# Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete vs Narwal Flow 2

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete costs $1,700 and the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,300, so the Narwal Flow 2 is $400 cheaper. Pick the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete for pet hair on carpet. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dreame-x60-max-ultra-complete-vs-narwal-flow-2/

## Side by side

| | Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete | Narwal Flow 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $1,300 |
| 3 year cost | $1,700 | $1,300 |
| Our score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #32 | #31 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years (Dreame US store) | 1 year limited (Narwal warranty policy for purchases outside the EU and Switzerland) |
| Suction | 35,000 Pa (Dreame US spec sheet) | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average |
| Navigation | VersaLift DToF sensor that retracts into the body | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip |
| Obstacle avoidance | Two AI cameras plus an LED light; Vacuum Wars scored 22 of 24 objects avoided | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided |
| Mopping | Yes, dual extending and lifting spinning pads with up to 15 N pressure, 230 RPM and pads warmed to 104°F | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet |
| Self empty | Yes, auto empties into a 3.2 L bag rated for 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 mops with 212°F water, hot air drying, auto refill, dual tank detergent dosing; 4.2 L clean and 3.0 L dirty water 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; 9% to 80% in about 80 min; Vacuum Wars estimated about 950 sq ft per charge | 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 | 235 mL onboard dust box | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) |
| Height | 3.13 in (79.5 mm) with sensor lowered, 4.05 in (103 mm) raised | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 100% flattened pet hair pickup on carpet and 0% hair wrap | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap |
| App | Dreame app with voice control; Matter listed as coming in a later update | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not |
| Threshold | Up to 3.47 in double layer and 1.77 in single layer steps (brand claim); Vacuum Wars cleared 51 mm | Up to 1.57 in (40 mm) per Narwal; Vacuum Wars cleared 32 mm easily and 38 mm on a second try |
| Best for | pet hair on carpet | pet homes with mostly hard floors |
| Skip if | you want the least babysitting | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall |

## What reviewers found

### Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete

- Vacuum Wars (4.01/5): Took the number 1 spot on its top 20 list: 89% carpet sand removal, 100% flattened pet hair, 0% hair wrap, 22 of 24 obstacles avoided and a 51 mm threshold climb; navigation, battery coverage and the combined mopping score were slightly below average. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/dreame-x60-max-ultra-complete-review/)
- Tom's Guide (5/5): Editor's Choice; picked up 100% of hair, cereal and seeds on hard floors and 96% to 100% on carpet, and cleaned soy sauce, mayonnaise and dried mud without residue. The reviewer later wrote that it earned a five star rating. [Source](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/dreame-x60-max-ultra-complete-review)
- Android Authority: Cleaned wood and tile well and handled transitions and drops, but mop pads often popped off when it bunched up rugs and it needed water swaps about every other day. [Source](https://www.androidauthority.com/dreame-x60-max-ultra-review-3684554/)

### 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 X60 Max Ultra Complete or the Narwal Flow 2?

Pick the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete for pet hair on carpet. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

### Which is cheaper?

The Narwal Flow 2 at $1,300, versus $1,700 for the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,700 vs $1,300.

### What is the difference between the X60 Max Ultra Complete and the Flow 2?

Suction: 35,000 Pa (Dreame US spec sheet) on the X60 Max Ultra Complete, 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2. Navigation: VersaLift DToF sensor that retracts into the body on the X60 Max Ultra Complete, Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2. Obstacle avoidance: Two AI cameras plus an LED light; Vacuum Wars scored 22 of 24 objects avoided on the X60 Max Ultra Complete, TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2.

Full reviews: [Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dreame-x60-max-ultra-complete/index.md), [Narwal Flow 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow-2/index.md)