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Narwal Flow vs Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the 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.
Narwal Flow
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Narwal Flow
$899.99$999.9910% OFFPrime exclusive deal
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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.
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Suction Power+19%Narwal Flow22000Pa vs 18500Pa
  • Battery Life+11%Narwal Flow200 minutes vs 180 minutes
FeatureNarwal FlowRoborock Qrevo Edge S5AWinner
Price$899.99$999.99Narwal Flow
Rating4.34.0Narwal Flow
Battery Life200 minutes180 minutesNarwal Flow
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFiNarwal Flow
Suction Power22000Pa18500PaNarwal Flow
Dock Dustbin Capacity2.5L2.7LRoborock Qrevo Edge S5A
Local ControlYESNONarwal Flow
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Winner
Narwal

Narwal Flow

10% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$899.99
$999.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $899.99
  • + Rating: 4.3
  • + Battery Life: 200 minutes
  • - Dock Dustbin Capacity: 2.5L vs 2.7L

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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