Vacuum robot debut from drone giant stands out: DJI Romo P review

With the Romo, DJI has made a thoroughly impressive robot vacuum debut. However, the flagship model Romo P has to put up with a few points of criticism in the test - and we're not talking about the special, transparent design.

For the high price of 1,899 euros RRP, the DJI Romo P lacks some features that are available on some cheaper competitors. These include a climbing function and the option to put down the mop and lift the side brush.

In our test of the DJI Romo P, we liked the excellent obstacle detection and the mostly good cleaning performance with two cleaning agents, although there is also some criticism here. The navigation is reliable and the other features are upmarket.

We are critical of the differentiation between the three models. The top model Romo P also offers the best features and stands out from Romo S and Romo A with the floor odor remover and UV disinfection of the dust bag.

Overall, however, the manufacturer is also paying well for the transparent and therefore unusual design. Ultimately, it is a matter of taste whether this is worth the extra cost or not. The RRP of 1,899 euros for the DJI Romo P is already significantly higher than technically comparable models. The all-white DJI Romo S with slightly slimmed-down features fits the market better in terms of price.

The DJI Romo series is not yet available in the USA. In Europe, the recommended retail price for the DJI Romo P is 1,899 euros. This makes it 300 euros more expensive than the DJI Romo A (1,599 euros MSRP), which is 300 euros more expensive than the DJI Romo S (1,299 euros MSRP). All three models are available directly from the manufacturer at and on Amazon. There is a launch discount until November 10, 2025.

The well-known drone manufacturer DJI wants to conquer the next market. After recently launching various power stations, the DJI Romo is now making its debut as a robotic vacuum cleaner. The series consists of the Romo S, Romo A and Romo P models, sorted in ascending order of price and features.

The DJI Romo P is the flagship model, which is certainly causing a stir. Our DJI Romo P test reveals whether it delivers what the manufacturer promises in practice and what compromises buyers have to make.

This is definitely noticeable and is not the case with any other manufacturer. Whether you like it or not is up to you. After all, the inner workings are also from the plastic bomb department and cannot be compared, for example, with an engine under glass in an expensive sports car, especially as there is hardly any movement or activity to be seen. The workmanship is high quality.

If you want the best equipment, you can't go past the transparent design. Technically, the Romo P has a second tank for cleaning agents as a special feature and differentiator, which can be used to apply floor odor remover to the two rotating mops. There is also a UV lamp on board to prevent the dust bag from smelling, which is not available on the two cheaper models.

There is no laser tower on the top of the robot, which is almost 10 cm high. Nevertheless, buyers do not have to do without LiDAR navigation. DJI's "Hybrid Vision System" combines powerful binocular fisheye sensors with wide-angle solid-state LiDAR, promising an advanced obstacle detection system.

At 25,000 Pa, the suction power is not quite on a par with other flagship models, but it is still very high. The manufacturer combines two side brushes with a wide sweeping area, one of them can be extended for cleaning corners and edges. This also applies to one of the two rotating, fluffy mops at the rear of the robot, which are kept constantly moist by a 164 ml water tank. The roller brush is divided into two parts to prevent hair from getting tangled. A total of two are included: one with brushes and rubber for carpets and heavily soiled floors and a rubber roller brush ideal for long hair and animal fur.

The self-cleaning base station is also included. According to the manufacturer, it promises up to 200 days of maintenance-free operation. However, this only applies to the dust extraction in the 2.4 l dust bag. The 4 l fresh water tank and the 3.2 l waste water tank require more regular attention. After washing the mops with hot water up to 60°C, which are then dried with hot air, the station's washboard cleans itself. This worked well in the test.

DJI takes a slightly different approach to the design of the app. However, it still allows quick and easy access to all functions such as cleaning modes, settings and map editing with restricted zones. During work and subsequent cleaning in the station, the app always provides feedback on the current status. There is little to criticize here.

The procedure can be customized in the settings, even if some other manufacturers offer slightly more options. A live video function is also available after a brief security setup. The only real point of criticism at the moment is, that the integrated assistant for voice control does not yet speak German.

DJI advertises a three-stage noise suppression system in the base station. At a good 65 dB (measured from a distance of 1 m), vacuuming is also significantly quieter than with many competitors, but still ensures a reliably emptied dust container in the rear of the robot. When drying the mops, the station emits a clearly audible hissing and whirring noise of just under 40 dB for hours, which can be particularly annoying in living rooms. We measured the volume of the robot vacuum itself at 58 dB at level 2 of 3, which is inconspicuous.