Roborock Saros 10R vs Narwal Flow 2
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Quick take: The Narwal Flow 2 has stronger suction (31,000 vs 20,000 Pa); the Narwal Flow 2 runs longer per charge (275 vs 180 min).
| Spec | Roborock Saros 10R | Narwal Flow 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,100 | ~$1,100 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | 20000 Pa | 31000 Pa |
| Battery | 180 min | 275 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR + Camera | LiDAR + Camera |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 65 dB | 57 dB |
| Dustbin | 270 ml | 300 ml |
| Water tank | 300 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 | 13.8 x 13.9 x 3.1 in | 14.2 x 13.9 x 3.7 in |
| Weight | 9.0 lbs | 10.1 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Roborock Saros 10R
- ✓At 3.14 inches tall it cleans under beds, couches, and cabinets that block every turret robot
- ✓StarSight dual-ToF and RGB camera navigation avoids obstacles with impressive precision, even in the dark
- ✓Dual anti-tangle brush system genuinely achieves near-zero hair wrap with long-haired pets
- ✓Auto mop detaching leaves the pads at the dock for vacuum-only runs — carpets never see a damp pad
- ✓80°C hot water mop washing plus 55°C air drying keeps pads clean without smells
- ✗Premium pricing — street price hovers around $1300 even on sale
- ✗Onboard dustbin is a modest 270ml, leaning heavily on the auto-empty dock
- ✗owners report carpet deep-cleaning trails the marketing numbers
- ✗No spinning LiDAR means mapping relies on cameras — rare edge cases in mirror-heavy rooms
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