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iRobot Roomba 105X vs Narwal Flow

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Narwal sites.
2026 verdict
Worried the mop on your robot is an afterthought?
Narwal Flow
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Narwal Flow
$999.99

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The Narwal Flow treats washing the floor as the main event, and it wins this comparison. Its FlowWash track mop is scraped and rinsed with 113 F water as it scrubs, the dock then washes it at 173 F and dries it, and 22,000 Pa of suction runs for up to 200 minutes. The iRobot Roomba 105X is the budget vacuum-only choice, and it does that job well: owners praise its everyday pickup and room-specific LiDAR cleaning, and it costs less. The Narwal Flow also brings dual band Wi-Fi and a Matter path into Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, none of which the Roomba offers. Pick the Narwal Flow for hands-free mopping and a wider ecosystem, and the iRobot Roomba 105X for mapped vacuuming on a budget.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105XNarwal FlowWinner
Rating4.24.4Narwal Flow
Battery Life120 minutes200 minutesNarwal Flow
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothNarwal Flow
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterNarwal Flow
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESNarwal Flow
Auto Mop WashingNOYESNarwal Flow
Auto Mop DryingNOYESNarwal Flow
Self-Emptying DustbinNOYESNarwal Flow
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Mop system

The Narwal Flow uses a rolling track mop rinsed with 113 F water while it scrubs, then washed at 173 F and warm-air dried at the dock. The iRobot Roomba 105X does not mop at all, with no water tank and no mop hardware, so washing hard floors is entirely manual.

Self-emptying and upkeep

The Narwal Flow empties into a 2.5 L dock bag rated for up to 120 days and tops up its own 5 L water tank. The iRobot Roomba 105X has no self-emptying dock, so its onboard bin is emptied by hand after most runs and there is no station to do any of the work.

Smart home and connectivity

The Narwal Flow is Matter certified and works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, with dual band Wi-Fi. The iRobot Roomba 105X works with Alexa and Google Home plus Siri Shortcuts, on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, with no Home Assistant or Matter. Both have Bluetooth.

Runtime

The Narwal Flow is rated for up to 200 minutes and about three hours to charge. The iRobot Roomba 105X is rated for up to 120 minutes, and owners report needing a mid-clean recharge in larger homes, so the Flow is the one that covers more floor in one outing.

Which one to buy if

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iRobot Roomba 105X

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Last recorded priceOct 9, 2026$239.99

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  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
  • - Battery Life: 120 minutes vs 200 minutes
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Narwal

Narwal Flow

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$999.99

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 200 minutes
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

What owners say

Owners of both robots praise the quiet low speed, the app and the mapping, and both say the map settles after a few runs. Narwal Flow owners focus on the mop, describing the rolling track as the first system that washes the floor instead of pushing dirty water around, and they credit the tangle-free roller, the quiet 60 dB running and the dock that washes at 173 F and holds months of dust. Their one recurring warning is carpet: several report the app mislabelling bare floor as rug, and a few describe poor pickup on certain pile types. iRobot Roomba 105X owners stay on value and suction for the price, happy with single-room cleaning, but they note that the battery can need a mid-clean recharge in larger homes and that loose cords and mats must be cleared.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 105X or Narwal Flow?

The Narwal Flow, because it vacuums and washes floors, self-empties and supports Matter, Apple Home and Home Assistant. The iRobot Roomba 105X is the cheaper, simpler vacuum-only pick.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 105X and the Narwal Flow?

The Narwal Flow is a full vacuum and mop with a self-cleaning track mop and a washing, drying, self-emptying dock, while the iRobot Roomba 105X is vacuum only and empties by hand.

Is the Narwal Flow good on carpet?

It is rated for carpet, with a high-pressure carpet mode and a mop that lifts 12 mm when a rug is detected, but this is where owner reports divide: some are happy with area rugs, while others describe false carpet detection and poor pickup on certain pile types.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105X work with Apple Home?

No. The iRobot Roomba 105X supports Alexa and Google Home and Siri Shortcuts but has no Matter or Apple Home path. The Narwal Flow is Matter certified and works with Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Narwal Flow?

A mostly hard-floor home that wants hands-free mopping, a quiet runner, a self-emptying dock and Matter support for Apple Home or SmartThings.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105X?

A budget buyer who wants reliable room-specific vacuuming and does not need mopping, self-emptying or a wider smart home ecosystem.

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