Narwal Freo X10 Pro vs Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Narwal Freo X10 Pro costs $500 and the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) costs $500. Pick the Narwal Freo X10 Pro for tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget. Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags.
- Suction
- 11,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual rotating Reuleaux
- Runtime
- Not listed by Narwal
A solid value pick for people who want auto empty and mop washing without paying flagship prices. Mapping is good, but it has no camera, so cables and small objects trip it up. Skip it if you need hot water washing or strong obstacle avoidance.
Full Narwal Freo X10 Pro review →- Suction
- No Pa rating from Shark
- Navigation
- 360 degree LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- 90 min
A plain, vacuum only Shark with LiDAR and a bagless base that Vacuum Wars called Shark's best performing robot when it tested it. It is an older 2023 model with a short 90 minute runtime, and the $499.99 store price is high when the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 sells for less. Most buyers should pick the Matrix Plus instead unless this one is discounted.
Full Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) review →Side by side
| Narwal Freo X10 Pro | Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 | $500 |
| 3 year cost | $500 | $500 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #54 | #56 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year limited, 2 years on parts (SharkNinja US store) |
| Suction | 11,000 Pa claimed (Narwal) | No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but published no kPa figure |
| Navigation | LiDAR (Narwal); MacStories found it handled furniture and rugs well and stores up to four maps | 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); Vacuum Wars mapped about 350 sq ft in just over 5 min and found it about 28% faster than a Roomba i3+ EVO |
| Obstacle avoidance | Forward structured light, no camera (Narwal, SmartWorld); MacStories and SmartWorld both found it struggles with cables and small objects | Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it |
| Mopping | Dual rotating Reuleaux triangle pads, 6 to 8 N pressure, 12 mm lift, EdgeReach extension (Narwal); SmartWorld notes wash water is not heated | No |
| Self empty | 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 | Yes, bagless base that holds up to 45 days of debris (Shark) |
| Dock features | Mop washing, 104°F warm air drying, dust compression (Narwal); no detergent dispenser (SmartWorld) | Auto empty and charging only (Shark) |
| Runtime | 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) | 90 min, 6 hour charge (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,000 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 800 ml robot bin or 1 L bag (Narwal) | 0.2 qt robot cup (Shark) |
| Height | 107.7 mm (Narwal spec table) | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Pet hair | DualFlow tangle free floating roller and detangling side brushes (Narwal); SmartWorld found it well suited to long hair and pet shedding | Self cleaning anti hair wrap brushroll (Shark); Vacuum Wars said it did not notice a big difference from anti wrap rolls on robots |
| App | Narwal app with multi floor maps, no go zones, schedules; Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (Narwal) | SharkClean app with map editing, zones and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) |
| Threshold | 2 cm (Narwal) | n/a |
| Best for | tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget | vacuum only cleaning with no bags |
| Skip if | your floors often have cables or socks | you want mopping or a newer model |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
- 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
Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)
- Vacuum Wars: Called it Shark's best performing robot vacuum at the time. Covered about 1,000 sq ft per charge versus about 820 for a Roomba i3+ EVO, mapped about 350 sq ft in just over 5 min, and beat the Roomba on crevice pickup and carpet deep cleaning. Battery efficiency 1.29 min per 1%. Source
- 9to5Toys: Tested the Shark Matrix with the bagless 45 day self empty base at a $499.99 MSRP (the review does not print a model number). LiDAR avoided objects taller than a few inches, stopping about an inch away, but did not detect cords. It was barely audible on normal mode and Matrix mode added about 5 min in the largest room. The app does not show live robot position. Source
Pros and cons
Narwal Freo X10 Pro
Pros
- Low price for a mop washing dock
- Good LiDAR mapping with four stored maps
- Mops lift 12 mm over rugs
- Resists hair tangles (SmartWorld)
Cons
- No camera, struggles with cables
- Wash water is not heated
- No detergent dispenser
- Out of stock on Narwal US store at check
Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)
Pros
- Bagless self empty base
- Fast, efficient LiDAR mapping
- Strong hard floor and carpet pickup in Vacuum Wars tests
- Good crevice cleaning
Cons
- No mop
- 90 minute runtime
- Older 2023 design
- Costs more than the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 on Shark's store
- Obstacle avoidance not independently tested
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Narwal Freo X10 Pro or the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)?
Pick the Narwal Freo X10 Pro for tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget. Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags.
What is the difference between the Freo X10 Pro and the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)?
Suction: 11,000 Pa claimed (Narwal) on the Freo X10 Pro, No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE). Navigation: LiDAR (Narwal); MacStories found it handled furniture and rugs well and stores up to… on the Freo X10 Pro, 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); Vacuum Wars mapped about 350 sq… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE). Obstacle avoidance: Forward structured light, no camera (Narwal, SmartWorld); MacStories and SmartWorld both… on the Freo X10 Pro, Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE).
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