# Dreame Matrix10 Ultra vs Narwal Flow 2

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra costs $1,400 and the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,300, so the Narwal Flow 2 is $100 cheaper. The Narwal Flow 2 scores higher in our ranking (6.5 vs 5.4 out of 10). Pick the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra for large homes with mixed floors and pets. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dreame-matrix10-ultra-vs-narwal-flow-2/

## Side by side

| | Dreame Matrix10 Ultra | Narwal Flow 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| 3 year cost | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| Our score | 5.4/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #24 | #17 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 year (Dreame US store) | 1 year limited (Narwal warranty policy for purchases outside the EU and Switzerland) |
| Suction | 30,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.11 kPa and 16 CFM, about average | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average |
| Navigation | VersaLift retractable DToF LiDAR | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI RGB camera and 3D structured light, 240+ object types (brand claim); Vacuum Wars scored 19 of 24 | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided |
| Mopping | Yes, dual spinning pads; the dock swaps between three pad types, pads lift 10.5 mm or drop off at the dock for carpet | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet |
| Self empty | Yes, into a 3.2 L bag; Dreame says up to 100 days | Yes, into a 2.5 L disposable bag; Narwal says a bag lasts up to 120 days without pets or 90 days with pets |
| Dock features | Washes pads with 212°F water through 20 nozzles, dries pads and bag, auto refills, doses three cleaning solutions; 5.5 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks | Washes the mop at 212°F, dries it at 104°F, doses detergent; Narwal also sells a version with auto refill and drainage |
| Runtime | 6,400 mAh battery; Vacuum Wars estimated 757 sq ft per charge, below average; TechRadar averaged about 117 min | 7,000 mAh battery; Vacuum Wars measured 38 min in a studio vacuum and mop run, while 9to5Google cleaned about 1,300 sq ft without a recharge |
| Dustbin | 310 mL onboard bin (Dreame) | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) |
| Height | 3.50 in with the LiDAR retracted, 4.37 in raised (Dreame) | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 92% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap |
| App | Dreamehome app with built in voice control, Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant; Dreame says Matter arrives in an upcoming update | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not |
| Threshold | Up to 1.65 in single step and 3.15 in double step (brand claim); Vacuum Wars cleared 40 mm single and 80 mm two tier | Up to 1.57 in (40 mm) per Narwal; Vacuum Wars cleared 32 mm easily and 38 mm on a second try |
| Best for | large homes with mixed floors and pets | pet homes with mostly hard floors |
| Skip if | you have a small home or limited dock space | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall |

## What reviewers found

### Dreame Matrix10 Ultra

- Vacuum Wars (3.65/5): Lab tests found 80% sand removal from carpet, 92% flattened pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap, 19 of 24 obstacles avoided and a combined mopping score of 29 against a 22 average; coverage was about 757 sq ft per charge against a 1,117 sq ft average and crevice pickup was weak. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/dreame-matrix10-ultra-review/)
- TechRadar: Mapped a large village hall and open plan home accurately and mopped hard floors with no streaks; carpet results were good but left more debris than expected in a heavy debris test, and the app was slow and overwhelming. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/dreame-matrix10-ultra-review)

### Narwal Flow 2

- Vacuum Wars (3.88/5): Lab tests found 84% sand removal from carpet, 88% flattened pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap and 20 of 24 obstacles avoided; a retest after a firmware update put mopping well above average, but the studio vacuum and mop run lasted only 38 minutes. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/narwal-flow-2-review/)
- Tom's Guide: Picked up 100% of kitty litter on both floors, 100% of pet hair on hardwood and 80% on carpet, but only 30% and 20% of cereal; reviewer said edges and corners need manual cleaning and it does not live up to its price. [Source](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/the-narwal-flow-2-looks-slick-but-its-performance-misses-the-mark-for-a-usd1-500-robot-vacuum)
- 9to5Google: Cleaned about 1,300 sq ft with back to back vacuum and mop passes without stopping to recharge; reviewer rated it roughly equal to the Roborock Saros 20 but noted the taller body. [Source](https://9to5google.com/2026/06/24/narwal-flow-2-review/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra or the Narwal Flow 2?

The Narwal Flow 2 scores higher in our ranking (6.5 vs 5.4 out of 10). Pick the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra for large homes with mixed floors and pets. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

### Which is cheaper?

The Narwal Flow 2 at $1,300, versus $1,400 for the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,400 vs $1,300.

### What is the difference between the Matrix10 Ultra and the Flow 2?

Suction: 30,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.11 kPa and 16 CFM, about average on the Matrix10 Ultra, 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2. Navigation: VersaLift retractable DToF LiDAR on the Matrix10 Ultra, Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2. Obstacle avoidance: AI RGB camera and 3D structured light, 240+ object types (brand claim); Vacuum Wars… on the Matrix10 Ultra, TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2.

Full reviews: [Dreame Matrix10 Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dreame-matrix10-ultra/index.md), [Narwal Flow 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow-2/index.md)