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Narwal Flow vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE) is cheaper at $599.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Narwal Flow or Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE) is the cheaper at $599.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Narwal Flow Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE)
US price $1299.99 $599.99
BrandNarwalShark
Released20252024
Suction (Pa) 22000
Mapping dToF LIDAR Navigation 360° LiDAR (with 3D sensor)
Self empty Yes Yes
Mopping Yes Yes
Battery min 120
Obstacle avoidance Dual RGB Cameras + AI Chip + Tri-Laser structured light — 200+ objects recognized 3D sensor + 360° LiDAR — detects and avoids objects and furniture
App Narwal
Release 2025 2024

Sources — Narwal Flow: us.narwal.com (verified 2026-07-07). Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE): sharkninja.com (verified 2026-07-07).

What's the difference between the Narwal Flow and Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Mapping: Narwal Flow dToF LIDAR Navigation vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE) 360° LiDAR (with 3D sensor)
  • Obstacle avoidance: Narwal Flow Dual RGB Cameras + AI Chip + Tri-Laser structured light — 200+ objects recognized vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (RV2820ZE) 3D sensor + 360° LiDAR — detects and avoids objects and furniture

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