Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni vs Narwal Flow

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The Narwal Flow costs $50 less ($1,249.99 vs $1,299.99).

Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni vs Narwal Flow

Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightEcovacs Deebot X12S Pro OmniNarwal Flow
Overall rating4.0/53.9/5
Cleaning 30%71 not yet tested; estimated from 10 tested Ecovacs robots and the median of the 70 tested robots65 measured 83% of sand from carpet, 88.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled
Value 25%20 $1,30022 $1,250
Dock 20%100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent95 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, optional water hookup
Navigation 15%100 LiDAR + camera100 LiDAR + camera
Mopping 10%95 Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges92 Roller, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges

Independent tests

Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni

No independent test published yet.

Narwal Flow

Tested byCarpet deep cleanPet hairHair tangle (0 = none)Area per chargeConditions
Vacuum Wars83%88.5%01,399 sq ftEmbedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped).

Specifications

Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro OmniNarwal Flow
Vacuum
Claimed suction-22,000 Pa
Main brushsingle brush (ZeroTangle 4.0, anti-tangle main and side brushes)Single-side roller brush (DualFlow tangle-free system)
Extending side brushYesNo
Mopping
MopRoller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edgesRoller, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges
Mop lift15 mm12 mm
Leaves mop at dockNoNo
Extending mopYesYes
Water tank-130 mL
Dock
DockWashes mop + emptiesWashes mop + empties
Self-emptiesYesYes
Dust bag-2.5 L
Washes mopYesYes
Hot-water washYesYes
Hot-air dryingYesYes
Detergent dosingYesNo
Water hookup option-Yes
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDAR + cameraLiDAR + camera
Obstacle avoidanceAI camera object recognition (AIVI 3D 4.0)Dual RGB cameras with AI, recognises 200+ object types; laser edge sensors
Climbs thresholds25 mm30 mm
Matter-Yes
Voice assistantsYIKOAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Hey Nawa (built in)
Build
Height3.9 in (98 mm)3.7 in (95 mm)
Retracting LiDARNoNo
Battery-5,900 mAh
Weight-11 lb (5 kg)
Warranty1 year1 year
Released2026-092025-08

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