Narwal Freo 20
Narwal’s cheaper FlowWash robot, with top-tier carpet cleaning and enough range for very large homes. A strong pick for big homes with hard floors to mop.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
The Narwal Freo 20 is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 4.0. The Narwal Freo 20 leads on mopping.
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Roborock Qrevo CurvX
For most homes wanting a fully hands-off robot at a mid-range price, with strong carpet cleaning and long range.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Narwal Freo 20 for mopping (Roller, extends to edges vs Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges).
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 | Roborock Qrevo CurvX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 89 measured 93% of sand from carpet, 87.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 82 measured 92% of sand from carpet, 77.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled |
| Value 25% | 30 $1,100 | 30 $1,100 |
| Dock 20% | 94 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying | 85 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 85 Roller, extends to edges | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Narwal Freo 20
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 93% | 87.5% | 0 | 2,489 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). |
Roborock Qrevo CurvX
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 92% | 77.5% | 0 | 1,700 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 20 | Roborock Qrevo CurvX | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 31,000 Pa | 22,000 Pa |
| Main brush | Floating roller brush (DualFlow tangle-free system) | dual anti-tangle system |
| Dustbin | - | 259 mL |
| Extending side brush | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Water tank | - | 68 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 2.4 L | - |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | No | No |
| Water hookup option | - | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | Dual RGB cameras with AI, recognises 300+ objects; structured-light edge sensors | Structured light and RGB camera, recognises 108 object types |
| Climbs thresholds | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Matter | - | Yes |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.7 in (95 mm) | 3.1 in (79.8 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | - | Yes |
| Battery | 5,900 mAh | 6,400 mAh |
| Run time | - | Up to 3 h 40 min |
| Weight | - | 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2026-08 | 2025-06 |