# Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone vs Narwal Flow 2

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone costs $1,355 and the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,300, so the Narwal Flow 2 is $55 cheaper. The Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone scores higher in our ranking (7.4 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone for hard floors and bag free upkeep. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-deebot-x12s-omnicyclone-vs-narwal-flow-2/

## Side by side

| | Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone | Narwal Flow 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,355 | $1,300 |
| 3 year cost | $1,355 | $1,300 |
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #7 | #17 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not published on the Ecovacs product page; SmartHomeCompared lists 12 months | 1 year limited (Narwal warranty policy for purchases outside the EU and Switzerland) |
| Suction | 27,000 Pa and 53 air watts (brand claim); no independent lab measurement published yet | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average |
| Navigation | Front mounted dToF LiDAR with RGBD camera (BGR) | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip |
| Obstacle avoidance | AIVI 3D 4.0 with a physical Privacy Shield camera cover; no independent obstacle score published yet | 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 at 260 RPM with FocusJet pre spray, lifts 0.59 in (15 mm) with a carpet shield | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless PureCyclone 2.0 dock; Ecovacs says up to 48 days between emptying | 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 with water up to 212°F and a 40,000 Pa air pump, hot air drying, dual water tanks, 260 mL solution reservoir | 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 rated up to 497 min in silent sweep mode only (BGR); adds 13% charge in 3 min | 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 | Not published | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) |
| Height | 3.86 in per Ecovacs | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal |
| Pet hair | Not published as a lab number; ZeroTangle 4.0 brush, and BGR praised its pet hair pickup | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap |
| App | Ecovacs Home app with YIKO 3.0 voice assistant and Matter support (BGR) | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not |
| Threshold | 1.0 in single obstacles and 2.0 in for two consecutive obstacles (Ecovacs) | 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 want proven lab results or a low price | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall |

## What reviewers found

### Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone

- BGR: Picked up debris well on carpet and hard floors and mopping was strong, though some stubborn stains stayed; first map merged rooms and needed about 15 minutes of editing, and the dock full alert was easy to miss. [Source](https://www.bgr.com/2251627/ecovacs-deebot-x12s-omnicyclone-review/)
- The AU Review (5/5): Three weeks in an apartment with a shedding dog; cleaned hardwood and light rugs thoroughly in under an hour, but got stuck on a sock once. [Source](https://www.theaureview.com/?p=311464)

### 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 X12S OmniCyclone or the Narwal Flow 2?

The Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone scores higher in our ranking (7.4 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone for hard floors and bag free upkeep. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.

### Which is cheaper?

The Narwal Flow 2 at $1,300, versus $1,355 for the Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,355 vs $1,300.

### What is the difference between the Deebot X12S OmniCyclone and the Flow 2?

Suction: 27,000 Pa and 53 air watts (brand claim); no independent lab measurement published yet on the Deebot X12S OmniCyclone, 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2. Navigation: Front mounted dToF LiDAR with RGBD camera (BGR) on the Deebot X12S 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 a physical Privacy Shield camera cover; no independent obstacle score… on the Deebot X12S OmniCyclone, TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-deebot-x12s-omnicyclone/index.md), [Narwal Flow 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow-2/index.md)