Narwal Freo X10 Pro
A budget self-cleaning robot for small, mostly hard-floor homes. Carpet-heavy homes need more suction than its 11,000 Pa.
Narwal $499.99$499.99
The Narwal Freo X10 Pro is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.3 to 3.4. The Narwal Freo X10 Pro leads on navigation and mopping.
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo
#103 in Self-cleaning dockFull review
Suits large, mostly hard-floor homes that want a self-washing mop dock from a familiar brand; weak carpet and pet hair results make it a poor fit for rugs and pets.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
Prices were last checked October 27, 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 X10 Pro for navigation (LiDAR + 3D light vs LiDAR) and mopping (Dual spinning pads, extends to edges vs Dual spinning pads).
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 X10 Pro | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Narwal robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 11 measured 58% of sand from carpet, 49.5% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.2) |
| Value 25% | 78 $500 | 78 $500 |
| Dock 20% | 87 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop | 87 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | 71 Dual spinning pads, extends to edges | 56 Dual spinning pads |
Independent tests
Narwal Freo X10 Pro
No independent test published yet.
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 58% | 49.5% | 0.2 | 1,421 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 X10 Pro | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 11,000 Pa | - |
| Main brush | Zero-tangling floating roller brush | multi-surface rubber brush |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, extends to edges | Dual spinning pads |
| Leaves mop at dock | - | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | No |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | No | - |
| Hot-air drying | - | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Structured light at the front, ToF edge sensor | Object sensing (sensor type not given) |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | 4.2 in (107.7 mm) | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | - |
| Weight | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) | 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2025-11 | 2025-03 |