Quick verdict
DJI’s second-generation robot vacuum range streamlines last year’s three Romo models down to two: the Romo A2 (€1,199), with a transparent panel on top of the robot only, and the fully transparent Romo P2 (€1,299), whose see-through dock shows off the dust bag, tanks and cleaning-solution compartments. There is no all-white S2 this time. Both share the same cleaning hardware; the P2’s extra €100 buys a floor-deodorizer compartment, UV treatment for the dust bag and a dustbin drying function at the station.
Drone eyes, more suction, longer reach
Navigation is where the drone DNA shows. With no laser turret on top, the Romo 2 senses its surroundings with 3D-ToF LiDAR and dual fisheye vision sensors at the front. In Notebookcheck’s hands-on test it reliably avoided everything from interlocking building blocks to shoelaces — the same system that could spot a playing card lying flat on the first-generation Romo — though it did miss one small puddle on dark tiles. Suction jumps from 25,000Pa to 36,000Pa, the two-part rubber brush is anti-tangle, and one of the two mop pads now extends up to 4.5cm beyond the housing, working alongside an extendable side brush for edges and corners.
The party trick is climbing: the Romo 2 can step over a single threshold up to 4cm, or two steps totaling 8.5cm — useful in older homes with high door sills that stop most rivals, including many in our Roborock Saros 10R class of flagship vacuums. At 98mm tall, though, it is nearly 2cm taller than some low-profile rivals, so under-sofa clearance is not its strength.
Mopping and the station
The dock auto-empties the robot, washes the mop pads in water heated to 80°C (up from 60°C), then dries them with 60°C air. Fresh and waste water tanks hold 4L and 3.2L. Twin rotating mop pads remain the weak point of the format — Notebookcheck noted pads can spread damp dirt until the next wash cycle and occasionally leave circular marks on tile — a trade-off roller-mop rivals like the ECOVACS Deebot T90 Max Plus Omni handle differently. The 5,000mAh (72Wh) battery cleaned a good 80 square meters per charge in testing, recharges in about three hours, and the robot ran at a measured ~55dB on standard suction — quiet for the class. The DJI Home app adds live video over an encrypted, password-protected connection, multi-floor maps and voice control; there is no Matter support.
Pros and cons
- Pros: best-in-class obstacle detection in hands-on testing; 36,000Pa suction; climbs thresholds up to 8.5cm; 80°C mop washing; quieter than many rivals; €600 cheaper at launch than the first Romo P.
- Cons: not officially available in the USA; transparent styling (especially the P2 dock) will not suit every home; 98mm height limits low-furniture access; twin mop pads trail roller mops on wet messes; cleaning solutions are not refillable.
Who is it for?
European buyers with threshold-heavy homes, pets or cluttered floors who value navigation and obstacle avoidance over a discreet dock — and DJI fans who like seeing the engineering. US buyers should not import one casually: with no official US sales, support, parts and app-region questions land on you. Everyone else comparing flagships should also weigh the Dreame X50 Ultra before spending €1,200+.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the DJI Romo 2 cost?
The Romo A2 is €1,199 and the Romo P2 is €1,299 (RRP, water-tank versions) in Europe. There is no official US price because DJI does not officially sell the Romo 2 in the USA.
What is the difference between the Romo P2 and A2?
Design and dock extras. The P2 is fully transparent (robot and station) and adds a floor-deodorizer compartment, UV dust-bag treatment and dustbin drying. Cleaning hardware, suction and navigation are the same.
How strong is the Romo 2’s suction?
36,000Pa — up from 25,000Pa on the first-generation Romo.
Can the Romo 2 climb door thresholds?
Yes: a single step up to 4cm, or two steps totaling up to 8.5cm, per DJI’s figures — confirmed in hands-on testing over a just-under-5cm double step.
Price and availability
The DJI Romo 2 is on sale in Europe at €1,199 (A2) and €1,299 (P2) from DJI and European retailers. It is not officially available in the USA and we could not verify an exact US Amazon listing, so there is no Amazon link for this one — US readers should treat imported units as a support risk and factor in conversion and import costs rather than assuming the euro price translates directly.