Fun Factory Vim vs Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In Vibrating Massager Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
The Fun Factory Vim is a luxury vibrator with a weighted motor that creates powerful, extremely rumbly vibrations. Its strength ranges from gentle to extreme, so it has something for everyone.
Even with its impactful, weighted motor, the Vim is lighter than other full-sized wands. Its relatively low weight and slim silicone handle make it especially comfortable and easy to maneuver. While many large wands are tricky to use during sex, the Vim’s vibrations are so deep and rumbly that they provide excellent stimulation even when you can’t position it right near your clit because space is limited.
I love using the Vim with my wand attachments and mounts. And it’s the quietest wand with extreme power. The Fun Factory Vim is pricey, but it has the best overall performance of any wand vibrator I’ve tested (replacing the Magic Wand Rechargeable). Those who prioritize exceptional rumbliness will especially love the Vim.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In Vibrating Massager can be a good choice for those who prioritize a luxury look and feel and want strong, buzzy vibrations – there is also a rechargeable version with nearly identical performance.
This wand has an elegant design with an aluminum alloy handle and is very comfortable. Its vibrations are some of the highest frequency of any wand I’ve tested. If you prefer this type of high-frequency buzzy stimulation, it’s a good luxury option. However, the price reflects the premium materials, design, and brand recognition rather than improved performance. If you don’t care about the metal construction, the Le Wand Dive has similarly buzzy vibrations and better overall performance with a convenient, cordless and waterproof design.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-in wand lacks softer or rumbly settings. So if you need gentle or rumbly stimulation, try the We-Vibe Wand 2 or Doxy Die Cast. The We-Vibe Wand is rumbly through most of its power range. And the Doxy Die Cast is rumbly on low and buzzy on high.
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Vibrations: Power And Range
The Fun Factory Vim has an excellent power range that starts gently and reaches extreme strength on high.
Although there are even more powerful wands, I consider the Vim’s top strength of 7.3 out of 10 extremely intense and more than enough for me. I rarely use the top levels because the first few settings provide plenty of stimulation. It’s especially strong, considering how rumbly the Vim is – most wands that reach this strength become buzzy.
The Fun Factory Vim’s 5 preset power levels provide a gradual journey from gentle to intense. The initial strength of 1.7 out of 10 provides an enjoyable warmup without overstimulating. And steps from one setting to the next are comfortably small.
You can make the transitions even more subtle by holding down the (+) or (-) buttons. This slowly increases or decreases the motor’s power until you release the button. It allows you to access intermediate power levels beyond the Fun Factory Vim’s 5 predetermined settings. Holding the (-) button also allows you to reach an even gentler starting level.
Because the Fun Factory Vim’s power range is wide and gradual, you’ll likely find settings that suit you. The only people who might not be satisfied with the Vim’s power range are those who want as much intensity as possible. If that’s you, consider the Doxy Die Cast or BMS PalmPower Extreme, but most people will not need more power than the Vim offers.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In wand has an excellent top strength of 7.5 out of 10, but a sub-par power range.
Its top power levels feel extremely intense to me – I don’t personally need this much power and prefer to stick to the lower levels. But those who want intensity will enjoy its top settings.
The first setting’s 5.5 strength is already somewhat strong (though it is a bit gentler than the Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable’s first setting). While I find it to be a comfortable starting level, it may be overwhelming if you need a very mild warmup.
With 10 power levels, steps between settings are comfortable. But it’s just a narrow range – you’ve got to only need moderate to intense stimulation.
If you need a wider power range, consider the Doxy Die Cast.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
We rate wands with rumbly vibrations higher than those with buzzy ones because it’s what most people prefer. Rumbly vibrations travel deeper and impact the entire area. But some people like buzzy vibrations that stay near the surface, so consider your preferences!
The Fun Factory Vim has outstanding rumbliness. The heavy weight in its motor creates impactful vibrations without needing to spin as fast as a lighter motor (slower speeds feel more rumbly, and faster speeds feel buzzier).
It reaches a deeper, more rumbly level on its lowest setting than any of my other wands. The first 4 of 5 settings are extremely rumbly. And even the highest power is still moderately rumbly. Most wand vibrators that reach a comparable strength are buzzier.
The Fun Factory Vim is my main wand vibrator recommendation for those who value rumbly vibrations. Although the Lelo Smart Wand 2 and Orion Grande Wand have even lower-frequency vibrations than the Fun Factory Vim, they’re worse wands overall.
If you’re familiar with the We-Vibe Tango X, a small bullet vibrator famous for being super rumbly – the Fun Factory Vim is even more rumbly, while being much stronger!
I also find the Vim’s extreme rumbliness feels particularly enjoyable with my Liberator Axis mount for hands-free stimulation during sex.
We rate rumbly wands higher than buzzy wands since most people prefer rumbliness. However, it’s a personal preference, and some, including myself, enjoy buzzy vibrations.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In wand is one of the most buzzy wands I own. It reaches a higher frequency than any comparably powerful wand I’ve tested.
This wand is great at targeting a precise area since buzzy vibes don’t spread out as far or travel as deep as rumbly vibrations. I enjoy the better surface-level stimulation they provide at this strength. However, the We-Vibe Wand 2 is a better choice if you prefer the kind of stimulation that travels deeper.
If you’re unsure exactly what you prefer, the Doxy Die Cast has rumbly vibrations on low, neutral at mid-strength, and buzzy vibrations on high. So you get a bit of everything.
Comfort & Ease of Use
The Fun Factory Vim is very comfortable and extremely easy to use, especially for a full-sized wand vibrator.
Although the Vim’s motor is heavy, the overall weight is lighter than most full-sized wands, making it easier to maneuver. The fact that most of the weight is in the Vim’s head helps it naturally press the vibes deeper without needing to leverage the wand as much with your wrists.
The Vim’s handle is slim and covered with a slightly plush, textured silicone, providing a comfortable grip. The Vim’s silicone feels especially luxurious. And the vibrations are not at all distracting in my hands – they travel less into the handle than many other wands this powerful.
The head is fairly firm, which can feel less comfortable when pressing against less fleshy areas (like your pubic bone). But the Vim’s flexible neck helps keep it comfortable despite its firmness. And the wide head (2.4 inches) spreads the contact comfortably over a broad surface area.
The Fun Factory Vim’s controls are excellent and easy to use too.
It turns on and off with a simple press of the button (no need to hold it down like several wands require). But more importantly, it has separate buttons to increase and decrease power. You do not have to cycle through all the settings to return to a previous strength. And if you want more gradual increments between intensity levels, you can hold the (+) or (-) button to change the power slowly.
The only thing that could improve its controls is an additional button to move through the vibration patterns. You change vibration patterns by using the (+) and (-) buttons. Once you’ve reached the top strength, clicking the (+) button again will move you into the vibration patterns. You cannot alter the pattern’s strength since you use the (+) and (-) buttons to change vibration patterns. This is not a big concern since most people rarely use vibration patterns.
You can also use the Fun Factory Vim’s travel lock to keep it from accidentally turning on in storage. Just press and hold the “Fun” and “-” buttons together for 2 seconds to lock it. Hold “Fun” and “+” to unlock.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In Vibrating Massager is comfortable and easy to use.
I don’t feel the vibrations in my hand at all – the aluminum alloy handle does an amazing job of dampening them. This wand’s heavy weight also applies excellent pressure naturally without much need for me to leverage it with my wrist or arm. Despite its weight, it’s still quick to maneuver since it’s relatively short and has a small head, which fits easily into tight spaces.
The head is very firm and attached with a slightly flexible neck, but I still find it comfortable to press firmly against me since I can limit contact to a softer body region. It’s easy to avoid bony spots where the firm head could bump against uncomfortably (this precise positioning is harder to accomplish with a large head).
Two separate buttons allow you to increase and decrease strength, and a third lets you cycle through the 19 vibration patterns. With all the settings on this wand, the three-button system makes it easy to get where you want quickly.
Turning the toy off and on will also reset it to its lowest power at a steady vibration – this offers a quick way to return to the constant vibration mode if you accidentally switch to a pattern. You don’t need to cycle through all the settings.
The buttons are also placed in a good spot on the wand. I don’t find myself accidentally pressing the buttons. But it’s easy to feel them without looking, so I’m not distracted when changing power levels.
Use During Sex
The Fun Factory Vim works great during sex. Though it’s larger than I typically prefer during sex, the Vim’s rumbliness allows the vibrations to travel deep into my body in an effective way that’s not overstimulating.
So even though I can’t fit the Vim’s head directly near my clit in face-to-face positions where space is limited, the vibrations are still effective because they travel to my clit anyway!
Spooning and Doggystyle positions with the Vim are awesome! The head comfortably distributes pressure and vibrations, and I can grip the handle at multiple points along the handle for excellent leverage. The long handle is especially useful because you can prop it on the bed in these positions if your arm gets tired.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In wand is good during sex.
It’s best in positions where you’re holding the wand’s head down (like Modified Missionary or Cowgirl), so its weight naturally rests against your body. This provides good pressure against your vulva and doesn’t tire your arm. And the small head and mid-length handle fit more easily than full-sized wands into the tight spaces during these face-to-face positions.
Since this wand is heavy, it’s more tiring in positions where you’re holding it up, like Spooning and Doggystyle. If you tire easily, you can prop the handle on a pillow to help support its weight. And you can get good contact with your clit either way. But if these positions are your priority, a lighter wand like the Lovense Domi 2 or BMS PalmPower Extreme is better.
Noise
The Fun Factory Vim has excellent noise levels. It’s the best option for those looking to balance power and discretion. Only weaker wand vibrators are quieter than the Fun Factory Vim.
For a wand this powerful, the decibel readings were especially low.
And during our testing, I could use most of the power settings in the bedroom without my partner being able to hear from the other side of the door. My partner could only hear the top level. And even then, my partner noted that he could barely make out the Vim’s sound. The vibrations are so deep that they’re unnoticeable unless you’re trying to listen for it.
Turning on a box fan easily masks the noise if you’re worried.
Since the vibrations are so rumbly, they have an excellent, deep sound that isn’t distracting. So, if you’re easily annoyed by noise, the Vim is a great choice!
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In wand is loud.
When I used this in the bedroom, my partner heard it on all power levels from the other side of our closed door. He did note that he could barely hear the lower settings, and thought no one would hear unless they were actively listening for the sound. The middle and upper settings were easily audible. The only way we could mask the sound of the top settings was to play music in the bedroom.
The sound itself isn’t annoying or distracting – it’s a very clean sound. But there are better options like the We-Vibe Wand 2 if you have housemates.
Attachment Compatibility
The Fun Factory Vim has fantastic compatibility with wand attachments. Most attachments are designed for wands with a full-sized head like the Fun Factory Vim.
You can find compatible attachments for various stimulation, including clitoral, G-spot, penis, prostate, and dual-stimulation. You can see all the attachments I’ve tested for compatibility with the Fun Factory Vim here.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In has okay compatibility with attachments but is not as good as full-sized wands.
The Le Wand Petite attachments and a few others work well with it. The stimulation variety in this mix was good, but a larger head like the Doxy Die Cast’s will have more compatible attachments.
For a list of the attachments we’ve tested for compatibility with the Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In, see our wand attachment compatibility table here.
Mount Compatibility
The Fun Factory Vim has outstanding compatibility with Liberator’s wand mounts for hands-free play. I test all my wands with the Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts. Both work very well with the Vim.
The Axis holds your wand while you lie across the mount on your stomach. I like using the Axis to hold my wand to my clit during sex while my partner penetrates from behind. The Axis grips the Vim’s handle firmly, keeping it securely in place.
And although curved or angled wands (like the BMS PalmPower Extreme) contact my clit more firmly, the Vim still maintains great clitoral contact and stimulates well. At 2.4 inches, the Vim’s head is one of the widest, which helps it reach my clit easily. And the exceptional rumbliness is a huge bonus during hands-free use. The rumbly vibrations travel deep and stimulate my clit even if the head is positioned away from my clit.
The Fun Factory Vim works even better with the Liberator Wanda because you have more variety. If you press the handle down far enough, you can enjoy the vibrations while fully sitting on the Wanda mount, which I love during alone time. Or you can position it farther up in the mount and straddle it on your hands and knees, which works great for hands-free stimulation during penetration from behind with a partner.
I test my wands with the Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts for hands-free play. The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In works decently with both.
You’re more limited in the Axis mount because of this wand’s small head size. The small head doesn’t naturally reach your clit as much. It applies some light pressure but not to the extent that a full-sized head or angled head does in this mount. You may need to situate your body more intentionally to keep the head in consistent contact with your clit.
It works better in the Wanda mount. You can sit directly on the mount for hands-free stimulation or kneel above it during sex. The shorter handle means I have to sink down a little lower than usual to keep consistent contact with my clit, but it’s still enjoyable. If you need to, you can also place a pillow under the mount to position the wand’s head higher.
Battery Life & Power Source
The Fun Factory Vim is rechargeable and has good battery life. During our testing, it lasted about an hour and a half, continuously vibrating on its maximum power. Since it’s such a powerful wand, it’s also likely that you’ll use its lower and middle levels quite a bit. So your actual runtime will likely be longer.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In wand is corded. You’ll need to play near an outlet, but you don’t even need to worry about charging it.
The cord is 8 feet long and comes with 4 adapters for US, UK, EU, and AUS outlets.
Build Quality
The Fun Factory Vim has outstanding build quality and feels exceptionally luxurious. The silicone is slightly plush, grippy, and textured – all of which feel comfortable and luxurious.
The solid weight of the motor makes it feel durable. The head is also heavier than the handle, so it naturally tips the wand down at the angle you want. The Vim seems very solid, and the flexibility in the neck is the perfect amount to keep it comfortable without feeling like it will break when I press firmly.
The Le Wand Die Cast Plug-In Vibrating Massager has excellent build quality.
Its heavy aluminum-alloy handle feels solid, durable, and well-built. The neck is slightly flexible and not flimsy at all – I’m not afraid to apply firm pressure. The smooth head has tight seams rounded off for a comfortable contoured shape. The head is firm with a silicone coating and seems solid, but maybe not as luxurious as a plush silicone head.