In my opinion, the Narwal V50 is an interesting cordless vacuum cleaner that impresses above all with its good suction power, light weight, and practical light on the floor nozzle. It really shines on carpets, although there are a few aspects I don't like as much. Suction power on carpets and hard floors: The Narwal V50 makes a very good impression on carpets. Dirt and crumbs are thoroughly picked up, and even when retracting the floor nozzle, the cleaning process is effective. I find its performance particularly impressive with pet hair, as a large portion is picked up on the first pass.

Overall, I like the Narwal V50. The thorough carpet cleaning, the good pet hair pickup, the light weight, and the helpful dirt indicator light are all strong points. Minor weaknesses include its ability to pick up larger dirt particles on hard floors, the sometimes slightly erratic automatic power adjustment, and the short battery life at the highest setting. I also find the lack of a stand function somewhat inconvenient. If you're looking for a lightweight and maneuverable cordless vacuum cleaner that performs exceptionally well on carpets and also delivers good results on hard floors, the Narwal V50 is, in my opinion, a great choice. Just keep in mind that with this version, the dust container has to be emptied manually.

For this product test, I used the NARWAL V50 cordless vacuum cleaner and am evaluating the device based on my personal impressions.

First impressions and build quality: Even at first glance, it's clear that this vacuum cleaner is of a very high standard in terms of workmanship, quality, and feel. The materials feel very solid, and everything appears to be cleanly manufactured. Thanks to its extremely compact design, the device can easily be stored in a closet or a small corner when not in use. However, it must be placed on the included freestanding charging station for charging, which also has a side slot for accessories such as the crevice tool.

Cleaning performance and handling: A real highlight for me is the blue light at the front of the floor nozzle. On smooth hard floors, under furniture, and in dark corners, it really makes every crumb and fine dust visible, leaving virtually no room for guesswork as to whether an area is clean or not. Even on carpets and rugs, the nozzle thoroughly removes dirt from the fibers, both when pushing forward and pulling back, without the need to go over the same spot multiple times. Since the tube can be lowered almost flat to the floor, the maneuverable brush also makes it easy to reach under low sofas or cabinets. The relatively compact nozzle is also extremely practical, allowing you to get between narrow fixtures or into awkward corners. However, there are a few quirks to consider when handling it. Although the handheld unit is listed at 1.4 kilograms, the fully assembled device feels relatively heavy – heavier than you might expect from such a compact handheld vacuum. Especially when vacuuming the stairs in the stairwell, it can really start to strain your wrist after a while.

It's not really designed for daily deep cleaning of the entire house, but it serves its purpose excellently as a handy secondary vacuum cleaner for quick cleanups. Despite my minor criticisms, I give it five stars for its good functionality and first-class workmanship. However, next time I would definitely order it with the integrated emptying station.

Just based on pure features alone, this narwhal is quite impressive. It is very similar to a regular stick vac, but the docking station is quite helpful to empty dust.

No, I don’t know if I would replace my current stick back with this based on some of the critiques that I have, but I was overall very impressed.

THINGS I LIKED:
- the vacuum has a blue light that shines a light on your floor in a way that shows all of the dust. I have a Robovac so I thought that my floors were relatively OK, but looking at it through the blue light made me realize just how dusty they were.
- it has different suction modes, including an auto-detect that lowers and raises the suction, depending on the vacuums needs
- the docking station has a place to store all different attachments very neatly. My other stick vacuum I had to find a place for the attachments.
- the attachments for the brush are in all-in-one attachment that you can switch between modes
- the suction is very impressive, comparable to my Dyson vacuum or better. It doesn’t lose suction from room to room.
-it has a bunch of indicator lights that show what it is currently doing including a UV sanitation

Over the last year and a half i have become an inadvertent vacuum expert. I test a lot of vacuums ranging from standard canisters to cordless sticks and top-tier robot vacuums - this is actually my 10th vacuum in the last year...) so i have a pretty good sense of the ins and outs of what makes them worth it.

This is the second product i have tried from the Narwal brand ( I also own their Freo 20 - which is an exceptional robot vacuum...) ~ so i was not at all surprised to discover this is an absolute futuristic beast of a cordless vacuum.

Straight out of the box it's a uniquely elegant product. It comes with two main components - the vacuum itself and its very cubist looking base. It's clear that Narwal was striving to address one of the main complaints with these types of cordless sticks - which is that storing and charging them in-between uses is a pain - ( I can't tell you how many times i've knocked over a cordless vacuum - even the ones that are meant to be self-standing... )

The base is definitely the star of the show IMO.

It does an impressive array of things:

* Storage & Backup Power: It acts as a sleek + practical storage space for the V50 Cube's additional attachments, including a motorized brush, a 2-in-1 crevice tool, and an extra 3000mAh battery.

Having that second battery charging directly inside the dock is a very thoughtful way to upgrade your total runtime up to a massive 180 minutes.

** 100-Day Sanitizing Dock: It houses the self-empty dust bag system, which features a built-in UV light that sanitizes everything (incredible!) ... Narwal claims it holds up to 100 days of dirt, though as a multi-pet home, our mileage will obviously vary based on fur volume!

*** Cyclone Purge: When you dock the vacuum, the base station automatically clears out the vacuum’s internal dust canister and scrapes the 'internal cyclone mesh filter' clean.

So it's essentially a charging dock, a storage hub and a self-cleaning station all in one.

Absolutely impressive engineering happening here. You vacuum up messes and then drive the vacuum right into its base for emptying and a recharge.

*** In Use ~ Power & Smart little feats:

The vacuum itself is remarkably light at only 1.3kg (under 3 lbs for the handheld unit) and it moves like a dream. It has an almost autonomous forward momentum that requires very little effort to push.

~ My favourite aspect is the AI dirt detection which assesses both surfaces and mess levels in real-time and adjusts suction accordingly - so you can go from carpet to hardwood and see, hear, and feel the vacuum shift itself to suit the landscape and mess that it's tackling.

It has a special dirt-revealing blue light in the brush head that illuminates the surface in front of the roller with a much wider span than i have seen with other vacuums that have this feature ( think like turning on dirt detection high-beams.)

You will absolutely see dirt you didn't know existed - and be astonished by the dust and debris that's hiding in plain sight.

~ The maneuverability is excellent as well. The entire body tilts essentially flat and stays flush with the floor so you can get under couches, beds and other tough to reach areas effectively.

~ Another little detail i love:

Narwal added a fantastic little filter-cleaning lever on the side of the canister (check out my video at 0:31).

Sliding it down works just like a squeegee for the inner metal dust bin, wiping away the stuck-on fine dust. If you've owned cordless sticks before, you know this metal mesh area is usually a nightmare to clean and gets caked in hair etc. ...so this tiny detail saves you from having to get your hands dirty.

~ I tested it across carpet, hardwood and vinyl floor in the kitchen - and it did a fantastic job across the board - though i would note if you have small throw rugs beware as it promptly sucked up my runner carpet right off the kitchen floor.

It actually features a mechanical seal that physically drops down on carpets to trap the suction, pulling a massive 210 Air Watts (28000 Pa).

To put this into perspective... traditional cordless stick vacuums typically hover around 10-12000 pa in my experience. So this thing is a bit of beast power wise.

For maintenance, we have two cats, a bunny, and someone in our house with very long hair...

The 4-stage anti-tangle brush roll design is a major selling feature for a house replete with hair. 😂

The internal combing structure does a great job of preventing the roller from getting choked out by long strands.

~ Noise Levels

In terms of volume, the running noise is rather quiet comparatively - and easy on the ears. It is noticeably less loud than my Roborock F25 wet/dry vacuum, though understandably a bit louder than some of the weak, cheap stick vacuums I've tried. Even when it docks to self-empty, the rush of air is very contained and brief, wrapping up the whole process in just a few seconds without sounding like a jet engine taking off in your living ...

This cordless vacuum is excellent. It is very lightweight, at around 3 lb for the main body, and easy to maneuver. A light on the head highlights the floor which makes it easy to locate the areas that need to be cleaned.

Operation is straightforward with one button for power and another for the mode. Once it is turned on there is no need to hold a button or trigger down, and the hand grip is very comfortable. It starts in AI mode, which determines the amount of power needed. You can also select turbo mode for full power or eco mode to conserve the battery.

A second battery is included and charges inside the docking station. If the spare battery and the vacuum battery both need to be charged, the dock will prioritize charging the vacuum. The docking station looks very nice and the front is attached magnetically. Inside there is storage for the extra attachments, and that is also where the replaceable dust bag is located (a spare is included).

In use, the light is very handy, it illuminates from the left side so that it creates shadows to highlight any dirt instead of just being a forward facing light. The vacuum can be laid down flat to get under things. The head is narrower than I’m used to but that also helps it get into tight spaces. It is easy to take the brush roller apart if needed and the same goes for the dust canister.

The display shows the active mode and the battery level. There is also an indicator for carpet/focus mode and if the air duct is blocked.

The canister is small but putting the vacuum into the dock empties it quickly. When finished, the dock empties the canister and starts a UV sterilization cycle. A button on the dock switches between deep auto-empty mode and quick auto-empty mode, and the deep mode also de-tangles the brush roll. You can also stop the auto-emptying when you put the vacuum into the dock by pressing the button.

The vacuum has a very premium look and feel, and it is much better than my old one, which did not move as smoothly. An excellent option if you want a cordless vacuum that charges and empties itself in the dock.