DJI has done it again: DJI Romo 2 robot vacuum review

The DJI Romo 2 is currently not officially available in the USA. In Europe, the recommended retail price for the DJI Romo P2 is 1,299 euros and for the DJI Romo A2 1,199 euros (both in the water tank version). They are already available for less at some retailers, for example directly from DJI or from Amazon. 

Last year, DJI released its first robot vacuum and mop with the Romo series. This year, its successor, the Romo 2, has now hit the market.

Nothing has changed in 2026 about the spectacular transparent design, which certainly takes some getting used to - quite the opposite: it has become even more pronounced. Nevertheless, DJI has given it a few improvements. Our DJI Romo 2 review reveals what these are and whether it once again offers the same strengths, such as excellent obstacle detection.

The DJI Romo was launched last year in three variants: the fully transparent Romo P, the partly transparent Romo A and the all-white Romo S, each priced 300 euros apart at RRP, but differing technically in only a few details.

In 2026, DJI has streamlined the range somewhat and brought the price down to more realistic levels. The fully transparent DJI Romo P2 (which we tested) now has an RRP of 1,299 euros, while the DJI Romo A2 comes in at an RRP of 1,199 euros. Here, only the top of the robot vacuum, rather than the entire station, has a transparent design, making it a little more understated overall. There is currently no Romo S2 in an all-white design.

DJI has stayed true to the fact that, apart from the design, there are only minor differences between the two models. Strictly speaking, these are found in the station. Like last year's DJI Romo P, the DJI Romo P2 offers a compartment for a floor deodorizer in addition to the cleaning solution. The Romo P2 also once again has a UV lamp for disinfecting the dust bag and a drying function for the robot's dustbin, both of which the Romo A2 lacks.

Let's move on to the new features and improvements compared with the first generation. The DJI Romo 2 offers 36,000 Pa of suction power, almost 50 percent more than before. It also has a mopping arm that now extends 7.8 cm farther out, while one of the two side brushes can now also extend for corner cleaning. This feature was still missing last year. Other improvements include further sensor optimizations, mop washing at 80°C (previously 60°C), and the ability to overcome obstacles in two steps up to a height of 8.5 cm (a single step up to 4 cm).

Setting up the DJI Romo 2 follows the familiar process. First - assuming the DJI Home app is installed and an account has been created - a connection is established via Bluetooth to then enable access to the Wi-Fi network (2.4 and 5 GHz). A locally stored password is then created to protect sensitive data - and the robot vacuum and mop is ready for mapping.

During this process, the Romo 2 navigates its new surroundings in the usual manner, creating a virtual map within just a few minutes. Room division worked reliably in our test environment, and the level of detail is high. Numerous adjustments can be made if needed. In addition to editing and naming rooms, these include creating no-go zones, pet areas and thresholds, as well as defining how the robot behaves on carpets. After that, cleaning can get properly underway.

There are four cleaning modes to choose from: "Vacuum and Mop", "Vacuum First, Then Mop", "Vacuum" and "Mop". Depending on the selected mode, the suction power (three levels), water flow level (five levels), route (Quick, Standard, Fine) and use of the two cleaning solutions can be adjusted. The DJI Romo 2 is then sent to work, and it can clean individual rooms or selected areas as well as the entire map.

In the overview, the DJI Home App shows the progress of an ongoing cleaning cycle as a percentage, while also displaying areas already cleaned on the map. The app also offers a wide range of settings, including for cleaning and obstacle detection, station behavior and more. The DJI Home App also provides live video over an encrypted connection with password protection.

As it did last year, DJI has opted to forgo the traditional laser turret on the Romo 2. Instead, it senses its surroundings using 3D-ToF-LiDAR and dual fisheye vision sensors at the front. Overall, this works very well, even if the navigation does not always seem quite as efficient and systematic as on some other models. That said, this is nitpicking at a very high level. Ultimately, what matters is that it covers all accessible areas, which the DJI Romo P2 did in our test.

The absence of a laser turret generally results in a lower profile. However, DJI has not made the most of this opportunity here. At 9.8 cm, the Romo 2 is almost two centimeters taller than, for example, the Roborock Saros 20. This occasionally proves a disadvantage for the test unit when cleaning under furniture with legs. If it does manage to get under a cabinet or passes through other dark areas, such as an unlit room, its two LEDs help. These are installed like underbody lighting rather than near the cameras, as is usually the case.

The DJI Romo P impressed in our review last year with its excellent obstacle detection, even recognizing and navigating around a playing card lying flat on the floor. The second generation is every bit as good in this regard. In our review, the DJI Romo 2 also reliably avoided all obstacles, such as interlocking building blocks, shoelaces, and the like. The only exception was a small puddle of water on anthracite-colored tiles (admittedly difficult to detect), which the Romo 2 failed to recognize and vacuumed up despite the settings in the app. A patch of spilled milk, on the other hand, was cleaned up by mopping only (as specified).

As described at the outset, DJI has made two main improvements to cleaning performance. The DJI Romo P2 now has even higher suction power, which is particularly beneficial when cleaning carpets. Here, the robot vacuum reliably removed the vast majority of the test dirt from the carpet fibers, although the result is not quite as perfect as with some of the models tested in the past.

The second new feature is that one of the two mop pads can now extend even farther. Instead of moving it only to the edge of the housing, the Romo 2 can extend the mop up to 4.5 cm beyond it. We have recently seen similar capabilities in the Mova V70 and the Dreame X60, among others, and together with the extendable side brush, this allows for more thorough cleaning under furniture overhangs, in recesses, and in other places that are difficult or impossible to reach. In our view, the DJI Romo 2 could have made somewhat more extensive use of this new capability during testing. But it is a useful improvement that provides even greater coverage.

Mopping technology with two rotating mop pads is inferior to a mop roller that is constantly rinsed with fresh water. If the robot picks up damp or sticky dirt, it continues to spread it around to some extent until the next cleaning cycle at the station. In addition, robot vacuums with two mop pads often leave circular marks on tiles and similar surfaces - as was sometimes the case here too. Overall, however, the Romo P2's mopping function made a good impression in the test despite these limitations and generally dealt well with even more stubborn dirt - albeit sometimes only after multiple passes.

The station's work also contributes to the cleaning performance. It cleans the mop pads with water heated to up to 80°C and did a good job in the test. It then dries the mops within three hours by default using air heated to 60°C, making a quiet humming noise as it does so. In addition to dust extraction, the station also dries and UV-treats the dust bag to prevent odors. The anti-tangle function of the two-part rubber brush worked well in the test. However, the dust extraction sometimes struggled a little with long hairs - with the result that, during the next cleaning run, these hung out of the extraction opening and were dragged behind the robot like a little tail.