Narwal Freo Z Ultra Review
AI DirtSense™ & The Art of Silence
While Roborock chases higher suction numbers, Narwal is playing a different game entirely. The Freo Z Ultra isn't trying to be the most powerful vacuum; it's trying to be the smartest mop.
Equipped with dual AI RGB chips, this robot literally "looks" at the water coming off the mop pads. If the water is dirty, it goes back to mop the floor again. It's also the quietest robot we've ever tested.
⚙️ Quick Specs
- Suction: 9,000Pa
- AI: Dual RGB Chips (1080p)
- Feature: AI DirtSense™ 2.0
- Noise: 55dB (Whisper Mode)
- Detergent: Auto-Dosing
- Baseboard: EdgeSwing™ Cleaning
1. AI DirtSense: It Knows When It's Clean
Most robots mop a room once and say "job done," regardless of whether the stain is gone. Narwal changes this logic.
The Coffee Test: We spilled dried espresso on the floor. The Freo Z cleaned it, returned to the dock, analyzed the waste water, realized it was dark (dirty), washed its mops, and automatically went back to scrub the spot again. It repeated this until the water ran clear. It feels like magic.
2. The Sound of Silence
If you work from home, this is the robot for you. At 55dB, it is significantly quieter than the Roborock S9 or Dreame X50.
3. Premium Design & Features
The base station is aesthetically stunning, resembling a piece of modern furniture rather than a plastic appliance.
Inside, it features an Auto-Dosing Detergent slot. You insert a bottle of Narwal's cleaner (lemon & basil scent), and the robot automatically mixes the perfect ratio for every wash. No measuring required.
✔ The Pros
- AI DirtSense ensures floors are truly clean.
- Quietest operation in its class.
- Auto-dosing detergent is convenient.
- Beautiful LCD touch screen on the base.
✖ The Cons
- Suction (9,000Pa) is lower than top rivals.
- Cleaning takes longer due to re-mopping.
- Base station is quite tall.
The Smart Home Tips Verdict
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is the best choice for hardwood floors and silence in 2026.
It treats cleaning like a science experiment, analyzing dirt and adapting accordingly. If you hate noise but love clean floors, this is the one.
FAQ: Narwal Freo Z
Can I use my own floor cleaner?
It is recommended to use the Narwal brand cleaner for the auto-doser to prevent clogging, but you can manually add non-foaming cleaners to the fresh water tank.
Does it clean corners?
Yes, it uses "EdgeSwing" technology where the robot twists its rear end towards the wall to push the mop pads deep into corners.
Is 9,000Pa suction enough? Compare the Narwal's cleaning power against the 12,000Pa Roborock S9 in our head-to-head analysis:
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