Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Flow
Quick take: The Narwal Flow costs $50 less; the Narwal Flow 2 has stronger suction (31,000 vs 22,000 Pa); the Narwal Flow 2 runs longer per charge (275 vs 190 min).
| Spec | Narwal Flow 2 | Narwal Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,300 | ~$1,250 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | 31000 Pa | 22000 Pa |
| Battery | 275 min | 190 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR + Camera | LiDAR + Camera |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 57 dB | 60 dB |
| Dustbin | 300 ml | 480 ml |
| Water tank | 350 ml | 350 ml |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | Yes |
| Hot water washing | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 14.2 x 13.9 x 3.7 in | 14.2 x 13.9 x 3.7 in |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs | 10.1 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Narwal Flow 2
- ✓Class-leading 31,000Pa suction with 0% hair wrap in independent tangle testing
- ✓FlowWash track mop rinses itself with 140°F hot water while it cleans, so it never drags a dirty pad
- ✓Dual HD cameras with an onboard vision language model dodge nearly any obstacle, even small 5mm items
- ✓Very quiet at around 57dB and finishes rooms faster than most rivals thanks to efficient navigation
- ✓Crosses thresholds up to 40mm and supports Matter for smart home integration
- ✗Dried-on stain removal underperforms other flagships despite the advanced mop hardware
- ✗300ml dustbin is smaller than average, leaning on more frequent dock trips
- ✗App can suffer mapping and connection hiccups
- ✗Large multifunction dock needs significant floor and vertical space
Narwal Flow
- ✓FlowWash roller mop self-cleans with 176°F hot water in real time for consistently clean mopping
- ✓22,000Pa suction more than doubled the category-average pickup in independent testing
- ✓Perfect anti-tangle score in 7-inch hair testing - great for long hair and pets
- ✓Embedded LiDAR keeps the body at just 3.7 inches to slide under couches and beds
- ✓Best-in-class battery efficiency with a 6,400mAh cell and 190-minute runtime
- ✗Fine debris on hard floors can take multiple passes
- ✗No automatic detergent dispensing at the dock, unlike the Flow 2
- ✗App defaults to avoiding carpets until you manually reconfigure it
- ✗Fewer obstacle-avoidance customization options than rivals