Narwal - Freo X10 Pro

Felt the same way until a buddy recommended Narwal freo x10 pro. I got it for around $450 during Black Friday, you definitely don't need to drop thousands on these... It’s been great for a busy house and saves so much time. Don't overthink it! Most midrange models are solid now. You really don't need a $1k+ flagship.

I got the narwal freo x10 pro on black friday and it’s pretty impressive so far. But everyone's situation is different, I'd suggest getting it at Costco. Their return policy is good if it doesn't work out for you.

We have have 4 cats and our robo vac (Narwal Freo X10 Pro) has the mopping pads. I like the mopping feature however it does take some experimenting to figure out the order/method that will work best for you. Mine did leave streaks at first but after some trial and error I found the order/methods that work for us: Vacuum separately from the mopping, not using the vacuum then mop feature; tile floors get mopped twice in a row; etc. Once you figure out what works to keep your floors streak free you can just program it to do exactly that.

For hard floors and pets, the Narwal Freo X or the Roborock S8 Max Ultra are probably your best options. Both scrub really well and actually get into the edges. I have got pets and kids running around too so I know how important it is to have something that doesn’t turn into a maintenance headache. [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/KeepThisInMind/comments/1o1wp3o/best_robot_vacuum_cleaner_for_wood_floors_that/) helped me a lot , hopefully it helps you too.

The freo x and freo z our water hogs so don't buy one unless you're okay replacing the water and dumping the dirty water after every single mopping run in a small house and mid-run on a big house.

Narwal Is the only robot that even attempts to clean the baseboard but the only thing the frio z or x does is run a muff along it. It doesn't actually clean. It's a duster. And the frio x and z have some other problems. Notably they are water hogs and you have to refill the water all the time. After every single run.

I‘ve got a Freo X, and I really like it, so I’d recommend Narwal to you. Their new Freo Pro looks like it‘s got an upgraded side brush for better anti-tangling. Narwal does good at handling pet fur and preventing tangles. Hope that helps!

Tbh I bought the Dreame x50 and I ended up returning it. Poor suction on hard floor, even at max, and very poor mopping. I tested it hard for almost a month. Previously I owned a Narwal Freo x , which I retuned to waiting for the Narwal Flow, and in my opinion it’s much better, better suction and better mopping.

Agree with the above. If you want quietness rather than quickness, Quiet Mode or a similar setting is the way to go. The Narwal Freo X and Freo Z are both under 60 dB on Quiet Mode. Plus look into the iRobot Roomba. Some options here... [https://www.soundproofgenius.com/get-a-quiet-robot-vacuum/](https://www.soundproofgenius.com/get-a-quiet-robot-vacuum/)

I got a Narwal Freo X for my mom and we love it. Does a damn good job, and we have two dogs!!

I’d say the Narwal Freo X or the Roborock S8 Max Ultra are your best bet. Both clean really well and even get into the corners. I’ve got pets and kids running around, so I get how important it is to have something that doesn’t become a hassle to maintain. [This thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/KeepThisInMind/comments/1o1wp3o/best_robot_vacuum_cleaner_for_wood_floors_that/) has great option , hope this helps you!