Narwal Freo X Ultra vs Flow: Which Robot Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Feb 06, 2026 04:06 PM

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Wet Compatible Mopping Only

Lowest Height Cleared None Cleared

Obstacle Avoidance Technology Light-Based

Max Threshold Height 1.9 cm (0.7")

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Wet Compatible Locked

Lowest Height Cleared Locked

Obstacle Avoidance Technology Locked

Max Threshold Height Lock cm (Lock")

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Locked

Our Verdict

Narwal Freo X Ultra

Narwal Flow

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Variants

Freo X Ultra (White)

Flow (White)

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White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

Main Differences for

Multi-Surface Household

Threshold

0.10

Multi-Surface Household

5.8

0.0

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Multi-Surface Household

5.8

0.0

Pets

4.9

0.0

Debris Pickup: Hard Floor

7.5

0.0

Debris Pickup: Carpet

5.8

0.0

Debris Pickup: Pet Hair

5.0

0.0

Obstacle Handling

4.8

0.0

Design

Build Quality

8.0

N/A

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Vacuum & Mop Combo

Yes

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User Maintenance

6.0

N/A

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Recurring Cost

5.0

N/A

Recurring Cost Picture

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Bag Part Number

Disposable Dust Bag for Freo X Ultra/Freo X Plus

Locked

Filter Part Number

Dust Bin Filter for Freo X Ultra/ Freo X Plus

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

HEPA Disposable Dust Bag

Locked

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Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Dimensions

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Robot Vacuum Height

10.5 cm (4.1")

Lock cm (Lock")

Robot Vacuum Width

35.2 cm (13.9")

Lock cm (Lock")

Robot Vacuum Depth

35.5 cm (14.0")

Lock cm (Lock")

Docking Station Dimensions

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Docking Station Height

43.5 cm (17.1")

Lock cm (Lock")

Docking Station Width

41.2 cm (16.2")

Lock cm (Lock")

Docking Station Depth

36.6 cm (14.4")

Lock cm (Lock")

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Internal Dirt Compartment

9.5

N/A

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Dirt Compartment Capacity

0.70 L

Lock L

Full Indicator

Locked

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Station Maintenance Capabilities

0.9

N/A

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Auto Empty

Locked

Bagless Station

No Dirt Compartment

Locked

Dirt Compartment Capacity

0.00 L

Lock L

Automatic Tank Refill

Locked

Mop Washing

Cold Water

Locked

Mop Drying

Hot Air

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Battery

9.0

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

86 min

Lock min

Maximum Battery Life

268 min

Lock min

Recharge Time

186 min

Lock min

Removable Batteries

Locked

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Quality-Of-Life Features

Picture Of Controls

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Power Adjustment

Yes

Locked

Easy On/Off

Yes

Locked

Surface Type Adjustment

Manual And Automatic

Locked

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Brushroll And Tools

Brushroll And Tools Photo

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Brushroll Setup

Single

Locked

Brushroll Type

Rubber And Bristles

Locked

Side Brush Setup

Dual

Locked

Side Brush Type

Fixed

Locked

Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

7.5

N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.0

N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

5.0

N/A

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Pet Hair Pickup

5.0

N/A

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Airflow

0.0

N/A

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Maximum Head Airflow

N/A

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Noise

8.0

N/A

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Bare Floor

57.6 dBA

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Low-Pile Carpet

63.1 dBA

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Household Adaptability

7.5

N/A

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Obstacle Avoidance

2.0

N/A

Obstacle Avoidance Technology

Light-Based

Locked

Object Recognition

Yes

Locked

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Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate

Lock%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate

40%

Lock%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate

Lock%

Carpet: Intervention Rate

50%

Lock%

Always Avoided Pet Waste

Locked

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Height Clearance

4.0

N/A

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Lowest Height Cleared

None Cleared

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Threshold Clearance

7.0

N/A

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Max Threshold Height

1.9 cm (0.7")

Lock cm (Lock")

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

Locked

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Cracks

4.0

N/A

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Stains

6.0

N/A

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Water

0.0

N/A

Wet Compatible

Mopping Only

Locked

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Automation

Physical Automation

8.9

N/A

Recharge And Resume

Yes

Locked

Pathing Algorithm

Smart

Locked

Physical Boundary Markers

Locked

Scheduled Start Buttons

Locked

Cycle Control Buttons

On-Board Only

Locked

Navigation Control Buttons

Return To Base Only

Locked

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Companion App Automation

8.0

N/A

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App Name

Narwal Freo

Locked

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)

Yes

Locked

App Scheduled Start

Yes

Locked

App Cycle Control

Yes

Locked

Navigation Control Within App

Locked

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Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow

White

Freo X Ultra

White

Flow