BMS PalmPower Extreme vs Magic Wand Mini Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
The BMS PalmPower Extreme and the Magic Wand Mini are both excellent, compact wands, but they meet different preferences. The PalmPower Extreme is the better choice if you want significantly more power and an angled design that makes applying pressure very comfortable. The Magic Wand Mini is better if you prefer more moderate intensity and prioritize the comfort of an exceptionally plush head.
The PalmPower Extreme is nearly twice as strong as the Magic Wand Mini, but also includes gentle low levels, offering a much wider power range with very gradual adjustments available through the press-and-hold continuous controls. Whereas the Mini’s 3 powers range from gentle to moderate intensity, which is perfect for those who find larger wands overwhelming. The Magic Wand Mini’s moderate strength also makes it a quieter wand than the PalmPower Extreme.
For comfort, each has a unique advantage. The Magic Wand Mini’s head is incredibly plush and squishy, which feels more comfortable for many, especially during sex. The PalmPower Extreme, while having a firmer head, features a unique angled design that makes it much easier to apply firm pressure, maneuver the wand’s head into tight spaces during sex without the handle interfering with your partner’s body, and use hands-free with mounts – especially the Liberator Axis.
The PalmPower is also fully waterproof, whereas the Mini has no waterproof rating so you need to be careful when cleaning it. Choose the BMS PalmPower Extreme for more extreme power and easy leveraging with the angled head. Choose the Magic Wand Mini for its comfortable, plush head and more moderate vibrations.
Check Prices
Vibrations: Power And Range
The BMS PalmPower Extreme is one of the most powerful rechargeable wand vibrators.
At a 9 out of 10 top strength, only a small handful of wands, like the Magic Wand Plus, Magic Wand Waterproof, and the Doxy Die Cast, are comparable.
I usually orgasm on the PalmPower Extreme’s second level, rarely using the third, and almost never the top power because it’s so immense. But power queens and kings will love these upper settings.
The lowest setting’s 2 out of 10 strength is excellent because I need these softer vibrations for a warm-up. I’m not ready for the second level’s strength immediately, so I spend considerable time on the first level. This setting is impactful, warming me up without feeling overwhelming. Then, I switch to the second level and usually finish there!
You can also access a broad range of power levels spanning between the 4 default settings by using PalmPower’s incremental control. By holding the plus or minus button, the wand’s power will slowly and gradually change power. When it reaches your desired strength, release the button.
With its wide power range from soft to extreme and the ability to gradually step through levels, most people will find something they enjoy.
The Magic Wand Mini is a great moderately-powered wand at an affordable price. Its top power is stronger than all my favorite non-wand vibrators like the Lovense Hyphy, Lelo Mona 2, and We-Vibe Nova 2.
Even the Magic Wand Mini’s lowest power is enough for me to orgasm. And with its second and third levels, it offers plenty of range for me.
If you’re comparing it to the full-sized Magic Wands, the Mini is about 70% as strong as the Magic Wand Rechargeable. And it’s about 55% as strong as the plug-in Magic Wand Plus and cordless Magic Wand Waterproof. So those may be good options if you’re looking for the enormous power some people enjoy from a wand.
But unless you’re a power-queen or king you’ll likely enjoy the Magic Wand Mini’s power range. For instance, even when I use the Rechargeable and Plus I rarely go past their second power levels (which are comparable to the Mini’s strength). The full-sized versions’ upper levels usually feel overwhelming to me.
So the Magic Wand Mini is a great option for people who enjoy strong vibrators, but don’t need the ultra-powerful settings of large wands. Personally, the Mini is one of the wands I use most often!
It’s also much stronger than the tiny Magic Wand Micro (which is more like a bullet vibrator than a true wand). The Micro’s highest strength is comparable to the Magic Wand Mini’s lowest setting.
Note that you cannot directly compare our graphs of the Magic Wand Micro’s and Mini’s vibration power because we rate their strength on different scales. We rate the Micro compared to other bullet and mini vibrators, since it’s more similar to those. The Mini is rated in comparison to wand vibrators which are much more powerful than bullets.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
The BMS PalmPower Extreme’s frequency range is right in my sweet spot, ranging from extremely rumbly to neutral. The lowest level is extremely rumbly – part of what makes it an excellent warmup level that’s not overstimulating. And the second level (my favorite) is moderately rumbly. To me, this is the perfect combination of the comfortable, deep impact that comes from rumbliness, and the bit of a “zing” that extremely rumbly vibrations are sometimes missing.
As you increase power, a wand’s frequency always becomes less rumbly, and the PalmPower Extreme’s top two levels are neutral. But it doesn’t cross into the buzzy range as other comparably powerful wands like the Magic Wand Plus, Magic Wand Waterproof, and Doxy Die Cast do. But if you value a bit better rumbliness, you may enjoy the We-Vibe Wand 2 more.
Overall, the vibration feel and frequency of this wand contribute to it being one of my favorites!
When scoring vibration frequency (how rumbly or buzzy a vibrator is), we rate rumbly wands higher because more people tend to prefer low-frequency (rumbly) vibrations. But this is more of a personal preference, so a higher score doesn’t necessarily imply that a wand is better for you.
Keep in mind your preferences.
The Magic Wand Mini’s rumbliness lands in the middle of the pack. The first two power levels are extremely rumbly and moderately rumbly. Then the highest power level feels more neutral – neither buzzy nor rumbly.
This is a pretty typical vibration profile – as a wand’s power increases, it always becomes less rumbly. I personally enjoy the Magic Wand Mini’s frequency range because it gives me options. And I can orgasm on any of its power levels, so I can select a more rumbly or more neutral vibration frequency depending on what I want at the moment.
If you always prefer more rumbly vibrations, the Lovense Domi and full-sized Magic Wand Rechargeable have deeper vibrations. If you’re on a budget, the Orion Grande Wand is one of the most rumbly, but lacks gentle warmup levels.
If you’re like me and enjoy a range of rumbliness, then the Magic Wand Mini is a great option!
Comfort & Ease of Use
Though this wand has the power and broad head of a full-sized wand, the PalmPower Extreme is more compact and lighter making it easy to maneuver like a mini wand. The weight feels balanced in my hands and the silicone-backed handle is comfortable to grip.
Most importantly, the angled head is not a gimmick, as I thought it might be before using this wand. It helps me leverage the wand more easily and apply pressure while keeping my hands in a comfortable position. I value comfort, so this was a major benefit for me.
Unlike the Magic Wand Rechargeable’s plush silicone, the PalmPower Extreme’s head is firm, yet still comfortable since the neck has some flexibility; But not too much that applying firm pressure becomes difficult. It’s an excellent balance.
The buttons are easy to feel and press without looking. There are separate buttons to increase and decrease power, so you don’t need to cycle through intensity levels. The incremental control is great for accessing power levels beyond the 4 default settings. Hold the plus or minus button to gradually change the power and release it when it reaches a level you enjoy.
And it’s the only wand this powerful that’s fully waterproof – so cleaning it is easy.
I reach for this wand very often, because it provides a great, comfortable experience, with excellent vibrations!
The Magic Wand Mini is one of the most comfortable and easy-to-use wands!
Its only downside is that it’s not waterproof, so it takes an extra bit of care when cleaning the Mini. If that’s a priority to you, consider a waterproof wand like the Romp Presto. But I still find the Magic Wand Mini easy to clean.
During use – the handle, head shape & texture, size, and controls all make the Magic Wand Mini wonderfully comfortable and maneuverable.
The controls are some of my favorites on any wand. The buttons are easy to press without having to adjust my grip during use. And you can move up and down through power levels. This simple difference is a drastic improvement over toys that make you cycle through power levels with a single button.
The handle is very easy and comfortable to keep a tight grip on and make adjustments for better stimulation. The head is a plush, cylindrical shape, which is comfortable to press against my body.
And I can comfortably leverage the Magic Wand Mini to press the vibes more or less firmly against my body.
The cylindrical shape of the head also allows you to vary how much of the head is pressing against you. Use the side of the head for broader, more even pressure. Or use the “edge” of the cylinder shape for more focused pressure and stimulation.
The variety of stimulation you can get from the Magic Wand Mini’s head is one of my favorite aspects.
Use During Sex
This wand is in my top two for use during sex (and my favorite to use with a wand mount for hands-free sex).
While its head isn’t tiny like mini wands, it’s slimmer and smaller than full-sized wands. So it still fits well between bodies and in tight spaces during sex. And since its vibrations have a substantial impact, precisely positioning this wand isn’t necessary to get the clit stimulation I need.
The angled head is especially helpful during sex. The head’s angle rests between my legs while the handle lies comfortably parallel along my body. So the handle does not stick out or get in the way, preventing me from leveraging the wand as a straight handle can – this is especially beneficial in positions facing each other like Missionary or Cowgirl.
The handle is also compact but still has enough length that you can rest the base on your bed to help support the wand in certain positions like Spooning or Doggystyle. If you plan to use your wand regularly with a partner, this is an excellent choice.
The Magic Wand Mini is also one of my favorite wand vibrators to use during sex.
I give it a perfect score in both Modified Missionary and Cowgirl positions. The handle length is ideal, and the plush head keeps consistent, comfortable contact with my clit even during heavy movement.
Especially in positions with more limited space like Missionary and Cowgirl, the Magic Wand Mini’s squishy head is a huge plus. I find firm heads can sometimes bump against my clit uncomfortably in these positions, but the Mini’s plush head remains comfortable.
Not to mention how easy it is to adjust the intensity of the vibrations.
I also enjoy it during from-behind positions like Spooning and Doggystyle. The wand is very easy to maneuver in these positions. It’s light enough that holding it up in Doggystyle doesn’t get too tiring. And its head is a good size to fit easily between my legs.
Noise
As an extremely powerful wand, the BMS PalmPower Extreme is not one of the quietest options. It’s discreet on its lower levels, remaining inaudible behind a closed door. But my partner could hear its middle and upper settings during our testing.
This is pretty typical for a wand this strong. If you plan to use its highest settings while others are home, you may need to play music to remain discreet. Though I typically orgasm on its lower levels which are quieter.
The Magic Wand Mini is somewhat quiet, but the sound levels are a little disappointing considering it only reaches moderate strength.
I use each wand in the bedroom while my partner listens directly on the other side of our closed bedroom door. He cannot hear the Magic Wand Mini on the first two settings, but he can on the top strength.
When we initially tested this toy, he was unable to hear it on any setting, but in our most recent re-test, it was louder. We’re unsure whether the wand got louder over time. If you need something quieter, the We-Vibe Wand 2 is even stronger, but remains inaudible on all settings.
Attachment Compatibility
The BMS PalmPower Extreme has limited compatibility with wand attachments. Its head is mid-sized, so it’s incompatible with attachments designed for full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable. There is an insertable (G-spot, anal, or prostate) attachment designed specifically for this wand, but it’s a little flimsy.
However, attachments designed for the Le Wand Petite also fit the BMS PalmPower Extreme. These attachments cover a broad variety of stimulation and are high quality. If you want to explore wand attachments for this wand, I’d recommend Le Wand’s. Head to our full wand attachment compatibility table for the full breakdown of attachments we’ve tested.
The Magic Wand Mini has average attachment compatibility.
The Magic Wand Mini’s head is too small to fit the attachments designed for full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable and Magic Wand Plus. But there are some brands that make attachments for mid-sized wands.
All the attachments designed for the Le Wand Petite also fit the Magic Wand Mini. These cover a broad range of stimulation options: G-spot, anal, and prostate stimulation. And they make textured caps to change how the clit stimulation feels.
Both Lovense Domi attachments also fit the Magic Wand Mini – these also provide internal stimulation and texture. And the male attachment has a penis stimulator too.
The Wand Essential Vibra Cup Penis Masturbator also fits the Magic Wand Mini (Note – this attachment is made from a porous material).
So overall you can find pretty much any kind of stimulation you want to achieve from an attachment. You just have fewer total choices than you would with a full-sized wand.
Mount Compatibility
I test all my wands with the Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts for hands-free play. The BMS PalmPower Extreme’s angled head makes it my favorite to use with both (solo and during sex).
The Axis holds the wand at a slight upward angle between my legs as I lie on my stomach across the mount. I can rest in this position and orgasm solo, or my partner can enter from behind – my favorite way to use this wand! Hands-free sex using the Axis and PalmPower Extreme combo has become a go-to move for my partner and me.
In this position, the head’s upward angle positions it closer to my clit than a straight wand and applies additional pressure. I don’t need to adjust my body to maintain contact as I do with other wands. The angle sets this wand apart and makes all the difference if you love firm pressure!
It also has the best versatility in the Liberator Wanda since I can face its angled head two different directions. One direction raises the head which is excellent when I’m on my hands and knees which requires greater height. This position works really well during sex. The other direction places the head just above the fabric. This lets me straddle the mount and sit directly on it, leaning forward or backward to vary the stimulation.
Overall, the BMS PalmPower Extreme is extremely versatile with mounts, and does a great job at keeping firm, consistent contact with my body for excellent stimulation. It’s my favorite for hands-free play.
I test my wands with Liberator’s wand mounts for hands-free play: the Axis and Wanda.
The Magic Wand Mini is useable with both mounts. But it performs better with the Wanda mount. While straddling the Wanda, you can rock back and forth to vary the pressure and vibrations you get fairly easily.
With the Liberator Axis Mount, you lay across it on your stomach. It holds your wand and angles it upward between your legs – I especially use this mount for hands-free stimulation during penetration from behind. With this setup, the Magic Wand Mini can provide some vibrations, but not as much pressure as I normally like.
Since the Magic Wand Mini lacks an upward curve and has a relatively small head, I don’t get as much clitoral contact as I’d like when using it with the Axis, but it still works okay.
If mount-use is a big priority, I would recommend something with a curved handle or angled head like BMS PalmPower Extreme. This one will give you more firm pressure and better clitoral contact. And it has overall stronger power!
But if mount compatibility is just a fun bonus feature to you… Or if you don’t usually like firm pressure – then the Magic Wand Mini is a great option. Especially at the lower price point!
Battery Life
In our testing, this rechargeable wand lasted 108 minutes continuously vibrating on its max power. This is slightly above average, though there are longer-lasting wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable if that’s a big priority.
Unlike many wands which use proprietary chargers, the BMS PalmPower Extreme simply uses a USB Type C cable, so it’s easy to replace if you lose it.
The Magic Wand Mini has excellent battery life. It’s one of the longest-lasting wand vibrators.
In our testing, it lasted 3.5 hours running continuously on its highest power! And you can extend that time longer if you also use the lower power levels.
This is a great option for someone like me, who forgets to charge between uses.
Build Quality
This wand has an excellent build. The combination of a silicone-backed handle with a solid plastic front feels very sturdy and comfortable. The motor is excellent quality – the only one this powerful that does not become buzzy.
The head’s neck flexes a good amount without feeling flimsy – I can apply firm pressure without worry. And the silicone-coated buttons are easy to feel and comfortable to press. And its waterproof rating makes sure it won’t be damaged while cleaning.
The Magic Wands’ silicone heads achieve a perfect balance between plushness and solid construction, and this applies to their Mini wand too! Everything feels well constructed, including the sleek plastic handle and soft silicone buttons.
General Design And Specs
Note: The manufacturer’s website lists the PalmPower Extreme as “Waterproof.” Some retailers, including PeepShowToys and SheVibe list the wand as only “Splashproof” which is incorrect. We contacted BMS Factory directly by email and asked them to confirm the waterproof rating. They confirmed the BMS PalmPower Extreme is IPX7 Waterproof (submersible).