ROMO 2 (P2 / A2)
DJI's second-generation vacuum and mop, sold as the ROMO P2 and ROMO A2. Its obstacle spotting impressed both hands-on testers; a loud dock and a fiddly app are the catches.
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The short version
The ROMO 2 replaces DJI's first ROMO robots. It comes as the ROMO P2, with a see-through robot and dock, and the ROMO A2, which pairs the see-through robot with a white dock. DJI gives both the same cleaning hardware. The big changes are a mop that swings out further to reach under furniture and along table legs, legs that help it climb taller door bars, and a higher suction figure.
Don't expect a leap in everyday cleaning, though. One tester who ran the old and new models found both cleaned floors thoroughly, and said owners of the first ROMO needn't upgrade. It's still 9.8cm tall, the mop pads can't be left in the dock, and DJI doesn't sell it in the UK or the US.
Both reviews so far tested the P2. We've used them for the A2 too, because DJI lists the same robot hardware for both.
Our take: Worth a look if cables, socks and chair legs are what usually trip up your robot, and you're happy to learn a busy app. If you have deep rugs, want the mop left behind for carpet, or live in the UK or US, look at the Roborock Saros 20 or eufy Omni S2 instead, which have more tests behind them and are easier to buy.
Where it sits in DJI’s range
- ROMO SFirst-generation entry model, all white
- ROMO (S / A / P)First-generation ROMO with a see-through robot
- ROMO PFirst-generation flagship with a see-through dock
- ROMO 2 (P2 / A2)This model
What reviewers found
Two German sites have tested the ROMO P2 at home: Techreviewer over several weeks in a flat, and Basic Tutorials in its own hands-on review. Both were very impressed by its obstacle detection and like the longer mop arm. They agree the dock is loud. They disagree on whether the lifted mops stay clear of deeper carpet, and Basic Tutorials found the app confusing. Neither has tested the A2.
Techreviewer, hands-on, Several weeks at home, Sept 2026 · Basic Tutorials, hands-on, Sept 2026
Superb at spotting small things
Basic Tutorials said no other robot vacuum on the market detects obstacles as precisely, reliably and quickly. Techreviewer found it reliably spotted cables and dropped items, and that it mapped rooms fast and very accurately. The one blind spot in that home was a wall-hung toilet: the robot kept trying to squeeze under its sloping base, so the reviewer had to draw a no-go zone. Expect a tidy-up to matter less than usual, but check awkward bathroom fittings.
The mop arm is the real upgrade
Techreviewer called the new swinging mop arm the biggest improvement over the first ROMO. It reaches further under furniture and moves right up to edges with great precision. Basic Tutorials also counted it as a clear step forward. It's the reason to choose this over the older model if edges and the space under cabinets are where your floors look worst.
Strong cleaning, not a big leap
Techreviewer found both the old ROMO P and the P2 cleaned hard floors and carpets very thoroughly, and saw little real-world gain from the higher suction figure. Basic Tutorials rated hard floors very good and praised short-pile carpet, but found more debris left on long-pile rugs. Hair wasn't a problem for either: after several weeks, Techreviewer found almost nothing caught on the brushes.
Carpet and stubborn stains need care
The testers disagree on carpet. Techreviewer said the mops now lift high enough to keep carpet fibres dry. Basic Tutorials found the lift isn't enough for longer-pile carpet, and the pads can't be left in the dock. Rug depth may explain the difference. On stains, Techreviewer needed repeat passes and sometimes a manual mop for the worst marks.
Loud dock, busy app
Basic Tutorials found the self-cleaning and drying cycles quite loud, and Techreviewer said emptying the bin is as loud as on the first model. Techreviewer also had to refill the water often. The app divides opinion: Techreviewer found it clear, while Basic Tutorials said deeply nested settings such as no-go zones and schedules can be confusing. The see-through casing also scratches easily, according to Basic Tutorials.
Both reviews tested the ROMO P2. DJI lists the same robot hardware for the A2, which differs in its white dock.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
Cables and small items, very likely: both Techreviewer and Basic Tutorials rated its obstacle detection outstanding. Neither review reports a pet-mess test, so keep supervising if your pet has accidents. Sloping bathroom fittings confused it in one home.
Does it fit under low furniture?
Only if the gap is over 9.8cm, which is the height Basic Tutorials measured and Techreviewer called tight for very low furniture. The swinging mop arm can reach a little further under sofas and cabinets than the robot itself, per the specifications.
Can it leave the mops in the dock for carpet?
No. Basic Tutorials notes the mop pads still can't be stored in the dock, and found the lift not enough for longer-pile carpet. Techreviewer found the lifted mops kept its carpet dry. If you have deep rugs, plan to exclude them from mopping runs.
How does it handle rugs and door bars?
DJI claims legs that step over 4cm thresholds and double steps up to 8.5cm, per the specifications. Basic Tutorials largely confirmed the double-step claim, and Techreviewer had no trouble with ordinary low door bars. Very high thresholds may still need DJI's ramp.
Does it need Wi-Fi and the app?
Yes, for setup. DJI's guide on DJI Support says you pair the robot over Bluetooth in the DJI Home app, then join it to your Wi-Fi. Techreviewer found camera access protected by a password, not just a PIN.
Should I upgrade from the first ROMO?
Probably not. Techreviewer used both and said the first ROMO was already very good, so the P2 makes most sense for newcomers. The longer mop arm and taller climbing are the main gains.
Compare with
Saros 20
RTINGS and TechRadar found it very strong on hard floors, with a low body and a helpful dock.
Testers disagreed on carpet and obstacle avoidance, and RTINGS found pet-waste avoidance unreliable.
Omni S2
Strong carpet and hair pickup, and it avoided every object on Vacuum Wars' course.
Its mopping results are unusually divided, and one long-term reviewer's unit had to be replaced.
Flow 2
After months at home, testers found it left clean, streak-free floors with no trouble from hair.
It missed cereal and debris along edges, had some docking frustrations, and its app takes getting used to.
Full specifications
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Sources
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- Techreviewer: DJI ROMO P2 review · 9.2 / 10Hands-on, Several weeks at home
- Basic Tutorials: DJI Romo P2 review · 93 / 100, Gold AwardHands-on
- DJI Store: DJI ROMO P2 (Water Tank Version) product pageManufacturer
- DJI Store: DJI ROMO 2 series launch page (German)Manufacturer
- DJI Support: A Beginner's Guide to DJI ROMO 2Manufacturer