# Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni vs Narwal Flow

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni costs $550 and the Narwal Flow costs $1,500, so the Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni is $950 cheaper. The Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni has a published review score and ranks #11 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni for mixed floors and pets on a mid budget. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-deebot-t80-omni-vs-narwal-flow/

## Side by side

| | Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni | Narwal Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $1,500 |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $1,500 |
| Our score | 7.7/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #11 | #83 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | 18,000 Pa (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 23 CFM airflow, well above average | 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average |
| Navigation | dToF laser, AIVI 3D (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars saw it freeze and report it could not continue three times | dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and report cleaning 0.0 square meters |
| Obstacle avoidance | RGBD camera (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars saw 11 of 12 avoided on its standard course and 7 of 12 on its hard course | Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored 18 of 24, and TechRadar saw it avoid a shoe, sock and USB cable |
| Mopping | OZMO Roller 175 mm, 3,700 Pa pressure, 10 mm lift (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars combined mop score 287 against a 171 average | FlowWash track mop with warm water at 113F, 7 to 12 N pressure and 12 mm lift (Narwal); Vacuum Wars combined mopping score 268 against a 184 average |
| Self empty | Yes, 3 L bag with bag detection (Ecovacs) | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag rated for up to 120 days (Narwal US store) |
| Dock features | Auto empty, 40 to 75 C mop wash, 45 C hot air drying, hot water auto refill, 4 L clean and 2.2 L dirty tanks; no auto detergent dispenser (Ecovacs) | Auto empty, mop washing at 113 to 176F, warm air drying, self cleaning; optional auto refill and drain version (Narwal US store); no auto detergent dispenser (TechRadar) |
| Runtime | 297 min silent vacuum, 195 min vacuum and mop (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,200 sq ft per charge | Up to 190 min (Narwal); Vacuum Wars estimated 2,068 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 220 ml robot bin plus 3 L dock bag (Ecovacs, Vacuum Wars) | 2.5 L dock bag; Vacuum Wars describes a large robot bin with a removable section |
| Height | 98 mm (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 3.8 in, 97 mm | 95 mm (3.7 in) per Narwal key features and Vacuum Wars; Narwal's spec table lists 107.7 mm |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 99% pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap | Vacuum Wars measured 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% tangles in its 7 inch hair test |
| App | Ecovacs Home app; no built in voice assistant (Ecovacs) | Narwal app with up to 4 saved maps, schedules and voice assistant; works with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant (Narwal US store); TechRadar found it overwhelming with some mistranslations |
| Threshold | 20 mm with mop (Ecovacs) | 4 cm (1.57 in) (Narwal US store, TechRadar) |
| Noise | 63.4 dBA vacuuming, 78.3 dBA emptying (Ecovacs) | TechRadar measured 58 dB in quiet mode to 76 dB at top suction; Tom's Guide measured 49 to 74 dB depending on floor |
| Best for | mixed floors and pets on a mid budget | hard floor homes that mop often and have pets |
| Skip if | you need auto detergent or under 3.8 in clearance | you want a simple, glitch free app |

## What reviewers found

### Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni

- Vacuum Wars (4.45 Vacuum Wars score): 89% embedded sand, 99% pet hair, 0% hair wrap, combined mop score 287 against a 171 average and about 1,200 sq ft per charge. It froze and stopped three times during testing. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/ecovacs-t80-omni-review-flagship-features-and-an-unexpected-quirk)
- The Canberra Times (4/5): Sponsored partner review in Australia. Strong suction on carpet, good edges and no rescues needed, but test stains took several passes and it bumped furniture on the first run. [Source](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9070187/ecovacs-deebot-t80-omni-review-the-ultimate-cleaning-companion/)

### Narwal Flow

- Vacuum Wars (3.58 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.88 kPa suction, 83% sand removal, 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair tangle. Combined mopping score was 268 against a 184 average, obstacle avoidance 18 of 24 and estimated coverage 2,068 sq ft per charge. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/narwal-flow-review/)
- TechRadar: Called the cleaning superb, especially on carpet, and hot water mopping excellent. Noise was 58 dB in quiet mode and 76 dB at top suction. It pushed a chair, failed to enter a room and once reported 0.0 square meters cleaned. Subscores: Value 4/5, Design 4.5/5, Performance 3.5/5, App 3.5/5. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-flow-review)
- Tom's Guide: Pickup was 83% overall on tile and 77% on carpet, with 70% to 75% hair pickup. Noise ranged from 49 to 74 dB depending on floor and power. Faults were a tricky app, random cleaning incidents and so so edge vacuuming. [Source](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/narwal-flow-robot-vacuum-and-mop-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni or the Narwal Flow?

The Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni has a published review score and ranks #11 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni for mixed floors and pets on a mid budget. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets.

### Which is cheaper?

The Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni at $550, versus $1,500 for the Narwal Flow, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $550 vs $1,500.

### What is the difference between the Deebot T80 Omni and the Flow?

Suction: 18,000 Pa (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 23 CFM airflow, well above average on the Deebot T80 Omni, 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average on the Flow. Navigation: dToF laser, AIVI 3D (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars saw it freeze and report it could not… on the Deebot T80 Omni, dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and… on the Flow. Obstacle avoidance: RGBD camera (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars saw 11 of 12 avoided on its standard course and 7 of… on the Deebot T80 Omni, Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum… on the Flow.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-deebot-t80-omni/index.md), [Narwal Flow](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow/index.md)