Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni vs Narwal Flow
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni costs $800 and the Narwal Flow costs $1,500, so the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is $700 cheaper. The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni has a published review score and ranks #12 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni for hard floor homes that want top mopping. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets.
- Suction
- 16,600 Pa and 16.3 L/s
- Navigation
- dToF laser
- Mopping
- OZMO Roller 175 mm
- Runtime
- Up to 252 min silent
A former flagship that now costs about $800, with one of the best mops Vacuum Wars has tested and very strong airflow. It suits homes with lots of hard floor and pets. Skip it if you need long runtime per charge or a big onboard bin, or if fringed rugs are common in your home.
Full Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni review →- Suction
- 22,000 Pa
- Navigation
- dToF LiDAR inside
- Mopping
- FlowWash track mop
- Runtime
- Up to 190 min
One of the best mopping robots tested, with strong measured suction, zero hair tangles and a dock that washes and dries the track mop. Testers at TechRadar and Tom's Guide found the software and navigation quirky. Skip it if you want a simple app, and compare it against the Flow 2 since the Narwal store showed the Flow out of stock.
Full Narwal Flow review →Side by side
| Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni | Narwal Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 | $1,500 |
| 3 year cost | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Our score | 7.7/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #12 | #83 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (MacRumors) | n/a |
| Suction | 16,600 Pa and 16.3 L/s airflow (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 2.76 kPa and 27 CFM, the highest airflow it had recorded at the time | 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average |
| Navigation | dToF laser with TruEdge 3D edge sensor (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 0.93 m2 per minute, above the 0.70 average, but BGR saw mapping errors that took about 20 minutes to fix | 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 with structured light, AIVI 3D 3.0 (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 19 of 24 against a 17 average | 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 roller mop, 3,700 Pa pressure, up to 220 rpm, extends to edges, 10 mm lift (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 158 of 184 on dried stains against a 93 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 dust bag in the dock (Ecovacs) | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag rated for up to 120 days (Narwal US store) |
| Dock features | Auto empty, hot water mop wash (40 to 75 C), 63 C hot air drying, auto detergent, 4 L clean and 2.2 L dirty tanks, station self cleaning (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 | Up to 252 min silent vacuum, 158 min vacuum and mop (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 200 min at low power and about 876 sq ft per charge, below the 1,015 sq ft average | Up to 190 min (Narwal); Vacuum Wars estimated 2,068 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 220 ml robot bin (Ecovacs; Vacuum Wars notes the 388 ml average) | 2.5 L dock bag; Vacuum Wars describes a large robot bin with a removable section |
| Height | 98 mm, 3.86 in (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 3.80 in; MacRumors says 3.85 in | 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 93% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap on its 7 in hair test | 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; Matter support (MacRumors needed iOS 18.4 or later for Apple Home) | 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 (Ecovacs; Vacuum Wars calls this average) | 4 cm (1.57 in) (Narwal US store, TechRadar) |
| Noise | 64.5 dBA vacuuming, 79.2 dBA while emptying (Ecovacs); MacRumors found vacuuming too loud for night use | 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 homes that want top mopping | hard floor homes that mop often and have pets |
| Skip if | you have many fringed or thin rugs | 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 X9 Pro Omni
- Vacuum Wars: Measured 2.76 kPa suction and 27 CFM airflow, 93% pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap, 158 of 184 on dried stains and 89% carpet deep clean. Coverage was 876 sq ft per charge against a 1,015 sq ft average. Source
- MacRumors: Three months of testing. Long hair did not tangle the brush, mopping and navigation beat the X8 Pro Omni, and Siri control through Matter worked. Thin rugs caused frequent tangles and vacuuming was loud. About 1,000 sq ft per charge. Source
- BGR (9/10): Called the roller mop the best robot mop available and vacuuming very good. Mapping was error prone and needed about 20 minutes of fixes, and tanks are no longer see through. 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
- 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
Pros and cons
Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni
Pros
- Top mopping scores from Vacuum Wars
- Very high measured airflow and pet hair pickup
- No hair wrap in Vacuum Wars testing
- Hot water wash, hot air drying and auto detergent
- Matter support for Apple Home and others
Cons
- Coverage per charge below average
- Small 220 ml robot bin
- Mapping errors reported by BGR
- Thin and fringed rugs tangle it, per MacRumors
- Chatty voice prompts
Narwal Flow
Pros
- Excellent mopping, 268 combined score at Vacuum Wars
- No hair tangles in Vacuum Wars test
- Strong measured suction
- Long runtime, about 2,068 sq ft per charge
- Climbs 4 cm thresholds
Cons
- Navigation bugs reported by TechRadar and Tom's Guide
- Complex app with mistranslations
- No auto detergent dispenser
- High price
- Out of stock at Narwal US store on 2026-10-30
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni or the Narwal Flow?
The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni has a published review score and ranks #12 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni for hard floor homes that want top mopping. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets.
Which is cheaper?
The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni at $800, versus $1,500 for the Narwal Flow, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,100 vs $1,500.
What is the difference between the Deebot X9 Pro Omni and the Flow?
Suction: 16,600 Pa and 16.3 L/s airflow (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 2.76 kPa and 27 CFM, the… on the Deebot X9 Pro Omni, 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average on the Flow. Navigation: dToF laser with TruEdge 3D edge sensor (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 0.93 m2 per… on the Deebot X9 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 with structured light, AIVI 3D 3.0 (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 19 of 24… on the Deebot X9 Pro Omni, Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum… on the Flow.
Also consider
See all ranked →More comparisons
- Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni vs Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni
- Dreame X50 Ultra vs Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni
- Dreame L50 Ultra vs Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni
- Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni vs eufy Omni E25
- Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni vs Eufy Omni E28
- Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni vs Roborock Saros 10R
- Dreame L60 Ultra FE vs Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni
- Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni vs Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
All robot vacuums, ranked
See the ranking →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission. It never changes our score. Disclosure
We check prices every morning and compare them with each model's 2026 low. One email when real deals land, plus our 5 minute Friday roundup. Unsubscribe anytime.