things Covenant did better
>6' tall protag just like sigourney
>downer ending as befits an actual horror movie
>handling of android/AI themes
>worldbuilding
>production values (if not by a big difference)
>actors performances across the board

things Romulus did better
>being directed by a fellow med chad instead of Scott's senile ass
>not trying to be a dozen different movies at once
>pacing and editing
>not ruining the lore (probably related to item #1)

things both sucked at
>not being generic sterile 2h runtime money grabbing slop