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Android Authority
22-07-2025
- Android Authority
Narwal Freo Z Ultra deal: Our favorite robot drops to lowest price since Prime Day
Jonathan Feist / Android Authority After testing a wide variety of robots, we've placed the Narwal Freo Z Ultra as our top pick in our list of the best robot vacuums. Its $1,499.99 retail price can be a bit much, though. Luckily, today we came across a really nice deal that brings the cost down to a more reasonable $929.99. Get the Narwal Freo Z Ultra for $929.99 ($570 off) This offer is available from Amazon. It is a 'limited time offer' that's available for both color versions: White and Gray. Narwal Freo Z Ultra Narwal Freo Z Ultra Powerful suction and nearly-total automation Continuing to innovate, the Narwal Freo Z Ultra adds a large vacuum bag to the self-cleaning base station, heated electrolyzed water, AI smarts, and quieter than ever operation. It sweep, it vacuums, it mops, and it does it all automatically for weeks on end. Now with a baseboard cleaning brush. See price at Amazon Save $570.00 Limited Time Deal! The lowest price we've seen on the Narwal Freo Z Ultra is $849.99, but this was a Prime Day deal. The sale was exclusive to Prime subscribers and was only available for a few days. Besides that limited offer, this $929.99 price is the second-best discounted price on this model. We know 929.99 is still a hefty price to pay for a robot cleaner, but this is an impressive vacuum and mop combo that competes only with the very best in the industry. We highly praised it during our Narwal Freo Z Ultra review. Let's tell you a bit about it. The Freo Z Ultra offers an impressive 12,000Pa suction power. It can pick up 99% of all particles on hard floors. We've seen the previous-generation Freo X Ultra pick up metal marbles with 8,200Pa, so the more powerful Z Ultra will have no issues picking up usual debris. Another feature that makes the Narwal Freo Z Ultra special is its zero-tangle roller brush. I have long hair and usually have to manually untangle it from the robot. Not with the Freo Z Ultra! Those of you with long hair or pets will love this. The dual mopping pads are a really neat addition. They do more than just drag a rag across the floor; they essentially scrub the floors. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority Aside from being more efficient at cleaning, the system will also ensure the floors are actually left clean after each cleaning session. The docking station will wash the mopping pads on its own, then measure how dirty they come back. If the water is dirty, it will send the robot back to continue cleaning repeatedly, until the mopping pads come back squeaky clean. When done, the base will also dry the mopping pads to avoid any funky smells. As a result, the Narwal Freo Z Ultra offers one of the best hands-off approaches in the market. The dust bag can store up to 120 days of debris, using compression. The fresh water and dirty water containers usually last about a week or two, depending on how often you mop your floors and how much surface area each session covers. The robot itself is also pretty efficient at navigating. It uses two cameras, three lasers, and AI implementations to identify all kinds of obstructions and dangers. It can even detect different types of messes and adjust its cleaning method to tackle them better. Again, this is the cheapest the Narwal Fro Z Ultra has been, aside from the Prime Day sale. You don't even need a Prime subscription to catch this deal! Go grab this offer while you can! Extra deal: The Narwal Freo Pro is nearly as good and only costs $499.99 Narwal Freo Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Narwal Freo Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo LiDAR and more in a mid-range bot There are not many compromises in the Narwal Freo Pro to help bring the price down. Only a few controls in the base station, manual detergent addition, but still some of the best floor cleaning capabilities we've seen from a robot vacuum. See price at Amazon Save $200.00 Limited Time Deal! The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is impressive, but it may be a bit overkill for many users. If you're like me, you would probably prefer saving money on something that offers more bang for your buck. The Narwal Freo Pro is pretty much almost as good, and right now, it is much more affordable at just $499.99. The features are actually pretty similar. The base will also wash and dry the mopping pads, and the system still detects how dirty the mopping pads come back, so the robot will continue cleaning until the floors are actually clean. The lidar system works very well, and it is very similar to that of the previous-gen Narwal Freo X Ultra. It can navigate your home very efficiently. It also has that zero-tangle main brush many of us can no longer live without. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority There are a few differences to keep in mind, though. The side brushes are also tangle-free, which is an upgrade. There are some downsides, though, if you can really call them that. The suction power isn't as potent at 8,500, but that is still more than capable of cleaning your typical floors. The dock has no physical buttons, but I honestly never use those in my Narwal Freo X Ultra. Being able to control it with the app and digital assistants is much more convenient. The one difference you may find a bit annoying is that it does not have automatic detergent dispensing. Instead, you need to throw a dissolving tablet into the water bin every time you refill the fresh water. It's one more step to think about, but we wouldn't say this is a deal-breaker. Especially if it saves you hundreds of dollars. Honestly, this is likely the better choice for most people. If I were to buy a Narwal robot right now, it would be this one.
Android Authority
21-07-2025
- Android Authority
The Qrevo S5V is half the price of Roborock's best robot vacuums, but it's still a top-tier cleaner
Roborock Qrevo S5V The Roborock Qrevo S5V is a well-priced robot vacuum and a highly-capable autonomous floor cleaning system. It cleans hard floors and carpets very well, and gets into the corners and underneath furniture with ease. Higher-end models boast greater capacities, but this bot can get the job done in the average home without breaking the bank. I've tested the very best robot vacs that Roborock has to offer — from the do-it-all Saros 10R to the all-that-plus-a-robot-arm Saros Z70 — but I'm super pleased that the brand can also produce an efficient and capable cleaning machine for those on a budget. I've been running the $899 Roborock Qrevo S5V for over two weeks of automated floor cleaning tasks and found that it competently vacuumed and mopped my floors autonomously and quietly without a fuss. With 12,000 Pa of suction pressure, a zero-tangle hair system, and brushes and mop pads that extend for edge-to-edge cleaning, this mid-tier vacuum is another example of why Roborock is a robot vacuum brand that can deliver at all price points. This sub-$1,000 bot can't be that good, can it? Jonathan Feist / Android Authority In terms of the overall Roborock line of robot floor cleaners, the difference between an entry-level unit and the best of the best usually comes down to the maximum capabilities, and while the new Qrevo S5V offers a respectable 12,000 Pa of suction pressure, the best on the market are pushing 22,000 Pa and more. The premium bots will suck the deepest dirt out of your deepest carpets, but if your space is a little easier to clean, the Qrevo S5V does a superb job at picking up your regular day-to-day debris from hard floors and low-pile carpets. With the Qrevo S5V, you get a standard-looking round bot and a capable base station. The bot uses imaging to map and navigate, along with a LiDAR turret to take things to the next level. The bot is still fairly slim and able to fit under most furniture. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority The Qrevo S5V is equipped with Roborock's FlexiArm tool for both the front right brush and the right rear mop pad. These extend the cleaning surfaces out of the side of the bot in order to reach the edge of your wall and into corners. This is also very helpful when dealing with tricky furniture legs. The mop pad also lifts up out of the way when it crosses carpets; no point getting those all wet. Better yet, you can choose to have the bot clean carpets first, so the mop pads are dry anyway. The Qrevo S5V features LiDAR navigation, auto-empty and cleaning base station, and months of maintenance-free operation. The base station does most of the maintenance tasks for you. It sucks dry debris out of the bot, storing it in a larger vacuum bag. It also houses clean and dirty water tanks. This water is used to fuel the bot for mopping the floor and to perform a multi-stage bot cleaning cycle, including soaking, cleaning, and drying. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority Based on my testing, I'd expect about 7-9 weeks' worth of dry debris collection before I'll have to put my hands on the base station, and the water tanks are lasting for about 750 sqft of floor mopping. Please note that I have opted for frequent mop self-cleaning and a heavier moisture level on the floors. If I were to focus on efficiency, Roborock says I should get up to 3,552 sqft of floor mopping per tank. That's impressive. So, yes, the Qrevo S5V cleans well, and, just as important, it navigates well. It isn't struggling to get through the maze of chair legs under my dining room table, it is successfully cleaning to the edge and into the corners of my rooms, and it's hopping from hard floors to carpets and back again with ease. Admittedly, it bunches up and gets stuck on my bath mats, but there is no household bot yet that I've tested that can manage those, so don't think less of the Qrevo S5V for it. I'll give it credit for getting on top of those bath mats and actually cleaning them, though, that's an accomplishment where other bots treat them as an obstacle. What makes the Qrevo S5V mid-tier? Jonathan Feist / Android Authority Compared to higher-end Roborock bots, the Qrevo S5V looks solid when you look at the spec sheet. It offers similar parts and features and benefits from having the same app and software. The differences are mostly in some of the things you can see, and hear. Starting with the base station, the build materials are a little simpler than Roborock's super-premium devices. Where bots like the Saros 10R ($1599.99 at Amazon) and Saros Z70 ($2599 at Amazon) offer a fancy mirrored finish on their base stations, the Qrevo S5V has a clean, but simple plastic finish. The upgraded versatility of the detachable dock base makes it easier to clean, which is nice, but the base station does not have automatic detergent delivery. You must manually add liquid (and Roborock's specific cleaner isn't cheap) with every fill. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority With the bot itself, we can't understate the difference in value based on the suction pressure. Once again, 12,000 Pa of suction is superb. It can suck objects as heavy as metal marbles off the floor; this is not a weak bot by any means. However, the best bots on the market are pushing as much as 22,000 Pa. The technology required to reach this level is expensive, accounting for much of the price difference. Luckily, this bot is equipped with Roborock's best hair anti-tangle technology. I'm glad everyone can benefit from reliability and maintenance-free operation in as many ways as possible. Noise is another factor. The Qrevo S5V is actually quite quiet while operating, but it is a bit louder than some other bots I've tested. The actual vacuum operation is not too bad, what stands out to me is the chassis noise as the bot transitions the floors, and the motor noise when operating the FlexiArm tools. It speaks highly of the bot that the ancillary systems are what stands out; they're truly no bother, it's just that the rest of the operation is that smooth and quiet. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority Finally, AI is a consideration. The Roborock Saros series has proven that you can skip the traditional LiDAR turret in favor of a few more vision sensors and powerful software. The Qrevo S5V has some visual smarts, but it relies on the 3D-modeled spatial awareness of LiDAR to avoid an object instead of understanding what that object is and how it could be handled differently than other objects. It might not have some top-tier features, but the Qrevo S5V cleans like it does. LiDAR is a top-tier premium feature, and the Qrevo S5V uses it well. Still, it is more affordable than the sensor array that enables Roborock's very best AI-powered mapping and navigation. To finally answer the question outright, labeling the Qrevo S5V as mid-tier is not an indicator of poor performance. It's because the best of the best have leapt to another level for fit and finish and AI-powered navigation in the last six months. Roborock Qrevo S5V Expand Robot Dimensions: 350 x 353 x 96 mm Functions ✔ Sweeps ✔ Vacuums ✔ Mops Expand Is the Roborock Qrevo S5V worth it? Jonathan Feist / Android Authority There's no question that there are more capable robot vacuums out there, but they all start at several hundred dollars more expensive than the Qrevo S5V. At this price tier, you're looking at competing with last-gen flagship models and a handful of current-gen mid-range units. Straight off the bat, I would consider the Narwal Freo Pro ($599 at Amazon) a the closest competitor to the Qrevo S5V. They're super similar on the spec sheet, price sheet, and in function and performance. The Freo Pro is less expensive, but it takes a bit longer to clean your floors as it uses EdgeSwing to get to the edges and corners as opposed to the Qrevo S5V using extending arms. Though, the Qrevo S5V at full force has almost 1.5x the suction pressure of the Freo Pro. Don't be mistaken, both bots run at 3,000-5,000 Pa during normal operation, but this does give the Qrevo S5V the advantage when you really need to get your clean on. Since the Narwal Freo X Ultra ($999.99 at Amazon) is still up for sale in places, it's worth considering. It's a very comparable model in terms of overall cleaning performance and price, at least when it's on sale. The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra ($799.99 at Amazon) is also extremely similar in terms of performance and price. The Eureka bot jumps up to 16,200 Pa of suction pressure, and navigates similarly well, but it's a bit more expensive, and a bit louder. In the end, I'm happy to report that the Roborock Qrevo S5V is a solid and reliable robot vacuum. I'd happily recommend it to anyone with a sub-$1,000 budget, and especially when on sale, like it is at the time of writing, with a discounted price of $629. Roborock Qrevo S5V Auto-empty • Auto-self-cleaning • Capable cleaning • Affordable MSRP: $899.99 Surprisingly capable mid-range bot The Roborock Qrevo S5V is a well-equipped robot vacuum, including a self-cleaning base station, ample debris storage, and LiDAR-powered mapping and navigation. FlexiArm technology ensures a thorough clean to the edge of your room, and even into the corners. 12,000 Pa of suction pressure and two spinning mop heads ensure it can clean your hard floors and carpets alike. See price at AmazonSee price at Amazon Positives Self-cleaning Self-cleaning Auto-empty Auto-empty Multi-function base station Multi-function base station FlexiArm brush and mop FlexiArm brush and mop Anti-tangle system Cons Lacks auto-detergent
Android Authority
11-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Get this Narwal Freo Z Ultra all-time low deal before it's gone!
Jonathan Feist / Android Authority Are you looking to get an excellent robot vacuum and mop combo? The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is our favorite one, and it is currently at a record low price of $849.99, saving you a whopping $650! Buy the Narwal Freo Z Ultra for just $849.99 ($650 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a Prime Day deal. This means the offer should end after today, as it's the last day of the Prime Day sales event! It's also important to note that the offer is exclusive to Prime subscribers. You can learn more about available plans and pricing here. New subscribers get a free 30-day trial, so you might not even have to pay to access this deal! Narwal Freo Z Ultra Narwal Freo Z Ultra Powerful suction and nearly-total automation Continuing to innovate, the Narwal Freo Z Ultra adds a large vacuum bag to the self-cleaning base station, heated electrolyzed water, AI smarts, and quieter than ever operation. It sweep, it vacuums, it mops, and it does it all automatically for weeks on end. Now with a baseboard cleaning brush. See price at Amazon Save $650.00 Prime Deal Sure, spending $849.99 on a robot cleaner still stings, but it is an excellent deal considering the retail price is a whopping $1,499.99. Not to mention, you are essentially getting a premium robot vacuum and mop combo that competes only with the best in the industry. In fact, we have the Narwal Freo Z Ultra listed as our favorite option in our list of the best robot vacuums! This is an amazing robot. For starters, it has a 12,000Pa suction power. It can pick up 99% of all particles on hard floors. Additionally, the 8,200Pa Narwal Freo X Ultra was able to pick up metal marbles. We're sure the Freo Z Ultra can pick up all your debris without breaking a sweat. I am a huge fan of the zero-tangle roller brush. If you also have long hair, or own long-haired pets, this robot will do amazingly picking up all hair and sending it directly to the dust bag. Before owning a Narwal robot, I always had to manually untangle hairs, and that is not fun! The Narwal Freo Z Ultra can also mop, and it has a couple of rotating mopping pads that do a stunning job. These essentially scrub floors. Every time it finishes cleaning, it returns to the dock, which measures how dirty the mopping pads are. If they are dirty, the robot goes back and continues cleaning until they are squeaky clean. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority When done, the dock will wash and dry said mopping pads, so as to avoid any funky smells. The dust bag can also store up to seven weeks of debris. Combine all these features, and you get a nearly hands-free experience. You rarely have to switch the bag, the mopping pads get washed on their own, and tangled hair is non-existent. The only thing you have to do more often is refill the fresh water and throw away the dirty water. I do this about once a week. We also found that the robot's dual cameras, triple-laser, and AI enhancements do a great job helping the robot navigate through your home and avoiding obstacles. It can even identify different types of messes, and adjust the cleaning strategy accordingly. Again, this is a Prime Day deal, and today is the last day of this event. This means this offer will more than likely be gone tomorrow! If you've been looking to get an amazing robot cleaner at a more reasonable price, this is your chance!
Android Authority
08-07-2025
- Android Authority
Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot plummets to a new all-time low price
Jonathan Feist / Android Authority Here at Android Authority, we've been on a quest to test all the worthy robot vacuums available, and we have a list of the best robot vacuums here. The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is the top contender, but that thing is usually really pricey! If you've been looking for a good deal on it, this is the best one we've seen so far. Buy the Narwal Freo Z Ultra for just $849.99 ($650 off) This offer is available from Amazon. That said, it's only available to Amazon Prime subscribers. You can learn all about Prime plans and pricing here. The good news is that new subscribers get a free 30-day trial, so you may not even need to pay to take advantage of this deal, along with this week's Amazon Prime Day offers. Narwal Freo Z Ultra Narwal Freo Z Ultra Powerful suction and nearly-total automation Continuing to innovate, the Narwal Freo Z Ultra adds a large vacuum bag to the self-cleaning base station, heated electrolyzed water, AI smarts, and quieter than ever operation. It sweep, it vacuums, it mops, and it does it all automatically for weeks on end. Now with a baseboard cleaning brush. See price at Amazon Save $650.00 With Prime! While spending nearly $850 on a robot is still quite a hit, this is a fantastic deal if you're looking for an amazing, premium device to clean your floors. The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is usually $1,499.99! As mentioned earlier, this is a record-low price, so the robot vacuum and mop combo has never been cheaper. During our Narwal Freo Z Ultra review, we highly praised this model. It's quite the treat. Let's start with the vacuuming function. This thing has a 12,000Pa suction power. This means it can pick up 99% of all particles on hard floors. The previous-generation Freo X Ultra did amazingly picking up metal marbles with an 8,200Pa suction power, so this one will do even better. Another feature I personally absolutely love is the zero-tangle brush. This will be a blessing for anyone with long hair (such as myself) or pets. It works like a dream, and I've never had to manually pull out hairs from the brush. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority The dual mop pads also do a great job cleaning and making floors shine. This is mainly because the Narwal Freo Z Ultra will keep cleaning until your floors are actually clean. The base can measure how dirty your mopping pads return, and it will continue sending the robot until they come back squeaky clean. The dock will wash and dry the mopping pads, helping avoid funky smells. The dust bag can store debris for up to seven weeks. All things combined make for nearly hands-free maintenance, at least most of the time. According to Narwal, it can handle 120 days of vacuuming operation without human interaction! Jonathan Feist / Android Authority It's also a pretty smart little robot. The dual cameras, triple-laser, and AI enhancements do an incredible job identifying dangers, such as moving pets, cables, toys, and more. In addition, it can identify different types of messes and adjust the cleaning method accordingly. For example, it will know if you spilled ketchup, and take the best course of action based on that information. Again, the Narwal Freo Z Ultra has never been cheaper. This is a really good deal on a very popular robot vacuum and mop combo. You might want to act quickly and secure yours. We've seen hot products go out of stock during Prime Day in the past! Extra deal: For those who really want to save! Narwal Freo Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Narwal Freo Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo LiDAR and more in a mid-range bot There are not many compromises in the Narwal Freo Pro to help bring the price down. Only a few controls in the base station, manual detergent addition, but still some of the best floor cleaning capabilities we've seen from a robot vacuum. See price at Amazon Save $340.00 The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is amazing, but not all of us feel comfortable spending that much money on it, no matter how discounted it is. If you're on a budget and still want a really nice robot vacuum and mop combo, the Narwal Freo Pro is also at a record-low price right now. Just keep in mind this is also a Prime-exclusive deal. While not as impressive as the premium option above, it is still really good, and will stretch your dollar much further. I mean, it is only $359.99! Most of the features are actually quite similar. The base will wash and dry the mopping pads, which are nearly identical across all Narwal models. This one will also continue cleaning the floors until they are actually clean. While not as precise, the lidar system works very well, and the robot will navigate your home without issues. The main roller and side brushes offer a tangle-free experience. Jonathan Feist / Android Authority This one is surprisingly good for the price! Where are the sacrifices? Well, none are really deal-breakers, at least in my opinion. It has an 8,500Pa suction power, but that is still enough to pick up all common debris. Also, the dock has no physical buttons, but I have never used those on my robot. The one kind of annoying thing is that it doesn't have automatic detergent dispensing. Instead, you have to throw a dissolving tablet into the freshwater bin every time you refill it. I only do this like once a week, so not that big of a deal. I wouldn't mind throwing a tablet in there if I am saving that much on this robot! This is likely the better choice for most people.
Android Authority
04-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Our favorite budget robot vacuum is $150 off!
Jonathan Feist / Android Authority We all want a robot vacuum, right? The idea of delegating a daily task to a machine is lovely! The good ones can be expensive, though. If you're looking to keep your floors clean and your bank account healthier, our favorite budget robot vacuum is the Eureka E20 Plus, and it's even cheaper right now! Buy the Eureka E20 Plus for just $349.99 ($150 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The only thing to keep in mind is that it is essentially an early Prime Day deal, so you'll need a Prime subscription to access the discount. You can learn all about Prime plans and pricing here. Also, remember new subscribers get a free 30-day trial, so you might not even have to pay to get this deal and next week's Prime Day offers! Eureka E20 Plus Robot Vacuum Eureka E20 Plus Robot Vacuum No fuss floor cleaning The Eureka E20 Plus offers a reliable automated clean. AI navigation and obstacle detection pairs with a bagless design for weeks of uninterrupted operation. See price at Amazon Save $150.00 With Prime! We would recommend the Eureka E20 Plus even at its regular $499.99 price point. At $349.99, it's a really sweet deal. In fact, it's a record-low price, and we have only seen it at this price point once, back during the holiday sales in December. This is a robot vacuum and mop combo, so it is a full cleaning solution. And while more affordable than most of the competition, it is actually quite capable, touting features we used to only see in higher-end models. For example, it has an 8,000Pa suction power, which is quite outstanding for a robot at this price range. Robots like the Narwal Freo X Ultra and Narwal Freo Pro have very similar suction power, and they are considered premium robots. The rest of the features are pretty good, too. Its bagless design makes maintenance much more seamless. Additionally, you won't have to spend more on special bags in the future. Just remove the dust bin in the base and dump all the debris in the trash can! Jonathan Feist / Android Authority We also found that the DuoDetect AI 3D Obstacle Avoidance technology is really efficient. Its dual laser did a great job avoiding obstacles and navigating through our co-worker John's home. Another issue with cheap robot vacuum and mop combos is that they usually lack mop-lifting features. If you want a robot to stop mopping certain sections of the house, like carpets, you would need to stop it and remove the mop. The Eureka E20 Plus doesn't come with this annoyance. The mop will simply lift, and the robot will only vacuum these sections. All things considered, this is a really good robot for just $349.99. If you have Prime and are on a budget, it gets our stamp of approval. Go get yours while you can! Of course, you can also check out our list of the best robot vacuums if you want to upgrade.
