Narwal Flow vs Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A (2026): Which to Buy?

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Narwal and Roborock sites.

2026 verdict

FlowWash roller versus spinning Qrevo pads: the Narwal Flow is the robot vacuum that wins, on reviews, 200-minute battery life, dual-band plus Bluetooth connectivity, and 22000Pa suction.

Winner

Narwal Flow

$999.99

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The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A holds the larger 2.7L dock bag against 2.5L, at 18500Pa and 180 minutes. Both LiDAR-map, mop, wash, dry, lift, self-empty, and support Home Assistant and Matter (YES on the Narwal, upcoming OTA on the Roborock). Choose the Narwal Flow for the continuously rinsed roller, 5 GHz, and Matter today; choose the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want the quieter 52dB Qrevo and the bigger bag.

Winner

Narwal

Narwal Flow

$999.99

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Roborock

Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A

$999.99

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Feature	Narwal Flow	Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A	Winner
Rating	4.5	4.2	Narwal Flow
Battery Life	200 minutes	180 minutes	Narwal Flow
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi	Narwal Flow
Suction Power	22000Pa	18500Pa	Narwal Flow
Dock Dustbin Capacity	2.5L	2.7L	Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A
Price	$999.99	$999.99	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Auto Recharge	YES	YES	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Navigation Type	Laser (LiDAR)	Laser (LiDAR)	Tie
Obstacle Detection	YES	YES	Tie
Cliff Detection	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Narwal

Narwal Flow

$999.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Battery Life: 200 minutes
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Dock Dustbin Capacity: 2.5L vs 2.7L

Roborock

Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A

$999.99

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+ Dock Dustbin Capacity: 2.7L
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- Battery Life: 180 minutes vs 200 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Narwal Flow or Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

The Narwal Flow wins overall on reviews, 200-minute battery life versus 180, 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and 22000Pa suction versus 18500Pa. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A wins on a 2.7L dock dustbin versus 2.5L.

What is the biggest difference between the Narwal Flow and the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

Mop hardware and radios. The Narwal Flow uses a FlowWash rolling track mop rinsed with hot water, 22000Pa, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter YES, and a 5L tank. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A uses spinning pads, 18500Pa, 2.4 GHz only, and Matter as an upcoming OTA update.

Do both robot vacuums empty themselves?

Yes. The Narwal Flow self-empties into a 2.5L bag. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A self-empties into a 2.7L bag. Both wash, dry, and lift.

Who should buy the Narwal Flow?

Buy the Narwal Flow if you want a continuously rinsed roller mop, 22000Pa suction, 200 minutes of runtime, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Matter, and a 5L water tank.

Who should buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

Buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want a quieter 52dB spinning-pad Qrevo with a 2.7L dock bag and Home Assistant.

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