DJI Romo A (robot vacuum cleaner): our review

The DJI Romo A puts a substantial suction figure behind a familiar ambition: getting the rug cleaned before you get home from work. Its advertised 25000 Pa sits among the strongest suction figures, giving it a potential advantage where dog hair collects between rug fibers. That is a promising specification, not a promise of a clean rug. Manufacturers measure suction differently, so the number cannot settle the cleaning question by itself.

Does your living room rug collect more fur than your dog seems to have? The bristle and rubber main brush gives this pet-friendly model a relevant configuration, while 2 side brushes help gather debris toward the cleaning path. The catch is its 260 mL onboard dustbin: small enough that accumulated pet hair can require frequent emptying. The station handles emptying, but the robot's container still deserves attention when shedding season arrives.

A recommended maximum area of 178 m² puts this robot in the conversation for a house with several living spaces. Think of the hallway grit brought in through the garage, crumbs beneath the dining chairs, and dust gathering in the spare room. Coverage describes the overall assignment, not an uninterrupted cleaning run. Recharging and resumed cleaning can be part of reaching that area.

The stated 180 min runtime supports the prospect of several rooms in a continuous run, although that figure comes from the gentlest mode. Stronger suction or mopping shortens it. A 2.5 h charging time means a relatively quick recharge between runs, and recharge and resume lets the robot continue its route afterward.

We see the strongest fit in regular maintenance across a busy house. Letting dirt accumulate until the weekend gives any cleaning routine a harder job. Your Saturday can have better plans.

A splash beside the kitchen sink and dusty footprints across the adjoining hardwood call for more than dry pickup. Rotating mop discs give the Romo A an active mopping system, making its wet cleaning proposition more substantial than simply dragging a damp cloth. We like the combination of floor care and station maintenance because both affect how much work remains for you.

Mop lifting on carpets is especially relevant to mixed flooring. It is intended to let the robot transition from kitchen tile toward a living room rug while keeping the wet pads raised. That feature does not establish compatibility with every rug thickness.

The 3-in-1 station (emptying + washing + drying) combines emptying, mop washing, and drying. Those are recurring chores worth handing over. Before ordering, confirm dock dimensions, replacement bags, pads and brushes, warranty coverage, repair support, return terms, and any app subscription with the retailer; those ownership details are missing here.

Laser and camera navigation give this robot a mapping system, supported by 3D obstacle detection. That combination is relevant when rooms contain chair legs, furniture, and the usual household clutter. It does not make preparation optional. Following manufacturer instructions, clear charging cords, socks, and small objects before a run. The laundry still needs a human department.

Would you rather keep the robot away from a craft corner altogether? No-go zones let you mark an area it should leave alone. That is a useful way to organize cleaning around a room's purpose instead of rearranging everything whenever the floors need attention.

Multi-floor mapping also makes sense for a multistory home, with you carrying the robot between floors. It stores the layouts; it does not handle the stairs. Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 2,4 GHz, Wi‑Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth, giving you several supported connection options without establishing any particular voice assistant compatibility.

Choosing this model should start with the chore you want removed from your week. For a home that needs both vacuuming and rotating mop care, its station and carpet mop lifting form a coherent package. If your priorities are mainly dry pickup and minimal equipment beside the wall, think carefully about how much of that package you will actually use.

The published 65 dB noise level is around average, so we would schedule cleaning for errands or work rather than build a quiet evening around it. A cleaning schedule should fit your household, not negotiate with it.

It sits in the site's top group for its overall score. That reflects the appeal of the complete feature set. We would still make rug needs, available dock space, and willingness to maintain brushes central to the decision. A dramatic suction figure cannot answer those practical questions for you.