When we traveled to Las Vegas for CES 2025 to see the latest product launches from more than 4,000 emerging and long-established brands, there were a few standouts. One favorite in particular was the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo. This isn't just another robot vacuum — it's a genuinely impressive machine that will change how you handle the messy reality of everyday floor cleaning. We were impressed enough to feature it in our Best of the Best of CES Awards, and now that it's available, it's living up to the hype.
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The standout feature is the rolling-pad mopping system, which replaces the traditional spinning pads most robot mops rely on. This might sound like a minor tweak, but the difference is dramatic. Those rolling pads get right into corners and edges where spinning systems leave behind dirt and grime. They also slip under low furniture that other robots can have trouble reaching, meaning you're not constantly moving chairs and side tables to let your vacuum do its job. It's one of the few robot vacuum-and-mop combos on the market that actually tackles corners with the same thoroughness as the middle of your floor.
Narwal packed serious power into this machine with 18,000Pa suction — strong enough to pull embedded dirt from carpets and grab everything from pet hair to cereal crumbs on hard floors. The dual RGB cameras and AI-powered obstacle avoidance mean it navigates around toys, cords and pet accidents without getting stuck or creating a bigger mess. The snag-free brush design resists hair tangles, which is a game-changer if you've ever spent time cutting hair off vacuum rollers. For pet owners or anyone with long hair in the household, this feature alone saves considerable frustration.
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The 8-in-1 Multifunction Base was another standout feature when we saw the Narwal in action at CES. It automatically handles dust emptying, mop washing, hot-air drying and water refills, which gives you a truly hands-free cleaning experience. It also helps prevent mildew and odors and keeps dirty water away from clean water, ensuring your mop isn't just spreading grime around. Once you set it up, the Narwal essentially runs itself for weeks. You're not emptying dustbins after every cleaning session or rinsing mop pads in your sink — the base handles all of it.
Hot-water washing is a feature most robot mops skip, but it makes a real difference in cleaning performance. Hot water breaks down sticky messes and kills bacteria more effectively than cold water. Combined with the hot-air drying function, your mop pads stay fresh and ready for the next cleaning cycle without developing mildew or musty smells that can start to plague robot mops.
The Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra earned its spot among our CES favorites because it solves real problems that have plagued robot vacuums for years. Corner cleaning has always been a weak point, hair tangles have frustrated users endlessly and maintenance has been too hands-on for a device that's supposed to be autonomous. Narwal addressed all three issues in one package. If you've been waiting for robot vacuum technology to finally match the convenience it promises, this may just be the one.
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