ROMO 2 (P2 / A2)
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →DJI's second-generation robot vacuum and mop, sold as the ROMO P2 and A2. It's very good at steering round cables and clutter. Its dock is loud, though, and the app can be fiddly.
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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
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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, and both found the dock 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 (tested on the DJI ROMO P2) · Basic Tutorials, hands-on, Sept 2026 (tested on the DJI ROMO P2)
Hard floors
Reviewers rate it highlyBasic Tutorials rated hard floors very good, with coffee beans no problem and excellent corner cleaning, and Techreviewer found it cleaned its hard floors very thoroughly.
Carpet and rugs
Mixed resultsIt depends on pile depth. Techreviewer found carpets cleaned very thoroughly and carpet detected almost instantly, and Basic Tutorials saw very little left on short pile but more debris on long-pile rugs.
Pet hair
Not enough evidenceBoth reports point to good tangle resistance: Techreviewer saw no significant wrapping after several weeks, including long hair, and Basic Tutorials liked the split brush. Neither measured pet-hair pickup, so we can't say how well it does there.
Mopping
Mixed resultsBoth testers praise the swinging mop arm for reaching table legs and edges. Techreviewer still needed repeat passes, and sometimes a hand mop, for stubborn stains, and Basic Tutorials found the lifted pads not high enough for long-pile carpet.
Navigation and obstacles
Reviewers rate it highlyObstacle detection is its strongest point. Basic Tutorials found it more precise and faster than any rival it knows, and Techreviewer saw it reliably avoid cables and dropped items and map rooms fast, though a wall-hung toilet needed a no-go zone.
Dock and upkeep
Mixed resultsIt washes, dries and empties well: Techreviewer found the base tray stayed clean with no smells after weeks. Both Techreviewer and Basic Tutorials found emptying or mop cleaning loud, and the mop pads still can't be left in the dock.
App and software
Mixed resultsTechreviewer found the app clear, with useful pet settings, while Basic Tutorials found it stylish but with deeply nested settings that take longer to learn than Roborock's or Dreame's.
Noise
Mixed resultsThe robot is quiet but the dock isn't. Techreviewer could barely hear the drive and suction, but found bin emptying loud, and Basic Tutorials advises running the loud dock cycles outside quiet hours.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use ran it long term or judged DJI's support.
Value
Not enough evidenceOnly Basic Tutorials weighed the price, saying that at this level buyers can expect extras such as mops that stay in the dock and warm mopping water.
Verdicts come from independent, hands-on, finished reviews. An area needs at least two of them before we say more than “Not enough evidence”. We don't score robots ourselves. How this works
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 mapped rooms fast and very accurately. Its one blind spot in that home was a wall-hung toilet: the robot kept trying to squeeze under the sloping base, so the reviewer drew a no-go zone. That's encouraging, but it doesn't mean it will avoid every small item or pet accident. Clear hazards before a run and 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. If edges and the space under cabinets are where your floors look worst, it's the reason to pick this over the older model.
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 it on 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 hand 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 them: 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 has a white dock.
Our take
Should you buy the ROMO 2 (P2 / A2)?
Best for: Homes where socks, cables and toys are often left on the floor. Skip it if: Most of your home has thick carpet.
The ROMO P2 is worth considering where cables and small clutter cause trouble: both home tests liked its avoidance. Expect a noisy dock, frequent water refills and an app that one tester found fiddly. Its pads cannot stay at the dock, so deep carpet needs careful exclusion. The A2 shares listed robot hardware but was not tested. The S2 also has a wet-roller carpet limitation, while Saros 20's carpet and avoidance results are mixed.
The ROMO 2 replaces DJI's first ROMO robots and comes as the P2, with a see-through robot and dock, or the A2, which pairs the same robot with a white dock. The changes are a mop arm that swings out further to reach under furniture and along table legs, legs that help it climb taller doorway thresholds, and a higher suction figure. The dock empties the bin, washes the mops in hot water and dries them.
Two German sites tested the P2. Basic Tutorials said no other robot vacuum detects obstacles as precisely, reliably and quickly, and Techreviewer saw it avoid cables and dropped items, though a wall-hung toilet needed a no-go zone. Techreviewer ran the old and new models side by side, found both cleaned hard floors and carpets thoroughly, and said owners of the first ROMO needn't upgrade. They disagree on carpet. Techreviewer said the lifted mops keep carpet dry, while Basic Tutorials found the lift not enough for long-pile rugs, and the pads still can't be left in the dock. Both found the dock loud, and Basic Tutorials found the app's nested settings take longer to learn than Roborock's or Dreame's.
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 an eye on it 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. That's the height Basic Tutorials measured, and Techreviewer called it 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 leave them out of mopping runs.
Can it cross rugs and raised thresholds between rooms?
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 doorway thresholds. 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.
Is it worth upgrading from the first ROMO?
Probably not. Techreviewer used both and said the first ROMO was already very good, so the P2 makes most sense if you're new to it. The longer mop arm and taller climbing are the main gains.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
Saros 20
Why consider it: RTINGS and TechRadar found it very strong on hard floors, with a low body and a helpful dock.
The compromise: Testers disagreed on carpet and obstacle avoidance, and RTINGS found pet-waste avoidance unreliable.
Omni S2
Why consider it: Strong carpet and hair pickup, and it avoided every object on Vacuum Wars' course.
The compromise: Its mopping results are unusually divided, and one long-term reviewer's unit had to be replaced.
Flow 2
Why consider it: After months at home, testers found it left clean, streak-free floors with no trouble from hair.
The compromise: It missed cereal and debris along edges, had some docking frustrations, and its app takes getting used to.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- Techreviewer: DJI ROMO P2 review ↗9.2 / 10Hands-on, Several weeks at home · Tested on the DJI ROMO P2
- Basic Tutorials: DJI Romo P2 review ↗93 / 100, Gold AwardHands-on · Tested on the DJI ROMO P2
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