This mini boombox sets out to deliver one thing above all powerful, ground-shaking low frequency sound.
Thankfully it achieves this without any difficulty.
Heres the thing, though: the Earfun UBoom X isnt a beautiful-sounding all-rounder for the audiophiles out there.
But again, this isnt really too much of a miss given its party-ready profile.
With meaty bass comes plenty of weight too.
And thats part of a wider theme with the UBoom X its a very practical speaker.
Another attractive aspect of the UBoom X is its excellent battery life.
Theres not a load more to play with in the app.
you might activate video mode, which reduces audio latency, adjust voice volume or consult the user manual.
But the main attraction outside of EQ is adjustable light options.
One multi-machine feature that I washopingto see was multi-point.
Finally, it’s worth noting some features that make the UBoom X an ultra-practical Bluetooth speaker.
And theres plenty of power to go around.
This is, at its core, a party speaker.
So what am I looking for?
And luckily, the Earfun UBoom X has all three of these.
And given that this chunky lad has Boom in its name lets start with bass.
For instance, when listening toDa Fonk (feat.
Well, youre in luck.
you could go for the Studio EQ option from the Earfun app this is more neutral-sounding, albeit quieter.
Audio isnt always particularly detailed, however.
At times, mid range sounds were slightly overpowered by low-frequency ones too.
I did, however, encounter one more slight audio-related issue during the testing process.
Overall, though, the UBoom X completes what it sets out to do very nicely.
Just dont expect prime sonic clarity, especially as you edge closer to 100% volume.
It dons a mini-boombox look with a blocky, solid build and wide carry handle.
It definitely pulls off the boombox aesthetic well, but it does admittedly lack a splash of character.
The outer casing is pretty plasticky and the black speaker grille doesnt look or feel very hardy.
Something I did personally like about the UBoom Xs design, though, is its LED lights.
Something that is indisputably brilliant about this Bluetooth speaker, though, is its IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating.
This means that the speaker can survive being submerged under a meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
Another practical inclusion is metal hooks on top of the speaker.
One final highlight is the speakers simplistic yet effective layout.
For instance, the button controls are all well-sized and its clear what function they provide.
I think its clear you cant expect astonishing overall audio from this thing.
Thats even less than the likes of the Tribit Stormbox Blast, a similarly sized party speaker.
Should I buy the Earfun UBoom X?
Sure, its pretty faithful to the typical boombox design, but it is a tad cheap-looking and plasticky.
Not to mention it only comes in one color variant.
If stunning looks are a non-negotiable, this might not be for you.
It also boasts massive sound, excellent ease-of-use and eye-catching LED lights.
Read our fullTribit Stormbox Blast review.
It has beautifully well-rounded and surprisingly detailed sound, a rough and ready design and brilliant battery life.
Bass doesnt boom quite as hard as the UBoom X but is still impactful here with some EQ tweaks.
Read our fullJBL Xtreme 4 review.
When listening to music, I connected to the speaker with theSamsung Galaxy S24 FEand primarily listened via Tidal.
When appropriate, I used the JBL Xtreme 4 to compare audio quality, design choices and usability.
