Lelo Smart Wand 2 - Large vs Mystic Wand Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
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).
The Vibratex Mystic Wand is a mid-budget, compact wand vibrator. I enjoy the vibration strength and range. And I find the wand’s small size makes it easy and comfortable to use.
But this wand feels cheap and low-quality to me. And the Mystic wand is not rechargeable. It’s powered by 4 AA batteries – this cost adds up fast! It’s a much more expensive wand in the long run.
While it’s not necessarily a “bad” vibrator, other rechargeable wands in this price range have better performance and higher quality overall. I see no reason to buy the Vibratex Mystic wand over these comparably-priced wands.
If you want a compact wand like the Mystic, I’d go with the Magic Wand Mini in this price range. It’s stronger, more rumbly, more comfortable, and higher quality. And if you want the extreme power of a full-sized wand, the Magic Wand Plus is also similar in price.
Either wand, or one of the similarly-priced options I recommend below, is a better fit for most people.
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Vibrations: Power And Range
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 Mystic Wand has moderate power typical for a wand this size. Though it doesn’t provide the extreme power of a full-sized wand, it’s stronger than my favorite non-wand vibrators.
I actually enjoy the Mystic wand’s three power levels. It starts out soft which is great while you’re warming up – then it ends with a solid amount of strength that’s not overwhelming.
Though I enjoy the Mystic Wand’s vibrations, several higher-quality wands are just as good while performing better in other aspects too.
At the same price, you could get the Magic Wand Mini – a quality wand, and one of my favorites. It has a similar power range with more rumbliness too.
Vibrations: Frequency (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!
We rate rumbly wands higher than buzzy wands because that’s what most people prefer. But choose based on your preferences.
The Vibratex Mystic wand’s lowest vibration power is the only setting that feels rumbly. But since the Mystic wand is only moderately powerful, you’ll likely spend most of your time on the two highest settings. And these feel neutral to moderately buzzy.
At this moderate strength, I don’t mind somewhat buzzy vibrators personally. It’s not extreme by any means. But most people will want something more rumbly.
If that’s you, the Magic Wand Mini is more rumbly at a similar price. Or for around $20 more, the Dame Com’s entire power range is extremely rumbly from beginning to end.
Comfort & Ease of Use
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.
I find the Vibratex Mystic Wand easy to maneuver due to its smaller size and light weight. I can leverage it well for nice pressure. And it’s splashproof, so I can run it under a tap without worry while cleaning it.
While the Mystic’s head is somewhat firm, its flexible neck keeps it comfortable. It’s still a step down from wands with plush heads like the Magic Wand Mini. And I wish the head was smooth rather than ribbed. I find the ribs feel somewhat awkward, though not uncomfortable.
The controls are worse than some other wands in this price range. There’s only one button to cycle through the Mystic Wand’s 3 power levels and 3 vibration patterns. So if you want to step back down in power, you need to cycle through all the patterns to get back to a lower intensity. Or turn the wand off and back on again.
I prefer wands like the Magic Wand Mini, which provide separate buttons to increase and decrease power.
Use During Sex
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 Mystic Wand’s short length and fairly slim head make it easy to maneuver during sex. And it can fit into tight spaces and between bodies more easily than my large wands.
The cylindrical shape of the head works well during sex too. The part where the broad side of the head transitions to the flatter top forms a little lip. I can use this lip for more focused stimulation or use the side of the head for broader stimulation.
The shorter handle doesn’t intrude on our bodies when I angle the wand to apply more pressure. But the neck is pretty flexible which means I have to leverage the wand more intensely than a rigid toy to get that pressure.
The only position I dislike the Mystic Wand in is the Cowgirl position (and similar variations). The head is very firm – no squishiness at all. Since I tend to move more in Cowgirl and our bodies are in a more closed position, the firm head bumps uncomfortably into my pubic bone.
Although the Vibratex Mystic is fairly good in most sex positions, it still doesn’t outperform comparably priced wands. I prefer the Magic Wand Mini in all positions during sex because of its squishier head. And the neck is a bit more sturdy, so I can apply firmer pressure.
Noise
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 Vibratex Mystic Wand’s vibrations are very discreet. Its decibel measurements are low. And my partner cannot hear it on any level from the other side of the closed bedroom door – even when I crank it up to high. So you can certainly use this wand discreetly if you live with others.
But, this is also true of the Magic Wand Mini and other better, comparably-priced wands.
Attachment Compatibility
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 Mystic Wand is compatible with wand attachments designed for the Le Wand Petite and for the Lovense Domi 2. These cover a broad range of stimulation including G-spot, anal, prostate, penis, clitoral, and dual-stimulation.
So while there aren’t quite as many attachments available as there are with full-sized wand vibrators – you have plenty of options.
Mount Compatibility
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 use each of my wands with the Liberator Wanda and Axis mounts and rate the hands-free clit stimulation I get.
The Mystic Wand fits well with the Wanda mount. This mount holds the Mystic wand at the perfect height to maintain consistent contact with my clit. I can comfortably lower my weight onto the wand as I straddle the Wanda mount. And I can lean forward easily to create room for my partner behind me while keeping the Mystic on my clit.
In the Axis mount, the Mystic works decently, but I prefer other wands. The Vibratex Mystic’s head is fairly slim, and there’s no upward curve in the handle. So, it doesn’t hit my clit as well in the Axis. It lightly touches my clit, but I don’t get firm pressure. And I need to position my body more intentionally to keep the head in contact with my body.
My favorites for mount use are the Dame Com and BMS PalmPower Extreme. Each has a curved handle or an angled head, which applies better pressure on my clit when held in the Axis mount.
Battery Life
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 Mystic Wand’s battery lasted the longest of any wand vibrator we’ve tested. It lasted nearly 14 hours continuously vibrating on high power.
But this long battery life comes at a major cost – literally. This wand is not rechargeable – you will need to keep buying AA batteries (it takes four).
This is a deal-breaker for me – it makes the true cost of this wand even more expensive than other options in this price range. You’re better off buying a higher-quality rechargeable or plug-in wand massager.
Build Quality
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.
Though I enjoy its vibrations, the Mystic Wand’s poor build quality makes it difficult to recommend. The plastic handle feels cheaper than other wands. And its ribbed silicone head feels poorer quality than others – some of the ribbed edges seem to peel or get damaged easily. And the silicone is loose around the neck which feels cheap.
Most importantly, quality wand vibrators are rechargeable or wall-powered. But the Mystic wand still uses 4 AA batteries. Replacing batteries becomes expensive quickly.