# Narwal Flow 2 vs Narwal Freo X Ultra

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.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/narwal-flow-2-vs-narwal-freo-x-ultra/

## 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 |

## 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 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](https://vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/narwal_freo_x_ultra/)
- 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](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-freo-x-ultra)
- 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](https://nextpit.com/narwal-freo-x-ultra-review)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Narwal Flow 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-flow-2/index.md), [Narwal Freo X Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-x-ultra/index.md)