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 Je Joue G-spot Bullet has gentle to mid-powered vibrations, so it’s best for those who prefer milder stimulation. It starts whisper-soft at 1 out of 10 vibration strength and reaches a moderate 5.5 out of 10 on high.

Since the Je Joue G-spot bullet has 5 power levels, you have plenty of gradual steps in that mild range. This makes it excellent for those easily overstimulated by intense vibrations. It’s likely that none of these power levels will feel overwhelming to you.

I enjoy this bullet and can orgasm from it. But for someone like me who enjoys more intense vibrations, it takes more time and effort than bullets that reach at least a 6 out of 10 power.

If you prefer more power, consider the Pillow Talk Racy – a cheaper G-spot bullet vibrator with more strength and better overall performance. Or if you just want clit stimulation, the Lovense Ambi has a bit more power.

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 vibrations higher than buzzy ones because most people prefer rumbliness. But consider what you enjoy!

The Je Joue G-spot Bullet’s vibrations have good rumbliness. The first 4 out of 5 vibration levels are in the rumbly range. And its lowest two settings are extremely rumbly. The Je Joue’s gentle to mid-powered, rumbly vibrations will feel wonderful to those overstimulated by intensity.

Those who enjoy both rumbliness and power may be disappointed that none of the Je Joue’s rumbly vibrations are especially strong.

The We-Vibe Tango X is a fantastic alternative if you need rumbly vibrations with higher strength. It’s my most rumbly bullet and is only about $10 more expensive. Or the cheaper Pillow Talk Racy G-spot bullet has similar rumbliness to the Je Joue G-spot bullet but packs more strength.

The Je Joue G-spot Bullet is a decent toy for vaginal use. It’s a fun gateway into G-spot vibrators and can help you explore internal stimulation. But it’s more challenging to use than full-sized G-spot vibrators that are longer and easier to leverage. It’s best to consider using the Je Joue for G-spot stimulation as a fun bonus to the typical clitoral use.

The Je Joue G-spot Bullet’s short length (4.2 inches) is a downside. The bullet has to slide about an inch inside you – so you’re left with little handle length to grip. You can feel the vibrations on your G-spot, but its small size makes it difficult to leverage for movement or pressure.

I also prefer strong, rumbly vibrations for G-spot stimulation. The G-spot is less sensitive than the clit, so I want more oomph from the vibrations. The Je Joue has rumbly vibrations, but they’re relatively weak, so they have little impact internally.

The Pillow Talk Racy is a better bullet vibrator for G-spot use than the Je Joue at a cheaper price. It has a longer handle that’s easier to leverage and more comfortable to grip. And it packs more power. It also has a bulbous, rounded head, which I prefer over the Je Joue G-spot Bullet’s tapered tip, which feels pokey. The Racy’s bulbous shape provides better contact with my G-spot and spreads the pressure more comfortably.

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. 

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

The Je Joue G-spot Bullet provides somewhat focused clitoral stimulation, which I find really comfortable. The tip has a slight taper, so you can limit the contact with your body to a small area.

It’s not large enough to spread the vibrations over your whole vulva. For that, try a wide mini vibrator like the We-Vibe Touch X. Or if you enjoy especially broad stimulation, wand vibrators are the best. Instead, the Je Joue G-spot bullet is excellent for direct clitoral stimulation or indirect vibrations with good pressure.

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 Je Joue G-spot Bullet is a very comfortable toy for clitoral stimulation (also see our section discussing G-spot use above). The bullet’s grip is very comfortable, and the vibrations don’t travel much into your hand.

I can easily leverage this for good clitoral pressure without straining my wrist due to the comfortable length and hooked tip (although it’s too short for comfortable G-spot pressure). And the plush head is incredibly comfortable.

The Je Joue G-spot Bullet’s controls are excellent. It has separate buttons to increase power, decrease power, and change vibration patterns. You can also adjust the intensity of each pattern, which is rare in a bullet vibrator. Typically, you can only change the constant setting’s power.

The buttons require firm pressure, which can be mildly tiring if you change settings often. But it’s nothing that deters me from using it, and it keeps me from accidentally changing patterns or intensity.

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 Je Joue G-spot is superb during sex. It’s a great length and width to fit into small areas without interfering or bumping into your partner. The curved head lets you keep the handle tight against your chest, which keeps it out of the way. I find angled vibrators like the Je Joue G-spot vibrator are typically easier to use for clit stimulation during sex than straight bullet vibrators.

The length allows you to adjust the pressure easily. And I love the plush head, which provides comfort even if things get a little bumpy with a lot of movement 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 Je Joue G-spot is a very quiet bullet vibrator. It’s completely inaudible from the other side of a closed door. So you don’t have to worry about housemates overhearing – even if you’re on the highest power level.

And even within the room, the noise is very subtle. So, even if you’re easily annoyed by vibration sounds, this is a safe option!

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 Je Joue G-spot Bullet is rechargeable and has a reasonable battery life. It lasted 65 minutes, constantly vibrating on high power during our testing. But there are more powerful bullet vibrators that last longer.

For instance, the We-Vibe Tango X has 1.4 times the vibration power of the Je Joue G-spot bullet and lasted 105 minutes on high.

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 Je Joue G-spot Bullet feels high-quality. The smooth silicone is comfortable. The tip’s plush texture feels especially luxurious. And the weight gives it a nice, solid feel that seems like it will last a while.

The buttons are tiny, and the click is very subtle, but they seem built to last, and I’ve had no trouble with the buttons functioning correctly.

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

This is a fully waterproof bullet vibrator, which makes cleaning it very easy. You can fully submerge the Je Joue G-spot bullet while washing it without fear of water damaging the toy. You can also take it with you in the tub!