Narwal Flow 2
Arguably the best mopping on this board per Reviewed and EFTM, ranked here only because you pay flagship money for it and the app lags.
Consolidated from 46 cited sources across 40 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 glowing source
- 1 enthusiastic source
- 39 positive sources
- 4 mixed sources
- 1 unconvinced source
Pros & cons
- ✓ Strong mopping, pet hair handling, and obstacle avoidance (Vacuum Wars)
- ✓ AI voice assistant, rolling track mop and turbo suction make it a powerhouse (Reviewed)
- ✓ Cleans better than nearly every other robot vacuum (EFTM)
- ✓ Better suction, higher-temperature mopping and better navigation than its predecessor (How-To Geek)
- ✓ Listed among Vacuum Nerds' 2026 premium picks in both roundup videos
- ✗ The app is the main drawback (Vacuum Wars)
- ✗ Priced like a flagship
- ✗ Owner praise is more affectionate than substantive
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 20 articles, 20 video reviews and 6 community sources
39 positive sources
After spending a month testing the new Narwal Flow 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop ahead of its April 13 release, I can confidently say this is one of the most impressive robot cleaners I’ve used. I’ve tested quite a few robot vacuums over the years—including Narwal’s previous flagship, the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra—and the Flow 2 feels like a clear step forward in both design and performance.Read S
This thing's packed with genuinely useful upgrades from an AI system that gives it unlimited object recognition to one of the best mopping systems that I've used on a robot vacuum. So let's break it all down.Watch Y
With such a fantastic track mop, I'd recommend the Narwal Flow 2 to buyers with mostly hard floors. In my home with three children and a dog, the Flow 2 kept up without stuttering when it encountered small toys or wadded-up paper towels. It paid special attention to dirtier areas, like spills, and cleaned them up without issue.Read S
This intelligence opens up some incredible new scenario features for pet owners.Watch F Facebook nwtls
I recently reviewed the top-o'-the-line Narwal Flow 2 – my very first robovac ever, so I got a taste of the "country-club-rich-guy life," and it did not disappoint. The thing absolutely rocks. At $1,400, I'd hope so. If I bought it as a consumer rather than being given a unit for review, I'd be big mad if it didn't work.View post J
After using it in my home now for a couple of weeks, I can truly tell you that this feels less like a traditional robot mop and vacuum and more like an appliance in your home that is truly thinking for itself.Watch T
The Narwal Flow 2 is a black, circular robot vacuum that’s about 13.5 / 35cm inches in diameter and has the capability to lift over thresholds. At 3.7 inches / 9cm, the robot vacuum is relatively tall, and even though it can fit under my couch and baker’s rack, it doesn’t fit under my cabinets.Read A
Just one pass. And this is completely clean. And you don't have to go over the same spot twice. It saves you so much time.Watch T
Bottom line: The NARWAL Flow 2 is one of the smartest and most capable robot vacuum and mop combinations I’ve tested. It’s pricey, but for busy homes with multiple pets, mixed floors, and constant debris, its premium features solve real cleaning problems.Read B
But, this one is elongated, and so it's getting nice surface area coverage, and spoiler alert, it works exceptionally well.Watch V
Overall, the Flow 2 is a smart and capable premium robot vacuum and mop combo with some of the most advanced intelligence features we have seen so far. It is going to be interesting to see how this technology matures and where Narwal takes it next.Read V
In our obstacle avoidance test, it did really well. Between our standard tests and our torture test, the Flow 2 scored above the average by avoiding 20 out of 24 obstacles. Navigation was another pro. It uses a combination of LiDAR and structured light sensors to map and route its path. And it has a really interesting way of routing itself.Watch C
The Narwal Flow 2 is an excellent, hands-off robot vacuum for households that require genuine object avoidance capabilities due to clutter. “This robot vacuum is by far the best and most impressive Narwal I’ve tested so far,” said Breitenstein.Read V
She never had leftover residue or streaks on the floor, and it was the cleanest mopping job she'd seen from a robot so far. Moving on to the vacuum itself, this was a strong model. Since the house has mainly hard floors and a low-pile rug, basic sweeping is not usually an issue, but pet hair definitely is.Watch H
If you’re wanting a high-end robot vacuum that is chock-full of features, then the Flow 2 is a great option. Many of my gripes could easily be fixed in future software and firmware updates, but the hardware itself is definitely solid.Read D
The Smartest Robot Vacuum I've Ever Tested — Narwal Flow 2Watch F Facebook Facebook post
Narwal Flow 2 doesn’t just mop, it washes as it cleans with the FlowWash system and continuous fresh water flow. 💧✨ So every pass is a clean pass. And this Prime Day, you can save $450 on the Narwal Flow 2.View post C
So, when it comes to the round one, the winner is Narwal Flow 2, man.Watch R
Despite the steep asking price, the Narwal Flow 2 delivers. The sleek aesthetics are easy to like, but the results that this robovac delivers are what most will really love about it.Read W
First and foremost, it is a beautiful pure white design.Watch E
I am comfortable recommending the Narwal Flow 2 to anyone looking for a full-service vacuum — I didn’t even touch on the security camera features either but they are there too.Read S
Yeah, that was so cool.Watch C
Equipped with 31,000 Pa and the exclusive FlowWash™ mopping system that cleans itself while mopping, this advanced model is now at its most accessible price since launch.Read M
Now, also in the Flo 2, you do have a soap dispenser and what I really love here is that it's a empty soap dispenser, so you can add your own solution to it, which is really nice.Watch G
The Narwal Flow 2 ranks alongside the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow as the best robot vacuum and mop combo you can buy right now — and on mopping, it might have the edge.Read V
After cleaning with the Flo 2, I was impressed.Watch D
After two weeks with the Narwal Flow 2, I honestly think Narwal has produced one of the best all-round robot vacuum and mop combinations currently available.Read H
The Narwhal Flow 2 delivers up to 31,000 Pascal suction, which is an extremely high level of cleaning power for a robot vacuum system. That kind of suction helps it handle dust, debris, pet hair, crumbs, and dirt much more aggressively than older, lower powered robot cleaners. Strong suction matters, especially on carpets and textured surfaces where debris gets trapped deeper into fibers. But vacuuming is only half the system. The mopping functionality is where the Flow 2 becomes especially interesting. It uses a Flow Wash self-cleing mop system combined with automatic hot water washing and drying technology. The station can wash the mop pads using water heated up to 212° F before drying them afterward.Watch C
Thankfully, due to actually smart AI, a sleeker design and some powerful cleaning capabilities, the Narwal Flow 2 stands above the competition.Read A
That makes the Flow 2 especially useful for maintaining floors between deeper cleaning sessions. Instead of waiting until the entire floor looks dirty, regular automated runs can help keep everyday dust and debris from building up. The robot format can also be useful for homes with a lot of open floor space. It can move underneath furniture and cover areas that may be easy to overlook during manual cleaning.Watch Z
The track mop also spins and is constantly washed as it turns, but often outperforms roller mops, as with the Narwal Flow 2.Read S
One of the biggest highlights is its incredibly powerful 31,000 Pascal suction system, which easily lifts dust, dirt, crumbs, and pet hair from hard floors and carpets. Whether you have a busy household, pets, kids, or simply want cleaner floors everyday, this level of suction helps deliver impressive cleaning performance. But vacuuming is only part of the story. The Flow Wash self-cleing mop system continuously washes the mop while cleaning, ensuring that fresh water is always used on your floors instead of spreading dirty water around. Combined with 212 degree hot water washing and powerful scrubbing pressure, it tackles stubborn stains and sticky messes much more effectively than many traditional robot mops.Watch V
As far as both sweeping and mopping were concerned, the Flow 2 turned out to be an excellent floor cleaner in my home.Read S
The Narwhal Flow 2 is one of the few that actually tries to solve those realworld frustrations instead of just slapping a high suction number on the box.Watch T
Even with three passes set, the Narwal Flow 2 could easily manage to clean the entire Lab with a single charge.Read C
For a space that's mostly open floor, the mapping is quick and the robot finishes the cleaning cycle in about 18 minutes, which is respectable for a unit that's also mopping. Now, the mop part is where the Flow 2 tries to differentiate itself. It has a flow wash reservoir that refills with fresh water after each pass, so you're not just spreading the same dirty water over your floor.Watch R
The connection process was seamless, and I was able to go from unboxing to mapping in less than 20 minutes.Read F Facebook mashable
With 300+ reviews and a 4-star average rating, the Flow 2 is worth considering.View post N r/NARWAL u/nathanielonreddit · owner
The short answer: yes, the mopping is definitely superior to the S1.Read thread
4 mixed sources
Flow 2 is more silent, I had sent the flow 2 back because it’s not working accurate like the z60, also the side brush of the z60 is Much better. But flow 2 was a lot faster.Read thread T
It needed more than one pass on the heavier stains, but it removed them without me having to stop the robot and rinse the mop.Watch I Instagram Instagram post
Yeah skip this one. It's gets to 40% of a task, needs to be reset and then restarts the task from the beginning. I have yet to get it to clean one full zone completely.View post A
The Flow 2 is fantastic, no question about that, but I might choose the original Flow or the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra ($999.99 at Amazon) for the price.Read
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #14 of 26 on our robot vacuums tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 46 cited sources across 40 outlets.
1 of the 46 sources with a clear view is critical of it: Just A Dad Approved. The app is the main drawback (Vacuum Wars). Priced like a flagship. Owner praise is more affectionate than substantive.
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