The Narwal Freo Z Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Is Now Nearly 50% Off

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If you’re looking for a robot mop/vacuum hybrid that has serious mopping power, the Narwal Freo Z Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop is currently 47% off on Amazon. While it’s still pricier than your average robot vacuum/mop, its features and superior mopping performance make it a standout choice for anyone who wants a deeper clean.

The Narwal Freo Z has top-notch obstacle avoidance thanks to upgraded dual RGB cameras and LiDAR navigation. Compared to its predecessor, the Freo X Ultra, it now delivers 12,000Pa suction power (up from 8,200). It also runs quietly at just 58dB on lower settings, with excellent mopping and vacuuming performance on hard floors. Users do report mixed results on carpeting and an inability to deep-clean rugs. The mopping process, while diligent, can be slow and have a long runtime, especially if the robot needs to go back to its base multiple times. The mop function does guzzle water, according to our writer’s review, requiring frequent water tank refills. 

Beyond that caveat, the automation features are impressive; you don’t have to zone off carpets to prevent them from getting wet or manually adjust settings on your own, as the “Freo Mind” AI handles dirt detection and mode switching with ease. This model also self-empties, washes, and dries the mop heads on its own, keeping the base station clean. And despite all these features, users report that it’s easy and straightforward to set up.

The main tradeoff is size: Its large base station footprint is significantly larger than similar models, and may not be ideal for smaller apartments and homes. And while automation is a perk, if you want to manually send the robot somewhere to clean, you need to do so in video mode, which can occasionally be glitchy. If these aren’t dealbreakers (and you don’t mind topping up the water tank more often), the Narwal Freo Z Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop is one of the most advanced models on the market, especially at $700 off.