Ever since the demise of Logitech’s Harmony remotes, I’ve been looking for a suitable replacement to control my entertainment system. I’ve used Sofabaton’s previous remotes, as well as a few others, but the company’s latest Sofabaton X2 really comes the closest to replicating the gold standard.
It’s the best universal remote I’ve tested in recent years, with a solid aluminum design, backlit keys, and a small color touchscreen that makes it easier than ever to control your devices. More importantly, configuring the X2 to control all your devices is easier than ever. While there is still room for improvement — and this remote doesn’t come cheap — it’s the best you’re going to find short of a custom device.
Sofabaton X2 review: Price
The Sofabaton X2 went on sale on November 28, 2025. Its list price is $379, but at the time of its launch, it was on sale for $329 at Amazon and at Sofabaton's site. Regardless, that’s significantly more expensive than the X1S, which sells for $199.
The X2 infrared repeater costs $49, but was also on sale for $39. Sofabaton was also offering both as a bundle for $359.
Sofabaton X2 review: Design
As soon as I picked up the Sofabaton X2, I loved its updated design. Instead of the plastic build of the Sofabaton X1S, the X2 has a metal body, which makes it feel much more substantial. The aluminum body, coupled with the black buttons, make it look like an upscaled version of the Apple TV remote.
Its rounded edges make the remote very comfortable to hold, but it’s almost too slick. When I moved it around in my hand, the remote felt like it would slide out easily — in fact, it did, on a few occasions. It’s also fairly heavy too
The display at the top has seen an upgrade, too. It’s now a 2.4-inch touchscreen. Below that is a circular D-pad, and below that are the same buttons as on the X1S: Back, Home, Menu, volume and channel controls, and four…