Ikarao Break X2 Karaoke Machine

I was on the edge on getting this karaoke machine because of its price. It’s hefty for a karaoke machine and I bought it when it was on sale for under $399. I could save halfway to get a PS5 lol! But I admit it is pretty neat. I love its portability with the carrying handle, hidden microphones, and display screen. Although it is kinda heavy. You have everything in one device. The screen is clear and high definition. The audio is amazing for such a small device too. It plays clearly and with high quality. You can use the device without playing music. It does allow you to change your voice, allow adjustments to bass and tremble. The LED lights are meh but they’re not super obnoxious. There are some caveats. The touchscreen lacks a lot of functionality. It’s slow. There’s no easy way to minimize the keyboard or navigate back to the Home Screen. It’s very tedious to click the one back icon and go screen by screen. For a $400 device, you would think the firmware on this would be effortless but it’s a pain point. I’m on the fence about keeping this machine because it’s so slow! It’s almost perfect if it ran better. I do think the microphone stand would be a really nice addition because the machine is so portable but the screen is a bit small. I do like the ability to HDMI port it to a bigger screen. The price of this machine takes a dent but it comes out as a neat little, powerful device. It’s fun to bring around.

I have one of these and I want to know if you sell the display; mine broke in one corner.

[Update] Now that the issues with my original purchase have been resolved, I’ll provide a more complete review for this unit. I looked at a lot of options as karaoke is a big thing among family and friends. Karaoke started in Japan (Kara means empty and Oke is short for orchestra. So that’s accompaniments) and became serious business in China. Originally the hardware was designed for KTV studios and the song library was based on local storage. But now we are in a transition where song libraries are stored in the cloud to have more strict enforcement of IP rights and frequent updates. As a result some companies struggled and some newer ones are doing better. I owned the old style karaoke machines (DVD player style with mics and DVD or HDD song library). They stopped working and then I built my own karaoke home kits with a laptop or Android TV box. This is the interface to a song library and media player. Add a couple of mics (wired is better but if you want wireless go with UHF mics for less latency) and a mixer and you get a basic kit. Basic mixers will not have effects (reverb/echo etc.) but the better ones do. Then hook up the video output to the HDTV and mixed sound output from the mixer to home audio system. Now you have a karaoke kit that beats 90% of the off the shelf boxes. But the home kit has its disadvantages. You got wires/cables going on the floor, you need to adjust mixer settings a lot, and it’s not portable. And feeding the vocal back to Android TV for recording/scoring is really complicated. Then comes the Ikarao. Ikarao does not necessarily have better hardware. Where it succeeded is integration. Think of the iPhone vs cameras, GPS, dumb phones, computers etc. it’s not better than each individual product for what it does but it can do basic jobs of others together. That’s integration. And Ikarao did a good job at that. Pros of the Ikarao: The tablet: The Cortex A55 processor on the X2 is much better than most TV/streaming boxes’. It runs Android 13 and thus provides a platform for different karaoke apps. You just need to find your favorite and side load via the USB port. There is no play store but with 32GB storage you don’t want to load too much stuff on the machine. I loaded a couple of karaoke programs and they work really well. And the 10 inch touch screen is helpful (but you have to be at the screen because there is no remote). IO ports: 2x 1/4” mic/guitar ports for external mics. This is the most important feature for my use case. I plan to use better mics and they are often wired. The sound: The speakers are quite decent with 70w RMS output. I spent quite a bit on car stereo when replacing all speakers and adding amps on my cars, and have a good frame of reference for sound quality. The Ikarao speakers can’t beat your home sound system or luxury car premium sound. But they are pretty good for the money. Wireless mics are decent with little latency in the new production models. And you can add DSP effects for the vocals (but a bit too strong in my opinion). Non-audiophile users will like them. They are portable. You can bring to parties and outdoor events and have some fun. At the same time, they are expandable. You can add wired mics, connect to HDTV and/or home sound system for a better experience if you care. Cons: The IO ports are crowded in the back panel and would have been better to have RCA audio output instead of the 3.5mm AUX OUT. For the larger X1/X2, there is a lot of room to arrange the ports properly. But not a deal breaker. Documentation could be better. There’s an online user manual but I double people read it. And proper documentation can set the expectations for the product (Apple can sell iPhones but wireless service is not included. Here you buy a karaoke machine but not karaoke content service.). The charger requirement is not documented in the fast start guide. It requires a laptop capacity USB-C charger (<65W). If people don’t read the manual and just use a phone charger to charge, there will be a lot of dead machines after the initial weeks or months after the first charge runs out. Bottom line: A good product with decent hardware and proper integration for the masses. For audiophile sound quality you can connect to your home audio system.

I was looking for a karaoke machine that would not break the bank, and the Ikarao Break X2 delivered exactly what I needed. My friends and I normally head out to karaoke bars, but after a long week sometimes staying home and saving money is the smarter call. This machine makes that decision an easy one, bringing the full karaoke bar experience right into your living room. At first the price may seem steep, but when you factor in what you would spend on a night out, it pays for itself quickly. The Ikarao Break X2 comes loaded with built in apps to choose from, though some may require subscriptions depending on the service. What I appreciated most is that it also supports SD cards and common karaoke formats, which is a lifesaver if your internet connection is unreliable or unavailable. The screen is decent for up close viewing, but connecting it to a TV via HDMI is where it really shines and makes reading lyrics effortless. The battery lasts for hours without needing a charge, and the sound quality is impressively powerful even at moderate volume levels. The version I purchased came with two wireless microphones and a microphone stand, which genuinely elevates the whole experience. There have been occasional moments where the system becomes unresponsive and requires a restart, but nothing that required complex troubleshooting or caused any lasting issues. Overall the performance has been reliable enough that it has not put a damper on any of our get togethers. If you are looking for a fun and affordable way to bring karaoke night home, this machine is well worth considering.

I’ve used my X2 for a good week now. It is an excellent all-in-one machine if you want something portable and elegant with minimal wiring. I have mine sitting on a 35mm speaker stand. Initially I bought this to feed HDMI output to my Hue 8K Sync Box which can sync my Hue lights to incoming audio as well as output that audio to my surround sound for a truly unique and immersive experience. Unfortunately I found out that the HDMI output from the X2 only transfers video data, and that is by design as unfiltered audio may damage speakers. I ended up using iLightShow app on my phone that can pick up audio from my phone’s mic and sync my Hue lights to that audio; it’s not great with some lag, but it’s passable, and the X2 speaker is plenty loud for the space I have. Here are some more positives: - Excellent build quality. It’s hefty in a good way and appears to be built from quality materials. It even looks to be weather resistant with rubber covers covering all jacks and rubber buttons, but I wouldn’t risk it in the rain. The strap looks to be good quality as well although I haven’t used it. - Setup is quick and intuitive like what you’d expect from a smart tablet. It didn’t even come with a manual, but there is a digital manual on the tablet if you want to check a button’s functionality. - The swivel tablet is easy to use running a basic and intuitive OS. - Mics hide out of sight when not in use. This unit is just really sleek. I read people notice there is a slight latency with these Bluetooth mics, but it’s not noticeable to me. - Along with YouTube and KaraFun that comes with it, it also comes with a Chinese app called 全民K歌 with a ton of Chinese karaoke songs. The app registration costs about $44 for 2 years and you can also pay monthly/quarterly/annually, but it is a bit of a pain to make the payment. You’ll need to pay via WeChat with payment setup. A couple of negatives that keeps it from perfection IMO: - Tablet is a bit laggy when compared to a regular tablet especially when you’re typing on that onscreen keyboard. Luckily you can use the mics to speak what you want to search for into the search box. - The front LEDs on the speaker is not really noticeable even in a dark setting. To me it’s just a gimmick. - I wish the tablet and the front LEDs would go to “sleep” mode when I “close” the tablet instead of having to turn it off every time. - Not all 10” screen protectors work with this tablet. Just make sure the one you get is 9.5” x 6” or less if you do get one. - There is a small button on the mic that doesn’t appear to do anything when I short press it or long press it. - I believe there are two versions of this machine. The one I got has a USB-C charging port and came with a USB cable, but no wall charger, so you’ll have to get one yourself.

Great to have fun with just idk what app we are suppose to use it’s a good loud and super fun

What a beast! Don't let the size full you! This mean machine beats any big-sized karaoke out there. The microphones are insanely good ( you get two). The speakers are loud and professional sounding. What a fun karaoke machine! A luxury item without having to pay a fortune! Definitely a must-buy!

Ikarao met and exceeded our expectations. Everything they advertised was true. This machine delivers. We are very pleased with it and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who wants to spend time with family and friends to sing to your heart’s content.

Pretty loud for a little speaker! Great buy!

Awesome unit! Solid, well made. Very easy to set up, plug it in turn on the screen, connect to your Wi-Fi and go straight to YouTube. Unit and both Mic's were already charged. If your TV doesnt have Bluetooth you definitely need an HDMI cable to link to a TV so you can stand back and enjoy the karaoke. Also bought the small discos ball/light that Amazon suggested, that was a great add on. 10 out of 10.