# Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni vs Narwal Flow

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.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-deebot-x9-pro-omni-vs-narwal-flow/

## 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 |

## 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](https://vacuumwars.com/ecovacs-deebot-x9-pro-omni-review/)
- 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](https://www.macrumors.com/review/ecovacs-x9-pro-omni-robot-vacuum/)
- 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](https://bgr.com/reviews/ecovacs-deebot-x9-pro-omni-review-the-best-you-can-get-for-now/)

### 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 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.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-deebot-x9-pro-omni/index.md), [Narwal Flow](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow/index.md)