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Narwal Flow vs SwitchBot K11+

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SwitchBot K11+ is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Narwal Flow or SwitchBot K11+?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The SwitchBot K11+ is the cheaper at $399.

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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 SwitchBot K11+
US price $1299.99 $399
BrandNarwalSwitchBot
Released20252025
Suction (Pa) 22000 6000
Mapping dToF LIDAR Navigation LDS Laser + SLAM
Self empty Yes Yes
Mopping Yes Yes
Battery min 150
Obstacle avoidance Dual RGB Cameras + AI Chip + Tri-Laser structured light — 200+ objects recognized Infrared + PSD side sensors; drop sensors, cliff detection
App Narwal
Release 2025 2025

Sources — Narwal Flow: us.narwal.com (verified 2026-07-07). SwitchBot K11+: us.switch-bot.com (verified 2026-07-07).

What's the difference between the Narwal Flow and SwitchBot K11+?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Suction (Pa): Narwal Flow 22000 vs SwitchBot K11+ 6000
  • Mapping: Narwal Flow dToF LIDAR Navigation vs SwitchBot K11+ LDS Laser + SLAM
  • Obstacle avoidance: Narwal Flow Dual RGB Cameras + AI Chip + Tri-Laser structured light — 200+ objects recognized vs SwitchBot K11+ Infrared + PSD side sensors; drop sensors, cliff detection

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