DJI Romo P2 Review: The Successor Measures Up in Every Way

With the Romo P, DJI caused quite a stir in the world of robot vacuums last year. Powerful suction, the precise navigation typical of drone manufacturers, and a distinctive transparent design instantly made this newcomer a serious competitor to established manufacturers like Roborock, Dreame, and MOVA. However, this debut model wasn’t without its critics. With features such as significantly stronger suction power, a mop that extends further, and a climbing aid, DJI aims not only to attract new customers but also to encourage existing customers to upgrade. In our review of the DJI Romo P2, we’ll show you where the successor has noticeably improved and which weaknesses of the Romo P still persist in the P2.

Technical Specifications

Model	DJI Romo P2
Suction Power	36,000 pascals
Robot Vacuum Dimensions	35.1 x 35.1 x 9.8 cm
Mopping function	– Extendable mop (right side, 123° angle) – Cleaning with cleaning solution – Main brush can be raised
Navigation and Obstacle Detection	– LiDAR and ToF sensors – Dual fisheye cameras + LED light (2,000 cm² illumination area)
Additional features	– Climbing assistance with climbing wheels (thresholds up to 8.5 cm) – Automatic dispensing of cleaning solution – Carpet detection – DJI Home app with camera access – Mop washing at up to 80 °C – UV sterilization of the dust bag
Price	€ 1,099.00 *

What’s Included with the DJI Romo P2

• Robot Vacuum
• All-in-One Cleaning Station
• Power cord
• Cleaning solution
• Room Fragrance Solution
• Replacement filters
• Replacement mop heads
• Replacement dust bags
• Replacement main brushes

Design and Build Quality of the DJI Romo P2

At first glance, the DJI Romo P2 is virtually indistinguishable from its predecessor. The transparent, futuristic design remains a hallmark of the series, and the robot vacuum’s dimensions—35.1 x 35.1 x 9.8 cm—are practically identical to those of the DJI Romo P (review).

So anyone who was already a fan of the glass-cased look on the previous model will feel right at home. At just under 9.8 cm in height, however, the Romo P2 is still one of the taller models in its class for a robot with rotating mopping pads.

Those who prioritize a low profile above all else will find the Roborock Saros 10R (review) to be a prime example of just how slim a current flagship model can be.

By doing away with the classic LiDAR tower, the Saros 10R measures just 7.98 cm, allowing it to navigate under even lower furniture than the DJI. However, one drawback persists even with the successor: The transparent casing remains quite prone to scratches in everyday use.

So if you want to not only admire the Romo P2 but also keep it looking flawless for years to come, you should exercise some caution—especially when maneuvering around furniture edges and door thresholds. The base station, too, has hardly changed in appearance and remains true to its proven design language.

DJI Romo P2 Review: Navigation and Obstacle Detection

Obstacle detection was already a real highlight on the Romo P—and DJI takes it up a notch with the P2. The dual fisheye cameras are now joined by additional LiDAR and ToF (Time of Flight) sensors, which are supported in the dark by an LED with a generous 2,000 cm² illumination area.

In practice, this pays off: Obstacle detection is outstanding, and the Romo P2 reliably navigates around even the smallest objects. This confirms what was already evident with its predecessor, which reliably detected index cards and cables and was in the same league as a Narwal Flow (review).

DJI itself also touts that the improved sensor system is now capable of reliably detecting transparent objects and even transparent cables—we didn’t encounter any issues with this in our test. Path planning continues to be based on algorithms from DJI’s drone division and operates accordingly—quickly and thoughtfully.

Also striking is how quickly the Romo P2 operates; it navigates through the apartment with noticeably more purpose than many of its competitors.

There is currently no other robot vacuum on the market that offers such precise, reliable, and fast obstacle detection. Great work, DJI!

DJI Romo P2 Review: The Big New Feature—Climbing Assistance

Perhaps the most important improvement over its predecessor addresses a shortcoming we had to criticize in the Romo P: the lack of climbing aids. With the P2, DJI has now equipped its flagship model with additional climbing wheels, which, according to the manufacturer, are designed to overcome double thresholds up to 8.5 cm high. In our hands-on test, we were able to largely confirm this.

Finally, the Romo P2 can scale obstacles that would have been a headache for the Romo P. Whether it’s door thresholds or higher carpet edges—the Romo P2 usually handles these hurdles without any trouble. This is a tangible improvement that actually makes a difference in everyday life, especially in apartments with varying floor levels between rooms.

DJI Romo P2 Review: Suction Power

When it comes to suction power, DJI has really stepped it up: Instead of the already potent 25,000 pascals of its predecessor, the Romo P2 now delivers 36,000 pascals, putting it on par with current flagship models like the MOVA V70 Ultra Complete (review).

This increase in power is clearly noticeable in everyday use. The cleaning results on hard floors and short-pile carpets are very good, and even heavy debris like coffee beans pose no problem for the Romo P2. The successor thus confirms and surpasses the already impressive performance of the Romo P, which picked up nearly all of our dirt mixture on our vinyl floor.

But the results on carpeted floors are also positive. Here, the Romo P2 leaves very little residue behind on short-pile carpet. On longer-pile carpets, more debris remained, but this is typical of nearly all robotic vacuums—even the flagship models.

DJI also stays true to its approach when it comes to edge cleaning and even expands on it: The side brush extends not only into corners but also along the edges of furniture or baseboards. Combined with the main brush—which remains split into two parts and reliably prevents hair from getting tangled—this results in excellent corner cleaning, a feature that already impressed in the predecessor and is implemented even more consistently in the P2.

DJI Romo P2 Review: Mopping Performance

The Romo P2 has also seen significant improvements in its mopping function. The most noticeable improvement: The right-side mop head can now extend to the side at a 123° angle. In practice, this means the mop head can extend very far, allowing the Romo P2 to mop optimally around table and chair legs.

This is a significant improvement over its predecessor, which could only mop along the edges of furniture or baseboards. We’re already familiar with a similar principle for side mop extension from the MOVA V70 Ultra Complete (review), which has already set new standards in this area with its “long arm.”

Although the Romo P2’s side brush cannot extend as far as that of the MOVA V70, DJI has given it another upgrade. It can now finally be raised, which means it neither smears stains nor leaves annoying streaks on the freshly mopped floor. A truly useful improvement.

One point of criticism remains, however, and was carried over directly from the Romo P: The mop heads still cannot be stored in the docking station. Although the mop heads can be raised, this isn’t sufficient for longer-pile carpets.

So if you have mostly carpeted floors at home and want to switch regularly between vacuuming and mopping modes, you’ll still have to do without this convenience—unlike, for example, with a MOVA V50 Ultra (review), which can park its mops.

DJI Romo P2 Review: Cleaning Station

The Romo P2’s charging station looks almost identical to its predecessor’s on the outside, but it’s been upgraded on the inside: The mops are now washed with water up to 80 °C, significantly hotter than the roughly 60 °C we measured on the Romo P.

This should be particularly effective against stubborn, dried-on dirt in the mop pads. Otherwise, DJI stays true to form: it continues to use two proprietary cleaning solution cartridges, and the dust bag is cleaned via UV sterilization.

DJI uses a stain remover on one side and a room freshener on the other. And don’t forget: Of course, the internal dust bin is still vacuumed out. Thanks to the transparent design, you can clearly see how the collected dirt ends up in the station’s dust bag.

However, there’s one point we must also criticize regarding the successor model: self-cleaning and drying inside the station are quite loud. So if you place the station in close proximity to your living or sleeping area, you should schedule the cleaning cycles outside of quiet hours whenever possible.

DJI Romo P2 Review: The DJI Home App

When it comes to the app, DJI stays true to its style: In essence, the DJI Home app has hardly changed compared to the Romo P. Visually, it still looks great and, thanks to its clean, uncluttered design, appears significantly more stylish than many competing apps.

However, this consistency also has a downside: For some users, the app can feel a bit confusing, especially when it comes to deeply nested settings like room assignments, no-go zones, or detailed cleaning schedules.

In this regard, alternatives like the apps from Roborock or Dreame offer more accessible and intuitive menu navigation. Users who value clear, self-explanatory operation will therefore need to spend a bit more time getting familiar with the DJI Home app than with the competition.

Conclusion

With the DJI Romo P2, the drone manufacturer demonstrates that it has learned from the successful debut of its predecessor. Instead of resting on the Romo P’s laurels, DJI specifically addresses the weaknesses and improves them where necessary. It can finally climb over obstacles, suction power has increased from 25,000 to 36,000 pascals, and the mop, which extends even further, ensures even better cleaning around table and chair legs. On top of that, the hot-water wash in the docking station is now even hotter. Obstacle detection has also been further refined and now leaves virtually no obstacle undetected.

However, not every shortcoming of the predecessor has been addressed: The mopping pads still cannot be removed, the transparent housing remains prone to scratches, the self-cleaning function in the docking station is noisy, and we would have liked to see premium features—such as warm mopping water—in this price range. For those who can live with these limitations, however, the Romo P2 is a successor that has been improved in almost every key aspect, further solidifying DJI’s position in the robotic vacuum cleaner segment.