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 Rabbit Bullet has a nice power range but only offers gentle through moderate strengths. It’s best for those who prefer mild stimulation.

The Je Joue Rabbit’s lowest setting is a 1 out of 10 vibration strength, which is very gentle and great for a warm-up. You climb comfortably through 5 power levels to its top strength of 5.4 out of 10. This is strong enough that I can orgasm with the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet, but only if I press the vibrator’s firm core to my body.

The motor is located in the bullet vibrator’s core – not in the rabbit ears. So the rabbit ears just pass along the vibrations from the main part of the bullet. As a result, stimulation from the rabbit ears feels weak. And they feel even weaker the harder you press since they cannot flutter around.

People who prefer gentle stimulation may enjoy this bullet. If you like more power, consider a bullet like the We-Vibe Tango X, which offers rumbly vibrations, or the Lovense Ambi, which offers more neutral vibrations.

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 it’s what most people prefer.

Je Joue’s bullets are generally known for being rumbly, but the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet has mediocre rumbliness. The first three settings feel deep, but the top two strengths have a “neutral” feel. The Je Joue Amour and Je Joue G-spot Bullet are certainly more rumbly.

I enjoy neutral-feeling vibrations personally, so I don’t mind this about the Je Joue Rabbit, but those specifically looking for rumbliness will not be satisfied. You can find some better options at this price point, including Je Joue’s other bullets. Or the We-Vibe Tango X has exceptional rumbliness and is only a few dollars 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. 

Compared to other bullets, the Je Joue Rabbit’s stimulation is between focused and broad (a personal preference).

It’s about 1.11 inches from edge-to-edge of the rabbit ears, which is broader than many bullets. I use this measurement because I’ve found you feel the rabbit ears together. I expected the stimulation to feel like two distinct, focused points, but that’s not the case. Your body cannot feel that there are two separate ears.

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet’s traditional core is a pretty average bullet width (0.83 inches) – less precise than some famous bullets like the We-Vibe Tango X (0.69 inches).

If you use just one rabbit ear, you can limit contact to a smaller area if you’d like, but you can’t achieve firm pressure or strong vibrations doing this.

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 Rabbit Bullet is easy to use and feels pleasant to hold. The handle is a comfortable length to grip and leverage, and the vibrations don’t travel much into your hand while using it.

However, applying firm pressure with the rabbit ears is difficult. They’re very flexible, and pressing firmly makes the vibrations feel weaker. Those who like to apply pressure would do better with a traditional bullet like the Je Joue Classic.

You can still achieve some pressure with the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet by pressing the rigid core against your body instead of the ears. But the ears can get in the way a bit when doing this.

The controls are excellent – the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet has separate buttons to increase and decrease power. A third button cycles through the vibration patterns. And you can adjust the intensity of each pattern. So you can quickly and easily find your preferred setting.

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 Rabbit Bullet is disappointing during sex.

You need to place the rabbit ears precisely to feel the vibrations and situate them comfortably. This can be distracting and frustrating during sex.

Due to the flexible ears, firm pressure is also difficult to achieve with this bullet. Using the firm core at the base of the ears can help, but this requires holding the toy at an angle that starts to bump against your partner’s chest when facing each other.

Many bullets are easier to use during sex than the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet. I especially like options with a curved or angled head (like the Pillow Talk Racy and Lovense Ambi) that help the bullet fit more easily between bodies.

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 Rabbit Bullet is exceptionally quiet. Even when I’m using the highest strength, my partner cannot hear this toy from the other side of a closed door. It’s a safe option if you live with others.

Of course, part of the reason it’s quiet is that it’s not very powerful. Plenty of stronger bullets are even quieter.

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 Rabbit Bullet is rechargeable and has a reasonable battery life. In our test, it lasted 75 minutes on its highest power. This is enough for me, but it is slightly below average. You can find bullets that last over an hour and a half, like the We-Vibe Tango X.

If you choose the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet, just charge it after each use.

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 Rabbit Bullet has excellent build quality. It has a good weight that makes it seem durable and feels nice in my hand. The silicone is silky smooth, and I enjoy the feel of the button press.

This seems like a solid bullet, and I’ve had no problems with it functioning as it should.

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

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet is 100% waterproof (IPX7), which makes it extremely easy to clean. You can fully submerge it in soapy water and scrub it without worrying about water damage.