iRobot Roomba i5+ vs Narwal Freo Z10

A detailed side-by-side comparison scored on 14 objective criteria with weighted scoring (max 12 points).

iRobot Roomba i5+

iRobot — #34 overall

5.2/10

$349

WINNER

Narwal — #10 overall

8.0/10

$899

Narwal Freo Z10 is the clear winner, outscoring iRobot Roomba i5+ by 2.8 points. However, iRobot Roomba i5+ has 61% cheaper.

Criteria	Weight	iRobot Roomba i5+	Narwal Freo Z10
Total Score	—	5.2/10	8.0/10
🗺️Navigation & Obstacle Tech	2x	60%	85%*
💨Suction Power	1x	75%	85%*
📐Edge Cleaning	1x	70%	92%*
💇Tangle-Free Rollers	1x	78%	95%*
🧹Mop System	1x	0%	88%*
🔥Mop Drying	0.5x	0%	88%*
🧴Integrated Soap	0.5x	0%	80%*
🔄Mop Versatility	0.5x	0%	55%*
🗑️Auto-Empty Reliability	1x	80%	88%*
📦Bin Capacity	0.5x	72%	90%*
⏱️Refill Frequency	0.5x	75%	90%*
🧗Obstacle Mobility	1x	30%	40%*
📏Low Clearance	0.5x	55%*	50%
📱App Quality	1x	70%	80%*
Price	—	$349	$899
Pros		+Affordable Roomba +Self-emptying base +iRobot reliability +Good for simple layouts	+DualFlow tangle-free system +Exceptional edge-reaching mop +Long dust storage (weeks) +Auto-wash and dry dock
Cons		-No smart mapping -Basic navigation -No mopping	-Newer brand (less established) -Stock availability can vary -Less third-party accessory options
Suction		2,000 Pa	11,000 Pa
Navigation		Basic	LiDAR + Camera + AI Avoidance
Mop Type		None	Rotating + Auto-Wash
Self-Empty		Yes (60 days)	Yes (42 days)
Runtime		75 min	180 min
Mobility
Obstacle Climbing		Standard	Standard
Retractable LiDAR		No	No
Adaptive Chassis		No	No
Multi-Mop Switch		No	No
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