The Bellesa Nirvana has 5 power levels with subtle jumps between settings. Great for a gradual build.

The top level is mid-powered for a wand, but it’s actually still stronger than my favorite non-wand vibrators. Personally, I don’t use the extreme, upper levels some wands reach very often. So I’m satisfied with the strength of the Bellesa Nirvana’s vibrations…

But not at this price!

If you’re like me and you typically enjoy moderate (but not overwhelming) power – the Dame Com and Magic Wand Mini both have wonderful mid-powered vibrations without costing as much as the Nirvana.

And if you like a lot of power, the Lovense Domi and BMS PalmPower Extreme both reach those immense power levels at a lower price tag. These both have excellent power range with lovely low levels too – so I also enjoy them even when I don’t want crazy strength.

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand has excellent strength and a nice range, spanning low, medium, and high powers. I’m impressed with the vibration settings for how budget-friendly this wand is.

There are only 3 intensity levels, but the highest reaches a 6.7 out of 10, which is significantly stronger than my non-wand vibrators. While there are more powerful premium wands like the PalmPower Extreme or Magic Wand Plus, the Orion Your New Favorite Wand is the strongest wand I’ve tested that’s under $50. And even with its compact size, its strength is comparable to many full-sized wands.

The lowest setting is a 1.8 out of 10, which I find comfortable as a warmup. But since this setting is quite rumbly, it still impacts your whole vulva. So if you get overstimulated easily, you might consider the Romp Presto, which begins gentler and has smaller increments between power levels.

But the Orion Your New Favorite Wand is the most budget-friendly option for those who want a more traditional wand’s strength.

The Bellesa Nirvana’s first two power levels are extremely and moderately rumbly respectively. But that rumbliness is gone on the three highest power levels which feel more neutral.

This may or may not be a positive for you.

We rate wands with more rumbly vibrations higher than neutral or buzzy wands because most people prefer rumbly vibrations. So the Nirvana scores fairly low in this category.

But the choice between buzzy or rumbly vibes is ultimately a personal preference – and many enjoy vibrations near the middle of the spectrum like the Bellesa Nirvana.

If you don’t like your vibrations too far on the rumbly side, you’ll enjoy how the Nirvana feels! But, then I’d still recommend you check out the Lovehoney Mantric Wand instead. The Mantric is practically the same vibrator for about half the cost.

And if you prefer deep, rumbly vibrations: try the Lovense Domi or Dame Com instead. Both have excellent, rumbly vibrations throughout their entire power range!

We rate rumbly wands higher than buzzy ones because it’s what most people prefer. The Orion Your New Favorite Wand has good rumbliness. The first two power levels have that deep, rumbly feeling, but the top strength feels more neutral.

The middle setting, with a 5.25 out of 10 vibration strength, provides a powerful, rumbly level to enjoy. And the lowest setting provides a gentle, rumbly warmup. It’s the most rumbly wand vibrator at this price point.

If you want all the power settings to be rumbly, the Satisfyer Wand-er Woman is the next most affordable option. Unfortunately, most wands with excellent rumbliness, like the Magic Wand Rechargeable or We-Vibe Wand 2, come at a higher price.

The Nirvana’s slender, smooth, curved handle and slim head make it a comfortable wand to maneuver and leverage for good pressure. Not to mention it’s completely waterproof and easy to clean!

You may have been drawn to the Nirvana because it’s one of our top performers in this category. But you can find other wands that are just as comfortable, and perform better in other areas – at a lower cost.

I’d recommend the Magic Wand Mini if you want a compact wand. Or the Viben Sultry if you want something longer.

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand is very comfortable and easy to use.

It has excellent, simple controls. It has separate buttons to increase and decrease power, so you don’t need to cycle through intensity levels to return to a gentler setting. It has a third button to rotate through the 4 vibration patterns. And you can adjust the strength of each vibration pattern. Multi-button wands like the Orion wand make it quick and easy to find an enjoyable setting.

Although the handle is short, the head is large, like a full-sized wand. It’s great for those who find broad stimulation that spreads over your whole vulva comfortable and enjoyable. I find direct clitoral stimulation more comfortable with broad wands like Your New Favorite Wand because the stimulation spreads out and feels less overwhelming to me.

The large head means you can’t easily limit the contact or avoid particular areas. But the flexible neck helps to keep the contact comfortable.

The short handle can be tiring to leverage for firm pressure over long periods but is fine for typical sessions. And the handle is thicker than other mini wands, which I find comfortable to grip. The thicker handle does an excellent job of dampening the vibrations, so you don’t feel them much in your hand.

Many of the same features that make the Bellesa Nirvana comfortable and easy to use solo also make it great during sex – the smaller size and curved handle in particular.

The Nirvana performs best in the Spooning position, Modified Missionary, and Cowgirl. Doggystyle is a little trickier since you’re working against gravity and pressing the toy upwards. My arm gets tired because it’s not tall enough to rest the weight of the wand on the bed.

If you want something that works better for all positions, I’d recommend the Lovense Domi 2 or the BMS PalmPower Extreme. These are less expensive than the Bellesa Nirvana.

And they’re all-around better wands!

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand is passable during sex, but mini wands with a smaller head (like the comparably-priced Romp Presto) are easier to use with a partner. The Orion Your New Favorite Wand works well in open positions but is only decent in positions facing your partner.

The Orion’s large head works best in a spooning position or doggystyle, where the space between you and your partner is not limited. In fairly open positions like these, you can position the Orion wand’s large head close to your clit, and its powerful vibes spread throughout your whole vulva. And in these positions, you can easily angle the Orion’s short handle however you want.

Face-to-face positions like missionary or cowgirl are more challenging. It’s doable, but you may need to be intentional with your body position. In these positions, space is limited. And since the Orion’s handle is short, both your hand and the wand’s large head take up space. It’s more difficult than a short wand with a small head or a long wand with a large head. It gets crowded, and angling the wand where you want takes more thought.

If using a wand with a partner in a variety of positions is your main priority, I recommend the VeDO Wini or Romp Presto in this price range. If you prefer positions from behind or using your wand during sex is just a bonus for you, then the Orion is still a great option.

The Bellesa Nirvana is fairly quiet in use. It only measures 35dB on low power and high power.

But we also test with my partner listening on the other side of our closed bedroom door while I use the wand in bed. During these tests, he could hear the Nirvana on its middle through high power levels. There’s a slight rattle or some other off-sound that makes it more perceptible.

The Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Large) and Viben Sultry have more power while remaining more discreet. And even the Magic Wand Rechargeable with its enormous vibration strength was only audible at its highest power level.

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand has mediocre noise performance. The sound itself isn’t annoying because the pitch isn’t too high or distracting, but it is fairly audible.

My partner could hear the top two levels from behind our bedroom door during our testing. Only the lowest setting was completely inaudible in our silent house.

If you have roommates, the VeDO Wini or Romp Presto are quieter options in this price range. Or some premium wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable and We-Vibe Wand 2 have more strength while remaining quieter.

However, you can freely use the Orion Your New Favorite Wand’s entire power range if you turn on a box fan or play music in your bedroom. Both these options completely masked the Orion wand’s sound in our testing.

For a smaller wand, the Bellesa Nirvana has fair attachment compatibility (most wand attachments are designed for full-sized options like the Magic Wand Rechargeable).

The Nirvana’s compatible with the Lovense Domi’s attachments. And these cover a broad range of stimulation: adding texture, or providing penis, G-spot, prostate, or anal stimulation.

If you want a ton of variety, you’ll want to consider a larger wand vibrator.

There are several that score a “10” for wand compatibility on my list, but my favorite is the Magic Wand Rechargeable.

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand has excellent attachment compatibility – the best of any mini or budget-friendly wand! Even though it’s a short wand vibrator, it has a large head. Since most wand attachments are designed for full-sized wand vibrators, the majority of these attachments fit the Orion wand.

Of the wand attachments I own, there are compatible attachments for clit, G-spot, anal, penis, and dual-stimulation, so it’s versatile.

See our wand attachment compatibility table to see which ones fit the Orion Your New Favorite Wand Massager.

I test my wands with the Liberator Axis mount and Liberator Wanda mount – these mounts hold your wand so you can enjoy hands-free stimulation. They’re also great if you don’t like holding a vibrator during partnered sex.

The Axis lets you lay on your stomach on top of the mount while it holds the wand between your legs. And the Wanda lets you straddle the mount for stimulation.

The Bellesa Nirvana is very compatible with both of these because of its medium size and curved handle. I’ve found curved wands tend to provide the best pressure and clitoral contact when used with a mount.

But for its price, since the Nirvana underperforms in other areas I’d recommend a cheaper wand – one that scores even higher in this category:

The BMS PalmPower Extreme!

This one’s my favorite wand vibrator to use with a mount. It’s also less expensive and more powerful. It has a slightly wider, angled head that gives excellent clit stimulation with either mount.

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand has excellent compatibility with wand mounts for hands-free play. I test my wands with my Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts.

The Liberator Axis allows you to lay over the mount on your stomach while the wand is held slightly upward between your legs. This is my preferred mount for hands-free stimulation during sex.

The Orion’s thick, short handle securely fits in the mount’s slot. And Your New Favorite Wand Massager’s head is actually wider than most full-sized wands. This extra girth helps it reach my clit more easily and provides more consistent pressure and contact with my clit than a narrow head. The stimulation is excellent!

The Orion also works great in the Liberator Wanda. You can straddle the Wanda in a doggystyle position for hands-free vibrations and penetration from behind with a partner. Or you can simply sit on the mount and enjoy easy hands-free stimulation. The Orion wand’s head rests just above the fabric so you can lower your body onto it (unlike tall wands). It’s very versatile!

I test battery life by charging all my wands fully – then letting them run continuously on high power until they die. The Nirvana lasted about 105 minutes.

This is plenty of time to play solo or with a partner. But there are several toys at this price point that have longer battery lives. Especially if you know you’re going to forget to charge between uses.
The Magic Wand Mini and Magic Wand Rechargeable, for example, will double your play time!

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand is rechargeable and has great battery life. During our testing, it lasted an hour and a half on high power. I can usually enjoy this wand a couple of times before I need to charge it again.

This wand feels very sturdy and the silicone seems high-quality. Overall, it’s pretty well constructed, though it has an occasional rattle sound in the vibrations. It hasn’t affected its performance but may be annoying to some.

The build quality of the Orion Your New Favorite Wand seems outstanding, especially for a wand around $50. It feels well put together and has a nice weighty feeling. The overall structure has no weird, uncomfortable seams. It’s ABS Plastic handle and silicone head feel durable, though not as luxurious as entirely silicone wand vibrators. The neck is comfortably flexible, but I can apply firm pressure without feeling like I’ll damage the wand. And the buttons are solid and have a good feel.