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 4.1. The Narwal Freo X10 Pro leads on value and mopping. The Narwal Freo X10 Pro costs $100 less ($499.99 vs $599.99).
Roborock S8 Max Ultra
For buyers who can plumb in the dock and want a hands-off mopping robot that never needs its water tanks touched.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
Prices 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 X10 Pro for value ($500 vs $600) and mopping (Dual spinning pads, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, lifts 20 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 X10 Pro | Roborock S8 Max Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Narwal robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 63 not yet tested; estimated from 19 tested Roborock robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 78 $500 | 67 $600 |
| Dock 20% | 87 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 71 Dual spinning pads, extends to edges | 62 Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges |
Specifications
| Narwal Freo X10 Pro | Roborock S8 Max Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 11,000 Pa | 8,000 Pa |
| Main brush | Zero-tangling floating roller brush | DuoRoller Riser dual rubber brushes |
| Extending side brush | - | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | - | 20 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | - | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | No | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | - | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | - | Yes |
| Water hookup option | - | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | Structured light at the front, ToF edge sensor | 3D structured light (Reactive 3D) |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts |
| Build | ||
| Height | 4.2 in (107.7 mm) | 3.8 in (97 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | No |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Weight | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2025-11 | 2024-04 |