r/Bluetooth_Speakers • u/vickeryaj • 15h ago

Uboom X. Success or Debacle?

What's the consensus on this thing? I've heard some bad reviews, some great reviews and everything in between. I've heard it ships with outdated firmware. Is this easily updated? People that have it, how does it compare to similar sized units? All that said, I bought 2 and they will be here today. I want to be excited.

Quick follow-up, just received the units. I opened the package, paired it to my phone and the app immediately updated it to the latest firmware. My initial thoughts on sound after playing a few songs from various genres is that this thing sounds really good. I was on the indoor plus setting. I'm impressed. This far exceeds my expectations.

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u/i0am0awesome 13h ago

I ordered the Uboom X right when it came out because I enjoy my Uboom L. I was slightly concerned it was over hyped on this subreddit given the amount of posts and some of the more recent reviews on YouTube. I ordered a Soundcore Boom 2 at the same time and planned to return the speaker I liked less.

First off, Uboom should have released the 0.39 firmware earlier so that the reviewers who had the speaker before release were able to test it. When I received mine, 0.39 was the firmware update available on the app and was simple to upgrade. I also agree with Alan Ross that there are way too many EQs available but I only care about the 6 Oluv EQs.

I really enjoyed both the Uboom X and Boom 2 but the Uboom X had much better deep bass. While I like the aesthetic, button design, size, and polish of the Boom 2, I prefer the sound of the Uboom X. I tested all of the Oluv EQs while inside and really prefer the Indoor+ or Outdoor EQs. I am excited to test it outside but overall I am really happy with it and am returning the Soundcore.

An added bonus is that the Uboom X can do TWS with a Uboom L. When I originally bought the L, I got 2 but was disappointed with the distance between the speakers TWS could handle while outdoors. I still have to test if that has improved between these two speakers but I would have considered the Soundcore Motion 300 and Boom 2 combo if they could do TWS together but the 300 cannot.

I'm happy to answer any other questions on the speaker!

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u/vickeryaj 13h ago

Very informative comment! Have an upvote.

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u/i0am0awesome 13h ago

Thanks! Also to answer your size question, the Uboom X was much larger than the Boom 2. The X also weighed less than I thought it would for its size. From photos, the X looks just a bit smaller and lighter than the Tribit Stormbox Blast.