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.

The FemmeFunn Booster Bullet is one of my strongest bullet vibrators and has a good range between low and high. 

I don’t consider many bullet vibrators’ top strength “extreme,” but the Booster Bullet is one I do. 

It reaches a 9.5 out of 10 on its top power level. I never need to use this setting because even the second level is intense. The Booster Bullet has about 5% more power than the cheaper FemmeFunn Ultra Bullet – though the Ultra’s 9 out of 10 top power is strong enough for most people. Depending on your budget, it might be worth saving the $20 going with the Ultra Bullet for the minimal difference.

There are better choices than the FemmeFunn Booster Bullet for those who need mild stimulation. Its lowest power is 4.75 out of 10 strength – it begins with a fair amount of power. If you need more gentle settings consider the Lovense Ambi or BMS Swan Maximum if you like buzzy vibrations. Or the We-Vibe Tango X if you prefer rumbly vibrations.

As someone who enjoys moderate to intense vibrations but nothing too extreme, I find the Booster Bullet’s starting level perfect as a warm-up. I spend a lot of time with it because you can vary how intense it feels by applying more or less pressure. Or by changing how direct the stimulation is on your clit.

Then, when I switch to the second power level, I’m ready for its strength and don’t find it overwhelming. This setting is around my ideal strength to finish.

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.

We rate rumbly vibrators higher than buzzy ones because it’s what most people prefer. But others prefer buzzy vibrators, so go with what you like! 

The FemmeFunn Booster Bullet is buzzy. Only the lowest power level is in the rumbly range. The two highest settings are moderately and extremely buzzy. This buzziness makes the already powerful vibrations feel even more intense.

I personally enjoy the Booster Bullet’s buzzy vibrations – it’s one of my favorites. But those who want deep, rumbly vibrations will want to go with the We-Vibe Tango X instead. It’s the most rumbly bullet I’ve tried. Although not quite as strong as the Booster Bullet, it will be enough strength for many people. 

Vibrations typically become buzzier the stronger they get. None of the bullets I’ve tested that have extreme strength like the FemmeFunn Booster Bullet are rumbly. So consider whether you value rumbliness or intensity more.

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 FemmeFunn Booster Bullet is neither broad nor particularly focused – it’s a happy medium. The relatively wide tip (nearly an inch) is broader than many bullets with a typical lipstick or tapered shape. And it’s rounded, making it feel broader too. This makes it comfortable for firm pressure because it’s more evenly distributing that weight instead of feeling pokey.

But it’s still narrower than several bullets and other mini vibrators like the We-Vibe Touch X. The tip is small enough to isolate vibrations to a reasonably small area, or you can use the side of the bullet to spread that out and cover a bit more space.

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 FemmeFunn Booster Bullet is very comfortable, and the buttons provide good control.

The length is excellent for maneuvering without taking up too much space or cramping your fingers. The form is flexible, which makes it comfortable to press against your body. This flexibility means you need to shift your fingers and use them to press closer to the tip if you want extra-firm pressure rather than leveraging it from the base as you would with a rigid bullet.

The vibrations travel into your fingers a bit when using them to press near the tip (where the motor is located) for extra pressure, but it’s nothing too distracting.

You cycle through the 3 intensity levels and 17 patterns using a single button on the bullet’s base. This is less convenient than bullets that let you toggle forward and backward with separate buttons, like the We-Vibe Tango X. Still, the Booster Bullet is more advanced than other cycling bullets because of the Boost button and memory system.

The Boost button lets you quickly jump from wherever you are in the cycle to the top steady intensity level. So basically, whenever you’re on the edge, tap the Boost button to take you the rest of the way. In addition to the slight power increase, the Boost button is this bullet’s other upgrade over the FemmeFunn Ultra Bullet. If it doesn’t seem worthwhile to you, you can save some money and get the Ultra.

The Booster Bullet also has a built-in memory system (as does the Ultra Bullet). The next time you use the bullet, it will pick up at your most recent setting. That way, if you have a favorite setting, you won’t need to cycle through all the patterns to find it again. 

And for those who prefer warming up on the gentlest setting, the next click of the button will take you directly to the lowest constant power level.

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.

This bullet works amazingly well during sex. It’s a great size to slip into tight spaces without taking up much room or bumping against your partner. Its round tip and flexible form make it especially comfortable, even with heavy movement during sex. It flexes with your body to remain in comfortable contact with your clit (directly or indirectly). 

It’s also a reasonably long bullet, so I don’t need to keep my hands too far down during sex.

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 FemmeFunn Booster Bullet has good, quiet noise levels. Our decibel readings were lower than the average bullet – this is especially impressive considering it’s one of the most powerful I’ve tested.

We also test whether someone would hear the bullet on the other side of a closed door. My partner stands directly on the other side of the door while I use the bullet in the bedroom.

The first two power levels were completely inaudible, but my partner could just barely hear it on the highest setting. This is the note he left in our testing spreadsheet word for word:

“This was just barely perceptible on high. I had to try really hard and wait for sounds outside to become extremely quiet. I doubt anyone would actually hear in typical use.”

Turning on a box fan or music solves this problem completely, so you can use this to mask the noise if you want to use all power levels.

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 FemmeFunn Booster Bullet is rechargeable and lasted 85 minutes on high power during our testing. It has the longest battery life of my “extremely powerful” bullets. And if you also use the lower or middle powers occasionally, you’ll prolong the lifespan even more.

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 FemmeFunn Booster Bullet has excellent build quality. The body-safe silicone is smooth and comfortable. The ABS Plastic housing the motor also feels solid. It has some good weight, making it feel more durable than cheap, lightweight bullets. The silicone buttons also feel well-made. 

The flexible part is a little squeaky, which is not as luxurious as I would hope, but it hasn’t caused me any issues. I’m comfortable applying firm pressure without worrying about damaging the bullet.

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

Since the Booster Bullet is entirely waterproof, it’s very easy to clean. You can completely submerge it while scrubbing it with soap and water. No worrying about damaging the toy.