Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI vs Narwal Flow
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI costs $1,500 and the Narwal Flow costs $1,500. Pick the Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI for hard floor mopping with a bagged dock. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets. The Narwal Flow wins 4 of 7 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Narwal Flow wins 4 of 7 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI | Flow | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,500 | $1,500 | Tie |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa | 22,000 Pa | Tie |
| Runtime per charge | 3 min | 190 min | Flow |
| Onboard bin | 250 mL | 2.5 L | Flow |
| Climbs thresholds up to | 0.9 in (tested) | 1.57 in | Flow |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 3.9 in | 3.7 in | Flow |
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 | DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI |
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for hard floor mopping with a bagged dock
- You care most about runtime per charge (190 min vs 3 min)
- You care most about onboard bin (2.5 L vs 250 mL)
- You care most about climbs thresholds up to (1.57 in vs 0.9 in (tested))
- Best for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets
- Suction
- 22,000 Pa and 22 L/s
- Navigation
- dToF laser navigation
- Mopping
- Yes
X12 roller mop robot with a dust bag dock instead of a bagless one
Full Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 22,000 Pa
- Navigation
- dToF LiDAR inside
- Mopping
- FlowWash track mop
- Runtime
- Up to 190 min
Excellent mopping track mop robot, now the step below the Flow 2
Full Narwal Flow review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI | Narwal Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| 3 year cost | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #113 | #112 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa and 22 L/s airflow (Ecovacs claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.26 kPa and 22 CFM on the same robot sold as the X12 OmniCyclone | 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average |
| Navigation | dToF laser navigation, no top laser tower, TruEdge 3.0 edge cleaning (Ecovacs) | 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); smarthomeassistent.de scored 46 of 53 and Vacuum Wars 23 of 24 on the X12 OmniCyclone, which has the same robot | 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 self washing roller mop, 270 mm (10.6 in), FocusJet pre spray, 50 water levels, lifts 15 mm on carpet (Ecovacs) | 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, auto empty into a dust bag with bag detection (Ecovacs); bag size not published | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag rated for up to 120 days (Narwal US store) |
| Dock features | Warm water mop washing and hot water auto refill, 4 L clean and 2.2 L dirty water tanks (Ecovacs); drying and auto drain not stated on the product page | 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, adds 13% in about 3 min (Ecovacs); runtime in minutes not published; Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,277 sq ft per charge on the X12 OmniCyclone | Up to 190 min (Narwal); Vacuum Wars estimated 2,068 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 250 mL onboard bin (Ecovacs) | 2.5 L dock bag; Vacuum Wars describes a large robot bin with a removable section |
| Height | 9.8 cm (3.9 in), measured by smarthomeassistent.de on the same robot | 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 on the X12 OmniCyclone; smarthomeassistent.de scored hair 10 of 10 on laminate but 5.3 of 10 on carpet | Vacuum Wars measured 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% tangles in its 7 inch hair test |
| App | ECOVACS Home app with YIKO and YIKO GPT 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 | 24 mm single, 40 mm double (Ecovacs); smarthomeassistent.de measured 2.2 cm | 4 cm (1.57 in) (Narwal US store, TechRadar) |
| Noise | 61.1 dBA vacuum, 64.4 dBA vacuum and mop, 73.1 dBA dust collection (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 | hard floor mopping with a bagged dock | hard floor homes that mop often and have pets |
| Skip if | you want no dust bags or have low furniture | you want a simple, glitch free app |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI
- Vacuum Wars (3.62 stars): Review of the sibling X12 OmniCyclone (same robot, bagless dock): 1.26 kPa suction, 22 CFM, 100% flattened pet hair, 0% hair wrap, 23 of 24 obstacles avoided, 76% carpet deep clean against a 78% average, combined mopping score 27.4 against a 20.3 average. Source
- smarthomeassistent.de (2.4 (Gut, German grade scale)): Tested the X12 OmniCyclone, which it says is the same robot with a bagless station, and applied the results to the X12 Pro Omni: suction 98.12 of 100 on laminate and 80.32 on carpet, coffee stain mopping 4 of 4, obstacles 46 of 53, but slow cleaning (65 min test room) and weak corners. Source
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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI or the Narwal Flow?
Pick the Ecovacs DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI for hard floor mopping with a bagged dock. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets.
What is the difference between the DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI and the Flow?
Suction: 22,000 Pa and 22 L/s airflow (Ecovacs claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.26 kPa and 22 CFM… on the DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI, 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average on the Flow. Navigation: dToF laser navigation, no top laser tower, TruEdge 3.0 edge cleaning (Ecovacs) on the DEEBOT X12 PRO 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); smarthomeassistent.de scored 46 of 53 and Vacuum Wars 23 of 24 on… on the DEEBOT X12 PRO OMNI, Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum… on the Flow.
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