# Narwal Flow vs Narwal Freo X Ultra

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Narwal Flow costs $1,500 and the Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450, so the Narwal Freo X Ultra is $1,050 cheaper. The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #6 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/narwal-flow-vs-narwal-freo-x-ultra/

## Side by side

| | Narwal Flow | Narwal Freo X Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $1,500 | $450 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.8/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #83 | #6 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and report cleaning 0.0 square meters | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | 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 | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars |
| Mopping | 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 | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) |
| Self empty | Yes, 2.5 L dust bag rated for up to 120 days (Narwal US store) | No dock emptying; the robot compresses dust into a 1 L bag, claimed up to 7 weeks (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| Dock features | 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) | Mop washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) |
| Runtime | Up to 190 min (Narwal); Vacuum Wars estimated 2,068 sq ft per charge | 210 min claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% |
| Dustbin | 2.5 L dock bag; Vacuum Wars describes a large robot bin with a removable section | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml |
| Height | 95 mm (3.7 in) per Narwal key features and Vacuum Wars; Narwal's spec table lists 107.7 mm | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 89% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% tangles in its 7 inch hair test | Vacuum Wars measured 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) |
| App | 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 | Narwal app with no go zones; works with Siri (Narwal) |
| Threshold | 4 cm (1.57 in) (Narwal US store, TechRadar) | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Noise | TechRadar measured 58 dB in quiet mode to 76 dB at top suction; Tom's Guide measured 49 to 74 dB depending on floor | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction |
| Best for | hard floor homes that mop often and have pets | hard floor mopping at a reduced price |
| Skip if | you want a simple, glitch free app | you want a dock that empties dust for you |

## What reviewers found

### 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)

### 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 or the Narwal Freo X Ultra?

The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #6 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Narwal Flow is not scored yet. Pick the Narwal Flow for hard floor homes that mop often and have pets. 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 $1,500 for the Narwal Flow, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,500 vs $450.

### What is the difference between the Flow and the Freo X Ultra?

Suction: 22,000 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.88 kPa against a 0.96 kPa average on the Flow, 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow on the Freo X Ultra. Navigation: dToF LiDAR inside the body (Narwal); TechRadar saw it push a chair, skip a room and… on the Flow, LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: Dual RGB cameras, AI chip and tri laser structured light, 200+ objects (Narwal); Vacuum… on the Flow, Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra.

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