Lovehoney Deluxe Extra Powerful Plug-in Wand vs Magic Wand Mini Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
The Lovehoney Plug-in Wand has good overall performance but isn’t particularly outstanding. Most people with this budget will prefer the improved vibration power and rumbliness of the Magic Wand Rechargeable or BMS PalmPower Extreme. But there are a few people who will benefit from the Lovehoney Plug-in Wand’s vibrations:
While most people prefer rumbly (low-frequency) vibrations, some enjoy buzzy (high-frequency) vibrations more. This wand has a few rumbly low levels, but most of its settings are somewhat buzzy, though not extreme. Since its vibration power is moderately strong, but not overwhelming, the buzziness is fairly comfortable. If you prefer moderate power and a bit of buzziness, you’ll enjoy this wand.
If you’re like most people and prefer deeper, more rumbly vibrations consider the Magic Wand Rechargeable or BMS PalmPower Extreme instead.
The Magic Wand Mini is one of my favorite wand vibrators. This mid-sized wand is great for those who like strong vibrations with good rumbliness, but don’t need the overwhelming power some large wands reach.
The Magic Wand Mini’s top strength is comparable to the second level of the full-sized Magic Wand Rechargeable. And this power is perfect for me since I rarely use the full-sized version’s higher settings – I prefer this strength over extreme intensity. If that sounds like you too, the Mini will be a good choice and cost less.
The smaller size comes with the added benefit that it’s especially comfortable and easy to use for solo-play or during partnered sex – it fits more easily between bodies. Plus, it delivers the reliable performance the Magic Wand brand is known for at a reasonable price.
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Vibrations: Power And Range
The Lovehoney Deluxe Plug-in wand has moderate vibration power – stronger than most mini wands, but softer than most full-sized wands, maxing out at 6.7 out of 10. It’s certainly more powerful than any non-wand vibrator I own, but it’s not extreme. It can be a good option for those who enjoy a nice kick of power but don’t want anything too overwhelming.
It also provides plenty of power range – beginning softly at a 1.9 of 10 and working gradually in small steps through 10 levels up to its highest power. Most large wands have between 4 and 8 power levels, so the Lovehoney Deluxe’s 10 settings provide more subtle steps between levels than other wands.
I personally only need level 5 or 6 to orgasm, so unless you need something very intense, you’ll likely be happy with this wand’s power range. But if you want the extreme strength full-sized wands are famous for, others like the BMS PalmPower Extreme or Magic Wand Plus will suit you better.
The Magic Wand Mini is a great moderately-powered wand at an affordable price. Its top power is stronger than all my favorite non-wand vibrators like the Lovense Hyphy, Lelo Mona 2, and We-Vibe Nova 2.
Even the Magic Wand Mini’s lowest power is enough for me to orgasm. And with its second and third levels, it offers plenty of range for me.
If you’re comparing it to the full-sized Magic Wands, the Mini is about 70% as strong as the Magic Wand Rechargeable. And it’s about 55% as strong as the plug-in Magic Wand Plus and cordless Magic Wand Waterproof. So those may be good options if you’re looking for the enormous power some people enjoy from a wand.
But unless you’re a power-queen or king you’ll likely enjoy the Magic Wand Mini’s power range. For instance, even when I use the Rechargeable and Plus I rarely go past their second power levels (which are comparable to the Mini’s strength). The full-sized versions’ upper levels usually feel overwhelming to me.
So the Magic Wand Mini is a great option for people who enjoy strong vibrators, but don’t need the ultra-powerful settings of large wands. Personally, the Mini is one of the wands I use most often!
It’s also much stronger than the tiny Magic Wand Micro (which is more like a bullet vibrator than a true wand). The Micro’s highest strength is comparable to the Magic Wand Mini’s lowest setting.
Note that you cannot directly compare our graphs of the Magic Wand Micro’s and Mini’s vibration power because we rate their strength on different scales. We rate the Micro compared to other bullet and mini vibrators, since it’s more similar to those. The Mini is rated in comparison to wand vibrators which are much more powerful than bullets.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
We rate wands with rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because most people tend to prefer them. However, preferences vary and some people enjoy neutral or even buzzy vibrations more – the Lovehoney plug-in wand is best for these people.
Although its first four settings are rumbly, the higher settings range from neutral to moderately buzzy. Many people will need its middle or upper levels to orgasm so you’ll likely spend a lot of time on the neutral-feeling or buzzy settings.
While I personally prefer more rumbly wands, I still enjoy this wand’s vibrations since they are not overly powerful or extremely buzzy. The buzziness is not overwhelming like other wands, such as the Viben Obsession. The Lovehoney wand will be in the sweet spot for some people. But the majority of people will prefer something more rumbly like the Magic Wand Rechargeable or PalmPower Extreme.
When scoring vibration frequency (how rumbly or buzzy a vibrator is), we rate rumbly wands higher because more people tend to prefer low-frequency (rumbly) vibrations. But this is more of a personal preference, so a higher score doesn’t necessarily imply that a wand is better for you.
Keep in mind your preferences.
The Magic Wand Mini’s rumbliness lands in the middle of the pack. The first two power levels are extremely rumbly and moderately rumbly. Then the highest power level feels more neutral – neither buzzy nor rumbly.
This is a pretty typical vibration profile – as a wand’s power increases, it always becomes less rumbly. I personally enjoy the Magic Wand Mini’s frequency range because it gives me options. And I can orgasm on any of its power levels, so I can select a more rumbly or more neutral vibration frequency depending on what I want at the moment.
If you always prefer more rumbly vibrations, the Lovense Domi and full-sized Magic Wand Rechargeable have deeper vibrations. If you’re on a budget, the Orion Grande Wand is one of the most rumbly, but lacks gentle warmup levels.
If you’re like me and enjoy a range of rumbliness, then the Magic Wand Mini is a great option!
Comfort & Ease of Use
This wand is larger, which can make it more challenging to maneuver due to its weight and bulkiness. Even compared to other full-sized wands it’s longer with a larger head. The wide handle also requires more effort to grip firmly compared to slimmer handles.
However, the weight can also feel good, as it provides natural pressure and does some of the work for you. Larger wands like this offer diffuse, broad stimulation. While some, like the Magic Wand Rechargeable, have a cylindrical head with a lip that provides more focused stimulation when you’d like, the Lovehoney Plug-in Wand has a very round shape, providing broad stimulation only.
The buttons on this wand are easy to feel and use. You don’t need to cycle through intensity levels, as it has separate buttons to increase and decrease power.
The Magic Wand Mini is one of the most comfortable and easy-to-use wands!
Its only downside is that it’s not waterproof, so it takes an extra bit of care when cleaning the Mini. If that’s a priority to you, consider a waterproof wand like the Romp Presto. But I still find the Magic Wand Mini easy to clean.
During use – the handle, head shape & texture, size, and controls all make the Magic Wand Mini wonderfully comfortable and maneuverable.
The controls are some of my favorites on any wand. The buttons are easy to press without having to adjust my grip during use. And you can move up and down through power levels. This simple difference is a drastic improvement over toys that make you cycle through power levels with a single button.
The handle is very easy and comfortable to keep a tight grip on and make adjustments for better stimulation. The head is a plush, cylindrical shape, which is comfortable to press against my body.
And I can comfortably leverage the Magic Wand Mini to press the vibes more or less firmly against my body.
The cylindrical shape of the head also allows you to vary how much of the head is pressing against you. Use the side of the head for broader, more even pressure. Or use the “edge” of the cylinder shape for more focused pressure and stimulation.
The variety of stimulation you can get from the Magic Wand Mini’s head is one of my favorite aspects.
Use During Sex
This wand’s large size makes it tricky to use during sex. It has the biggest head of any wand we’ve tested, even though it’s not more powerful than similar wands.
The bulky head requires you to spread your legs fairly wide to fit the wand near your clit. In most positions, my partner and I need to be aware of our body placement and adjust to accommodate the wand’s size.
And since its vibrations aren’t extremely rumbly nor extra powerful, I need to fit the head pretty near to my clit. Whereas stronger, more rumbly full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable can effectively stimulate my clit indirectly. So precise placement isn’t as necessary.
The wand’s head is quite firm with minimal flexibility, causing uncomfortable pressure on my pubic area during sex. Additionally, the wand is heavy and corded, making it somewhat tiring to hold in place and maneuver around the cord. A smaller, rechargeable option like the Lovense Domi is much easier to handle and move.
The Magic Wand Mini is also one of my favorite wand vibrators to use during sex.
I give it a perfect score in both Modified Missionary and Cowgirl positions. The handle length is ideal, and the plush head keeps consistent, comfortable contact with my clit even during heavy movement.
Especially in positions with more limited space like Missionary and Cowgirl, the Magic Wand Mini’s squishy head is a huge plus. I find firm heads can sometimes bump against my clit uncomfortably in these positions, but the Mini’s plush head remains comfortable.
Not to mention how easy it is to adjust the intensity of the vibrations.
I also enjoy it during from-behind positions like Spooning and Doggystyle. The wand is very easy to maneuver in these positions. It’s light enough that holding it up in Doggystyle doesn’t get too tiring. And its head is a good size to fit easily between my legs.
Noise
Even though the Lovehoney Plug-in wand is not extremely powerful, it is audible on every power level when I’m using it behind a closed bedroom door. You can turn on a box fan or music to mask the noise. But there are certainly more discreet options with greater power including the Magic Wand Rechargeable and the Viben Sultry.
The Magic Wand Mini is somewhat quiet, but the sound levels are a little disappointing considering it only reaches moderate strength.
I use each wand in the bedroom while my partner listens directly on the other side of our closed bedroom door. He cannot hear the Magic Wand Mini on the first two settings, but he can on the top strength.
When we initially tested this toy, he was unable to hear it on any setting, but in our most recent re-test, it was louder. We’re unsure whether the wand got louder over time. If you need something quieter, the We-Vibe Wand 2 is even stronger, but remains inaudible on all settings.
Attachment Compatibility
The Lovehoney Deluxe Plug-in Wand is compatible with a wide variety of wand attachments. Its head is close in size to the Magic Wand brand, so attachments designed for those wands also fit the Lovehoney wand.
You can find compatible attachments for many kinds of stimulation including penis, G-spot, anal, prostate, clitoral, and dual-stimulation. See our full wand attachment compatibility table for all wands and attachments we’ve tested.
The Magic Wand Mini has average attachment compatibility.
The Magic Wand Mini’s head is too small to fit the attachments designed for full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable and Magic Wand Plus. But there are some brands that make attachments for mid-sized wands.
All the attachments designed for the Le Wand Petite also fit the Magic Wand Mini. These cover a broad range of stimulation options: G-spot, anal, and prostate stimulation. And they make textured caps to change how the clit stimulation feels.
Both Lovense Domi attachments also fit the Magic Wand Mini – these also provide internal stimulation and texture. And the male attachment has a penis stimulator too.
The Wand Essential Vibra Cup Penis Masturbator also fits the Magic Wand Mini (Note – this attachment is made from a porous material).
So overall you can find pretty much any kind of stimulation you want to achieve from an attachment. You just have fewer total choices than you would with a full-sized wand.
Mount Compatibility
I test my wands using Liberator mounts for hands-free stimulation – the Axis and Wanda.
With the Axis, the wand’s head is large enough to reach my clit and provide good stimulation. However, the head is very firm, and there is a sharp ridge at the top of the handle, making it uncomfortable when I press my body more firmly against the head for additional pressure.
But when resting normally, the broad head provides a comfortable, diffuse surface. And the handle size keeps the wand held firmly in place in the mount.
The Wanda mount holds the wand in a mostly upright position, allowing you to kneel above it or rest on your hands and knees. The head is positioned at an ideal height for easy clitoral contact. Again, I wish the head were softer for better comfort. But as long as you don’t press too firmly, it remains comfortable.
I test my wands with Liberator’s wand mounts for hands-free play: the Axis and Wanda.
The Magic Wand Mini is useable with both mounts. But it performs better with the Wanda mount. While straddling the Wanda, you can rock back and forth to vary the pressure and vibrations you get fairly easily.
With the Liberator Axis Mount, you lay across it on your stomach. It holds your wand and angles it upward between your legs – I especially use this mount for hands-free stimulation during penetration from behind. With this setup, the Magic Wand Mini can provide some vibrations, but not as much pressure as I normally like.
Since the Magic Wand Mini lacks an upward curve and has a relatively small head, I don’t get as much clitoral contact as I’d like when using it with the Axis, but it still works okay.
If mount-use is a big priority, I would recommend something with a curved handle or angled head like BMS PalmPower Extreme. This one will give you more firm pressure and better clitoral contact. And it has overall stronger power!
But if mount compatibility is just a fun bonus feature to you… Or if you don’t usually like firm pressure – then the Magic Wand Mini is a great option. Especially at the lower price point!
Battery Life & Power Source
This wand is a plug-in wand, which comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. You’ll never reach for your wand and realize you forgot to charge it. It’s always ready to go. But you need to play near an outlet. Though the cord is 2.4 meters (~8 feet) long so there’s plenty of room. Some people will not enjoy having to position a cord out of their way – others aren’t bothered by it.
The Magic Wand Mini has excellent battery life. It’s one of the longest-lasting wand vibrators.
In our testing, it lasted 3.5 hours running continuously on its highest power! And you can extend that time longer if you also use the lower power levels.
This is a great option for someone like me, who forgets to charge between uses.
Build Quality
The plastic handle of this wand feels well-constructed and sturdy. The neck has a good thickness to it, so I’m not ever worried I’ll break it if I apply firm pressure.
The buttons are not quite as comfortable as other wands, and the firm silicone head does not feel as high-quality as the plush silicone of the Magic Wand Rechargeable and others. But overall, it’s a well-built wand.
The Magic Wands’ silicone heads achieve a perfect balance between plushness and solid construction, and this applies to their Mini wand too! Everything feels well constructed, including the sleek plastic handle and soft silicone buttons.