# Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone vs Narwal Flow

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone costs $1,500 and the Narwal Flow costs $1,500. The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone has a published review score and ranks #43 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone for hard floors and bag free upkeep. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-deebot-x12-omnicyclone-vs-narwal-flow/

## Side by side

| | Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone | Narwal Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| 3 year cost | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Our score | 5.8/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #43 | #103 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa and 22 L/s airflow (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.26 kPa and 22 CFM, above average | 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average |
| Navigation | dToF laser navigation with TruEdge 3D edge sensor | dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and report cleaning 0.0 square meters |
| 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 | 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 | Yes, OZMO Roller 3.0 roller mop 10.6 in long with FocusJet pre spray, lifts 15 mm and deploys a cover on carpet | 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, bagless PureCyclone dock with a 1.6 L bin rated for up to 48 days | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag rated for up to 120 days (Narwal US store) |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Up to 190 min (Narwal); Vacuum Wars estimated 2,068 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 250 mL onboard bin | 2.5 L dock bag; Vacuum Wars describes a large robot bin with a removable section |
| Height | 3.9 in (98 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 100% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap with ZeroTangle 4.0 | Vacuum Wars measured 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% tangles in its 7 inch hair test |
| App | Ecovacs Home app with YIKO voice assistant and Matter support; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | 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 | n/a | 4 cm (1.57 in) (Narwal US store, TechRadar) |
| Noise | n/a | 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 | hard floors and bag free upkeep | hard floor homes that mop often and have pets |
| Skip if | you have low furniture or lots of cables | you want a simple, glitch free app |

## 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

- 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 X12 OmniCyclone or the Narwal Flow?

The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone has a published review score and ranks #43 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone for hard floors and bag free upkeep. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets.

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

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, 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average on the Flow. Navigation: dToF laser navigation with TruEdge 3D edge sensor on the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and… on the Flow. 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, Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum… on the Flow.

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