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Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra vs Dreame Aqua10 Roller

Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra vs Dreame Aqua10 Roller: Verdict Scores 87 and 86, 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 Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra has the higher Verdict Score, 87 to 86.

The Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra has the edge in navigation, value and reliability. The Dreame Aqua10 Roller has the edge in mopping and obstacle avoidance.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra is ahead on one row: dust bag interval (120 days against 100 days). In turn, the Dreame Aqua10 Roller is ahead on one row: suction (30,000 Pa against 18,000 Pa).

The Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra suits mixed floors with rugs and carpet, where the lift and the boost matter. The Dreame Aqua10 Roller suits hard floors with sills and a rug or two, on a budget.

Narwal
Freo Z10 Ultra≈ $480
Dreame
Aqua10 Roller$720

Where the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra is ahead

  • Navigation82 · 78
  • Reliability66 · 64
  • Value86 · 64
  • Dust bag interval120 days · 100 days

Where the Dreame Aqua10 Roller is ahead

  • Mopping95 · 86
  • Obstacle Avoidance95 · 85
  • Suction30,000 Pa · 18,000 Pa

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

Full specification, side by side

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Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra
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Dreame Aqua10 Roller
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≈ $480Price in the manufacturer's shop
$720Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Mopping
  • Obstacle Avoidance
Pros
  • 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
  • Roller mop at 9 to 11 N with a sealing guard, and a carpet suction boost
  • Legs for 4.2 cm sills and 6 cm double steps
  • 30,000 Pa, tangle-free DuoBrush, 240+ object types
Cons
  • 18,000 Pa, the lowest of the Narwal flagships
  • 110 mm tall with the turret
  • Bin, tank, noise, runtime and threshold height not published
  • 120 mm tall, the tallest of Dreame's robot vacuums here
  • No battery, runtime, bin, tank or noise figure published
  • Brushes do not lift on mopping-only runs
Best for
  • Mixed floors with rugs and carpet, where the lift and the boost matter
  • Buyers who want LiDAR reliability over the newest mop
  • Hard floors with sills and a rug or two, on a budget
  • Buyers who want a roller mop without flagship money
Score breakdown
Verdict Score87/10086/100
Cleaning
93
93
Navigation
82
78
Mopping
86
95
Obstacle Avoidance
85
95
Automation
90
90
Ease of Use
95
95
Reliability
66
64
Value
86
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
Suction18,000 Pa30,000 Pa
Brush systemTangle-resistantTangle-resistant
Side brushes11
Carpet boostYesYes
DustbinNot publishedNot published
Carpet suction boost160%Not published
Tangle-free certificateSGSNot published
Navigation
MappingLiDAR + cameraLiDAR
Obstacle avoidanceTwin-camera AICamera + depth sensor
Saved floor plansNot publishedNot published
Threshold climbNot published42 mm
MapFour-layer 3D map from 360° LiDARNot published
Mopping
Mop typeTwin spinning padsWashed roller
Mop lift12 mm14 mm
Extending mopYesYes
Water tankNot publishedNot published
Dirt sensorMops a patch until the water runs cleanNot published
Mop rollerNot publishedAquaRoll roller at 9 to 11 N, with an AutoSeal guard that covers it on carpet
Dock
Self-emptyingYesYes
Mop washingYesYes
Mop dryingYesYes
Water refillYesYes
Plumbed drainNoNo
Dust bag interval120 days100 days
Dock size and weight431 × 462 × 388 mm, 12.2 kg420 × 440 × 505 mm, 10.7 kg
Roller washing temperatureNot published100 °C
Warm-air dryingNot published65 °C
Detergent dispensingNot publishedAutomatic, one compartment
Software
No-go zonesYesYes
Pet waste recognitionNoNo
Power
Battery92 WhNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Battery voltage14.4 VNot published
Rated power65 WNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Voice controlYesYes
Physical
Weight4.5 kg5.5 kg
L × W × H355 × 350 × 110 mm350 × 350 × 120 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
WarrantyNot publishedNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Cameras2 × 136°, two AI chipsNot published
Recognised object typesNot published240+
Chassis
Double-step thresholdNot published6 cm
Carpet crossingNot publishedChassis, side brush and roller lift to cross carpet; main and side brush do not lift otherwise

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