A lot of robot for about $500: strong carpet cleaning, long range and a hot-water mop-washing dock. Good for privacy-minded buyers who don’t need camera-based avoidance.
Amazon $499.99The Narwal Freo Z10 is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The Narwal Freo Z10 leads on value. The Eufy Omni C28 wins on cleaning. The Narwal Freo Z10 costs $300 less ($499.99 vs $799.99).
A strong mid-price roller-mop robot for pet homes that would rather not have a camera. Tidy up cables first, since it only avoids larger objects.
Amazon $799.99Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Narwal Freo Z10 for value ($500 vs $800).
- Choose the Eufy Omni C28 for cleaning (measured 89% of sand from carpet, 100% of pet hair, no hair tangled vs measured 87% of sand from carpet, 92.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Narwal Freo Z10 | Eufy Omni C28 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 77 measured 87% of sand from carpet, 92.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 86 measured 89% of sand from carpet, 100% of pet hair, no hair tangled |
| Value 25% | 78 $500 | 50 $800 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup | 79 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-air mop drying |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 78 Dual spinning pads, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges | 76 Roller, lifts 10.8 mm |
Independent tests
Narwal Freo Z10
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 87% | 92.5% | 0 | 1,679 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Eufy Omni C28
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 89% | 100% | 0 | 1,192 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| Narwal Freo Z10 | Eufy Omni C28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 15,000 Pa | 15,000 Pa |
| Main brush | Roller brush (DualFlow tangle-free system) | DuoSpiral anti-tangle brushes |
| Dustbin | - | 220 mL |
| Extending side brush | - | No |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges | Roller, lifts 10.8 mm |
| Mop lift | 12 mm | 10.8 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | No |
| Water tank | - | 120 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 2.5 L | 3 L |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | No |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | Yes | - |
| Water hookup option | Yes | No |
| Clean water tank | - | 2.2 L |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | Tri-laser structured light, no camera | Laser line, avoids objects 3 cm and taller (no camera) |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Matter | No | No |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Build | ||
| Height | 4.2 in (107.7 mm) | 4.4 in (110.6 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | - | No |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Run time | - | Up to 4 h 11 min |
| Weight | 10.1 lb (4.6 kg) | 11 lb (5 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2026-02 |
