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iRobot Roomba 105 vs Narwal Freo 20

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Narwal sites.
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Want a robot that mops as well as it vacuums?
Narwal Freo 20
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Narwal Freo 20
$1099.99

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The Narwal Freo 20 is the better robot vacuum of this pair, taking the iRobot Roomba 105 on battery life (210 minutes against 120), suction (31,000Pa against 7,000Pa), connectivity and every smart home platform. Its FlowWash roller mop rinses itself with fresh water while it scrubs, and the dock then empties the bin, washes the mop and dries it. The iRobot Roomba 105 is the lower-cost option and still maps with LiDAR, cleans in orderly rows and supports Alexa and Google Home, which is enough for a buyer who only wants vacuuming. Choose the Narwal Freo 20 for hard floors and pets, and the iRobot Roomba 105 if mopping and a self-emptying dock would go unused.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105Narwal Freo 20Winner
Price$149.00$1099.99iRobot Roomba 105
Rating4.24.4Narwal Freo 20
Battery Life120 minutes210 minutesNarwal Freo 20
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterNarwal Freo 20
Suction Power7000Pa31000PaNarwal Freo 20
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESNarwal Freo 20
Auto Mop WashingNOYESNarwal Freo 20
Auto Mop DryingNOYESNarwal Freo 20
Self-Emptying DustbinNOYESNarwal Freo 20
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie

What the differences mean

Mopping system

The Narwal Freo 20 scrubs with a rolling track mop that is rinsed by fresh water while it cleans, so it is not dragging a soiled pad around. The iRobot Roomba 105 has no mop at all, making it a vacuum-only machine.

Suction power

At 31,000Pa against 7,000Pa, the Narwal Freo 20 lifts far more from carpet and embedded pet hair. The iRobot Roomba 105 is built for everyday dust and crumbs on hard floors and light rugs.

Battery life

The Narwal Freo 20 is rated for 210 minutes of runtime and the iRobot Roomba 105 for 120, so the Narwal finishes a larger floor plan in one pass where the Roomba may pause to recharge.

Smart home and Wi-Fi

The Narwal Freo 20 adds 5GHz Wi-Fi and Matter, reaching Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant on top of Alexa and Google Home. The iRobot Roomba 105 is 2.4GHz only and limited to Alexa and Google Home.

Which one to buy if

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Narwal

Narwal Freo 20

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$1099.99

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 210 minutes
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Price: $1099.99 vs $149.00

What owners say

Both sets of owners start from the same place: LiDAR mapping that cleans in rows, quicker setup than they expected and enough suction for daily dust and hair. Narwal Freo 20 owners go further and talk about the mop, describing brown water draining from the dock after the first run and edges that finally look clean, with the roller and side brush staying free of wrapped hair, though the app and Wi-Fi pairing take patience and the enclosed dock needs real floor space. iRobot Roomba 105 owners are more measured: strong pet-hair pickup and a simple schedule for the money, but a battery that can fall short in a larger home, softer suction on medium-to-high pile carpet and no mopping or self-emptying anywhere in the box.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 105 or Narwal Freo 20?

The Narwal Freo 20 is the better robot by a wide margin. It mops with a self-rinsing roller, pulls 31,000Pa of suction, runs for 210 minutes and supports every major smart home platform, where the iRobot Roomba 105 is a mapped vacuum only.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 105 and the Narwal Freo 20?

Mopping. The Narwal Freo 20 scrubs with a rolling track mop that rinses itself and then washes and dries at the dock, while the iRobot Roomba 105 cannot mop and has no self-emptying base either.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105 work with Matter or Apple Home?

No. The iRobot Roomba 105 connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and supports Alexa and Google Home only. The Narwal Freo 20 is Matter certified and reaches Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant as well.

Which robot runs longer on one charge?

The Narwal Freo 20, rated for 210 minutes against the iRobot Roomba 105's 120. On a large floor plan the difference is a mid-clean recharge that one needs and the other does not.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105?

A buyer who wants LiDAR-mapped, vacuum-only cleaning on hard floors and light carpet for the lowest cost, and who does not need mopping, a self-emptying dock or wide smart home support.

Who should buy the Narwal Freo 20?

A home with hard floors and pets that wants mopping to stop being a chore, plus long runtime, a self-emptying dock and Matter support for Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

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