The Blush Limited Addiction has an outstanding top strength and a good power range. 

The Blush is best for those who crave extreme intensity. With 5 power levels, it reaches a 10 out of 10 vibration strength on its highest setting (tied with the more expensive and worse Doxy Bullet). In fact, I hardly ever use the Limited Addiction’s top two settings because they’re more powerful than I need. The BMS Swan Maximum Bullet is my only bullet with more power (about 10% stronger), but very few people will need that extra strength.

The lowest setting begins with moderate intensity – 5 out of 10 vibration strength. This is comfortable enough for me without needing a prior warmup. But those sensitive to overstimulation may need something with milder settings like the BMS Swan Maximum Bullet or Pillow Talk Racy.

The steps between levels are reasonably gradual, with 5 settings spanning its power range from moderate to extreme. I appreciate this because minor adjustments make a big difference once you reach this enormous power level. Having 5 levels makes it likely you’ll find a setting that works well for you.

The BMS Essential Bullet is very strong for a small, budget-friendly bullet. Its wide power range sets it apart from other inexpensive bullets. It’s the only option I’ve tested with soft, medium, and intense power levels at this price point. 

This broad range is excellent for those who enjoy strength but also need gentle settings while warming up. It’s also great for beginners who want to learn their preferred power range (not everyone loves extreme power).

The BMS Bullet has 4 total power levels, with the first starting at 2.5 out of 10 vibration strength. This great warm-up level is comfortable for those who are easily overstimulated. The top strength reaches 7.75 out of 10, which is intense and packs plenty of power for most people.

With only 4 settings, it doesn’t have as many power levels in each range as some bullets, like the BMS Swan Maximum Bullet or Pillow Talk Racy, which both have continuous power ranges that gradually increase in tiny steps. But for the price, the BMS Essential has a great power range.

We rate rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because it’s what most prefer.

The Blush Limited Addiction has mediocre rumbliness – most of its settings are neutral or buzzy. Only the lowest power is rumbly. But since this initial setting already has good strength, many people will enjoy it. It’s not like many vibrators where you skip past the lower levels and go straight to the top settings. The Limited Addiction’s first rumbly level packs a solid impact, and I can orgasm with it.

The next two levels feel neutral (neither rumbly nor buzzy). And the two most powerful settings are buzzy. I personally enjoy that the Blush Limited Addiction has rumbly, neutral, and buzzy settings because it provides variety. And I happen to enjoy moderately buzzy vibrations. So consider what you like!

If you prefer rumbly vibrations and care a lot about them, you’ll need to increase your budget slightly. The Pillow Talk Racy is the most affordable rumbly bullet. Or the We-Vibe Tango X is the most rumbly option, but it’s pricier.

We rate bullets with rumbly vibrations higher than those with buzzy ones because it’s what most people prefer. Some people, including myself, still appreciate a neutral feeling or even slightly buzzy vibrations. 

The BMS Essential Bullet has acceptable rumbliness but won’t satisfy those prioritizing deep rumbliness. Only the lowest power level falls in the rumbly range. And since that power level is a 2.5 out of 10 intensity, most people will only use this level while warming up.

The two middle power levels are in the neutral range, and I consider the top strength “moderately buzzy.” I personally enjoy all 4 of its power levels.

If deeper rumbliness is a high priority, you’ll have to increase your budget a bit. The Pillow Talk Racy is the most affordable option with great rumbliness. Or the Original We-Vibe Tango, which is being sold at a discount while stock remains.

Whether you enjoy broad or focused stimulation is entirely a personal preference.

The Blush Limited Addiction provides versatile precision. Its average width makes it feel broader than slim bullets like the We-Vibe Tango X. But its lipstick-shaped tip narrows to a fine ridge at the end, which you can use for more focused stimulation. 

Press the flattened section of the lipstick tip to your body to cover a medium area. Or spread the stimulation out more by pressing the side of the bullet against you.

The BMS Bullet has mostly precise stimulation because it’s a thin, small bullet. So whether you use the very tip or the side of the bullet, it covers a fairly limited surface area.

This is great if you like focused clitoral stimulation. For those who enjoy a bit more breadth, you can’t spread the pressure out much as you can with a wider bullet like the Blush Limited Addiction or Satisfyer Ultra Power Bullet 5. How much precision you enjoy is entirely a personal preference. 

The Blush Limited Addiction is very comfortable and easy to use. 

The average length and rigid frame make leveraging and applying firm pressure easy. The average width and slightly grippy finish on the body-safe ABS Plastic make it comfortable to hold. On the highest settings, I notice the vibrations in my fingers, but I don’t find it too distracting.

The Blush Limited Addiction has a better control system than other cheap bullet vibrators. It has separate buttons on the toy’s base to move forward and backward through the 5 intensity levels and 5 vibration patterns. Most cheaper bullets only have one button and require you to loop through every setting to return to a previous one. The Limited Addiction’s separate controls save a lot of time, allowing you to find your preferred setting quickly.

I have to adjust my grip to press the buttons easily, but this also means I don’t accidentally press them.

The BMS Essential Bullet has below-average comfort and ease of use. It can be tiring to use for extended periods because of the small size and vibrations in your hand. 

You can adjust your hold on the bullet to limit how distracting the vibrations feel in your hand. I find they’re worse if you’re holding the bullet loosely or at the very end. But they lessen if you grip the bullet tightly. They’ll be noticeable throughout your experience, though.

Since it’s so short, it takes effort to grip the end tightly, and it’s difficult to leverage the bullet. It takes effort from your fingers and arm to maneuver and press it where you want. Longer bullets like the Blush Limited Addiction provide more space to grip, and you can leverage them more easily with minimal finger-work.

The BMS Essential bullet also uses a one-button control system. You’ll use a single button to cycle through all 4 power levels and 5 vibration patterns. So, to move backward, you’ll need to press the button several times. Or I find it easier to simply turn the bullet off and back on again to start over at the lowest intensity. It’s manageable but could be better. 

I prefer bullets with separate buttons to increase and decrease power, like the Blush Limited Addiction or We-Vibe Tango X.

The Blush Limited Addiction is excellent to use during sex.

The slim edge of the lipstick-shaped tip allows it to slide into tight areas easily. The handle is long enough to help reach the places I want to feel vibrations in, but not so long that it bumps against my partner’s chest in face-to-face positions like Missionary. 

Since it’s made of firm, rigid plastic, it can bump around a little with a lot of movement. But since the tip is pretty small, it’s easy to keep the pressure in fleshier areas, where it’s more comfortable – not pressing uncomfortably against your public bone.

The BMS Essential Bullet is difficult to use during sex because it’s so short that you have to reach down farther than usual, so then your hand takes up too much space. 

Even in fairly open positions like Spooning, the long reach required to use the BMS Essential is tiring. And your hand gets particularly in the way in positions like Missionary where space is already limited. Your partner may need to keep penetration shallow to avoid bumping into your hand. And your hand is so scrunched up that maneuvering the bullet in this tight space is tricky.

If you want a cheap bullet to use during sex and want a comfortable, less-distracting experience, I’d recommend the Blush Limited Addiction instead. The Blush Limited Addiction is much easier to maneuver because it’s still small enough to fit into tight spaces. But it’s long enough to leverage it easily, giving your hand plenty of room.

The Blush Limited Addiction is fantastic from a noise standpoint. It’s one of my strongest bullet vibrators, but I can still use every power level without my partner hearing it from the other side of a closed bedroom door.

It’s a great high-intensity bullet that’s still very discreet.

The BMS Essential Bullet is discreet. Even though it may have some louder decibel measurement than my other bullets (most bullets are very quiet), it’s still completely inaudible from behind a closed bedroom door. 

People outside your room won’t hear it. But the sound might distract you if you’re especially sensitive to noise. I consider myself fairly sensitive to sound and am not personally distracted by the BMS Essential Bullet’s noise. 

If you’re easily annoyed by vibration sounds, the Pillow Talk Racy and Pillow Talk Flirty are two of my quietest, relatively budget-friendly bullets.

The Blush Limited Addiction is rechargeable and has an acceptable battery life. In our testing, it lasted 55 minutes, vibrating at its highest power level. 

I typically prefer something that lasts at least an hour. But since the Limited Addiction is such a powerful bullet, most people won’t use its top setting exclusively. Since most people will also use the lower and middle levels, your typical runtime will be longer than an hour.
If you want a strong, cheap bullet that lasts longer, the Nasstoys Intense Travel Vibe is your best bet.

The BMS Essential Bullet has reasonable battery life, lasting 75 minutes on high power during our testing. While there are longer-lasting bullet vibrators, 75 minutes is about average for bullets of this strength. And the manufacturer lists only 30 minutes on high, but my tests yielded much longer results, so I was happy with its performance.

This is ideal if you often forget to charge between uses. And you’ll extend the battery life beyond 75 minutes if you typically use some of the low or medium power levels too.

The Blush Limited Addiction has great build quality. Although inexpensive, it does not feel overly lightweight or cheap. It has a solid, sturdy feel with a nice weight to it. The material is ABS Plastic, which is very smooth and matte. This bullet doesn’t score higher because the buttons are small and take some firm pressure to push down. But they’re responsive and work well.

The BMS Essential Bullet has a decent build quality. It has not given me any issues, but it feels a bit cheap. It’s the least expensive bullet I’ve tested, so I don’t expect a luxury or heavy-duty build. 

It’s made primarily of a silky lightweight ABS plastic, which feels thin but reasonably sturdy. Only the button is a more luxurious silicone material. It uses a charging system most sex toys have moved away from. You insert a charging pin through the self-healing silicone button into the toy. I’ve never experienced an issue with this charging mechanism, but it feels like it could damage the toy after a very long time.

It’s a nice toy to experiment on and figure out what you like, but not something you’d expect to last forever.

I base my ratings of Build Quality on my experience and how the toy “feels” to me unless I experience a substantial issue like the toy breaking. So we don’t weigh this score too highly. But if you’re looking for something that feels more solid, the Nasstoys Travel Vibe Mini is the cheapest bullet that felt exceptionally sturdy to me.

The Blush Limited Addiction is entirely waterproof and very easy to clean. It has a smooth surface with no great places for germs to hide, and you can completely submerge it while scrubbing with soap and water!

The BMS Essential Bullet is 100% waterproof, making it easy to clean. You can completely submerge it while scrubbing it with soap and water.