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Narwal Freo X Ultra vs Tikom G8000 Max

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Key differences between Narwal Freo X Ultra and Tikom G8000 Max

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Feature differences among your selected devices

Child Lock (features): Narwal Freo X Ultra — Yes (Child Lock is switched on and off from the base station touch panel, which carries its own indicator, per the Narwal user manual); Tikom G8000 Max — No.
Home Assistant (integrations): Narwal Freo X Ultra — No (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); Tikom G8000 Max — Yes (The robot is set up in the Tuya Smart app, and Home Assistant's official Tuya integration connects that account and exposes its Vacuum entities).
Auto Detergent Dispenser (mopping): Narwal Freo X Ultra — Yes (The station meters detergent from its own reservoir into the mop water, and the app decides whether to add it); Tikom G8000 Max — No.
Auto Mop Drying (mopping): Narwal Freo X Ultra — Yes (Warm air drying at 40 C (104 F) after the last mopping run); Tikom G8000 Max — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Bluetooth (connectivity): Narwal Freo X Ultra — Yes (BLE 5.0 on 2402-2480 MHz, per the Narwal user manual); Tikom G8000 Max — For Setup Only (The pairing steps require Bluetooth on the phone or tablet to be switched on while the robot is added).
Noise Level (features): Narwal Freo X Ultra — 58dB (Narwal rates the robot at as low as 58 dB while cleaning); Tikom G8000 Max — 45dB.
Onboard Dustbin Capacity (features): Narwal Freo X Ultra — 1000ml (A 1 L disposable dust bag rides inside the robot, which compresses debris into it for up to 7 weeks); Tikom G8000 Max — 450ml.
Navigation Type (navigation): Narwal Freo X Ultra — Laser (LiDAR) (LiDAR SLAM 4.0 gives a 360 degree scan of the room, backed by tri-laser structured light sensors for obstacles); Tikom G8000 Max — Gyroscope Navigation (The manual lists the navigation module as a gyroscope: the robot cleans in Smart (zig-zag), Edge, Spot and Random patterns rather than from a stored floor plan).

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Option 1 · Narwal

Narwal Freo X Ultra

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Tikom

Tikom G8000 Max

Last updated October 2026

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Home Assistant

Narwal Freo X UltraNo
Tikom G8000 MaxYes

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Battery Life

Narwal Freo X Ultra210 minutes
Tikom G8000 Max150 minutes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11b/g/n on 2412-2472 MHz, per the Narwal user manual
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Catalog note
The manual's radio table lists only the 2.4 GHz band
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
The manual is explicit: the robot joins 2.4 GHz networks only (WPA/WPA2 with TKIP, PSK or AES/CCMP)

Bluetooth

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
BLE 5.0 on 2402-2480 MHz, per the Narwal user manual
Tikom G8000 Max: For Setup Only
Catalog note
The pairing steps require Bluetooth on the phone or tablet to be switched on while the robot is added

Thread

Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Tikom G8000 Max: No

Z Wave

Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Tikom G8000 Max: No

Zigbee

Narwal Freo X Ultra: No
Tikom G8000 Max: No

Features

Child Lock

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No

Dock Dustbin Capacity

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Not applicable / unspecified
Tikom G8000 Max: Not applicable / unspecified

Noise Level

Narwal Freo X Ultra: 58dB
Catalog note
Narwal rates the robot at as low as 58 dB while cleaning
Tikom G8000 Max: 45dB

Onboard Dustbin Capacity

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
Tikom G8000 Max: 450ml

Real Time Tracking

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
The Narwal Freo app follows the robot on the live map and reports the cleaning progress
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
The Tuya Smart app has a Live Cleaning Map page that follows the robot's track while it works

Scheduling

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Cleaning schedules and per-mode parameters are set in the Narwal Freo app
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
Scheduled cleaning is set in the app, and runs only while the robot is online and above 20% battery

Self Emptying

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
The dock is a plain charging station with no dust bag: the 450 ml bin is emptied by hand

Integrations

Alexa

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal lists Amazon Alexa voice control for this model
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
Voice control once the Tuya Smart account is connected to Alexa, with the start, stop and dock commands listed in the manual

Apple Home

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
Apple Home reaches robot vacuums only over Matter, and this one is not Matter certified; the manual names Alexa and Google Assistant as the only voice platforms

Google Home

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Narwal lists Google voice control for this model
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
The manual has a Work with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant chapter: link the Tuya Smart account to Google Assistant and control the robot from Google Home

Home Assistant

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
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
The robot is set up in the Tuya Smart app, and Home Assistant's official Tuya integration connects that account and exposes its Vacuum entities

Matter

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
No Tikom product appears in the CSA certified-products database, and neither the manual nor any of the store listings claims Matter

SmartThings

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
No Matter path and no SmartThings account linking: the Tuya cloud is the only bridge the manufacturer documents

Mopping

Auto Detergent Dispenser

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No

Auto Mop Drying

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Warm air drying at 40 C (104 F) after the last mopping run
Tikom G8000 Max: No

Auto Mop Lifting

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Lifts the mop pads 12 mm when it detects carpet
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
The mopping cloth holder has to be taken off, or the carpet blocked with the boundary strip, to keep rugs dry

Auto Mop Washing

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
The station washes and rinses the mop pads, and cleans its own tray at the same time
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
The charging station only charges: the mopping cloth is rinsed by hand

Detergent Compatibility

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
A bottle of Narwal dedicated detergent ships in the box and slots into the base station
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
The manual asks for clean water only in the tank

Mopping

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
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
An electric water tank with a mopping cloth holder lets the robot vacuum and mop in the same pass, with three water levels

Water Tank Capacity

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Not recorded
Tikom G8000 Max: 0.3L

Navigation

Cliff Detection

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Five infrared ranging and anti-drop sensors on the robot's underside, per the Narwal user manual
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
Anti-drop sensors under the robot stop it at stairs and drops, and raise a Cliff Sensor Error when they are dirty

Multi Room Mapping

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
The manual states the app map only traces the path just cleaned and does not represent the home layout, and a new map is drawn on every run

Navigation Type

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
Tikom G8000 Max: Gyroscope Navigation
Catalog note
The manual lists the navigation module as a gyroscope: the robot cleans in Smart (zig-zag), Edge, Spot and Random patterns rather than from a stored floor plan

No Go Zones

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
No-go zones are drawn on the map from the Narwal Freo app
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
There are no zones to draw in the app: areas are blocked off with the 1 m magnetic boundary strip supplied in the box

Obstacle Detection

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
Tikom G8000 Max: No
Catalog note
Anti-collision bumper sensors only, with no camera or laser to identify and steer around objects left on the floor

Power

Auto Recharge

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
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
Returns to the charging station on its own when the battery runs low

Battery Life

Narwal Freo X Ultra: 210 minutes
Catalog note
Narwal's own comparison table rates the Freo X Ultra at 210 minutes per charge
Tikom G8000 Max: 150 minutes
Catalog note
2600 mAh battery: about 150 minutes on Gentle suction, 120 on Normal and 90 on Strong

Charging Time

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Not recorded
Tikom G8000 Max: 6.5 hours
Catalog note
The manual states a full charge takes 6 to 6.5 hours

Suction Performance

Carpet Cleaning

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
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
Rated for short-pile and medium-pile carpet, and the wheels climb thresholds up to 16 mm

Side Brushes

Narwal Freo X Ultra: Yes
Catalog note
Two side brushes alongside the certified zero-tangling floating roller brush
Tikom G8000 Max: Yes
Catalog note
Two side brushes are included in the box

Suction Power

Narwal Freo X Ultra: 8200Pa
Tikom G8000 Max: 5000Pa
Catalog note
Three suction levels selected in the app or on the remote: Gentle, Normal and Strong

Specifications for Narwal Freo X Ultra versus Tikom G8000 Max
Specification	Narwal Freo X Ultra	Tikom G8000 Max
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11b/g/n on 2412-2472 MHz, per the Narwal user manual	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No Catalog note The manual's radio table lists only the 2.4 GHz band	No Catalog note The manual is explicit: the robot joins 2.4 GHz networks only (WPA/WPA2 with TKIP, PSK or AES/CCMP)
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note BLE 5.0 on 2402-2480 MHz, per the Narwal user manual	For Setup Only Catalog note The pairing steps require Bluetooth on the phone or tablet to be switched on while the robot is added
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Child Lock	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	No
Dock Dustbin Capacity	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Noise Level	58dB Catalog note Narwal rates the robot at as low as 58 dB while cleaning	45dB
Onboard Dustbin Capacity	1000ml Catalog note A 1 L disposable dust bag rides inside the robot, which compresses debris into it for up to 7 weeks	450ml
Real Time Tracking	Yes Catalog note The Narwal Freo app follows the robot on the live map and reports the cleaning progress	Yes Catalog note The Tuya Smart app has a Live Cleaning Map page that follows the robot's track while it works
Scheduling	Yes Catalog note Cleaning schedules and per-mode parameters are set in the Narwal Freo app	Yes Catalog note Scheduled cleaning is set in the app, and runs only while the robot is online and above 20% battery
Self Emptying	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	No Catalog note The dock is a plain charging station with no dust bag: the 450 ml bin is emptied by hand
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Narwal lists Amazon Alexa voice control for this model	Yes Catalog note Voice control once the Tuya Smart account is connected to Alexa, with the start, stop and dock commands listed in the manual
Apple Home	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	No Catalog note Apple Home reaches robot vacuums only over Matter, and this one is not Matter certified; the manual names Alexa and Google Assistant as the only voice platforms
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Narwal lists Google voice control for this model	Yes Catalog note The manual has a Work with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant chapter: link the Tuya Smart account to Google Assistant and control the robot from Google Home
Home Assistant	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	Yes Catalog note The robot is set up in the Tuya Smart app, and Home Assistant's official Tuya integration connects that account and exposes its Vacuum entities
Matter	No Catalog note A search of the CSA certified product database returns only the Narwal Flow and Flow 2, not this model	No Catalog note No Tikom product appears in the CSA certified-products database, and neither the manual nor any of the store listings claims Matter
SmartThings	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	No Catalog note No Matter path and no SmartThings account linking: the Tuya cloud is the only bridge the manufacturer documents
Mopping
Auto Detergent Dispenser	Yes Catalog note The station meters detergent from its own reservoir into the mop water, and the app decides whether to add it	No
Auto Mop Drying	Yes Catalog note Warm air drying at 40 C (104 F) after the last mopping run	No
Auto Mop Lifting	Yes Catalog note Lifts the mop pads 12 mm when it detects carpet	No Catalog note The mopping cloth holder has to be taken off, or the carpet blocked with the boundary strip, to keep rugs dry
Auto Mop Washing	Yes Catalog note The station washes and rinses the mop pads, and cleans its own tray at the same time	No Catalog note The charging station only charges: the mopping cloth is rinsed by hand
Detergent Compatibility	Yes Catalog note A bottle of Narwal dedicated detergent ships in the box and slots into the base station	No Catalog note The manual asks for clean water only in the tank
Mopping	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	Yes Catalog note An electric water tank with a mopping cloth holder lets the robot vacuum and mop in the same pass, with three water levels
Water Tank Capacity	Not recorded	0.3L
Navigation
Cliff Detection	Yes Catalog note Five infrared ranging and anti-drop sensors on the robot's underside, per the Narwal user manual	Yes Catalog note Anti-drop sensors under the robot stop it at stairs and drops, and raise a Cliff Sensor Error when they are dirty
Multi Room Mapping	Yes Catalog note Builds 3D maps that can be edited in the app, and stores up to 4 maps for multi-level homes	No Catalog note The manual states the app map only traces the path just cleaned and does not represent the home layout, and a new map is drawn on every run
Navigation Type	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	Gyroscope Navigation Catalog note The manual lists the navigation module as a gyroscope: the robot cleans in Smart (zig-zag), Edge, Spot and Random patterns rather than from a stored floor plan
No Go Zones	Yes Catalog note No-go zones are drawn on the map from the Narwal Freo app	No Catalog note There are no zones to draw in the app: areas are blocked off with the 1 m magnetic boundary strip supplied in the box
Obstacle Detection	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	No Catalog note Anti-collision bumper sensors only, with no camera or laser to identify and steer around objects left on the floor
Power
Auto Recharge	Yes Catalog note The robot navigates itself back to the base station when the task ends and charges there, per the Narwal user manual	Yes Catalog note Returns to the charging station on its own when the battery runs low
Battery Life	210 minutes Catalog note Narwal's own comparison table rates the Freo X Ultra at 210 minutes per charge	150 minutes Catalog note 2600 mAh battery: about 150 minutes on Gentle suction, 120 on Normal and 90 on Strong
Charging Time	Not recorded	6.5 hours Catalog note The manual states a full charge takes 6 to 6.5 hours
Suction Performance
Carpet Cleaning	Yes Catalog note An ultrasonic carpet sensor detects pile and lifts the mop pads 12 mm so the robot switches to suction only	Yes Catalog note Rated for short-pile and medium-pile carpet, and the wheels climb thresholds up to 16 mm
Side Brushes	Yes Catalog note Two side brushes alongside the certified zero-tangling floating roller brush	Yes Catalog note Two side brushes are included in the box
Suction Power	8200Pa	5000Pa Catalog note Three suction levels selected in the app or on the remote: Gentle, Normal and Strong

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