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Narwal Freo 20 vs Narwal Freo X Ultra

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Key differences between Narwal Freo 20 and Narwal Freo X Ultra

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5 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Narwal Freo 20 — Yes (User manual specifications: Wireless Connection 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi); Narwal Freo X Ultra — No (The manual's radio table lists only the 2.4 GHz band).
Bluetooth (connectivity): Narwal Freo 20 — No (The user manual specification sheet lists Wi-Fi as the only wireless connection); Narwal Freo X Ultra — Yes (BLE 5.0 on 2402-2480 MHz, per the Narwal user manual).
Self Emptying (features): Narwal Freo 20 — Yes (Empties into the dock dust bag, rated for up to 120 days of hands-free dust collection); Narwal Freo X Ultra — No (The base station has no dust collection. Narwal contrasts the Freo X Ultra with robots that empty into their station, describing a built-in system that compresses dust into the robot's own disposable bag instead).
Apple Home (integrations): Narwal Freo 20 — Yes (Apple Home appears in the compatibility panel of the official product page, alongside Matter); Narwal Freo X Ultra — No (Narwal names only Alexa, Google and Siri for this model, Siri running through the Narwal app rather than the Home app, and the robot carries no Matter certification that would open an Apple Home path).

Specifications to check side by side

Noise Level (features): Narwal Freo 20 — 56.9dB (Measured at 56.9 dB(A) while vacuuming in Quiet Mode under Narwal laboratory conditions); Narwal Freo X Ultra — 58dB (Narwal rates the robot at as low as 58 dB while cleaning).
Suction Power (suction performance): Narwal Freo 20 — 31000Pa; Narwal Freo X Ultra — 8200Pa.

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Option 1 · Narwal

Narwal Freo 20

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Narwal

Narwal Freo X Ultra

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

Narwal Freo 20Yes
Narwal Freo X UltraNo

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Home Assistant

Narwal Freo 20Yes
Narwal Freo X UltraNo

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Matter

Narwal Freo 20Yes
Narwal Freo X UltraNo

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
User manual specifications: Wireless Connection 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11b/g/n on 2412-2472 MHz, per the Narwal user manual

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
User manual specifications: Wireless Connection 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Catalog note
The manual's radio table lists only the 2.4 GHz band

Bluetooth

Narwal Freo 20: No
Catalog note
The user manual specification sheet lists Wi-Fi as the only wireless connection
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
BLE 5.0 on 2402-2480 MHz, per the Narwal user manual

Thread

Narwal Freo 20: No
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No

Z Wave

Narwal Freo 20: No
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No

Zigbee

Narwal Freo 20: No
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No

Features

Child Lock

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Child lock toggled with a triple-click on the robot's Start/Stop button
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Child Lock is switched on and off from the base station touch panel, which carries its own indicator, per the Narwal user manual

Dock Dustbin Capacity

Narwal Freo 20: 2.4L
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Not applicable / unspecified

Noise Level

Narwal Freo 20: 56.9dB
Catalog note
Measured at 56.9 dB(A) while vacuuming in Quiet Mode under Narwal laboratory conditions
Narwal Freo X Ultra: 58dB
Catalog note
Narwal rates the robot at as low as 58 dB while cleaning

Onboard Dustbin Capacity

Narwal Freo 20: Not recorded
Narwal Freo X Ultra: 1000ml
Catalog note
A 1 L disposable dust bag rides inside the robot, which compresses debris into it for up to 7 weeks

Real Time Tracking

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Live view and video calling from the Narwal app, including Find Your Pet
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
The Narwal Freo app follows the robot on the live map and reports the cleaning progress

Scheduling

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Schedule cleaning from the Narwal app
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Cleaning schedules and per-mode parameters are set in the Narwal Freo app

Self Emptying

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Empties into the dock dust bag, rated for up to 120 days of hands-free dust collection
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Catalog note
The base station has no dust collection. Narwal contrasts the Freo X Ultra with robots that empty into their station, describing a built-in system that compresses dust into the robot's own disposable bag instead

Integrations

Alexa

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal lists Alexa in the compatibility panel of the official product page and in the Amazon listing description
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal lists Amazon Alexa voice control for this model

Apple Home

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Apple Home appears in the compatibility panel of the official product page, alongside Matter
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Catalog note
Narwal names only Alexa, Google and Siri for this model, Siri running through the Narwal app rather than the Home app, and the robot carries no Matter certification that would open an Apple Home path

Google Home

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal lists Google Home in the compatibility panel of the official product page and in the Amazon listing description
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal lists Google voice control for this model

Home Assistant

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter, which Home Assistant controls through its own Matter integration
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Catalog note
The community Narwal integration, the only one that exists, lists the Freo X Ultra as not compatible: this model talks ZeroMQ on port 6789 plus the Tuya cloud instead of the WebSocket protocol the integration drives

Matter

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal shows the Matter logo in the compatibility panel of the official product page, and the Amazon listing states Matter, Alexa and Google Home compatibility. The CSA certified product database does not list the model yet (only the Flow 2 appears under Yunjing Intelligence Innovation).
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Catalog note
A search of the CSA certified product database returns only the Narwal Flow and Flow 2, not this model

SmartThings

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Catalog note
The model is not Matter certified, so it gets no automatic Works with SmartThings path, and Narwal documents no SmartThings account linking

Mopping

Auto Detergent Dispenser

Narwal Freo 20: No
Catalog note
The user manual has the owner measure the cleaning solution with the bottle cap and mix it into the clean water tank by hand
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
The station meters detergent from its own reservoir into the mop water, and the app decides whether to add it

Auto Mop Drying

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
140 F hot-air drying at the dock
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Warm air drying at 40 C (104 F) after the last mopping run

Auto Mop Lifting

Narwal Freo 20: Not recorded
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Lifts the mop pads 12 mm when it detects carpet

Auto Mop Washing

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Hot water mop washing at up to 212 F, plus continuous fresh-water rinsing while the robot cleans
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
The station washes and rinses the mop pads, and cleans its own tray at the same time

Detergent Compatibility

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal cleaning solution is included in the box and poured into the clean water tank of the dock
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
A bottle of Narwal dedicated detergent ships in the box and slots into the base station

Mopping

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
FlowWash rolling track mop rinsed in real time through 16 nozzles with 140 F water and 12 N of downward pressure
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Dual Reuleaux triangular mop pads press down with up to 12 N and spin at 180 RPM, with EdgeSwing swinging them out to reach the walls

Water Tank Capacity

Narwal Freo 20: Not recorded
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Not recorded

Navigation

Cliff Detection

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Cliff sensor listed among the robot components in the user manual
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Five infrared ranging and anti-drop sensors on the robot's underside, per the Narwal user manual

Multi Room Mapping

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Multi-floor mapping, with room editing and sub-maps in the Narwal app
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Builds 3D maps that can be edited in the app, and stores up to 4 maps for multi-level homes

Navigation Type

Narwal Freo 20: Laser (LiDAR)
Catalog note
Radar sensor for mapping plus dual 1080p RGB cameras and an AI chip (NarMind Pro with TwinAI Dodge obstacle avoidance)
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Laser (LiDAR)
Catalog note
LiDAR SLAM 4.0 gives a 360 degree scan of the room, backed by tri-laser structured light sensors for obstacles

No Go Zones

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Smart no-go zones set from the Narwal app
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
No-go zones are drawn on the map from the Narwal Freo app

Obstacle Detection

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Recognizes over 300 types of household objects and detects obstacles as thin as 0.2 in
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Structured light forward and edge sensors let it recognise objects as small as 1 cm and clean within 5 mm of them

Power

Auto Recharge

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Returns to the multifunctional dock on its own and charges while the dock washes the mop (Simultaneous Wash and Charge)
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
The robot navigates itself back to the base station when the task ends and charges there, per the Narwal user manual

Battery Life

Narwal Freo 20: 210 minutes
Narwal Freo X Ultra: 210 minutes
Catalog note
Narwal's own comparison table rates the Freo X Ultra at 210 minutes per charge

Charging Time

Narwal Freo 20: 3 hours
Catalog note
Charging takes about 3 hours at a normal ambient temperature (5900 mAh, 14.4 V lithium ion battery)
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Not recorded

Suction Performance

Carpet Cleaning

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
Rated for hard floors and carpet, with the aerodynamic roller brush pulling deep-seated dirt and hair out of carpets
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
An ultrasonic carpet sensor detects pile and lifts the mop pads 12 mm so the robot switches to suction only

Side Brushes

Narwal Freo 20: Yes
Catalog note
One anti-tangling, auto-reversing side brush that also steps aside on liquid spills
Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Two side brushes alongside the certified zero-tangling floating roller brush

Suction Power

Narwal Freo 20: 31000Pa
Narwal Freo X Ultra: 8200Pa

Specifications for Narwal Freo 20 versus Narwal Freo X Ultra
Specification	Narwal Freo 20	Narwal Freo X Ultra
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note User manual specifications: Wireless Connection 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11b/g/n on 2412-2472 MHz, per the Narwal user manual
5 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note User manual specifications: Wireless Connection 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi	No Catalog note The manual's radio table lists only the 2.4 GHz band
Bluetooth	No Catalog note The user manual specification sheet lists Wi-Fi as the only wireless connection	Yes Catalog note BLE 5.0 on 2402-2480 MHz, per the Narwal user manual
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Child Lock	Yes Catalog note Child lock toggled with a triple-click on the robot's Start/Stop button	Yes Catalog note Child Lock is switched on and off from the base station touch panel, which carries its own indicator, per the Narwal user manual
Dock Dustbin Capacity	2.4L	Not applicable / unspecified
Noise Level	56.9dB Catalog note Measured at 56.9 dB(A) while vacuuming in Quiet Mode under Narwal laboratory conditions	58dB Catalog note Narwal rates the robot at as low as 58 dB while cleaning
Onboard Dustbin Capacity	Not recorded	1000ml Catalog note A 1 L disposable dust bag rides inside the robot, which compresses debris into it for up to 7 weeks
Real Time Tracking	Yes Catalog note Live view and video calling from the Narwal app, including Find Your Pet	Yes Catalog note The Narwal Freo app follows the robot on the live map and reports the cleaning progress
Scheduling	Yes Catalog note Schedule cleaning from the Narwal app	Yes Catalog note Cleaning schedules and per-mode parameters are set in the Narwal Freo app
Self Emptying	Yes Catalog note Empties into the dock dust bag, rated for up to 120 days of hands-free dust collection	No Catalog note The base station has no dust collection. Narwal contrasts the Freo X Ultra with robots that empty into their station, describing a built-in system that compresses dust into the robot's own disposable bag instead
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Narwal lists Alexa in the compatibility panel of the official product page and in the Amazon listing description	Yes Catalog note Narwal lists Amazon Alexa voice control for this model
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Apple Home appears in the compatibility panel of the official product page, alongside Matter	No Catalog note Narwal names only Alexa, Google and Siri for this model, Siri running through the Narwal app rather than the Home app, and the robot carries no Matter certification that would open an Apple Home path
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Narwal lists Google Home in the compatibility panel of the official product page and in the Amazon listing description	Yes Catalog note Narwal lists Google voice control for this model
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, which Home Assistant controls through its own Matter integration	No Catalog note The community Narwal integration, the only one that exists, lists the Freo X Ultra as not compatible: this model talks ZeroMQ on port 6789 plus the Tuya cloud instead of the WebSocket protocol the integration drives
Matter	Yes Catalog note Narwal shows the Matter logo in the compatibility panel of the official product page, and the Amazon listing states Matter, Alexa and Google Home compatibility. The CSA certified product database does not list the model yet (only the Flow 2 appears under Yunjing Intelligence Innovation).	No Catalog note A search of the CSA certified product database returns only the Narwal Flow and Flow 2, not this model
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	No Catalog note The model is not Matter certified, so it gets no automatic Works with SmartThings path, and Narwal documents no SmartThings account linking
Mopping
Auto Detergent Dispenser	No Catalog note The user manual has the owner measure the cleaning solution with the bottle cap and mix it into the clean water tank by hand	Yes Catalog note The station meters detergent from its own reservoir into the mop water, and the app decides whether to add it
Auto Mop Drying	Yes Catalog note 140 F hot-air drying at the dock	Yes Catalog note Warm air drying at 40 C (104 F) after the last mopping run
Auto Mop Lifting	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note Lifts the mop pads 12 mm when it detects carpet
Auto Mop Washing	Yes Catalog note Hot water mop washing at up to 212 F, plus continuous fresh-water rinsing while the robot cleans	Yes Catalog note The station washes and rinses the mop pads, and cleans its own tray at the same time
Detergent Compatibility	Yes Catalog note Narwal cleaning solution is included in the box and poured into the clean water tank of the dock	Yes Catalog note A bottle of Narwal dedicated detergent ships in the box and slots into the base station
Mopping	Yes Catalog note FlowWash rolling track mop rinsed in real time through 16 nozzles with 140 F water and 12 N of downward pressure	Yes Catalog note Dual Reuleaux triangular mop pads press down with up to 12 N and spin at 180 RPM, with EdgeSwing swinging them out to reach the walls
Water Tank Capacity	Not recorded	Not recorded
Navigation
Cliff Detection	Yes Catalog note Cliff sensor listed among the robot components in the user manual	Yes Catalog note Five infrared ranging and anti-drop sensors on the robot's underside, per the Narwal user manual
Multi Room Mapping	Yes Catalog note Multi-floor mapping, with room editing and sub-maps in the Narwal app	Yes Catalog note Builds 3D maps that can be edited in the app, and stores up to 4 maps for multi-level homes
Navigation Type	Laser (LiDAR) Catalog note Radar sensor for mapping plus dual 1080p RGB cameras and an AI chip (NarMind Pro with TwinAI Dodge obstacle avoidance)	Laser (LiDAR) Catalog note LiDAR SLAM 4.0 gives a 360 degree scan of the room, backed by tri-laser structured light sensors for obstacles
No Go Zones	Yes Catalog note Smart no-go zones set from the Narwal app	Yes Catalog note No-go zones are drawn on the map from the Narwal Freo app
Obstacle Detection	Yes Catalog note Recognizes over 300 types of household objects and detects obstacles as thin as 0.2 in	Yes Catalog note Structured light forward and edge sensors let it recognise objects as small as 1 cm and clean within 5 mm of them
Power
Auto Recharge	Yes Catalog note Returns to the multifunctional dock on its own and charges while the dock washes the mop (Simultaneous Wash and Charge)	Yes Catalog note The robot navigates itself back to the base station when the task ends and charges there, per the Narwal user manual
Battery Life	210 minutes	210 minutes Catalog note Narwal's own comparison table rates the Freo X Ultra at 210 minutes per charge
Charging Time	3 hours Catalog note Charging takes about 3 hours at a normal ambient temperature (5900 mAh, 14.4 V lithium ion battery)	Not recorded
Suction Performance
Carpet Cleaning	Yes Catalog note Rated for hard floors and carpet, with the aerodynamic roller brush pulling deep-seated dirt and hair out of carpets	Yes Catalog note An ultrasonic carpet sensor detects pile and lifts the mop pads 12 mm so the robot switches to suction only
Side Brushes	Yes Catalog note One anti-tangling, auto-reversing side brush that also steps aside on liquid spills	Yes Catalog note Two side brushes alongside the certified zero-tangling floating roller brush
Suction Power	31000Pa	8200Pa

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