Sunvalleytek TaoTronics PULSE X Wireless Portable Speaker Review & Swag Saturday Giveaway

July 9, 2016

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Sunvalleytek reached out to me this week to ask if I was willing to review their PULSE X Bluetooth wireless speaker <-LINK and I said sure will be happy to test it out. So, now that I am done testing, I am giving it away to a reader. But first my thoughts on the unit.

First off the packaging is nice and the unit comes well protected. Included in the box is the speaker itself as well as a reasonably long micro-USB power charging cord and a standard headphone cord so that you can, if you don’t want to run it on Bluetooth, plug it in to your phone or other device. The one thing I see missing so often with tech is a wall-to-USB adapter and there is not one included here. Not a deal breaker just something I wish more gadgets would default include. Oh, you also have a tiny manual in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Now on to the physical demensions of the unit. This is not a small device nor is it light at over 1 pound. It is advertised as a “portable” unit and it is, but it will take up a bit of space.

If you compare the PULSE X to a smaller unit like the TaoTronics TT-SK05 or my audiosnax in the photo above you can see what I mean. Now the sound quality is clearly not the same as you are looking at 3W vs 14W.

So how much “big” sound does this “little” unit pump out? I turned my phone up to about 75% as above that level there was real distortion. At about 10 feet from the unit I was just under 70db and the quality was very good to my ear. Plenty loud to enjoy the music. The unit also “feels” like a quality design.

The unit has more features like the ability to be used as a Bluetooth speaker for phone calls as well. When using the music player, and you get a call, my phone muted the music and allowed me to use the speaker for the phone call. When I was close to the speaker the call quality was not bad but poor at a distance of 6-10 feet.

So now the real question – would I travel with this unit? On short trips I would say no due to weight and size. However, I find my smaller unit just does not produce enough volume to be impressive when say on a vacation or when I want to watch movies on my laptop and this unit would be perfect for that and especially at this price point range.

Now it’s your turn for a shot at winning this unit. I will use Random.org to pick the winner Sunday night the 10th of July. You may enter only once per person any you must live in the USA to enter. You will have one week to respond if you are the winner and if you do not respond via e-mail a runner up will be chosen. Please leave a comment below on the blog and say anything you want.

Have fun! – René

EDIT: We have our winner – no more comments – per Random.org and it is #6 – Congrats – I will email you soon!

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76 comments

Chris July 9, 2016 at 07:22

Nice review Rene, keep up the good work on the blog. Look forward to seeing you in October at the Chicago Seminars.
Tom July 9, 2016 at 07:41

Good stuff!
leer July 9, 2016 at 07:45

Bose noise canceling earbuds are great for travel, No weight – no space.
Tim July 9, 2016 at 08:17

Rene- what is your all time favorite SkyClub. Thanks for another cool giveaway.
Joe s July 9, 2016 at 08:55

Thanks for the chance.
Dr. John July 9, 2016 at 09:19

Thank René!
Steve July 9, 2016 at 09:41

Great review. Keep up the good work. Always enjoy reading.
Mika Pyyhkala July 9, 2016 at 09:56

Thanks for the review!
Erik matheson July 9, 2016 at 10:07

Thanks Rene. I always appreciate what you do.
Brandon B July 9, 2016 at 10:44

Thanks for the review Rene!
Wes July 9, 2016 at 10:48

Always on the lookout for a quality and inexpensive bluetooth speaker…nice review.
Daniel July 9, 2016 at 10:50

Finally….the return of Swag Saturday…Love it!
Steve K July 9, 2016 at 10:52

Thanks for an un-biased review!
Cheryl July 9, 2016 at 10:52

I’m delighted Sky Club is coming to Denver!
memmie leblanc July 9, 2016 at 10:53

hi-hi, thank you for the advice
Mark R. July 9, 2016 at 10:57

I want, I want!
Jack A Cowan July 9, 2016 at 10:59

add me to the drawing pool – thanks
Dan July 9, 2016 at 10:59

Thank you René! I enjoy the blog and appreciate all of the insights and advice.
Jorge July 9, 2016 at 11:05

Rene I like your useful info daily and free swag .
Scott July 9, 2016 at 11:07

Thanks for the review.
Johnny July 9, 2016 at 11:16

Hope I win!
Nina July 9, 2016 at 11:19

Hi Rene you are absolutely the BEST blogger ! So informative ! Can’t wait to see you in Chicago! Thank you for everything you do
Rob July 9, 2016 at 11:20

Please do more reviews. They are great in guiding us to new products for our travels.
Kurt DeAngelis July 9, 2016 at 11:30

Nice review. I’d love to upgrade from my current small round bluetooth speaker to something with more gusto.
Phil R July 9, 2016 at 11:31

Thanks for the review!
Alan Levine July 9, 2016 at 11:34

I am always looking for a good bluetooth speaker
Bill G. July 9, 2016 at 11:36

There’s a limit to how good a USB powered 1 pound mono speaker can sound. From what you’re saying, seems the Pulse X isn’t too bad compared to some of the competition. Thanks for offering it.
Alberto July 9, 2016 at 11:37

Thanks Rene for the review
Mbh July 9, 2016 at 12:06

+1 on the wall adapter!
marcos July 9, 2016 at 12:07

Love the new feature of reviews of products we use.
Trudy July 9, 2016 at 12:08

Thanks for checking it out
Hansel July 9, 2016 at 12:23

Renee, always look forward to your post. Still not traveling enough to get my upgrades.
Marj July 9, 2016 at 12:23

Thanks for the blog. As a newbie I have learned a lot of good info.
Fran July 9, 2016 at 12:46

I saw the words “Sun Valley”. Wanted to mention that I got 2 “sky pesos” tickets the other day for a January ski trip from SLC to SUN RT for 10,000 miles each. The RT tickets (only an hour flight) would have cost $414 pp. So we’ll be flying NS on Southwest miles from BWI to SLC for a week of skiing in SLC area, followed by several days in Sun Valley. Quite a deal for “sky pesos” after all!
Phil Davis July 9, 2016 at 12:48

Thanks for a nice review
TONY July 9, 2016 at 12:49

Thanks for your dedication! You are a great source of knowledge for us Delta flyers.
Kelly Wright July 9, 2016 at 13:29

Good to see Saturday Swag back. Love the blog -a must read for road warriors.
Doug July 9, 2016 at 13:29

Nice review!
Pam Gehring July 9, 2016 at 14:05

Swag Saturday’s Rock!!

Thanks!
Denise L July 9, 2016 at 14:08

Nice review and giveaway. Thanks
dot cahill July 9, 2016 at 14:23

lots of info on the device!!thanks
john July 9, 2016 at 14:28

I would enter but can’t think of anything to say.
chris July 9, 2016 at 14:45

Anything you want.
Adam July 9, 2016 at 15:19

Nice!
Kathy July 9, 2016 at 15:25

Thanks Rene. These would be great when we travel.
JC July 9, 2016 at 15:35

Thanks. Good review.
Scott July 9, 2016 at 16:04

Nice review
SoonerMock July 9, 2016 at 16:18

Great review!
Ross July 9, 2016 at 16:25

Nice
Ed C. July 9, 2016 at 16:28

Thanks for all your ideas and comments.
Candace July 9, 2016 at 16:45

Thanks, Rene. This is a good review of a product that I may be purchasing soon!

Safe travels!
Karl P July 9, 2016 at 16:56

Thanks for your review! I have a small Bluetooth speaker for my iPad now, but it is sounding tinny. Appreciate your review of a possible upgrade!
Rick July 9, 2016 at 17:16

I always enjoy reading your blog and I always learn something.
Greg G July 9, 2016 at 17:43

I meant to post this comment on the Rapid City, SD blog site, but somehow landed on yours!
B July 9, 2016 at 17:47

Thanks for the shot
Aaron Thompson July 9, 2016 at 18:11

Your blog is great Rene. I’ve learned so much from you!!!
glenn ditch July 9, 2016 at 18:14

Thanks
Rob tanzer July 9, 2016 at 18:39

Thanks for the review
Young_Tho®ough July 9, 2016 at 18:49

Sounds like a better product than what I have. Why it’s released to the bathroom for now. Thanks for the review.
Stuart July 9, 2016 at 19:21

Great review and, yes, I’d travel with it!
Ian July 9, 2016 at 19:47

Noice
Ken Gladstone July 9, 2016 at 20:40

Thanks for all you do, Rene. One of these days, I’ll meet you on a mileage run!
Chris July 9, 2016 at 22:24

Yeah, swag Saturday is back. I’ve missed it!
Aarash Fakhori July 9, 2016 at 22:47

thanks for the review!
Kevin July 9, 2016 at 23:25

Good review. Count me in.
John Bellio July 10, 2016 at 00:24

Thanks for the review and the giveaway!
John L July 10, 2016 at 00:56

Thanks for sharing you review…..
Harlan July 10, 2016 at 02:34

Appreciate the review and keeping us up-to-date on the latest Delta antics. 😉
Clarence July 10, 2016 at 05:20

Thanks for your blog!
Robert Lamb July 10, 2016 at 07:23

Thanks for the update
Bob L. July 10, 2016 at 09:07

Sounds like a good speaker!
Amanda July 10, 2016 at 10:16

Great review as always Renee!
Jeremy July 10, 2016 at 11:22

That looks like a great speaker for traveling, might have to look at getting one before my next trip….
Michael M MA July 10, 2016 at 12:00

Thanks for such a cool prize for your readers.
Yaakov July 10, 2016 at 17:16

Not a bad product
MR.H July 10, 2016 at 20:52

I’d love to win, thanks.

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