Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo 20
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,300 and the Narwal Freo 20 costs $1,100, so the Narwal Freo 20 is $200 cheaper. The Narwal Freo 20 scores higher in our ranking (6.4 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo 20 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.
- Suction
- 31,000 Pa
- Navigation
- Laser based 3D mapping
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- 7,000 mAh battery
A well rounded flagship for homes with pets and mostly hard floors. Vacuum Wars measured strong suction, no hair wrap and good obstacle avoidance, and its retest after a firmware update rated the mopping well above average. Tom's Guide was less impressed with edges and corners, and the 3.74 in body will not fit under the lowest furniture.
Full Narwal Flow 2 review →- Suction
- 31,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Single flat rolling
- Runtime
- 210 min
A strong pick if you want a roller mop that rinses itself while it cleans and a dock that does almost everything. Vacuum Wars measured top tier pet hair results with zero hair wrap. Skip it if your space is tight, since the dock is large, or if you want a plumbed in water option.
Full Narwal Freo 20 review →Side by side
| Narwal Flow 2 | Narwal Freo 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,300 | $1,100 |
| 3 year cost | $1,300 | $1,100 |
| Our score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #31 | #29 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Narwal warranty policy for purchases outside the EU and Switzerland) | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table); Narwal store FAQs say 1 year in one place and 2 years in another |
| Suction | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average | 31,000 Pa claimed (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.31 kPa sealed suction and 17 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip | LiDAR plus dual 1080P RGB cameras with NarMind Pro (Narwal); Vacuum Wars navigation score 4.44 stars |
| Obstacle avoidance | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided | TwinAI Dodge, Narwal says it knows 300+ object types; Vacuum Wars obstacle score 3.52 stars; Presse-citron saw no bumps, cable snags or eaten socks |
| Mopping | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet | Single flat rolling track mop with 140°F water, 16 nozzles and 12 N pressure (Narwal); Journal du Geek lists the roller as 266 x 55 mm |
| 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, 2.4 L dust bag, up to 120 days (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 | Mop self cleaning up to 212°F, 140°F hot air drying, auto clean water refill into the robot (Narwal); no plumbed water option per Presse-citron |
| 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 | 210 min (spec listed by Vacuum Wars); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,489 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) | 300 ml robot bin (Vacuum Wars spec table) plus 2.4 L dock bag |
| 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 | Vacuum Wars measured 87.5% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap with 7 in hair; Narwal claims 0% tangling |
| App | Narwal app with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant; Vacuum Wars lists Matter support, but Narwal's product page does not | Narwal app with no go zones, schedules, Pet Care Mode 2.0 remote video and "Hey Nawa" voice control (Narwal) |
| 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 1.57 in, 40 mm (Narwal); Presse-citron said it could not climb a step of about 5 cm |
| Noise | n/a | As low as 56.9 dB in Quiet Mode (Narwal); Presse-citron called vacuum mode quite loud |
| Best for | pet homes with mostly hard floors | pet homes with mostly hard floors |
| Skip if | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall | you have little floor space for a big dock |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
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
- 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
- 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
Narwal Freo 20
- Vacuum Wars (4.03 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.31 kPa suction, 17 CFM airflow, 93 on carpet deep clean, 87.5% flattened pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap, and about 2,489 sq ft per charge. Category scores: mopping 3.2, obstacle avoidance 3.52, navigation 4.44, pets 4.63. Source
- Journal du Geek (8.5/10): Liked the 266 x 55 mm self rinsing roller mop and found mopping left no missed areas. Called the 43.1 x 40.2 x 46.1 cm dock very large and said hair tangling is reduced but not eliminated. Source
- Presse-citron (8/10): Tested on a 50 m² mixed floor area. Very effective vacuuming and good stain removal, slightly less thorough than the Flow 2. Never hit objects or caught cables, but battery life is shorter than the Flow 2 and vacuum mode is loud. Source
Pros and cons
Narwal Flow 2
Pros
- Hot water track mop cleans sticky spills well
- No hair wrap in Vacuum Wars testing
- Above average obstacle avoidance and navigation
- Dust bag lasts up to 120 days
- Quiet robot and dock per several reviewers
Cons
- Expensive at $1,299.99
- 3.74 in tall, taller than Roborock's slim models
- Small 300 mL onboard bin
- Weak edge and corner cleaning in Tom's Guide testing
- False leak warnings from the dock in CGMagazine testing
Narwal Freo 20
Pros
- Zero hair wrap in Vacuum Wars testing
- Roller mop rinses itself during cleaning
- Very hot mop washing and hot air drying
- Long runtime, about 2,489 sq ft per charge (Vacuum Wars)
- Good obstacle avoidance in Presse-citron testing
Cons
- Large dock, 43.1 x 40.2 x 46.1 cm
- Out of stock on Narwal US store at check
- Measured suction far below the 31,000 Pa claim
- Vacuum mode is loud (Presse-citron)
- Mopping score only 3.2 stars at Vacuum Wars
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Narwal Flow 2 or the Narwal Freo 20?
The Narwal Freo 20 scores higher in our ranking (6.4 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo 20 for pet homes with mostly hard floors.
Which is cheaper?
The Narwal Freo 20 at $1,100, versus $1,300 for the Narwal Flow 2, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,300 vs $1,100.
What is the difference between the Flow 2 and the Freo 20?
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 (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.31 kPa sealed suction and 17 CFM… on the Freo 20. Navigation: Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2, LiDAR plus dual 1080P RGB cameras with NarMind Pro (Narwal); Vacuum Wars navigation… on the Freo 20. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2, TwinAI Dodge, Narwal says it knows 300+ object types; Vacuum Wars obstacle score 3.52… on the Freo 20.
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