Narwal Freo S
A cheap self-emptying LiDAR robot for small homes that mostly want vacuuming. Light mopping is a bonus, not a reason to buy it.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
The Narwal Freo S is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Narwal Freo S leads on navigation and value. The Narwal Freo S costs $50 less ($349.99 vs $399.99).
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Shark Navigator 2-in-1
A budget pick for everyday vacuuming with light mopping, best for buyers who don’t mind rinsing the pad themselves.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Narwal Freo S for navigation (LiDAR + 3D light vs LiDAR) and value ($350 vs $400).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vacuum and mop robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Narwal Freo S | Shark Navigator 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Narwal robots and the median of the 80 tested robots | 70 not yet tested; estimated from 5 tested Shark robots and the median of the 80 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 65 $350 | 57 $400 |
| Dock 20% | 62 Self-empties the bin | 62 Self-empties the bin |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | 10 Static pad | 10 Static pad |
Specifications
| Narwal Freo S | Shark Navigator 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 8,000 Pa | - |
| Main brush | - | self-cleaning anti-hair-wrap brushroll |
| Dustbin | 250 mL | 189 mL |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Static pad | Static pad |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | No | No |
| Water tank | 300 mL | - |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Self-empty |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 3.5 L | - |
| Washes mop | No | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Forward structured light | LiDAR-based object detection |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.9 in (100 mm) | - |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | - |
| Run time | - | Up to 2 h |
| Weight | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-08 | 2026-09 |