Lelo Smart Wand 2 - Medium vs Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable Vibrating Massager Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Medium) is pretty pricey and underperforms if you’re expecting a typical wand vibrator experience. It’s nothing like its powerful, rumbly full-sized version – the Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Large).
The Medium’s power is very soft, and I have a hard time orgasming with it. Its compact size and curved handle make it easy to use solo or during sex – but the gentle stimulation just doesn’t do much for me personally.
I think this wand is meant for someone who prefers milder levels of stimulation (more akin to many bullet vibrators than a wand), but who wants something easier to hold and maneuver than a small bullet. If that’s you – I’d recommend checking out the Lelo Mona 2 instead or some of the wands I discuss more below.
The Mona 2 is a slim vibrator that’s easy to use for clit stimulation solo or during sex. Like the Smart Wand Medium, the Mona 2 has gentle low levels – but it also gets stronger when you want more power!
If you’re expecting the extreme strength wand vibrators are famous for, you’ll need to consider other options. The Lovense Domi is a mid-sized wand with excellent power range if you want something compact. Or if you enjoy Lelo’s toys, you may consider their full-sized Smart Wand 2 (Large) which is more powerful.
I enjoy the Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable wand for its luxury aesthetic, excellent comfort, heavy aluminum alloy handle, and strong, buzzy vibrations (I personally like buzzy vibes). However, it’s pricey for its performance. You’re primarily paying for the luxury feel and heavy-duty materials. If you don’t care about the metal construction, I prefer the Le Wand Dive for its waterproof design and better overall performance, or the Doxy 3 USB-C has similar vibrations at about half the price.
Lastly, the Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable lacks soft or rumbly settings. So, if you also need gentle stimulation or you prefer low-frequency rumbly vibrations, then the Fun Factory Vim is a better choice for you.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable is a good wand if you value a luxury aesthetic and enjoy powerful buzzy vibrations. The plug-in version also has nearly identical performance.
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Vibrations: Power And Range
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium is one of the least powerful wands I own. Its vibrations are gentle from start to finish. I can orgasm with it, but it takes time and effort.
I have bullet vibrators that are stronger than this wand. If all you want is the strength of a bullet, I would recommend something less expensive like the Lovense Ambi, or the We-Vibe Tango X if you prefer more rumbly vibrations. Or if you want something with a bit more length and a handle to grip, consider the Lelo Mona 2 or Lovense Hyphy.
But if you want the strength that wands are famous for, then there are several stronger, cheaper wands. Consider the Lovense Domi or BMS PalmPower Extreme for powerful mid-sized wands. Or the Magic Wand Plus for a full-sized wand.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable has an excellent, strong top power but a very poor power range spanning from 6.5 to 7.3 out of 10 intensity.
It’s best for those who want strong settings without spending time working through softer settings first. I find the starting power of 6.5 out of 10 comfortable and enjoy using it, but others may find it too intense without a warmup. The top setting is a strength I consider extremely intense. I primarily use the first couple of settings because that’s all the strength I need personally.
If you just need strong vibrations, this wand can be a good choice. However, the lack of soft and moderate settings may be problematic for some. If you’re worried about overstimulation, the Doxy Die Cast has a wider power range, starting at a 2 out of 10 strength for a milder warmup, and finishes with even more intensity.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
This wand’s vibrations are rumbly (low-frequency) rather than buzzy (high-frequency). And typically, rumbly vibrations are what people prefer.
However, the Smart Wand 2 Medium’s vibrations are so low-powered, that they still have little impact on me even with their rumbliness. But there are many wands that have more power with the same amount of rumbliness, and our rumbliness rating takes this into account.
Some of these include the Lovense Domi 2, We-Vibe Wand 2, and the full-sized Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large – each is a powerful, rumbly wand.
Because most people prefer rumbly wands, we rate these higher than buzzy wands. However, it’s a preference, and many people want buzzy vibrations.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable is one of my most buzzy wand vibrators. Its lowest settings feel moderately buzzy and the top settings are extremely buzzy. Only the plug-in version of this wand reaches a higher frequency at this power level. These buzzy vibrations work great for targeting a specific area because they tend to stay at the surface instead of traveling deeper into the body (a personal preference).
As someone who often really enjoys buzzy vibrations, I love the Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable’s lowest settings. Their moderate buzziness and intense, but not overwhelming, power feel just right to me. The top settings’ extreme buzziness makes them feel tickly against my skin, so I stick to the lower levels. Thankfully, the lower powers are all I need with this wand. And the top settings will be great if you like very buzzy vibrations.
If you want something extremely buzzy, this can definitely provide it, but the Doxy 3 USB-C has a similar level of buzziness for much cheaper. Or the Le Wand Dive provides buzzy settings with a waterproof design for more versatile play. And many people prefer something more rumbly or neutral-feeling. If you’re not sure what you like, the Doxy Die Cast hits rumbly, neutral and buzzy settings with that same luxurious, metal handle.
Comfort & Ease of Use
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium is a comfortable and easy-to-use wand. Its thin, curved handle is comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver.
The smaller head has a tiny bit of flex in the neck, which is perfect for comfy, yet firm pressure. And the buttons let you increase and decrease power to get the right stimulation level. You don’t need to cycle through power levels.
But if you’re going to buy a wand at this price, you can find more better options that are just as comfortable. The Magic Wand Mini is an excellent option that’s a similar size, has stronger vibrations, is just as comfortable – and is much cheaper.
The Dame Com is another mid-sized wand massager with a curved handle that’s helpful for applying firm pressure. But I enjoy its vibrations more.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable is very comfortable and easy to use.
The heavy-duty aluminum alloy handle does an exceptional job dampening the vibrations so you don’t feel them in your hands. And the grip is slim enough that my hand does not tire despite the wand’s heavy weight.
The weight actually helps to apply pressure naturally, so you don’t even have to leverage much with your arm or wrist. Though the rigid handle and slightly flexible neck make it easy to apply more pressure if you’d like.
The head is small enough to limit contact to more precise areas, which is helpful since the head is firm. I can limit the head’s contact to softer areas of my body to keep the pressure comfortable. The seam where the silicone meets the metal is also completely comfortable, so I can comfortably press any part of the wand’s head against my body.
The controls are good too. You can increase and decrease strength using separate buttons and cycle through the 19 patterns with a third button. The buttons are positioned in a good spot – I don’t accidentally press them, but they’re easy to feel without looking when I want to change the power. The wand also always begins on the constant vibration setting when you turn it on. So, if you accidentally switch to a vibration pattern, you can just turn the wand off and back on to quickly return to the constant setting.
Use During Sex
This wand’s size and curved shape are fairly convenient during sex, but the stimulation is too low to be truly enjoyable.
If you want any sort of stimulation from these low-powered vibes, you have to apply the pressure more directly to your clit than is usual for a wand. And even though the head is not large – it’s not as small as my bullets. So I have a more difficult time getting good clitoral contact during sex, between our bodies.
I recommend either using a smaller vibrator like the We-Vibe Tango X or Lovense Hyphy.
Or if you prefer a wand massager, you can just get something stronger. This way, you don’t need contact with your clit to be as direct to feel the vibes. I enjoy plenty of other wands during sex.
The BMS PalmPower Extreme and Lovense Domi are two of my favorites.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable works well during sex.
It’s best in positions where the wand’s heavy weight naturally rests against you, so you don’t need to hold the wand up. I’ve found I naturally get the right pressure when we’re in the Modified Missionary or Cowgirl positions.
The small head fits nicely between you and a partner, which is great for getting consistent contact to transfer the vibes well. And you can get more direct clit stimulation with its small head than you can with a full-sized wand because you often need to position a bulkier head farther away.
In Spooning and Doggystyle positions, the heavy weight makes this wand more tiring since you’re working against gravity to hold the wand up. You can still get good stimulation in these positions, but you may have to get creative with propping pillows under the wand to help support its weight. For instance, in Doggystyle I can often prop a full-sized wand’s handle against the bed to keep the wand positioned right without much effort. But since the Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable is shorter, I need to place a pillow under it first.
If you think you’d enjoy a lighter wand more during sex, consider the BMS PalmPower Extreme.
Noise
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Medium) is definitely one of the quietest wands I own. But it’s not hard to be this quiet with such low power. There are many stronger wands that also remain discreet.
The We-Vibe Wand 2 for instance is a compact option that’s about 5x stronger and very discreet. My partner can’t hear any of its power levels on the other side of the closed bedroom door.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable is loud. This isn’t too surprising since every setting is strong.
During our testing, when my partner listened from the other side of our closed bedroom door, he heard the vibrations on every power level – though he had to listen hard for the lowest settings.
Most wands’ sounds can be masked by turning on a box fan in the bedroom. But this wand required playing music in the bedroom before its highest setting was finally drowned out. So it’s not a great option if you have housemates. Consider the We-Vibe Wand 2 if you need powerful, quiet vibrations.
Attachment Compatibility
The Smart Wand Medium has limited compatibility with wand attachments.
Its head is close enough in size to the Lovense Domi’s that the attachments designed for it also fit the Smart Wand. These cover a decent range of stimulation (G-spot, anal, prostate, penis, clitoral texture). But you don’t have many options beyond these attachments.
If attachment compatibility is important to you, a full-sized wand is a better option. Most attachments are designed for the Magic Wand Rechargeable and Plus (or comparably-sized wands).
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable has decent compatibility with attachments.
The head is a unique size, just a little bigger than most mini-wands but smaller than full-sized wands. However, I still found several attachments covering a broad variety of stimulation types that fit this wand. The Le Wand Petite attachments work with it as well as some others.
For a list of the attachments we’ve tested for compatibility with the Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable, see our wand attachment compatibility table here.
Mount Compatibility
I test my wands’ mount compatibility with my two Liberator mounts – the Axis and Wanda. These hold your wand for you so you can enjoy hands-free stimulation.
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium fits well with the Wanda mount. This mount holds the wand in a slightly angled upright position. Then you straddle the mount for hands-free vibes. With the Smart Wand Medium’s more compact size, its head is positioned at just the right height. You can easily lower your weight onto it – whereas full-sized wands can stick up too high in the Wanda.
It doesn’t work as well in the Liberator Axis. With this mount, you lie on your stomach and the Axis holds your wand to the side at a slight upward angle. In this position, the Smart Wand’s smaller size hurts it. It doesn’t reach my clit as easily as larger wands and I have to focus on keeping my body in just the right position.
With mounts, I prefer wand vibrator’s with larger heads. The BMS PalmPower Extreme and Dame Com are my two favorites to use with both mounts. They have larger heads and angled shapes that help keep them in better contact with my clit than the Smart Wand Medium.
I test my wands with the Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts for hands-free play. The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable Vibrating Massager performs decently with both mounts.
In the Wanda, you can sit directly on the mount for hands-free stimulation or kneel above it during penetration from behind. However, since this wand is shorter, you have to sink down lower than I typically prefer, which takes some flexibility. And the smaller head doesn’t transfer the vibrations as well as wands with larger heads since there’s less surface area to comfortably press against.
In the Axis, the small head doesn’t naturally reach my clit as easily, so it provides only a little surface area in contact with my body. It’s not the kind of pressure that feels especially enjoyable with this mount. And since the Le Wand Die Cast’s vibrations are buzzy, excellent contact is more important since the vibrations don’t travel as far through your body.
You can get some stimulation, but a larger wand like the Doxy Die Cast is better in both mounts. Or for the best experience, a wand with an angled head like the BMS PalmPower Extreme is my favorite.
Battery Life
The Lelo Smart Wand Medium has one of the shortest battery lives of all my wands. It lasts just 40 minutes on its highest power.
There are several longer-lasting options with more power. The comparably-sized Magic Wand Mini has more power and lasts for 3.5 hours on high! It’s a great option if you’re like me, and forget to charge your wand between uses.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable has a fair battery life, lasting 75 minutes on high power.
Plenty of comparably powerful wands in this price range last longer though. If you often forget to charge your toys, something like the We-Vibe Wand 2 would be better. But if you’re happy to charge it between uses, 75 minutes is plenty of runtime for most people.
Build Quality
The sleek, silicone and metallic plastic handle gives a sleek look to the Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium that’s comfortable and functional. Overall this wand feels well-built and solid, though its motor is gentler than other wands.
The Le Wand Die Cast Rechargeable has excellent build quality.
The metal handle is very heavy, which feels luxurious and solid. The neck has slight flexibility and feels sturdy and unlikely to break. I appreciate that the smooth silicone head has very tight seams that round off for a contoured shape, which is very comfortable.
The head is very firm, which seems built to last, but not as luxurious as some heads that have a slightly plush feel.