# Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone vs Narwal Flow 2

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone costs $900 and the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,300, so the Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone is $400 cheaper. The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone scores higher in our ranking (6.6 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone for hard floors and bag free upkeep. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-deebot-x12-omnicyclone-vs-narwal-flow-2/

## Side by side

| | Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone | Narwal Flow 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $1,300 |
| 3 year cost | $900 | $1,300 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #27 | #31 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year limited (Narwal warranty policy for purchases outside the EU and Switzerland) |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa and 22 L/s airflow (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.26 kPa and 22 CFM, above average | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average |
| Navigation | dToF laser navigation with TruEdge 3D edge sensor | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip |
| Obstacle avoidance | AIVI 3D 4.0 with RGBD camera; Vacuum Wars scored 23 of 24, but Gizmodo and BGR saw it struggle with cables and small items | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided |
| Mopping | Yes, OZMO Roller 3.0 roller mop 10.6 in long with FocusJet pre spray, lifts 15 mm and deploys a cover on carpet | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless PureCyclone dock with a 1.6 L bin rated for up to 48 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 the roller, refills it with hot water, hot air drying, 3.5 L clean and 2.7 L dirty water tanks, two cleaning solution 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 | 4,000 mAh battery, 2 h 25 min full charge, adds 13% in about 3 min; Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,277 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 | 250 mL onboard bin | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) |
| Height | 3.9 in (98 mm) | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 100% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap with ZeroTangle 4.0 | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap |
| App | Ecovacs Home app with YIKO voice assistant and Matter support; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not |
| Threshold | n/a | Up to 1.57 in (40 mm) per Narwal; Vacuum Wars cleared 32 mm easily and 38 mm on a second try |
| Best for | hard floors and bag free upkeep | pet homes with mostly hard floors |
| Skip if | you have low furniture or lots of cables | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall |

## What reviewers found

### Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone

- Vacuum Wars (3.78/5): Called it the best Ecovacs robot it has tested: 100% flattened pet hair, 0% hair wrap, 23 of 24 obstacles avoided and a combined mopping score of 27.4 against a 20.3 average; carpet deep cleaning was average at 76% and crevice pickup below average. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/ecovacs-x12-review/)
- TechReviewer (8.3/10): Mopping cleaned tile, vinyl and laminate in two to three passes with strong edges; obstacle detection fell short of flagship level and the AI assistant felt unfinished; 84 minutes for a 75 m² apartment. [Source](https://en.techreviewer.de/ecovacs-deebot-x12-omnicyclone-test/)
- Gizmodo: Strong mopping and a quiet dock, but the AI Agent mode got stuck and skipped areas, it hit furniture hard and struggled with cables and small objects; reviewer said it is not worth $1,500. [Source](https://gizmodo.com/ecovacs-deebot-x12-omnicyclone-review-ai-cant-save-this-robot-vacuum-2000746396)

### 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 Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone or the Narwal Flow 2?

The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone scores higher in our ranking (6.6 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone for hard floors and bag free upkeep. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

### Which is cheaper?

The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone at $900, versus $1,300 for the Narwal Flow 2, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $900 vs $1,300.

### What is the difference between the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone and the Flow 2?

Suction: 22,000 Pa and 22 L/s airflow (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.26 kPa and 22 CFM… on the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2. Navigation: dToF laser navigation with TruEdge 3D edge sensor on the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2. Obstacle avoidance: AIVI 3D 4.0 with RGBD camera; Vacuum Wars scored 23 of 24, but Gizmodo and BGR saw it… on the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-deebot-x12-omnicyclone/index.md), [Narwal Flow 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow-2/index.md)