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MOVA V50 Ultra Complete vs Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra

MOVA V50 Ultra Complete vs Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra: Verdict Scores 86 and 84, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

The MOVA V50 Ultra Complete has the higher Verdict Score, 86 to 84.

The MOVA V50 Ultra Complete has the edge in navigation, mopping, obstacle avoidance, value and reliability. The Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra has the edge in cleaning.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA V50 Ultra Complete is ahead on one row: suction (24,000 Pa against 18,000 Pa). In turn, the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra is ahead on one row: dust bag interval (120 days against 100 days).

The MOVA V50 Ultra Complete suits homes with pets, where the odour remover and the hair rating count. The Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra suits mixed floors with rugs and carpet, where the lift and the boost matter.

MOVA
V50 Ultra Complete$660
Narwal
Freo Z10 Ultra$650

Where the MOVA V50 Ultra Complete is ahead

  • Navigation93 · 82
  • Mopping92 · 86
  • Obstacle Avoidance95 · 85
  • Reliability73 · 66
  • Value68 · 64
  • Suction24,000 Pa · 18,000 Pa

Where the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra is ahead

  • Cleaning93 · 80
  • Dust bag interval120 days · 100 days

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

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MOVA V50 Ultra Complete
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Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra
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$660Price in the manufacturer's shop
$650Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Mopping
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Cleaning
Pros
  • Legs for 4.2 cm sills and 6 cm double steps, sensor down to 89.5 mm
  • Pads swing, lift 10.5 mm and detach; both brushes lift
  • Hot-water wash, 60 °C drying of mop, bin and bag, refill, two detergents
  • 360° LiDAR with a four-layer 3D map plus two 136° cameras
  • Triangular mops that extend to the edge and a sensor that mops until clean
  • 12 mm mop lift with a 160% suction boost on carpet; SGS-certified zero tangling
Cons
  • 24,000 Pa with no carpet boost
  • No runtime, weight or noise published
  • Wash temperature only in a footnote
  • 18,000 Pa, the lowest of the Narwal flagships
  • 110 mm tall with the turret
  • Bin, tank, noise, runtime and threshold height not published
Best for
  • Homes with pets, where the odour remover and the hair rating count
  • Flats with sills and rugs on a mid budget
  • Mixed floors with rugs and carpet, where the lift and the boost matter
  • Buyers who want LiDAR reliability over the newest mop
Score breakdown
Verdict Score86/10084/100
Cleaning
80
93
Navigation
93
82
Mopping
92
86
Obstacle Avoidance
95
85
Automation
90
90
Ease of Use
95
95
Reliability
73
66
Value
68
64
Specifications

In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked.

Cleaning
Suction24,000 Pa18,000 Pa
Brush systemTangle-resistantTangle-resistant
Side brushes11
Carpet boostNoYes
Dustbin300 mlNot published
Carpet suction boostNot published160%
Tangle-free certificateNot publishedSGS
Navigation
MappingRetracting LiDARLiDAR + camera
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + depth sensorTwin-camera AI
Saved floor plansNot publishedNot published
Threshold climb42 mmNot published
Height with the sensor raised110.5 mmNot published
MapNot publishedFour-layer 3D map from 360° LiDAR
Mopping
Mop typeTwin spinning padsTwin spinning pads
Mop liftDetaches for carpet12 mm
Extending mopYesYes
Water tankNot publishedNot published
Dirt sensorNot publishedMops a patch until the water runs clean
Dock
Self-emptyingYesYes
Mop washingHot water, 50 °C by the footnoteYes
Mop dryingYesYes
Water refillYesYes
Plumbed drainNoNo
Dust bag interval100 days120 days
Warm-air drying60 °C in one hour; OmniDry also dries the bin and the bagNot published
Water tanks4 l clean, 3.5 l dirtyNot published
Dust bag3.2 lNot published
Detergent dispensingDuoSolution: a floor cleaner and a pet-odour removerNot published
Dock size458 × 420 × 470 mmNot published
Dock size and weightNot published431 × 462 × 388 mm, 12.2 kg
Software
No-go zonesYesYes
Pet waste recognitionNoNo
Power
BatteryNot published92 Wh
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Battery voltageNot published14.4 V
Rated powerNot published65 W
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Voice controlYesYes
Physical
WeightNot published4.5 kg
L × W × H350 × 350 × 90 mm355 × 350 × 110 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Chassis
Double-step threshold6 cmNot published
Brush liftDuoBrush 5 mm, side brush 10 mmNot published
Obstacles
Recognised obstacles200+Not published
CamerasNot published2 × 136°, two AI chips

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