# Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo 20 Edge

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,100 and the Narwal Freo 20 Edge costs $800, so the Narwal Freo 20 Edge is $300 cheaper. The Narwal Flow 2 has a published review score and ranks #35 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Freo 20 Edge is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo 20 Edge for hard floor homes that want streak free mopping.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/narwal-flow-2-vs-narwal-freo-20-edge/

## Side by side

| | Narwal Flow 2 | Narwal Freo 20 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $800 |
| 3 year cost | $1,100 | $800 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #35 | #76 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Narwal warranty policy for purchases outside the EU and Switzerland) | 1 year (Narwal US store) |
| Suction | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average | 31,000 Pa claimed with four levels (Narwal, EFTM); no lab measurement found |
| Navigation | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip | Rear embedded dToF LiDAR with no camera (Narwal); EFTM saw a 14 minute first map with 2D and 3D views |
| Obstacle avoidance | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided | Dual sided structured light, 150+ object types claimed (Narwal); EFTM saw it avoid 3 of 4 test items, miss fake pet waste and get stuck on door tracks |
| Mopping | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet | FlowWash flattened track mop with 16 nozzles, 12 N pressure, up to 4.8 cm edge extension and 12 mm lift over carpet (Narwal); uses room temperature water, while the Freo 20 uses 60°C water (EFTM) |
| Self empty | Yes, into a 2.5 L disposable bag; Narwal says a bag lasts up to 120 days without pets or 90 days with pets | Yes, 2.5 L compressing dust bag, up to 120 days claimed (Narwal) |
| Dock features | Washes the mop at 212°F, dries it at 104°F, doses detergent; Narwal also sells a version with auto refill and drainage | Auto empty, live mop rinse while cleaning, 113°F (45°C) warm air drying of mop and dust bag, tank self cleaning (Narwal, Gadget Flow) |
| Runtime | 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 | Not stated by Narwal; 5,200 mAh battery (EFTM) |
| Dustbin | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) | 300 ml robot bin (Vacuum Wars spec page) |
| Height | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal | 3.7 in (95 mm) (Narwal) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap | DualFlow tangle free brush; Gadget Flow found the brush nearly clear of dog hair after three weeks and EFTM saw no clogging |
| App | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not | Narwal app with 2D and 3D maps and haptic map editing (EFTM) |
| Threshold | Up to 1.57 in (40 mm) per Narwal; Vacuum Wars cleared 32 mm easily and 38 mm on a second try | Up to 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec page, EFTM) |
| Noise | n/a | Under 56 dB claimed (Narwal); EFTM measured 49 dB quiet, 52 dB standard and 60 dB max from 1 m |
| Best for | pet homes with mostly hard floors | hard floor homes that want streak free mopping |
| Skip if | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall | you need camera based avoidance for pet waste |

## What reviewers found

### 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/)

### Narwal Freo 20 Edge

- Gadget Flow: Three week home test with a shedding dog. Cleared dried coffee and ketchup on the first pass, reached true corners and kept the brush nearly free of hair. Slowed down on a rug. [Source](https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/narwal-freo-20-edge-review/amp/)
- EFTM: Measured 49 dB quiet, 52 dB standard, 54 dB strong and 60 dB max. Avoided 3 of 4 obstacles but not fake pet waste, stopped at a drop and got stuck on door tracks. Called the mop its standout feature. [Source](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-narwal-freo-20-edge-an-all-rounder-robot-vac-with-all-the-features-you-need-281793/amp)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Narwal Flow 2 or the Narwal Freo 20 Edge?

The Narwal Flow 2 has a published review score and ranks #35 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Freo 20 Edge is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo 20 Edge for hard floor homes that want streak free mopping.

### Which is cheaper?

The Narwal Freo 20 Edge at $800, versus $1,100 for the Narwal Flow 2, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,100 vs $800.

### What is the difference between the Flow 2 and the Freo 20 Edge?

Suction: 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2, 31,000 Pa claimed with four levels (Narwal, EFTM); no lab measurement found on the Freo 20 Edge. Navigation: Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2, Rear embedded dToF LiDAR with no camera (Narwal); EFTM saw a 14 minute first map with 2D… on the Freo 20 Edge. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2, Dual sided structured light, 150+ object types claimed (Narwal); EFTM saw it avoid 3 of… on the Freo 20 Edge.

Full reviews: [Narwal Flow 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow-2/index.md), [Narwal Freo 20 Edge](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-20-edge/index.md)