Freo X Plus vs Dreame L10s Ultra?

The Dreame L10s Ultra has a larger community, better app, and more established support. The Narwal Freo X Plus has better mopping performance and stronger suction (7800Pa vs 5300Pa). For mopping focus, Narwal. For overall reliability and community support, Dreame.

Is the cold water washing a problem?

It works but the mop pads and dock basin should be manually cleaned every 1-2 weeks to prevent bacterial buildup and odor. Hot water washing in the X Ultra eliminates this concern.

Should I save up for the X Ultra instead?

If budget allows, yes. The X Ultra adds obstacle avoidance, hot water washing, and DirtSense — all meaningful upgrades. But the X Plus is still a solid robot if $700 is your ceiling.

Robot Vacuum & Mop

~$340

Narwal

Narwal Freo X Plus

Name: Narwal Freo X Plus
Brand: Narwal
Price: 340 USD
Availability: Discontinued

The Freo X Plus brings Narwal's real strength — mopping — down to a mid-range price, and owners say the mop performance genuinely outclasses similarly priced rivals. The 7800Pa suction is competitive for the bracket, the self-empty and mop-wash dock under $400 is good value, the 210-minute battery covers large homes, and effective mop lifting keeps carpets dry on combined runs. The savings come from real omissions: there's no camera, so it bumps into small objects regularly, and the dock washes pads with cold water only, which means odor creeps in over time without occasional hand cleaning. The app is also less polished than the big-name alternatives, and with limited US retail presence and a smaller owner community, you'll find less troubleshooting help when something acts up. If clean hard floors are your priority and you can live without obstacle avoidance, it's a worthy contender; if not, the mainstream picks are safer.

Approx. price

~$340

Suction

7800 Pa

Navigation

LiDAR

Best For

Budget mopping-focused buyers

Discontinued — no longer sold new

The manufacturer has retired this model; remaining listings are typically refurbished or leftover stock at odd prices. We keep the page for owners. Its current replacement is Narwal Freo S.

Specifications

LiDAR

7800 Pa

210 min

Yes

Auto Mop Washing

Obstacle Avoidance

Yes

Carpet Detection

Yes

Auto Mop Lifting

Yes

Multi-Floor Mapping

Yes

Type

Robot Vacuum & Mop

Noise Level

65 dB

Dustbin Capacity

400 ml

Water Tank

300 ml

App Control

Yes

Dimensions

13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 in

Weight

9.5 lbs

Warranty

1 year

Model

Freo X Plus

Highlights

7800Pa SuctionSelf-Wash DockNarwal Mop Quality

Pros

✓Narwal mopping quality at a significantly lower price than the X Ultra
✓7800Pa suction is strong for this price range
✓All-in-one dock with self-empty and mop wash under $400
✓210-minute battery handles large floor plans easily
✓Effective mop lifting keeps carpets dry

Cons

✗No camera-based obstacle avoidance — bumps into small objects
✗No hot water mop washing — cold water only
✗App ecosystem is less mature than Roborock or Ecovacs
✗Limited US retail presence makes returns more complicated

Owner Insights

The Freo X Plus doesn't get as much owner discussions attention as its bigger sibling, but when it appears, it's generally recommended as a solid mid-range option for mopping-focused buyers. It delivers Narwal's mopping expertise at a much more accessible price point than the X Ultra, with the trade-offs being no obstacle avoidance, no hot water washing, and no DirtSense.

At around $700, it competes with the Dreame L10s Ultra, and owner discussions often compare the two. The Narwal wins on mopping quality, while the Dreame wins on app quality and broader community support. For buyers who can live without hot water washing and obstacle avoidance, and who prioritize clean hard floors, the Freo X Plus is a worthy contender.

The small owner discussions community means less troubleshooting support and fewer user tips compared to Roborock or Dreame. Buyers should be comfortable being early adopters with less hand-holding available.

Pros

+Narwal mopping quality at a mid-range price — genuinely good mop performance
+7800Pa suction is competitive for this price bracket
+Self-empty and mop-wash dock under $700 is good value
+210-minute battery handles large homes comfortably
+Effective mop lifting keeps carpets dry during combined runs

Cons

−No camera-based obstacle avoidance — bumps into small objects regularly
−No hot water mop washing — cold water only, leading to potential odor over time
−Narwal app ecosystem is less polished than Roborock or Dreame
−Limited US retail presence — online purchase only for most buyers
−No DirtSense like the X Ultra — doesn't auto-detect dirty pads
−Limited owner discussions coverage makes it hard to find troubleshooting advice