Doxy Original vs Lelo Smart Wand 2 - Large Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
The Doxy Original packs the extreme power you’d expect from a full-sized wand vibrator.
It has 6 power levels with the first 2 offering a bit of a warm-up before reaching the extreme strength of the top 4 settings. But only the Doxy Original’s lowest level feels rumbly. Whereas other full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable offer deeper rumbliness. So this wand is best if you enjoy buzzier vibrations.
Apart from being buzzy on its higher powers (which is somewhat of a personal preference), it has good performance across the board. If you enjoy buzzy vibrations, it’s worth considering. Otherwise, see more rumbly options here.
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Large) is one of the most rumbly wands I’ve ever tried! The vibrations are so extremely deep and low-frequency that they feel drastically different from any other wand. The vibrations travel deeper and affect an exceptionally broad area.
It has a wonderful power range from soft and gentle to moderately powerful, with gradual steps from one strength to the next. It packs more power than all my non-wand vibrators. Though it’s not as extreme as other full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Plus or Doxy Die Cast.
For a full-sized wand, it’s fairly lightweight making it reasonably comfortable and easy to use.
Overall, it has good performance across the board. But whether you’ll enjoy those extremely rumbly, unique vibrations is largely a personal preference – and you’re sure to have a strong opinion either way. Some people will love it, and others will actually prefer something less rumbly.
Because this wand feels so different from others, I recommend buying through Lovehoney for their Pleasure Guarantee (see terms here).
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Vibrations: Power And Range
The Doxy Original is an extremely powerful wand massager. The majority of its levels are significantly stronger than any of my other non-wand vibrators. Only a few wands reach higher powers than the Doxy Original (one of these is the Doxy Die Cast).
I use this wand over my underwear and sometimes leggings too. And even then – I typically stick to the first two power levels.
The Doxy Original’s first level is softer (but still impactful), which I enjoy during my warm-up stage. Some wands skip straight to high-power (including the rechargeable Doxy Die Cast R). But I think it’s important to have softer levels to prevent immediate overstimulation.
After warming up on power level 1, I’ll switch to level 2 for the rest of my time – rarely venturing beyond the second setting. Power 2 jumps up to 6.6 out of 10, so you’ll want to be fully warm by then.
I personally don’t find the jump overwhelming. And most extremely powerful wands like the Doxy Die Cast and Magic Wand Plus have a similar gap between the first and second settings. But if you typically prefer mild stimulation, you’ll want to consider a wand with more settings in the low power range like the Dame Com.
The last four levels are very close together, and each is immensely powerful. It tops out at 8.5 (85% as strong as the Doxy Die Cast – the most powerful wand vibrator). Though it’s less powerful than the Die Cast, most people will not need any more strength.
The Large Lelo Smart Wand 2 reaches a top strength that’s definitely stronger than my favorite non-wand vibrators. Though it’s not extreme like other full-sized wands.
I personally prefer moderate strength – I rarely (or never) use the top settings of ultrapowerful wands like the Doxy Die Cast or Magic Wand Plus. So I’m happy with the Smart Wand’s power, but people who want immense strength may consider one of those.
The vibrations also begin very gently (1 out of 10 vibration strength), and there are several intensity levels with tiny, gradual steps between each level. This is something Lelo usually does well – they rarely design a vibrator with large gaps between levels. So people who prefer milder stimulation or need soft levels for a warmup have plenty to enjoy before turning the power up.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
We rate wands with rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy wands because most people want rumbliness. But this is a personal preference – so a high or low score in this section doesn’t necessarily imply a better or worse wand for you.
I personally enjoy some neutral-feeling vibrations and even the occasional buzzy vibrator! Though I typically enjoy buzzy vibrations when they’re only moderately powerful.
The Doxy Original’s vibrations lean to the buzzy side compared to other wands with similar strength. The lowest power is rumbly, and the second feels neutral. So I really enjoy these first two levels.
But after that, it gets gradually stronger and significantly buzzier. If you enjoy strong, buzzy vibrations then the Doxy Original is a good fit.
But I think most people who want a wand this powerful will prefer more rumbly, deeper vibrations. And in this price range, you have plenty of options:
The Magic Wand Rechargeable, Magic Wand Plus, and BMS PalmPower Extreme (three of my favorites) each have comparable power to the Doxy Original while maintaining deeper rumbliness.
The Large Lelo Smart Wand has some of the most rumbly vibrations I’ve ever felt – even on high power! Its vibrations are much lower frequency than the We-Vibe Tango X – a small bullet vibrator famous for its excellent rumbliness.
Most people prefer deep, rumbly vibrations. But the Large Lelo Smart Wand 2’s vibrations are so exceptionally rumbly that they feel very different from what most people are used to. You’ll have a strong opinion about the Smart Wand 2 – positive or negative!
Many who crave deep, rumbly vibes will absolutely love how these low-frequency vibrations feel. And others will discover that they actually prefer only moderately rumbly vibrations. Or stronger rumbly vibrations like the Orion Grande Wand provides.
I personally enjoy the Lelo’s rumbly vibrations if I hold it lightly against my clit. But I typically prefer firm pressure – and when I press these deep vibrations firmly into me, they’re so rumbly that I feel them spread throughout a large area of my body. I can even feel some residual vibes in my stomach. They don’t hone in and target my clit directly.
Many who love wands for their broad, deep stimulation will enjoy this quality. Others will want something less rumbly with vibrations that don’t travel quite as deep. I personally prefer wands that are still moderately rumbly, but not quite as low-frequency like the Magic Wand Rechargeable.
If you want pure rumbles, the Lelo wand definitely delivers!
Comfort & Ease of Use
The Doxy Original is a comfortable option for those who prefer trading off some maneuverability and precise positioning to enjoy the exceptionally broad stimulation a full-sized wand provides.
The large heads of full-sized wands like the Doxy Original are not as good at providing direct stimulation in a precise location. But they’re excellent at broadly diffusing the vibrations over a wide area. And I can use the lip near the top of the Doxy Original’s head to apply firmer pressure to a slightly more focused region if I want.
I don’t use the Doxy Original under the covers since a blanket can restrict the Doxy’s movement with its long handle and power cord.
The silicone buttons are comfortable and easy to press. Though I have to find a good grip so I don’t accidentally press them. There are separate buttons to increase and decrease power. This allows you to quickly test a higher level to see if you’re ready – and if not, quickly tap back down again. This control system is much better than wands with one button to cycle through the settings.
The Smart Wand 2 is decently comfortable and easy to use.
The head (and most of the wand) is coated in a comfortable, smooth silicone. But the head is fairly firm with only slight flexibility. This makes it easier to apply substantial pressure, but also detracts a small amount from comfort.
Since the head is large, it’s best for broad stimulation rather than precise placement. Its bulky head doesn’t fit easily into tight spaces. But since the vibrations are so rumbly, they spread throughout a broad area of your body near the point of contact. So pinpoint placement isn’t really necessary.
Compared to other full-sized wands, it’s a relatively light weight. So it’s easier to maneuver than heavy wands.
I find it easy to keep a firm grasp on the grippy handle. Its slender, curved shape provides several ways for you to comfortably grip the wand. But I feel the vibrations in the handle, which can be distracting if you’re sensitive to that.
The controls are easy to use, provide three separate buttons to increase power, decrease power, and cycle through vibration patterns. This is my favorite control system so that I don’t have to cycle through all the power levels to go back to a lower intensity. It’s quick and convenient for getting exactly what you want.
Use During Sex
The Doxy Original’s large head prevents it from fitting into tight spaces. But I’ve found this isn’t a huge problem during sex since the vibrations are so strong and they broadly stimulate the entire area around the point of contact with your body.
The Doxy Original’s vibes stimulate my clit even if I’m not pressing its head right near my clit. So I can still enjoy the stimulation in Spooning, Modified Missionary, and Doggystyle positions – all positions where my legs are more closed or our bodies are aligned in a way that doesn’t provide a ton of room.
Doggystyle presents a different challenge since you’re holding the wand up against gravity – the Doxy Original is heavier than average. But I’ve found the Doxy’s long handle helps – I can rest the base of the wand on the bed so my arm doesn’t get too tired.
In the Cowgirl position it’s difficult to fit the wand’s head near enough to my clit if my body’s straight up or I’m leaning forward. In this position, I need to lean backward to create enough space to use the Doxy Original effectively. Whereas small wands like the Lovense Domi fit without needing to adjust how I position my body.
The Large Lelo Smart Wand 2 provides strong, broad vibrations during sex. And I’d recommend it as long as you’re ok maneuvering a full-sized wand around.
The Smart Wand’s broad head requires you to be more conscious of how you angle your body in some positions than a small wand. For instance, in Cowgirl I need to lean slightly backward to open up more space to fit the Smart Wand’s head near my clit. In more open positions like Spooning you can easily position the head on your clit and leverage the Smart Wand 2.
For a full-sized wand it’s lightweight, so maneuvering it isn’t too difficult, but it’s still more tiring than small wands like the Lovense Domi 2. But with the Smart Wand 2’s length you can typically find a way to prop the wand on its handle to support the weight. For instance, in Doggystyle, I rest the base of the handle on the bed which keeps my arms from getting tired.
In some positions like Missionary, I prefer to hold the wand near the head to put less strain on my wrist. The Lelo Smart Wand’s handle is pretty thick here which is a bit awkward for my small hands. It’s minimal discomfort – and if you typically grip near the handle’s base (where it’s slimmer) or have larger hands this won’t be an issue.
Noise
The Doxy Original’s low power is quiet enough to use without someone hearing from the other side of a closed door. But if you live with others, you’ll need to be careful on its mid and upper levels. Turning on a box fan or playing music in the bedroom is enough to make the Doxy Original’s upper power levels discreet.
The Smart Wand 2 Large is a reasonably discreet wand. We test whether my partner can hear each wand standing directly on the other side of the closed door while I use the wand in the bedroom.
He cannot hear the middle or lower power levels. But he can hear the upper powers. This is pretty typical for a wand with this much vibration strength. But if you turn on a box fan or music in the bedroom, it completely masks the sound of the Smart Wand 2 Large even on high power.
It’s vibrations are also very low-frequency which tends to be less noticeable – they sound more like background noise than buzzy vibrators. So this is a good option if you live with others and need to remain discreet.
NOTE: This product has gotten louder over time. We’re unsure if it’s due to the wear and tear we put on the product in our unique testing and storage habits. The Noise Test Results currently represented for this product are based on our original testing when the product was new, since this is what you would receive upon ordering.
Attachment Compatibility
The Doxy Original has a wide variety of compatible attachments. Many attachments are designed for the Magic Wand – but the Doxy Original’s head is about the same width. So far, every attachment we own that fits the Magic Wand Rechargeable, also fits the Doxy Original.
You can find a compatible attachment for nearly any type of stimulation. There are attachments for G-spot, anal, prostate, clitoral, penis, and dual-stimulation. To see which specific attachments fit the Doxy Original, see our attachment compatibility table.
Since the Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large has a head similar in size to other well-known brands like Magic Wand, it’s compatible with a broad variety of wand attachments. You can find a compatible attachment for nearly any type of stimulation including G-spot, anal, prostate, penis, clitoral, and dual-stimulation.
For the most part all the wand attachments we’ve tested that work with the Magic Wands also work with the Large Lelo Smart Wand 2. We’ve only encountered one so far that fit the Magic Wand, and was a bit loose on the Smart Wand – but even this attachment (which is actually designed for the Bodywand) was still useable.
Mount Compatibility
I test my wands with my Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts. The Doxy Original works well with both!
The Axis holds the wand horizontally with a slight upward angle. When I lie across the Axis on my stomach, the broad side of the Doxy Original’s head is at a perfect position for clitoral stimulation. I don’t need to focus on keeping my clit in contact with the head as I do with some smaller wands. And since the Doxy Original’s head is fairly tall, I can spread the contact evenly and comfortably across my vulva.
The head isn’t angled or curved upward as some of my favorite wands to use with the Axis (like the BMS PalmPower Extreme) – so I don’t get as much clitoral pressure. But since the power is so strong, I don’t really need the extra pressure.
The Doxy Original’s head is positioned too high in the Wanda to sit directly on the mount and grind. You’ll need to kneel over the mount, keeping your weight up. Or get on your elbows and knees in a Doggystyle-like position.
Though it’s more limited than a mid-sized massager in the Wanda mount, the broad head still provides excellent clit stimulation.
I test my wands with the Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts for hands-free play.
The Lelo Wand works perfectly with the Axis mount! With this wedge-shaped mount, I lie on my stomach across the Axis as it holds the wand slightly upward between my legs.
This wand has 2 major aspects that give it an exceptional fit with the Axis: an upward curve, and a broad head.
The upward curve positions the Smart Wand’s head closer to my clit than straight wands. So it easily stays in contact with my clit and provides good pressure. I don’t need to focus on keeping my body in contact with the wand – I can just lie on the mount and enjoy the vibrations.
And the large round head provides a broad surface that disperses the pressure comfortably along my vulva. And its size helps it maintain good contact with my clit in addition to the upward curve.
It stays firmly in place, so I don’t have to worry about it shifting around.
This wand works well with the Wanda mount too. This mount holds the wand upright, as you straddle the mount. The Lelo Smart Wand’s head rests at a comfortable height to kneel over. Or you can lean forward onto your hands and knees. But it sits too high to comfortably lower your weight onto the wand and grind as you can with some smaller wands.
The smooth head provides a great, broad surface for even, comfortable pressure in that kneeling position or on your hands and knees.
Battery Life & Power Source
The Doxy Original is a plug-in wand. So you don’t need to worry about charging it, but you do have to use it by an outlet. The cable is 10 feet long though, so it’s not too restrictive. The Doxy Original also comes with adapters for UK, EU, US & AU outlets.
I personally prefer rechargeable options like the Magic Wand Rechargeable so that I don’t have to worry about the cord getting in the way. But it’s nice that plug-in wands are always ready to go. You never reach for the wand only to realize its battery is dead.
Doxy does have a full-sized rechargeable option (the Doxy Die Cast R), but it is a worse wand overall.
During our testing the Large Lelo Smart Wand 2 lasted over 105 minutes running continuously on its highest power – over an hour and a half. And you can play even longer if you often use some of the lower powers.
You can definitely find some that last longer, but I’ve found this is plenty for me!
Build Quality
The Doxy Original’s build quality is somewhat controversial.
The Doxy Original’s hard plastic handle feels substantial and durable – not flimsy and cheap like some other wands’ plastic. Though it’s not quite as luxurious as the Doxy Die Cast’s aluminum-titanium handle. The Die Cast’s metal construction adds some additional weight and natural pressure against my body that I enjoy.
The Doxy Original’s silicone head is smooth and plush, which makes it very comfortable.
I’ve had my Doxy Original since October 2022 and have experienced no issues with it. While reading through customer feedback, I found most people had a similar experience to me. And even most people who mentioned it broke said it lasted several years first.
“I bought my Doxy 6 years ago from Lovehoney…I don’t normally do reviews, but since this wand has outlasted any of my other power operated sex toys, I felt it deserve a 5 star review”
“Mine finally broke after three years”
“I had [the Doxy Original] for 2 years until it died, then ordered the exact same one again.”
“I’ve had this massage wand for well over a year – always amazed by the power and intensity”
But I did find some people saying their Doxy Original broke quickly:
“This thing was great until it busted on me after just a couple months of use.”
“I had one of these a few years ago and it broke after a few months.”
This appears to be an uncommon experience for the Doxy Original, but it is something to be aware of. If you do experience an issue, the Doxy Original has a one-year warranty. I’ve had mine since 2022 with no issues. I’ll update this Doxy Original review if anything changes.
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 is cased in smooth silicone with a shiny plastic section at the base of the handle. The materials and overall feel of the handle are luxurious and sturdy.
This wand has an odd design for the connection between the head and neck, that feels like the head’s floating on the neck. It feels somewhat loose and makes me a little nervous about the longevity. But so far, it has not caused any issues or broken. I will update if that ever happens.
General Design And Specs
The Doxy Original has no waterproof rating, but you can remove the silicone head cover to clean it safely.