Zumio X – Test & Review

My Reflections on the Zumio X

If there’s one thing you learn about the Zumio X as you research it, it’s that it’s not a vibrator! In all four models, Zumio have gone to great lengths to emphasize how their SpiroTip™ technology is different — and doesn’t come along with all the negatives of vibrations. It’s more like a wonderful swirling finger, according to SheVibe. That tempting claim is what originally caught my attention.

So, Is It Really Better Than a Vibrator?

Sixteen Hours Later…

The Design: A Closer Look

The Zumio X's design is certainly unusual! The most striking part is probably the SpiroTip™ sticking out of the top like ET's finger. It's a small, thin piece of plastic with a rounded tip that swirls around incredibly quickly, providing the Zumio's intense stimulation. The Zumio also comes with a cover for the tip to stop it getting damaged, which makes the whole body a bit pea pod-shaped. I don't love the purple, but that's just a personal taste.

Is the Zumio X easy to use?

The Zumio X is super easy to use. I often have a hard time remember which button does what on a vibrator, but they've kept it simple here. They're are easy to find when you're not looking at them, thanks to the raised edges, and each one only does one thing! The shape of the body was very easy for me to hold, though I do wish it was more grippy silicone rather than the smooth plastic. Plus, the whole toy is pretty lightweight.

Quality

This toy feels very well-made. Nothing rattles around when you move it, and all the functions seem to work with no problems. The materials of every piece feel sturdy, and even though the tip itself is delicate, it's protected by the plastic cover.

Evaluating the Pricing of the Zumio X

The Zumio X is certainly not the most expensive vibrator (or, not vibrator?) on the market today, but it isn't the cheapest either. If you want one, you'll be looking at around $100 or more at most places. For that, you'll get the toy, its plastic cover, plus an inductive charging port and cable (but no AC adaptor). Personally, I think you can get an equally good, if not better, rumbly vibrator for less.

Testing the Limits of the Zumio X

The Zumio X is certainly powerful, and the rumbly oscillations did feel pretty good. However, they're also very direct and intense, which was sometimes overwhelming. Zumio say that they use 'pressure-sensitive technology', that changes the intensity of the stimulation based on how much pressure you apply, but if it's really there, I didn't notice it at all. Perhaps the biggest problem with the Zumio, however, is that it takes 16 WHOLE HOURS to charge from empty using its inductive charging — which was equally surprising and annoying. And one more thing: it's not quiet.

My unboxing experience

The packaging for the Zumio X is interesting. It comes in an outer box, which has a picture of the toy and some shiny decoration, and then a sturdier but plainer looking inner box that contains the toy. I threw the outer box away almost immediately, but contemplated keeping the inner box for a while. It's a nice way to keep the charging port and cables together, if you have the space for it.

Exploring the Materials and Care

The Zumio X is made primarily of hard ABS plastic, with some silicone on the handle where the controls are situated. Both of these materials are 100% non-porous and body-safe, making cleaning and care a breeze. It's also completely waterproof and has no charging port (thanks to its inductive charging technology), so you can easily use some water and mild soap to clean your Zumio – just make sure to be delicate with the SpiroTip™!

Special feature

The Zumio’s big selling point is its SpiroTip™ technology – the tip that rotates instead of vibrating. Different Zumio toys have different rotation patterns, but the Zumio X has a small bulbed tip that rotates in small circular motions. This results in direct, precise stimulation of the clitoris, and is pretty powerful! My biggest takeaway, however, was that it didn’t feel that much different from a very rumbly bullet vibrator.