Narwal Flow
The first Narwal track-mop robot, still a good hard-floor mopper. The Flow 2 does more for similar money.
Amazon $1,249.99$1,249.99
The Narwal Flow is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Narwal Flow leads on cleaning and mopping. The Roborock Saros 10 wins on value. The Roborock Saros 10 costs $450 less ($799.99 vs $1,249.99).
Roborock Saros 10
For homes with low furniture and pets that want a slim, hands-off robot; buy it on discount, as its deep carpet cleaning trails cheaper Roborocks.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Narwal Flow for cleaning (measured 83% of sand from carpet, 88.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled vs measured 71% of sand from carpet, 86% of pet hair, no hair tangled) and mopping (Roller, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet).
- Choose the Roborock Saros 10 for value ($800 vs $1,250).
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 | Narwal Flow | Roborock Saros 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 65 measured 83% of sand from carpet, 88.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 35 measured 71% of sand from carpet, 86% of pet hair, no hair tangled |
| Value 25% | 22 $1,250 | 50 $800 |
| Dock 20% | 95 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, optional water hookup | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 92 Roller, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges | 46 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet |
Independent tests
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). |
Roborock Saros 10
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 71% | 86% | 0 | 1,128 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
| Narwal Flow | Roborock Saros 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 22,000 Pa | 22,000 Pa |
| Main brush | Single-side roller brush (DualFlow tangle-free system) | DuoDivide anti-tangle brush |
| Dustbin | - | 270 mL |
| Extending side brush | No | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Roller, lifts 12 mm, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet |
| Mop lift | 12 mm | 8 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | Yes |
| Extending mop | Yes | No |
| Water tank | 130 mL | 70 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 | No | Yes |
| Water hookup option | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | Dual RGB cameras with AI, recognises 200+ object types; laser edge sensors | Structured light and RGB camera, with side-facing VertiBeam structured light |
| Climbs thresholds | 30 mm | 40 mm |
| Matter | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Hey Nawa (built in) | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.7 in (95 mm) | 3.1 in (79.8 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | Yes |
| Battery | 5,900 mAh | 6,400 mAh |
| Run time | - | Up to 3 h 40 min |
| Weight | 11 lb (5 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-08 | 2025-02 |