iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock vs Narwal Freo 20

The Narwal Freo 20 wins on mopping, with a track mop rinsed with hot water as it scrubs, and on a slightly longer runtime. The iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is the more affordable option and matches it on full smart home support.

The mop. The Narwal Freo 20 scrubs with a self-rinsing rolling track that reaches baseboards, while the iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock uses pads that are washed and dried by the dock but leave the mopping simpler.

The Narwal Freo 20 is rated at 56.9 dB, including while the dock cleans itself, and iRobot does not publish a noise figure for the Roomba Max 775 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock.

Both do, so both work with Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant as well as Alexa and Google Home. The Narwal Freo 20 needs a 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, and the iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock also has Bluetooth for setup.

Buyers who want a strong, well-connected all-rounder at a lower price, with a dock that empties the bin and washes and dries the mop.

Hard-floor homes that want the best mopping of the pair, with a self-rinsing roller, a quiet running sound, a pet camera and a full self-cleaning dock.