Blush Noje W4 vs Viben Obsession Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
The Blush Noje W4 is one of the cheapest wand vibrators available. And it has reasonable performance for its price – even outperforming some more expensive wands.
This is a mini wand – more akin to the size of a G-spot vibrator than a full-size wand. The shorter handle and smaller head make it very comfortable and easy to maneuver alone or during sex. And it’s one of my quietest wand vibrators!
For such a small wand, it gets fairly strong. You won’t get the overwhelming vibration power that more expensive full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable provide. But the Noje W4’s top level still surpasses the strength of my non-wand vibrators (like bullets, G-spot vibrators, rabbits, etc.).
I think the Blush Noje W4 is a great option if you want a small, strong toy for clit stimulation. It’s one of the best wands under $50, and while there are some tradeoffs – it’s excellent for the price.
The Viben Obsession is a wand I haven’t continued to use after testing it because it’s extremely buzzy and has only intense power levels. Nothing soft or moderate.
Though some people may enjoy its vibrations, many will find its combination of extreme strength and buzziness overwhelming. I can only use its lowest power level without feeling overstimulated – and even then I need to use it over my clothes.
If you prefer more rumbly vibrations, the Viben Sultry and BMS PalmPower Extreme are better wands in a comparable price range. Most people will enjoy their deeper vibrations more than the Obsession’s high-pitched buzzy vibes.
The Obsession is easy to use and maneuver, and the silicone is comfortable. But I’d only consider it if you know you enjoy buzzy vibrations.
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Vibrations: Power And Range
The Blush Noje W4 only has 2 power levels – low and high.
So it has a limited range. But I find both levels are comfortable and enjoyable – it’s a reasonable step up between the first and second settings.
The Noje W4’s first level is soft, but still impactful – I use it while I’m getting warmed up. Its second level has moderate strength, which easily carries me to orgasm.
But it doesn’t reach the knock-your-socks-off power many people associate with wand vibrators. The Satisfyer Wand-er Woman is the most budget-friendly option with excellent power. Or, if you can increase your budget a bit, the Magic Wand Plus is the most powerful wand under $100.
Even though the Blush is softer compared to other wands, it’s actually still more powerful than my favorite non-wand vibrators. You can think of it as a slightly bigger, especially powerful bullet vibrator.
If you’re new to wands and are basing your search on your experience with other handheld clitoral vibrators, the Blush might be a nice starting place – especially for the price.
The Viben Obsession is significantly stronger than any of my non-wand vibrators, even on its softest setting.
There are three power levels. The lowest starts at 7.7 out of 10 vibration strength, and it goes up to 8.5 on high. It doesn’t provide any warm-up, which is a bummer because I typically need softer power when I’m starting out. Otherwise, the vibrations feel too overwhelming.
I can only use the Viben Obsession’s lowest power level without feeling irritated. And even then, I need to use it over my clothes.
I find the second and third levels wildly unpleasant. They’re extremely buzzy which feels overwhelming and uncomfortable combined with the immense strength. I’ll talk more about that in the next section.
Many wands have a broader power range than the Viben Obsession – packing extreme power on high, but beginning gentler on low. I prefer these wands like the Lovense Domi, BMS PalmPower Extreme, among others.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
Higher scores in this category indicate a more rumbly wand since that’s most people’s preference. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a better choice for you. Ultimately, vibration frequency (rumbly or buzzy) is just that – a preference. So choose based on what you enjoy!
The first power level of the Blush is in the “extremely rumbly” range. But the second power (also the highest power) is in the neutral range – though it’s very close to what we would consider “moderately rumbly.”
Since this is a mid-powered wand, you’ll probably spend most of your time on that higher setting. So if rumbliness is your priority, there may be better wands for you. Though personally, I really enjoy how the Noje’s vibrations feel at this strength.
If you strongly prefer lower-frequency vibrators, the Maia Zoe is another budget-friendly wand that’s a bit more rumbly than the Blush Noje W4. It has 3 power levels, all of which are in the extremely or moderately rumbly range.
Or if you have a greater budget, the Dame Com is comparably powered and extremely rumbly.
Or the Lovense Domi is much stronger with most of its levels in the extremely rumbly range.
But I’ve been satisfied with the Noje’s vibrations.
We rate wands with rumbly vibrations more highly than those with buzzy vibrations. Most people prefer rumbliness. But, there is definitely variation in peoples’ preferences.
For example – I really enjoy neutral or moderately buzzy vibrations when they’re moderately powerful (roughly vibration strengths between 4 and 7). But when vibrations are both extremely buzzy and immensely powerful they become unbearable to me.
And that’s the problem with the Viben Obsession – it’s extreme in both power and buzziness.
It’s one of the few wand vibrators we’ve tested that is already buzzy on its lowest setting! And on high, it’s the buzziest of all our wands. On the second or third power, I don’t even like to touch it to any part of my body. And I definitely don’t want it near my clit!
You can find comparably priced, powerful wands with better rumbliness. Whether that’s extreme rumbliness, like with the Lovense Domi, moderately rumbly like the Viben Sultry, or more neutral like the BMS PalmPower Extreme. I enjoy each of these wands, and each provides powerful stimulation with deeper, more enjoyable rumbliness.
Comfort & Ease of Use
The Blush Noje W4 is quite comfortable and easy to use!
The smaller, rounded head enables you to easily position the Noje exactly where you want it. And though the head is fairly firm the neck’s flexibility still makes it feel extremely comfy.
There’s a lip on the Noje’s handle which I also find comfortable to hold. You can support the weight of the toy with your finger if the handle gets slick with lube. Since it’s compact and lightweight, it’s easy to move around at your whim (alone or during sex).
Even without a curve, I find the Noje W4 easy to leverage for good pressure. Though the neck flexes a bit, I can still push the vibes deep into me.
The controls are the only aspect of comfort & ease of use I think could be improved. The Blush Noje W4 has one button, so you can’t move forward and backward through power levels. You must cycle through them.
But since there are only 2 power levels, one button is manageable. You’ll likely spend most of your time on high power unless you really enjoy vibration patterns.
The Blush Noje W4 is also IPX6 splashproof, which means it can resist high-pressure heavy sprays of water. So though you can’t submerge it in the bathtub, you can clean it easily under a faucet and don’t need to worry about keeping running water away from any part.
The Viben Obsession has a comfortable handle that’s relatively narrow for a full-sized wand. People with small hands like me will find its slim, silicone handle comfortable and easy to grip. I also don’t feel any uncomfortable vibrations in my hands as I do with some wands. This surprised me since the Obsession is extremely powerful.
The head is large, which means you can’t fit it into tight areas, but it provides wider stimulation instead. Since the vibrations are so strong, you probably won’t need to position its head in a precise spot – it broadly stimulates the entire area. It’s also lighter than other full-sized wands so maneuvering it is fairly easy.
The head is firm, but the neck is extremely flexible which keeps it comfortable.
The controls are great. They’re easy to feel without looking, but I don’t accidentally press them. And you can both increase or decrease the power, which is necessary since this wand is so strong. You may need to step back down sometimes.
Use During Sex
The Blush Noje W4 is one of the easiest wand vibrators to use during sex. It performs best in Spooning, Modified Missionary, and Cowgirl positions.
Because of its compact size, it’s really simple to maneuver and make fine-tuned adjustments. You can easily press the wand’s head wherever you want. And it fits in tight spaces during sex better than bulkier full-sized wands.
Doggystyle’s the only position where I prefer a longer handle so I don’t have to reach as far. But The Noje W4 is still reasonably good in this position.
For such a budget-friendly wand vibrator, I’m really happy with its performance during sex. As long as you’re happy with the more limited power range, it’s a great option to use with a partner and save you some money.
In this section, I try to rate how easy it is to use the wand during sex. I consider aspects like whether a wand limits how my partner and I can position our bodies and whether maneuvering the wand and keeping it in contact with my clit during sex is easy.
I try to compartmentalize how the vibrations themselves feel. But I experience such discomfort from the Viben Obsession’s extremely buzzy vibrations during sex, it’s impossible to separate that component out completely.
With all the movement happening during sex, the Viben Obsession’s wide head bumps into my legs and other areas that I don’t want to be stimulated. And since the vibrations are so powerful and buzzy it feels uncomfortable and distracting.
This is especially the case in positions like Missionary or Spooning where I can’t lean back to create more space for the wand’s head. The Viben Obsession’s firm head also bumps uncomfortably into my pubic bone in Cowgirl.
The Obsession’s vibrations seem to feel more diffuse in Doggystyle, and I’m able to enjoy the lowest power level a bit. And the Viben Obsession has a long enough handle that I can support its weight by resting the wand’s base on the bed. So my arms don’t get tired using it in this position.
Noise
The Blush Noje W4 is one of the quietest wand vibrators we tested!
And the quieter wands are either less powerful (like the Romp Flip) or the same power (like the Lovehoney Mantric). So it has good power while remaining discreet.
My partner can’t hear either power level from the other side of our closed bedroom door. So you don’t need to worry if you live with other people.
The Viben Obsession is my loudest wand vibrator. I find its noise distracting, and it’s certainly not discreet.
My partner can hear it from the other side of our closed bedroom door on all power levels. And it’s the only wand that was not drowned out by playing music in the bedroom. My partner could still hear it on the other side of the door!
The Viben Sultry and Magic Wand Rechargeable are comparably powerful, but much quieter (and more rumbly too!)
Attachment Compatibility
I have 25 wand attachments representing a wide variety of options, and I test their compatibility with all my wands.
Because the Blush Noje W4 is a mini wand (more akin to the size of G-spot and rabbit vibrators than a typical wand), it has minimal compatibility with attachments. Only the Queen G Lovehoney attachment worked with the Blush Noje W4.
So you can get a G-spot attachment, but not much else.
Most wand attachments are designed for the Magic Wands and other full-sized wands. So if attachment compatibility is important to you, check out the Magic Wand Rechargeable or Magic Wand Plus.
The Viben Obsession has excellent compatibility with wand attachments. As a full-sized wand, the majority of attachments are designed for heads this size.
There are compatible attachments for a range of stimulation including G-spot, prostate, anal, penis, clitoral, and dual-stimulation. Below are the wand attachments we’ve tested for compatibility with the Viben Obsession.
Mount Compatibility
As with attachments, wand mounts and the Blush Noje W4 don’t get along well. So you’ll need to hold this wand.
Wand mounts are intended for mid to full-sized wands, and the Noje W4 is just too small for them.
It’s completely unusable with the Liberator Wanda mount – it falls right through. And it technically stays in my Axis mount, which grips wands more tightly. But when the Noje’s placed in the Axis mount, I need to angle my body in uncomfortably to get stimulation from it.
So if hands-free play with a wand mount is important to you, you’ll need a larger wand vibrator.
If you have the budget, the BMS PalmPower Extreme is my favorite wand to use with mounts. It’s just the right size, and its angled head helps achieve a comfortable, stimulating position.
I test my wands with the Liberator Wanda and Axis mounts which hold your wand so you can play hands-free. The Viben Obsession fits well with both mounts.
The Axis works best lying on your stomach while the mount holds the wand between your legs. The Viben Obsession’s head rests in a good position for clit stimulation, sticking out just past the fabric.
In the Axis, I prefer wands with an upward curve or angle like with the BMS PalmPower Extreme which put a little more pressure on my clit. But since the Viben Obsession’s power and buzziness are so intense, I’m happy to have slightly less contact with my clit.
The Wanda mount also holds the Obsession in a good position. I can comfortably straddle the mount while keeping the head in contact with my clit. The broad head provides plenty of surface area to lean against. And the flexible neck is comfortable when I press my weight back on it.
Battery Life
Running continuously on high power, the Blush Noje W4 lasted just under an hour and a half in our testing.
While shorter than some, this is a reasonable battery life. I can typically use it for several sessions between charges. And in practical use, you’ll likely use the lower level too which will make the Noje W4 last longer.
Especially for such a budget-friendly wand vibrator, I’m happy with its battery.
The Viben Obsession lasts around 65 minutes on high power, which is shorter than other comparably strong wands. You’ll have to be vigilant about charging between uses.
If you tend to forget to charge your wand like me, you might want something with a longer battery life, like the Magic Wand Rechargeable.
Build Quality
The Blush Noje W4 has a plastic handle and smooth silicone head that are sturdy and well made. It has a plastic button which feels a little cheap. Overall, the build is not problematic, but this wand just doesn’t feel as luxurious as some of the pricier options.
The Viben Obsession’s construction is decent overall. The buttons feel a little clicky. And the neck feels somewhat flimsy and makes a weird noise when I apply pressure. This makes me more cautious to press the Obsession as firmly as other wands.
Other than that, the silicone and construction quality feels good.