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Narwal Freo X Ultra: The New King of Clean?

The robot vacuum space is a crowded one, dominated for years by the likes of Roomba, Roborock and Ecovacs. But a new challenger has entered the arena, and it’s coming in hot. The Narwal Freo X Ultra isn’t just another robot vacuum – it’s a legitimate contender for the throne, and after living with it for a few weeks, I can confidently say it’s setting a new standard for automated home cleaning.

Let’s get this out of the way: the Freo X Ultra is fast. Not just in its cleaning speed, but across the board. We put it through its paces in our busy household – two adults, two kids, and a dog and this thing just breezes through.

But speed isn’t everything, it’s the intelligence behind that speed that truly impressed.

Mapping and Navigation That’s Near Real-Time

The LiDAR-powered mapping on the Freo X Ultra is nothing short of phenomenal. It zipped around our home, quickly creating a detailed map, and I mean detailed. It recognized room types, doorways, and even the furniture with impressive accuracy. Compared to the sometimes clumsy navigation I’ve experienced with other robot vacuums, including Roombas of the past, the Freo X Ultra feels like it’s operating on a whole other level.

And the obstacle avoidance? It is much improved compared to the last generation. Toys, shoes, even the dreaded rogue charging cable – the Freo X Ultra navigated around them all with grace and precision. No more coming home to a robot trapped under the sofa, hopelessly bumping into a table leg.

An App That Doesn’t Make You Pull Your Hair Out

The Narwal app is where this product really shines. It’s intuitive, responsive, and packed with features. You can set cleaning schedules, define no-go zones, adjust suction and mopping intensity, and even manually control the robot remotely. Speaking of remote control, here’s a lifesaver: I was out of town when the Narwal got itself stuck on an exersize mat. A quick tap in the app, a bit of joystick maneuvering, and bam – I was able to free it, driving it back to the base station to charge for the next scheduled clean.

Cleaning Performance: Vacuuming and Mopping That Actually Work

Of course, none of this matters if the robot doesn’t clean well. Thankfully, the Freo X Ultra delivers on this front too. The vacuum suction is powerful enough to pull up embedded dirt and pet hair from carpets and rugs, and the dual side brushes effectively sweep debris into the main brush roll.

The mopping feature is equally impressive. The Freo X Ultra doesn’t just drag a damp cloth across the floor. The rotating mop pads scrub with surprising effectiveness and the base station automatically cleans and dries the mops, preventing odors and maintaining hygiene. It’s a truly hands-off cleaning experience.

But here’s something you might not expect from a machine this powerful: it’s surprisingly quiet. Seriously. We’re not talking about library silence, but it’s quiet enough to hold a conversation while it’s running, or even watch TV without cranking up the volume to eleven. This is a welcome departure from the noisy robots of the past, and I appreciate that during early morning cleaning sessions.

The Bottom Line: A New Standard for Robot Vacuums

The Narwal Freo X Ultra isn’t just a good robot vacuum and mop, it’s a game-changer. Its combination of speed, intelligence, and powerful cleaning performance elevates it above the competition. It’s clear that Narwal has put a lot of thought and engineering into this product, and it shows. For families looking for a truly automated and effective cleaning solution, the Freo X Ultra is the new standard-bearer, and it’s going to be hard to beat.

– Aaron D.

Narwal Freo X Ultra – Amazon US