Matic Robot vs Narwal Flow: Which Robot Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Feb 12, 2026 03:31 PM

Wet Compatible Compatible Without Immersion

Lowest Height Cleared None Cleared

Obstacle Avoidance Technology Camera-Based

Max Threshold Height 2.5 cm (1.0")

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Wet Compatible Mopping Only

Lowest Height Cleared 10.0 cm (3.9'')

Obstacle Avoidance Technology Camera-Based And Light-Based

Max Threshold Height 3.8 cm (1.5")

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

Our Verdict

Matic Robot

Narwal Flow

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

Robot (White)

Flow (White)

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White

Robot

White

Flow

White

Robot

White

Flow

Narwal

White

Robot

White

Flow

White

Robot

White

Flow

White

Robot

White

Flow

White

Flow

Main Differences for

Multi-Surface Household

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Multi-Surface Household

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Multi-Surface Household

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Pets

0.0

Debris Pickup: Hard Floor

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Debris Pickup: Carpet

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Debris Pickup: Pet Hair

0.0

Obstacle Handling

0.0

Design

Build Quality

N/A

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum & Mop Combo

Locked

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User Maintenance

N/A

Maintenance Picture

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

N/A

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Bag Part Number

Locked

Filter Part Number

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

Locked

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Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Dimensions

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Robot Vacuum Height

Lock cm (Lock")

Robot Vacuum Width

Lock cm (Lock")

Robot Vacuum Depth

Lock cm (Lock")

Docking Station Dimensions

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Docking Station Height

Lock cm (Lock")

Docking Station Width

Lock cm (Lock")

Docking Station Depth

Lock cm (Lock")

Internal Dirt Compartment

N/A

Dirt Compartment Photo

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Dirt Compartment Capacity

Lock L

Full Indicator

Locked

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Station Maintenance Capabilities

N/A

Station Photo

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Auto Empty

Locked

Bagless Station

Locked

Dirt Compartment Capacity

N/A

Lock L

Automatic Tank Refill

Locked

Mop Washing

Locked

Mop Drying

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Battery

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

Lock min

Maximum Battery Life

Lock min

Recharge Time

Lock min

Removable Batteries

Locked

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Quality-Of-Life Features

Picture Of Controls

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Power Adjustment

Locked

Easy On/Off

Locked

Surface Type Adjustment

Locked

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Brushroll And Tools

Brushroll And Tools Photo

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Brushroll Setup

Locked

Brushroll Type

Locked

Side Brush Setup

Locked

Side Brush Type

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

N/A

Hard Floor Pickup Video

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Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video

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Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Airflow

N/A

Maximum Airflow Video

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Maximum Head Airflow

N/A

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

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Noise

N/A

Noise Video

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Bare Floor

Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

Lock dBA

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Household Adaptability

N/A

Household Adaptability

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Obstacle Avoidance

N/A

Obstacle Avoidance Technology

Locked

Object Recognition

Locked

Obstacle Video

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Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate

Lock%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate

Lock%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate

Lock%

Carpet: Intervention Rate

Lock%

Always Avoided Pet Waste

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Height Clearance

N/A

Height Clearance Video

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Lowest Height Cleared

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Threshold Clearance

N/A

Low Threshold Video

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High Threshold Video

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Max Threshold Height

Lock cm (Lock")

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Locked

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Cracks

N/A

Cracks Video

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Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

N/A

Stain Video

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Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

N/A

Wet Compatible

Locked

Water Video

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Water Pickup Post Test

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Automation

Physical Automation

N/A

Recharge And Resume

Locked

Pathing Algorithm

Locked

Physical Boundary Markers

Locked

Scheduled Start Buttons

Locked

Cycle Control Buttons

Locked

Navigation Control Buttons

Locked

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Companion App Automation

N/A

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App Name

Locked

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)

Locked

App Scheduled Start

Locked

App Cycle Control

Locked

Navigation Control Within App

Locked

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Narwal

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Flow

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Flow

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Flow