The X12S roller-mop robot with a bagged dock, for mixed-floor homes that want ECOVACS’ newest flagship without paying for the bagless OmniCyclone station.
Amazon $1,299.99The 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).
The first Narwal track-mop robot, still a good hard-floor mopper. The Flow 2 does more for similar money.
Amazon $1,249.99Prices 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 weight | Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni | Narwal Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 71 not yet tested; estimated from 10 tested Ecovacs robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 65 measured 83% of sand from carpet, 88.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled |
| Value 25% | 20 $1,300 | 22 $1,250 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent | 95 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 95 Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges | 92 Roller, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni
No independent test published yet.
Narwal Flow
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 83% | 88.5% | 0 | 1,399 sq ft | Embedded 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 Omni | Narwal Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | - | 22,000 Pa |
| Main brush | single brush (ZeroTangle 4.0, anti-tangle main and side brushes) | Single-side roller brush (DualFlow tangle-free system) |
| Extending side brush | Yes | No |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges | Roller, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 15 mm | 12 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | - | 130 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | - | 2.5 L |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | Yes | No |
| Water hookup option | - | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera object recognition (AIVI 3D 4.0) | Dual RGB cameras with AI, recognises 200+ object types; laser edge sensors |
| Climbs thresholds | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| Matter | - | Yes |
| Voice assistants | YIKO | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Hey Nawa (built in) |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.9 in (98 mm) | 3.7 in (95 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | No |
| Battery | - | 5,900 mAh |
| Weight | - | 11 lb (5 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2026-09 | 2025-08 |
