Narwal Freo 20 Edge
A cheaper way into Narwal’s self-rinsing track mop for hard-floor homes with low furniture. The Freo 20 adds hot-water washing and camera avoidance.
Narwal $699.99$699.99
The Narwal Freo 20 Edge is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 4.0. The Narwal Freo 20 Edge leads on mopping. The iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo wins on navigation.
iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo
For hard-floor homes that want spinning-pad mopping, camera obstacle avoidance and a hot-wash dock at a mid-range price.
Amazon $699.99$699.99
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 20 Edge for mopping (Roller, extends to edges vs Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges).
- Choose the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo for navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
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 20 Edge | iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Narwal robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 48 not yet tested; estimated from 3 tested iRobot robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 58 $700 | 58 $700 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-air mop drying | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 85 Roller, extends to edges | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
Specifications
| Narwal Freo 20 Edge | iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 31,000 Pa | 25,000 Pa |
| Main brush | Cyclone zero-tangling roller brush | multi-surface rubber and bristle brush |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Roller, extends to edges | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | - | 10 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | - | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D structured light at the front and side | PrecisionVision AI camera object recognition |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | 35 mm |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.7 in (95 mm) | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | - |
| Weight | - | 9.4 lb (4.3 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | - | 2026-07 |