O-Wand vs Doxy Die Cast 3 Side-By-Side Comparison
Performance Ratings
Our Verdict
The O-wand is one of my most expensive wands, but nothing about it justifies the high price tag. For the most part, it has just average performance. Good, but not exceptional power. Nor is it especially rumbly.
The O-wand’s meant to be ergonomic, but I find it bulky and uncomfortable to use solo, and even more so during sex. It’s also somewhat loud, and it’s not compatible with any of my mounts that I enjoy using for hands-free stimulation.
Overall, there are many less expensive wands with better performance than the O-wand. If you were intrigued by the O-wand’s shape, consider the BMS PalmPower Extreme. It has an angled head that I actually found comfortable and helpful. And its vibrations are far superior. The Magic Wand Rechargeable is another wand with excellent performance and a lower price tag.
The Die Cast Number 3 is Doxy’s attempt at a compact version of their full-sized Doxy Die Cast (our most powerful wand vibrator).
Unfortunately, I think the Doxy Number 3 significantly underperforms compared to both the full-sized Die Cast and other compact wands (jump here to compare options).
Although the Doxy Number 3 has immense power, it provides no softer warmup levels. And the vibrations are quite buzzy! Vibrations this strong and buzzy feel overwhelming and uncomfortable to me.
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Vibrations: Power And Range
The O-wand has a good power range, starting off gentle (1.9 of 10 vibration strength) and working through four levels to a top power of 7.3. Its top strength is extremely powerful and substantially stronger than any non-wand vibrator I own.
The first gentle setting provides a good warm up, and I often finish on the second power. I usually don’t need to use the third or fourth levels as the first two are powerful enough.
But while the O-wand’s power is good, there’s no reason to pay this much for it. Several cheaper wands have an even better power range including the Magic Wand Plus, Magic Wand Rechargeable, and BMS PalmPower Extreme.
The Doxy Die Cast Number 3 is an extremely powerful wand massager. It’s much stronger than any non-wand vibrators I own. I have a hard time using it without underwear or clothes to dampen its intensity.
This power can be nice if you’re warmed up and ready for that strength. But the limited range between the Doxy Number 3’s low and high power levels is a big problem.
The softest power this wand reaches is 6.5 out of 10 – already more intense than any of my non-wand vibrators. So even though there are 6 levels between low (6.5 out of 10) and high (7.5 out of 10), it’s immense power from beginning to end.
I don’t find myself using this wand – it’s too overwhelming in the beginning and takes me out of the mood.
For this price, there are several wand massagers with just as much power that also have better warmup levels. My favorites are the Magic Wand Rechargeable, BMS PalmPower Extreme, and Doxy Die Cast.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
Most people prefer rumbly vibrations, so we rate these wands higher. But your preferences may vary, so consider what you enjoy.
The O-wand begins extremely rumbly on its lowest power. But every level after feels neutral or buzzy. If you are one of the folks who enjoy buzzy vibrations, then you may really enjoy this! The O-wand’s not so buzzy that it’s overwhelming, but I still prefer wands with deeper vibrations.
If you usually prefer rumbly wands, you’ll be better off considering the comparably powerful, but more rumbly Magic Wand Rechargeable or BMS PalmPower Extreme.
We rate wands with rumbly (low-frequency) vibrations higher than buzzy wands. This is because most people prefer rumbly vibrations – especially when the vibes are this intense.
Unfortunately, the Doxy 3 has very buzzy vibrations. Not even its lowest power levels feel rumbly. And its top three settings are extremely buzzy. Immensely powerful vibrations like these tend to feel overstimulating and uncomfortable when they’re this buzzy. I experienced the same issue when I tested the Doxy Bullet.
Although some people will enjoy these high-frequency vibrations, most will prefer something more rumbly.
The Magic Wand Rechargeable and BMS PalmPower Extreme are two high-powered wands with lovely, rumbly lower levels. And even their highest powers are more neutral – never reaching a truly buzzy feel. Or if you’d prefer to stick with a compact wand, the Lovense Domi 2’s rumbly vibrations are also more enjoyable.
I prefer each of these wands’ vibration quality to the Doxy Die Cast 3.
Comfort & Ease of Use
The O-wand is one of the largest, heaviest wand massagers which makes it more difficult to maneuver than others.
And I think the handle shape compounds this difficulty. The O-wand has a looped handle, intended to make holding the wand more comfortable. And while the unique shape of some wands like the PalmPower Extreme actually helps, I find the O-wand’s looped handle awkward. It makes the handle too wide, and I can’t find a comfortable spot to grip and leverage the O-Wand.
The looped handle could be a personal preference. And perhaps with more use, I might adapt to it. But the O-wand just isn’t one of my favorite wands, so I don’t reach for it.
The larger head is quite firm, which is great for applying pressure. But it would be more comfortable if it were plusher. Its wide surface is best for broad stimulation over focused.
The buttons on this wand are fairly easy to press, but you have to cycle through the vibration powers. I prefer wands that let decrease the power level instead of looping through all the higher settings first. But since there are only 4 powers on this, it isn’t too problematic.
The vibration patterns are controlled with a separate button from the intensity levels. I appreciate this because I don’t often use patterns. So when looping through settings to get back to a softer power, I don’t have to pass through a flurry of random patterns taking me out of the mood.
The Doxy Number 3 has average comfort and ease of use – though it can take some time to get used to.
The buttons are large and positioned where my fingers naturally rest. This makes changing power levels easy. But I regularly press the buttons by accident, especially when trying to leverage the wand to apply pressure. So you have to find the right grip on the handle.
I can also feel the vibrations in my hands while using the Doxy Number 3. They’re less noticeable than with the rechargeable version of this wand (the Doxy Die Cast 3R), but the cheaper plastic version (the Doxy 3 USB-C) actually vibrates my hand the least of these wands.
The head is small, which makes it easy to fit into tight areas, and I can limit the contact to softer areas of my body to keep it comfortable. But some people will find a plush head like the Magic Wand Plus’s more comfy.
There’s also an edge where the bottom of the head transitions to the neck. I typically angle my wands at about a 45-degree angle, so the rounded part of the head contacts my body comfortably. But if you angle your wand so that the bottom of the head contacts you, the edge could be uncomfortable.
For a more comfortable compact wand, consider the Lovense Domi 2 or the slightly larger BMS PalmPower Extreme which have better flexibility.
The full-sized Doxy Die Cast and Magic Wand Rechargeable also have more plush, comfy heads than the Doxy Die Cast 3.
Use During Sex
The O-wand is going to be a struggle for most people during sex due to its size and weight. It takes up a lot of room and gets tiring to hold – especially since the handle makes it more awkward to grip.
I have the most success in Cowgirl and Spooning positions. In Cowgirl, the long handle has more room to move around without getting in the way. And the round head has a very slight taper, which can squeeze into slightly tighter spots in those positions.
While Spooning I’ve found that I can rest the handle against the bed to support the O-wand’s weight. So it helps a bit with the heaviness issue.
I find Doggystyle very difficult with the O-wand. I want to rest the bottom of the handle against the bed, but the curved handle makes this difficult. So I have a hard time getting the head to maintain good clitoral contact – my arm gets very tired trying to keep the O-wand’s head pressed to my clit.
The Doxy Die Cast 3 is decently easy to use during partnered sex.
For a wand with a small head, it still has a reasonably long handle which helps you maneuver the wand easily. You don’t have to reach as far as you do with short wands. And you can make adjustments quickly.
Because the Doxy Die Cast 3 has a small head, it fits well in tight spots during sex. But I wish it was plusher like the Magic Wands or full-sized Die Cast. When my partner and I are moving a lot, the Doxy Number 3’s firm head can bump uncomfortably against my pubic bone. But that doesn’t happen frequently since the head is small, and I can keep it pressed against a soft area of my body pretty easily.
The compact Lovense Domi 2 also solves this issue by providing a more forgiving, flexible neck that absorbs more of the impact during heavy movement.
Noise
The O-wand body massager is fairly noisy. When we tested whether my partner could hear it from the other side of a closed door – he heard the O-wand on every power level.
You can mask its sound by turning on a box fan or playing music. This made it so that my partner couldn’t hear it even on high. So you can still use it discreetly if you take some extra precautions.
But there are comparably powerful, quieter wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable and Viben Sultry among others.
The Doxy Number 3 is a loud wand massager.
It’s best if you are home alone, or don’t have roommates. If I’m using this wand in the bedroom, my partner can hear it on the other side of the door even on its lowest power level. The good news is, you can drown out the noise by turning on a box fan or music in the bedroom.
But if discretion is important to you, it’s best to choose a wand with some inaudible levels like the Magic Wand Rechargeable.
Attachment Compatibility
The O-wand has good compatibility with wand attachments. It comes with its own attachment that adds some texture for clit stimulation. And since it’s a full-sized wand most attachments designed for the Magic Wand brand fit the O-wand.
However, the O-wand’s head has a slightly tapered shape to it, which causes a few attachments to fit loosely. They’re still useable, but not a perfect fit. But overall you’ll be able to find something enjoyable. There are compatible attachments for a broad variety of stimulation.
Below are the attachments we’ve tested and found compatible with the O-wand.
The Doxy Die Cast 3 has excellent attachment compatibility for a wand its size. It’s compatible with Doxy branded attachments among others.
Doxy designs attachments specifically for the Doxy Number 3 and its rechargeable version (the Doxy Die Cast 3R). These screw directly to the Doxy Number 3’s head for a snug fit.
These attachments provide a wide range of stimulation options including prostate, anal, penis, dual-stimulation, and clitoral.
Le Wand Petite’s attachments also fit the Doxy Number 3. These won’t replace the default head as Doxy’s attachments do. But you can slip them over the Number 3’s head as you would normally.
Between Le Wand and Doxy’s attachments, you have a broad variety of options to use with the Doxy Die Cast 3.
Mount Compatibility
I test each of my wands with Liberator’s mounts for hands-free stimulation (something I really enjoy).
Unfortunately, the O-wand body massager is not compatible with either mount. The large, looped handle prevents it from fitting into each mount’s slot designed to hold a wand vibrator.
My favorite for mount use is the BMS PalmPower Extreme.
The Doxy Number 3 fits well with the Liberator Wanda mount for hands-free stimulation.
This mount holds the wand up at a slight angle. You can straddle the mount and lower your weight onto the wand for clit stimulation. And if you lean forward you can also create enough room for penetration from behind.
The Doxy Number 3’s length is just right for the Wanda – its head is positioned in a great spot. And the round shape of the Doxy 3’s head is very comfortable in the Wanda.
When placed in the Liberator Axis mount, the Doxy Number 3 provides little clit stimulation. The head is too small to keep consistent, firm contact with your clit.
If you are using the Axis, I prefer wands with larger heads like the Magic Wand Rechargeable or Doxy Die Cast. Or a wand with an angled head like the BMS PalmPower Extreme. This is my favorite wand to use in both mounts!
Battery Life & Power Source
The O-wand is rechargeable and can last about 215 minutes continuously vibrating on its highest power. This is longer than average, but there are others that match it.
The Doxy Number 3 is a plug-in wand, so you never need to charge it. As long as you’re near an outlet, you can play! And the cable is 10 feet long, so you don’t need to be that near to an outlet. The Doxy Number 3 also comes with adapters for UK, EU, US & AU outlets.
Cords can be a minor annoyance, but I don’t personally find them distracting. If the wand itself is good, I don’t mind a wall outlet as the power source.
Build Quality
The O-wand has a sturdy construction and feels well-made. The handle is durable and the head can take firm pressure without feeling strained at all.
The buttons feel slightly cheap, but overall, I expect this wand to last.
This wand feels very solid. It has a metal casing on the outside and it definitely feels like it will last. The head’s silicone is also smooth, with a high-quality feel.
The only reason the Doxy Number 3 doesn’t get a 10 is that the buttons can be less responsive than I’d like. So sometimes I have to press a button twice before it responds.
Although I don’t enjoy the powerful, buzzy vibrations it produces, the motor feels durable. I expect this to last many years.