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.

The Maia Nala has an exceptional top strength but a mediocre power range. It’s best for those who prefer strong to extreme intensity.

First, there’s one odd aspect to note – since you can use the Nala cordless or plugged into the wall, its power range is slightly different depending on which way you use it. Plugged-in gives everything a slight power boost. I actually enjoy this oddity because I can choose whether to use it plugged in or not based on how much power I’m in the mood for.

When unplugged, the top strength reaches a 7.9 out of 10, which is plenty for me. I typically stick to the first couple settings. And it’s even stronger when you plug it into the wall, reaching a strength of 8.5 out of 10. Very few wands have more power, and very few people will need more.

The power range is mediocre though – it starts at a strength of 5.8 when unplugged or 6.2 when plugged-in. Although it skips over soft and moderate settings, I find its starting levels comfortable since they’re extremely rumbly. But if you’re especially sensitive to overstimulation, you may want a wand with a softer beginning setting, like the Magic Wand Plus, Magic Wand Rechargeable, or BMS PalmPower Extreme. But I find the Nala’s vibrations comfortable and effective.

In fact, if you look at the graph of the Maia Nala’s and the famous Magic Wand Rechargeable’s vibrations below, you can see the two wands provide a similar experience – the Nala is just missing the Magic Wand’s gentlest settings. So, if you don’t need those settings, the Nala is a cost-effective alternative.

With 5 settings spanning the power range, steps between levels are also gradual and comfortable.

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!

We rate rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because it’s what most people prefer. The Maia Nala has great rumbliness.

The first setting (whether plugged in or not) feels extremely rumbly. These deep vibrations feel more diffuse and travel deeper into your body than buzzy vibrations. I find rumbly vibrations are great for a warm-up, so even though the Nala’s first setting is strong, I still find it very comfortable.

The middle power levels feel moderately rumbly to neutral. And the top strength feels neutral when unplugged or moderately buzzy when plugged in. I happen to love neutral-feeling and buzzy vibrations since they carry more of a kick at the surface-level that I often enjoy. But if you prefer rumbly vibrations, you can stick to the Maia Nala’s first few settings or consider a more rumbly wand like the Lovense Domi 2.

But I like that the Nala gives you a lot of variety to enjoy.

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.

The Maia Nala is a comfortable full-sized wand that’s easy to use.

The controls are easy to use – two buttons allow you to increase or decrease strength, and a third lets you cycle through patterns. You can even adjust the intensity of each pattern. The vibrations start on the constant setting every time you turn the wand on. So if you accidentally switch to a vibration pattern and don’t want to rotate through all the others, you can just turn the Nala off and back on – this is one advantage it has over the comparably-priced Viben Sultry.

I often have to look at the handle when I adjust the intensity because the buttons don’t have a distinct feel. But the level of control they provide is excellent, and they don’t take up too much space on the handle. So you have plenty of room for your hands to get a comfortable grip. I can feel the vibrations a bit in my hands, but they’re subtle, and I don’t find them distracting.

The solid, long handle is easy to leverage. This makes it great for applying pressure without wrist strain. And the Nala is lighter than most full-sized wands, so it’s easy to maneuver.

The large, firm head can bump into you a bit on the lower, more rumbly settings. However, the slightly flexible neck helps keep this comfortable unless you prefer very firm pressure. In which case, you may want a wand with a more plush head like the Magic Wand Plus.

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.

The Maia Nala is great to use during sex.

The large head makes it most comfortable and effective in positions where you’re not facing your partner, like spooning or doggystyle. In these positions, there’s plenty of space in front of you to get the head close to your clit, and the broad head stimulates your entire vulva. And there is plenty of space in front of you to maneuver and angle the wand’s handle however you’d like. I can also prop the handle against the bed if my arm gets tired.

In positions where space is more crowded, like cowgirl and modified missionary, you can’t fit the Nala’s large head in as close as you can with smaller wand heads. And it may bump against your pubic bone more during heavy movement. However, the strong, rumbly vibrations travel far, so you can still get great stimulation even without the Nala’s head in direct contact with your clit.

But if positions where you’re facing your partner are a priority, a wand with a smaller head like the Lovense Domi 2 or an angled head like the BMS PalmPower Extreme is better.

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.

The Maia Nala has disappointing noise levels. My partner could hear it on every power level while standing on the other side of our closed bedroom door. Considering the strength, this isn’t too surprising, and you can easily drown out the sound by turning on a box fan or playing music.

I don’t personally find the vibration noise annoying. But if you live with housemates and need something more discreet, consider the Viben Sultry. It reaches a close strength to the Nala but was inaudible to my partner on all but the top couple settings.

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.

The Maia Nala has reasonable compatibility with attachments.

The head is a tiny bit smaller than average full-sized wands and tapers down towards the base, which causes some attachments to slip off easily. However, I was still able to find a variety of attachments covering a broad range of stimulation types that fit the Maia Nala. Insertables were the most common attachments to fit, but you can review my wand attachment compatibility table here to see the specific attachments.

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.

I test my wands with the Liberator Axis, and Wanda mounts for hands-free stimulation. The Maia Nala has fantastic compatibility with both mounts.

In the Axis, the larger head provides good pressure for consistent contact to transfer the vibes well. And since the vibrations are so rumbly in the first half of the settings, they travel far and are really impactful.

The Wanda holds the wand at a great angle to kneel over during penetration from behind. The broad head comfortably distributes pressure, essential when you’re going hands-free. You can also sit directly on the mount since the head is positioned just above the fabric, which is a really comfortable position.

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!

The Maia Nala is both a rechargeable wand and a plug-in wand.

When using it unplugged for our battery life test, it lasted 53 minutes vibrating on its highest power which is below average. However, for most people that won’t be a big deal because you can always plug it directly into the wall to power it instead. You never have to wait for its battery to charge.

The Maia Nala has an automatic shutoff after 30 minutes of continuous use to protect its motor from overheating. If you run into the automatic shutoff, it won’t let you turn it back on for 15 minutes which can be annoying. You could bypass this 15 minute rest period by turning the Nala off and back on before the 30-minute shut off is triggered, but the shutoff is in place to protect the wand.

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.

The Maia Nala has a fair build quality. But it’s a mid-budget wand, so it doesn’t feel super luxurious. The handle is light plastic, which can feel a little cheap but still seems sturdy. And no extra weight in the handle keeps it easy to maneuver quickly.

I don’t typically like the pin-hole charging ports like the Maia Nala has, but it hasn’t caused any issues, and the wand is fully waterproof (when unplugged – never submerge it while plugged in). The slightly flexible neck feels sturdy, and I’m not afraid to apply pressure with this wand.

Maia Nala also has an impressive 10-year warranty when you register your wand here.