction
- 6,000 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
Built for small apartments and rooms packed with furniture, since it is only about 25 cm across and its dock is smaller than a sheet of A4. Reviewers like the speedy cleaning and big 4 L dock bag, but treat it as a vacuum only, because the wipe mop is weak. Skip it for larger homes, cluttered floors or heavy pet hair, and wait for a sale since it often drops well below $400.
Full SwitchBot K11+ review →Side by side
| Narwal Freo X Ultra | SwitchBot K11+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $400 |
| 3 year cost | $450 | $595 |
| Our score | 8.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #5 | #27 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table) | 1 year |
| Suction | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow | 6,000 Pa with Quiet, Standard, Strong and Max modes (SwitchBot) |
| Navigation | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) | LDS LiDAR with SLAM mapping (SwitchBot); TechRadar found it fast and accurate, Tom's Guide needed about four mapping attempts |
| Obstacle avoidance | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars | Infrared and PSD sensors, no camera; TechRadar and Expert Reviews saw it run over cables and socks |
| Mopping | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) | No, no water tank; a disposable wet wipe attachment only, which reviewers found weak (TechRadar) |
| Self empty | No dock emptying; the robot compresses dust into a 1 L bag, claimed up to 7 weeks (Narwal, TechRadar) | Yes, 4 L antibacterial bag, up to 90 days (SwitchBot) |
| Dock features | Mop washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) | Auto empty and charging only; dock 24 x 18 x 25 cm (TechRadar) |
| Runtime | 210 min claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% | Not published; 3,200 mAh battery with under 5 h charging (SwitchBot); Tom's Guide cites over two hours in quiet mode |
| Dustbin | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml | Robot bin size not published; 4 L dock bag (SwitchBot) |
| Height | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) | 98.5 mm, 248 mm wide (SwitchBot) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) | Expert Reviews collected 3.1 g of pet hair per surface, at the low end of its tests; Tom's Guide pet hair 70% hardwood, 65% carpet |
| App | Narwal app with no go zones; works with Siri (Narwal) | SwitchBot app plus Matter for Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home; TechRadar noted quirks such as an 8 character room name limit |
| Threshold | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) | Climbs up to 1.7 cm (SwitchBot) |
| Noise | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction | n/a |
| Best for | hard floor mopping at a reduced price | small apartments with tight gaps under furniture |
| Skip if | you want a dock that empties dust for you | you need real mopping or have a large home |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
SwitchBot K11+
- TechRadar: Charming, capable vacuum for cramped homes with fast, accurate navigation and a large dock bag; the wipe mop is not worth using, auto empty is noisy and it hit a shoe and sucked up a cable. TechRadar gave a Performance 3.5/5 subscore but no overall rating. Source
- Tom's Guide: Picked up all kitty litter but struggled with Cheerios; mapping needed about four attempts and the reviewer preferred the cheaper K10+ Pro unless battery life or noise matter most. Source
- Expert Reviews: Near perfect rice pickup on carpet and laminate, but weaker on flour and pet hair; it ran over socks and cables and did not detect a fake dog mess. Source
Pros and cons
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
SwitchBot K11+
Pros
- Very compact robot and dock
- Large 4 L bag, up to 90 days
- Fast, accurate navigation in TechRadar tests
- Matter support for Apple Home, Alexa and Google
- Often discounted on Amazon
Cons
- Mop is a basic wet wipe
- Poor obstacle avoidance
- Weak pet hair pickup in Expert Reviews tests
- Noisy when auto emptying
- Full price is high for its class
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Narwal Freo X Ultra or the SwitchBot K11+?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot vacuums ranking; the SwitchBot K11+ is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price. Pick the SwitchBot K11+ for small apartments with tight gaps under furniture.
Which is cheaper?
The SwitchBot K11+ at $400, versus $450 for the Narwal Freo X Ultra, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $450 vs $595.
What is the difference between the Freo X Ultra and the K11+?
Suction: 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow on the Freo X Ultra, 6,000 Pa with Quiet, Standard, Strong and Max modes (SwitchBot) on the K11+. Navigation: LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X Ultra, LDS LiDAR with SLAM mapping (SwitchBot); TechRadar found it fast and accurate, Tom's… on the K11+. Obstacle avoidance: Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra, Infrared and PSD sensors, no camera; TechRadar and Expert Reviews saw it run over cables… on the K11+.
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