by @Ian_Chimp, 01 Dec 2020
Zumio E Rechargeable SpiroTIP Clitoral Stimulator
Zumio X Rechargeable SpiroTIP Clitoral Stimulator
We already have the Zumio X and Mrs Chimp loves how precise it is, and how different it feels compared to her other toys. So when the eliptical Zumio E came out she was very interested in giving that a whirl too.
Both models are lightweight, simple to use, and incredibly intense. The X moves in a circular pattern and the E an eliptical one, but to be honest they move so fast that it’s hard to spot the difference. They do feel very different in practice though.
The circular X has all the power concentrated at the tip of the stylus, which gives it tremendous focus, but only at the tip. Whereas the eliptical pattern of the new E seems to make the whole stylus quiver, meaning you can use much more of it at different angles. It’s also curved, so you can even lay it flat against your body and utilise the whole arc at the same time.
Technique is everything with these. Move it around, press firmer/softer, turn it up/down, tilt the toy at different angles - all these will change how the toy feels. They really are very versatile. The X is incredibly intense even on low, and Mrs Chimp can’t go to the sweet spot from a cold start as it’s just too much. She has to start from quite far out and work her way inwards. The E is a lot more forgiving, and Mrs Chimp can dive right in with that at the right angle.
They can both be really quick orgasms if you want them to be, though they’re also great for teasing/edging as you can move them around so easily. It’s tough to judge rumbly versus buzzy on a non-vibration toy, but I think we’d say that the E is rumblier than the X. The X sounds like it’s quite a high frequency, but pressing more firmly will make the sensations travel deeper and wider (and so feel more like a rumbly vibe), whereas the E has more of a growl to it, and seems to be deeper even if you press it lightly. But it’s a tricky one to be 100% accurate on as a lot depends on how you hold/tilt it, where you place it, and how hard you press.
They boast being ‘vibration free’ and so no numbness, and this is true, but Mrs Chimp has overdone it with the X a couple of times and left herself feeling slightly tender. She hasn’t done that with the E as yet, but that may be more to do with her knowing her limits now rather than the toy behaving differently.
The E is noisier than the X, but not ridiculously so. The X is the quietest toy we own though, so pretty much anything else would be noisier. I’d say the E is still quieter than almost all our other vibes.
Another notable difference is that there are more ‘vibrations’ in the handle of the E. They’re not jackhammer style, but the X has zero handle vibrations (which makes it exceptional for anybody with carpal tunnel, etc) so worth noting.
The battery life has been pretty solid so far. It is a quick toy, so counting the number of sessions is a bit misleading, but Mrs Chimp is still on the first charge and she’s had quite a number of goes with it now. It has a dock for charging too, so no faffing with magnetics, and a hard plastic cover to store it/protect the stylus (the X came with a storage pouch as well, but the cover alone works fine). And it’s also an absolute doddle to clean.
It could do with a battery life indicator, and it’d be great if one toy could do both the X and E functions (with maybe a swoppable stylus), but all in all they’re both fantastic precision toys, with the new E being slightly ahead on Mrs Chimp’s personal scoreboard.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Pros: Curved stylus, felt rumblier, easier to use from a cold start.
Cons: It’s a shame there’s handle vibrations in this model.
Bottom Line: Great precision toy. Easy to use, lightweight, and very intense.
(The Zumio E looks smaller in a side-by-side photo comparison, but they are actually the same size)