The Doxy Go has a very limited power range with only mild settings. It reaches a 3.75 out of 10 strength on high (on a scale compared to wand vibrators). Its power is more similar to my strongest bullet vibrators. In fact, its top strength feels about the same as the highest setting of the Doxy bullet (which I rate a 10 out of 10 strength compared to other bullets).

It’s enough strength for me, and could work if you don’t need the enormous intensity wands are famous for – many people don’t. The gradual power settings in this gentle range are helpful if you’re easily overstimulated.

But if you expect a typical wand’s immense power, this will be disappointing. For a similar price, the Magic Wand Plus offers more than double the power and a much wider range of intensity. Or if you still want a mini wand, the Magic Wand Mini is another stronger option in this price range.

Compared to other Doxy wands, this is the weakest. Most of them even start at nearly double the strength.

The BMS Swan Era has a reasonable power range, starting gently and reaching a moderate 5 out of 10 strength on high.

This is only half the strength of my strongest wands, but it’s still stronger than most of my non-wand vibrators, and enough for me.

This is a wider power range and higher max power than most of what you’ll find in this price range. Only one wand at this price has as much range as the Swan Era while reaching a higher top strength – the Orion Your New Favorite Wand.

The Swan Era Wand’s press and hold, continuous control system allows you to make tiny adjustments to the power. If you want a slow, gradual build and don’t need anything too strong, the Swan Era is a great choice at this price. For more power, consider something stronger like the Orion Your New Favorite Wand.

We rate rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because most people prefer them. However, this is an area of personal preference, so pick what you like best.

The Doxy Go only has rumbly vibrations on the two lowest settings. The medium and high strengths (which you’ll likely use more) feel neutral or buzzy. The rumbly start provides a comfortable intro. And since I enjoy buzzy vibrations, I like the zingy feel of the higher top settings too.

But if you want deeper, rumbly vibrations that reach moderate strength, the Magic Wand Mini is a great alternative.

We rate rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because it’s what most people prefer. However, this is an area of personal preference, so consider what you enjoy.

The BMS Swan Era Wand is impressively rumbly, especially considering its tiny size and affordability. Every setting in this continuous range is either extremely or moderately rumbly. These low-frequency vibrations travel deep into your body for an impactful, spread-out feel.

The depth of the vibrations stood out to me when I first started using this toy because vibrations with this much depth are often more expensive. The Orion Your New Favorite Wand and Satisfyer Wand-er are the only comparable wands at this price point, but they’re larger.

It’s a great choice for those seeking rumbly vibes on a budget!

The Doxy Go is very comfortable and easy to use.

The firm head is small, so it’s easy to limit contact to only the spots where you want pressure. The flexible neck keeps the head from bumping uncomfortably against you – though it doesn’t provide as firm of pressure as more rigid wands. The smooth silicone head feels luxurious, with no distracting seams.

The small size and lighter weight make it easy to move around quickly. At only 6.31 inches long, it’s shorter than typical wands requiring a further reach. But the handle still has enough length to grip and leverage easily. Plus, it’s longer than most bullet vibrators (typically 3.5-5 inches long), with a distinct handle, so it’s easier to use than most mini vibrators.

You can feel some minor vibrations in the handle, but they’re only distracting if you’re especially sensitive to this (if so, the Magic Wand Mini does a better job of dampening hand vibes).

The controls allow you to increase and decrease power, which is very convenient. You can even adjust the strength of each pattern. Button placement is excellent for minimal hand-adjustment, without inhibiting your grip. It’s also waterproof, so cleaning is easy.

It’s a great choice if you value a comfortable mini wand with excellent controls!

The BMS Swan Era Wand is very easy to use and comfortable, with the exception of some vibrations in the handle.

It’s hard to avoid feeling hand vibrations on small wands like this since the motor is so close to your hand. However, since it’s so rumbly, I don’t find the handle vibrations distracting. But if you’re extra sensitive to this, the Romp Presto does a better job of keeping the vibrations isolated to the head.

Leveraging the short handle for long periods could be more tiring than wands with longer handles. But at just 4.9 ounces, its very light so it’s easy to hold. And the flared base provides a good leverage point for the thumb when applying pressure. This tiny wand is easy to move around, and the silky silicone provides a comfortable grip.

Traditional wands have a large head for broad stimulation, like the Orion Your New Favorite Wand. But the BMS Swan Era has a small head, which is great if you prefer more precise stimulation than large wands provide.

Since the Swan Era’s vibrations are so rumbly, they can bump against your pubic bone more easily since the vibration movements are bigger, so the small head is important. This way, you can limit contact to fleshier areas to keep it comfortable.

The single button press-and-hold control system is different than most and takes some familiarization if you’re not used to it. But it allows very gradual power adjustments instead of limiting you to preset power settings.

Hold the button until you reach the desired strength, then let go. Then tap once to turn it off, and again to start at the lowest strength. This makes it easy to reach the strongest or weakest power quickly.

The Doxy Go is a great wand to use during sex.

Its small size is easy to fit into tight spots, which is especially helpful in positions facing each other. The smaller head provides precise contact, which you can limit to a particular area.

The short handle won’t bump against your partner. Though in positions facing away from your partner, some may prefer a longer handle so you don’t have to reach as far. Thankfully, it’s light and easy to move around, which is helpful in doggystyle and positions where you’re holding the wand up, so your arm doesn’t tire.

The BMS Swan Era Wand is great to use during sex. The small head and short handle easily fit into tight spots.

In positions facing your partner, you can get direct contact, and since the vibes are so rumbly, they travel deep into your body, so stimulation is great. Since the head is firm, it can be uncomfortable if it gets pressed against your pubic bone, but the small size makes it easier to keep out of the way.

In doggystyle, the handle is too short to rest on the bed, but it’s so light that I can hold it for a long time without getting tired.

The head moves around more in the spooning position since it’s so small. It’s harder to keep wedged between your legs, but this also means the vibes don’t fatigue your legs as much. The stimulation is still good, but it’s not as consistent in this position as I’ve found with other wands with slightly broader heads like the Romp Presto.

If you want something small for easy maneuverability and versatility during sex, this is a great mini wand.

The Doxy Go has good noise levels. In our test, the actual decibel measurements were lower than most of my wands.

My partner couldn’t hear the low or medium settings from behind a closed bedroom door. He could barely hear the highest setting because the vibrations are somewhat high-pitched. But he thinks most people won’t be able to notice it – keep in mind, during our testing he stands right on the other side of our door and tries to hear the wand.

If you need something discreet, this could work. But there are stronger wands with similarly discreet noise levels, like the Viben Sultry.

The BMS Swan Era has mediocre noise levels, particularly because it sometimes rattles.

In our test from behind the closed bedroom door, my partner could not hear the lowest power, but mid-strengths were audible whenever I didn’t have the wand pressed to my body. And high power was always easily audible.

Our decibel recordings on high power are based on the noise level with the rattling sound. You can hear what it sounds like with and without the rattling in the video above, but of course you can’t control that. Sometimes when using the wand it wouldn’t rattle. Other times it’d start rattling after several minutes of use.

Even with a box fan running, my partner could still just barely hear the rattling on high power. Only music would mask the noise.

This means it’s not a good choice if discretion is important. The Romp Presto, another affordable mini wand, was inaudible from the other side of the door in all our tests if you need something quieter.

The Doxy Go has poor attachment compatibility. Only two of my attachments fit it.

Most attachments are designed for larger wand heads. So, if you want something to fit a variety of attachments, the Magic Wand Plus is better. The Magic Wand Mini also fits a variety of mid-sized attachments.

The BMS Swan Era Wand has poor attachment compatibility, but you can still find a few options that work.

A couple of my smaller, or extra stretchy attachments worked well. The PalmPower Rechargeable attachments stayed on with friction, but they don’t snap into place for additional security like they do with their own wand.

Large wand heads have the best attachment compatibility, so the Orion Your New Favorite Wand is a better affordable wand if you prioritize this.

We test our wands’ mount compatibility with the Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts. The Doxy Go has poor compatibility with both.

The Doxy Go is too small to fit into the Wanda at all, and it’s really not worth using in the Axis. The Axis holds the Doxy Go tilted slightly upward while you lie across on your stomach. However, it’s so small that it doesn’t make good, consistent contact with your clit. So the vibes are minimal.

In this price range, the Magic Wand Plus or Magic Wand Mini work better with both mounts. For firmer pressure and broader contact, choose the Plus. For milder pressure and more precise contact, go with the Magic Wand Mini.

The BMS Swan Era Wand has very poor compatibility with mounts.

It does not fit in the Wanda Mount at all.

In the Axis, the small head prevents it from making good contact with your body. Some of the vibrations do travel for some stimulation since the vibes are so rumbly, but most people will find this stimulation underwhelming.

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand is a better wand in this price range if you want to enjoy hands-free play with a mount.

The Doxy Go is rechargeable and has an average battery life, lasting 75 minutes on high. Since it only reaches mild strengths, this isn’t especially impressive.

Options like the Magic Wand Mini are stronger and last longer (210 minutes in our test), which is helpful if you often forget to charge between uses.

The BMS Swan Era Wand is rechargeable but has a shorter battery life than other wands. It lasted for 55 minutes on high power in our test, which could be enough if you charge between uses.

But the Orion Your New Favorite Wand lasts longer on an even higher top strength, so this is a better option if you frequently forget to charge.

The Doxy Go has excellent build quality. The weighted metal handle feels luxurious, even though it’s small.

The silicone head and buttons have a nice feel, and the flexible neck seems sturdy enough to withstand pressure without breaking.

The BMS Swan Era Wand seems to have good build quality.

The all-over silicone provides a sleek, comfortable, and completely sealed feel. The neck has some flex but seems sturdy and not prone to breaking. The button has a nice press-feel, and I like the weight of it – neither too light nor too heavy.

Within the first week or two, the motor started rattling after a few minutes of higher-powered use, which could indicate degradation over time. It hasn’t affected performance so far, but it could be annoying to some.