Narwal is a leading brand in the robot vacuum market, known for producing their flagship model, T10, which has an expansive base station equipped with two huge water tanks for clean and dirty water. While the Dyson 360 Vis Nav is their inaugural robot vacuum cleaner. It seeks to address three primary frustrations associated with current robotic vacuum cleaners: poor navigation, limited suction power, and incomplete cleaning.
Introduction
The Narwal robot stands out from other vacuum and mopping robots with its distinctive soft D shape, front soft bumper, and LIDAR sensor, which helps it navigate obstacles in your home. At the same time, Dyson has finally made their entry into the robot vacuum market with an eye-catching product that may just dethrone Roomba: the 360 Vis Nav is their inaugural robotic vacuum cleaner and uses a 360-degree camera with 360 degrees of vision to map homes, sense dust and identify problem areas that require additional care.
The Narwall and Dyson robots both try to map your space thoroughly before they can begin any cleaning tasks. A display on its base station informs you of its progress, while voice prompts in the Narwal can provide updates as the robot works.
Narwal robot’s mopping mode utilizes a set of mops and an onboard cleaner dispenser for efficient floor care. At the end of each mopping cycle, it drives back to its dock for cleaning, refilling with fresh water, and refilling its reservoir with rinsed and clean mops – something most other vacuum and mopping robots don’t offer – thus helping reduce how often cleaning must be completed manually. This feature sets it apart from most other vacuum and mopping robots while helping reduce how often cleaning is necessary!
The Dyson 360 robot, at its core, relies on 26 sensors for mapping, dust detection, and obstacle avoidance. Furthermore, its Hyperdymium motor provides 110,000rpm to produce 65AW of suction power with its triple-action brush bar featuring soft nylon bristles to pick up large debris on hard floors, anti-static carbon fiber filaments to pick up fine dust and stiff nylon bristles specifically tailored for carpets.
Many robot vacuums struggle with cleaning corners and edges, but the 360 Vis Nav boasts an innovative side-actuator that glides along walls and furniture, cleaning every inch of your home. Add in its piezo sensor that adjusts suction levels according to detected dust, along with its app enabling you to create and schedule cleaning zones – you have an incredibly advanced machine that has been in development for two decades.
Let’s take a look at both in-depth, and you can make your own mind up.
Suction Power Robot Sucky Sucky
Narwal T10
Narwal’s vacuum robot stands out in terms of suction power. Offering exceptional performance on carpets and an abundance of settings options within its app, Narwal is one of the top picks if you are searching for an easy solution.
The Narwal T10 robot vacuum offers up to 1800 Pa of suction power. Its motor can reach 1800pa, yet due to an absence of roller brushes under the vacuum, it may only manage superficial dirt removal; deep debris could remain trapped deep in your carpet fibers as vigorous action may not force it out. Still, its excellent suction may suffice if most of your problems lie on its surface.
Dyson 360
The company claims its device can effectively identify dirt hotspots and thoroughly clean them by employing a triple-action brush bar with soft nylon bristles for large debris pickup, antistatic carbon fiber filaments for fine dust collection, and stiff nylon bristles to deep clean carpets.
At the same time, this robot vacuum cleaner offers up to 65 air watts of suction power and features a redesigned Hyperdymium motor capable of spinning at up to 110,000rpm. Dyson claims that their 360 Vis Nav offers the strongest suction of any robot vacuum cleaner on the market – evidenced by how easily its dust canister empties.
Winner – Dyson
Based on many online reviews, and down to its sheer technical prowess, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav is a powerful robot vacuum cleaner with better suction and good edge cleaning.
Battery Life The Robot Lives....!
Narwal T10
The Narwal T10 robot vacuum has an incredible 180 minute battery life on one charge, thanks to its 5200mAh capacity battery which takes approximately three hours and 0.1 Kwh to fully charge – perfect for even large four bedroom houses! Turbo mode lasts up to 130 minutes while Normal suction mode lasts around 170 minutes (almost three).
Dyson 360
Dyson 360 Vis Nav vacuum cleaner offers up to 50 minutes of runtime in Auto mode, taking approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge its battery. However, in Boost mode the runtime drops significantly; lasting only 8 – 10 minutes at most – leading you to believe your Dyson may have broken. However, it’s just due to its increased level of cleaning being built into its software – unfortunately a significant power drain!
Winner – Narwal
Overall, the Narwal T10 has a much longer battery life than the Dyson 360 Vis Nav, making it a great choice for those who want a robot vacuum that can clean for longer periods of time without needing to recharge.
Cleaning Modes Must Eliminate All Dirt
Narwal T10
The Narwal T10 robot vacuum provides two cleaning modes – vacuuming and mopping. When in vacuum mode, two spoked brushes are attached via powerful magnets on either side of a single intake vent; when mopping mode begins, two mop pads swivel at high speeds across raised, textured pads to scrub away debris; at base station there’s even a jet of water that moistens and cleans these pads both pre and post cleaning runs!
The Narwal T10 robot cleaner features a large base with two large water tanks for collecting clean and dirty water, in contrast to most robot vacuums which typically have smaller tanks. Furthermore, its body is covered in sleek white plastic featuring an LED screen on top and touch-sensitive controls to manage docking, map creation, starting/stopping functions as well as docking/map creation/mapping creation functions. Furthermore, you can define no-go zones for mopping or vacuuming as desired – though this feature isn’t limited exclusively by Narwal.
Dyson 360
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum features four cleaning modes, namely Auto, Quick, Quiet and Boost. In Auto mode, suction power increases when higher dust levels are detected – when these levels have subsided again, suction returns to its regular levels for optimized battery life and run time.
Quick mode maximizes speed to stay ahead of everyday cleans in open areas by bypassing edge cleaning altogether, and Quiet mode cleans larger open areas but skips the edge-cleaning stage entirely.
Quiet mode reduces noise in tranquil environments and extends run time, while Boost mode amplifies suction power for easier and quicker cleaning of ground-in dirt and pet hair removal, giving more power with less run time. You can switch between these modes using either MyDyson app or on-bot touchscreen controls.
Winner – Narwal
With more cleaning modes besides just the basic one, the Narwal wins robotic arms down, as it’s more flexible in this department.
User Interface and Control Someone is Controlling my Mind
Narwal T10
The Narwal T10 robot vacuum has a user-friendly interface and can be controlled through its touch-sensitive controls on the robot itself or through the Narwal app. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices and allows you to control the robot, set cleaning schedules, and view cleaning history.
You can also use the app to adjust vacuuming suction levels and mopping moisture levels, as well as define no-go zones to build virtual barriers for mopping or vacuuming as you wish. The robot also features an LED screen on top that displays information such as battery level, cleaning mode, and error messages. The Narwal T10 offers a user-friendly interface and multiple control options for easy and convenient operation.
Dyson 360
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum has a user-friendly interface and can be controlled through the MyDyson app or the robot’s LCD touchscreen. The MyDyson app is available for both iOS and Android devices and allows you to control the robot, set cleaning schedules, and view cleaning history.
You can also use the app to choose between the four cleaning modes: Auto, Quick, Quiet, and Boost. The robot also features an LCD touchscreen that displays information such as battery level, cleaning mode, and error messages. Overall, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav offers a user-friendly interface and multiple control options for easy and convenient operation.
Winner – Draw
Both the Narwal T10 and the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuums offer user-friendly interfaces and multiple control options for easy and convenient operation.
Both apps allow you to control the robot, set cleaning schedules, and view cleaning history. It is difficult to determine a clear winner regarding user control for these devices, as both offer similar features and capabilities.
Filtration Systems Changing my Underwear
Narwal T10
Narwal T10 stands out from other robot vacuums by not including its water tank. Instead, it relies on its docking station to separate waste and clean water during its mowing cycles, meaning less frequent refilling needs than hybrid models with two large 5L tanks – one for dirty water and one for clean.
During mopping cycles, the robot is designed to recognize when its microfiber pads have become saturated with dirt and need cleaning; when this occurs, it returns to its docking station, where it automatically washes and dries its pads before returning to the field.
Dyson 360
The Dyson Vis Nav employs simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), using its signature fisheye lens at the top to take in its surroundings and gather information that is then processed by 26 sensors linked to a computer that monitors where it has been and detects new areas that require cleaning; an innovative catalytic filter even detects and breaks down formaldehyde via catalysis similar to what Dyson previously offered with their air purifiers.
Dyson’s filter system employs three filters for effective indoor air purification – HEPA media traps small particles down to 0.1 microns while active carbon reduces odors, and dissolving formaldehyde molecules molecularly. Unfortunately, Dyson has yet to disclose all that goes into their machines’ filters and we don’t yet have an idea of their efficacy.
Winner – Dyson
Dyson is the number one vacuum cleaner in many countries for the reason that their technology is miles ahead of the competition. It’s easy to see here with this feature and capacity, that Dyson beats the Narwal easily here.
Maintenance and Durability Tip Top Condition Robots
Narwal T10
The Narwal T10 robot vacuum/mop hybrid features a large white plastic base covered with glossy white plastic. In front of this appliance is a soft bumper to prevent accidental furniture collisions while sensors detect obstacles that must be avoided in the future.
Although this vacuum performs adequately on hard floors, its weak suction technology and small bin require frequent emptying for optimal use.
Contrary to most hybrid robots, the T10’s water tanks are hidden within its base station – two for clean and two for dirty water respectively). This unique design makes the device both smaller and simpler to manage.
Dyson 360
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is designed to be durable and easy to maintain. It has a clear dust bin that is easy to empty and clean, and its filters are washable and reusable. The robot also has a brush bar that can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement. In terms of durability, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav is built with high-quality materials and is designed to withstand the rigors of daily use.
Winner – Narwal
The real reason this is voted the winner as since it gets the job done in more areas, its more of a joy to clean, and less hassle overall compared to emptying and maintaining the Dyson.
Conclusion Wrap it all up for me!
The Narwal T10 features large water tanks and multiple mow modes that are easily switchable, making it capable of quickly cleaning stains and spills without difficulty. Plus, its varied mopping intensities and excellent coverage allow it to reach hard-to-reach spots quickly.
Consider that the Dyson with its camera on top features fish-eye hemispheric vision with 360 degrees of coverage to monitor where and what needs to be cleaned, along with a high-level processor to compute its location within 71mm accuracy. Furthermore, 26 sensors located throughout the robot perform various tasks (including piezo dust detection 15,000 times per second).
If you want the best, I recommend looking at your budget and type of daily floor spoilage as indicators of which would work better for you. Personally, I would choose both, even robots need backup and collaborators!