Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo X Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Narwal Flow 2 costs $1,300 and the Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450, so the Narwal Freo X Ultra is $850 cheaper. The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
- 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
- 8,200 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR with 3D multi
- Mopping
- Dual triangular
- Runtime
- 210 min claimed
A mop first robot with firm pressure and hot air drying, now far below its launch price. nextpit measured 96% sand pickup on carpet, but Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance poorly. There is no dock emptying, so you change a small bag in the robot.
Full Narwal Freo X Ultra review →Side by side
| Narwal Flow 2 | Narwal Freo X Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,300 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $1,300 | $450 |
| Our score | 6.5/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #17 | #5 |
| 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) |
| Suction | 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars |
| Mopping | Yes, self refreshing track roller mop with 12 N pressure and 140°F water, lifts 10 mm on carpet | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) |
| 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 | No dock emptying; the robot compresses dust into a 1 L bag, claimed up to 7 weeks (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| 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 washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) |
| 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 claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% |
| Dustbin | 300 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml |
| Height | 3.74 in (95 mm) per Narwal | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap | Vacuum Wars measured 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) |
| 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; works with Siri (Narwal) |
| Threshold | Up to 1.57 in (40 mm) per Narwal; Vacuum Wars cleared 32 mm easily and 38 mm on a second try | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Noise | n/a | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction |
| Best for | pet homes with mostly hard floors | hard floor mopping at a reduced price |
| Skip if | you need a robot under 3.5 in tall | you want a dock that empties dust for you |
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 X Ultra
- Vacuum Wars (2.26 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.86 kPa suction, 16 CFM airflow and 76% pet hair pickup. Estimated 1,103 sq ft per charge. Obstacle avoidance scored 1.22 stars. Source
- TechRadar (Performance 4.5/5): Measured 53 dB. Picked up Cheerios in one pass and handled a soy sauce spill in about two. The app could not split an open plan floor into rooms. Source
- nextpit: Picked up 99% of oat flakes and 98% of sand on tile and 96% of sand on carpet. Ran about 2 hours before returning at 20%. A dust bag burst after six hours of use. 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 X Ultra
Pros
- 96% sand pickup on carpet in nextpit testing
- Firm 12 N mop pressure on tile
- Hot air drying and auto detergent
- Mop lifts 12 mm on carpet
- Quiet at 53 dB per TechRadar
Cons
- No dock dust emptying
- Weak obstacle avoidance in Vacuum Wars testing
- Room splitting tool struggles with open plans
- Bag burst during nextpit testing
- Struggles with thin cables and table legs
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Narwal Flow 2 or the Narwal Freo X Ultra?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Narwal Flow 2 for pet homes with mostly hard floors. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
Which is cheaper?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra at $450, versus $1,300 for the Narwal Flow 2, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,300 vs $450.
What is the difference between the Flow 2 and the Freo X Ultra?
Suction: 31,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 1.92 kPa and 18 CFM, above average on the Flow 2, 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow on the Freo X Ultra. Navigation: Laser based 3D mapping with dual 1080p RGB cameras and a 10 TOPS AI chip on the Flow 2, LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: TwinAI Dodge with dual cameras; Vacuum Wars scored 20 of 24 objects avoided on the Flow 2, Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra.
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