O-Wand vs Le Wand Petite Plug-In 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 Le Wand Petite Plug-In is a decent mini wand if you like lots of gentle and moderate settings. It’s suited for people who find typical wands too intense – thanks to its gradual 10-step power scale in the gentle to moderate range.
That said, it doesn’t offer anything exceptional for its price. The vibrations are mostly buzzy, it lacks stronger or deeper settings, and it doesn’t have convenient design features like a waterproof rating. In this price range, most people are better off choosing a different wand, unless you just love the Le Wand aesthetic.
For instance, the cheaper Romp Presto has a similar vibration profile and more convenience features (cord-free, waterproof, etc.). Or in this price range, you can get more power and better rumbliness with the BMS PalmPower Extreme or Magic Wand Mini.
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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 Le Wand Petite Plug-In has a good range of power, spanning gentle to moderate strengths – the same as the rechargeable version. This is comparable to the strength of mid-sized non-wand vibrators, but is less than half the strength of my strongest wands.
The Petite Plug-In works well for those worried about overstimulation because the 10 power levels climb very gradually in strength. So you don’t have to worry about large jumps in power that may feel overwhelming if you’re not used to wand-like strength.
However, if you like moderate intensity, there are other moderately powerful wands, like the Magic Wand Mini, that perform better overall.
If you’re looking for the intense power typically associated with wands, this one may fall short. In this price range, the BMS PalmPower Extreme is nearly twice as strong while still starting gently.
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 rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because most people prefer this. But this is really a personal preference, so select based on what you like.
The Le Wand Petite Plug-In has rumbly vibrations on only the softest settings. Most of the vibrations have a neutral or buzzy feel. It’s actually buzzier than the rechargeable version, because the motor doesn’t slow down when you press it against you.
I enjoy neutral and buzzy vibrations at this strength, but if you prioritize rumbliness, the Lovense Domi 2 is better at this price.
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 Le Wand Petite Plug-In is very comfortable and easy to use with excellent controls.
The handle is slim enough to wrap your hand around easily, a good length to leverage, and the vibrations in my hand are minimal and not distracting. You can get firm pressure easily because the neck is only slightly flexible. And the smaller head allows you to limit contact to specific areas, which helps keep it comfortable since it’s so firm.
You can increase and decrease strength with separate buttons and adjust the intensity of each vibration pattern. The buttons are within easy reach and well-placed, so you don’t accidentally press them while gripping the wand.
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 Le Wand Petite Plug-In’s small head and medium size make it excellent to use during sex.
In positions facing your partner, the head fits into tight spots easily, so you can get direct contact, resulting in good stimulation.
The handle is easy to leverage – long enough that you don’t have to reach down too far, but not so long that the handle bumps against your partner. In doggystyle, this is a good length to rest against the bed if you don’t want to hold the wand up.
The head can feel a bit firm in any position, but it only becomes uncomfortable with aggressive movement. In which case, the Magic Wand Mini’s plush head is better.
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 Le Wand Petite Plug-In is very quiet, making it great for those who need to be discreet. My partner could not hear it from behind our closed bedroom door on any of its settings.
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 Le Wand Petite Plug-In has great compatibility with attachments for a mini wand. Most attachments are designed for wands with full-sized heads, but Le Wand has several attachments designed specifically for this wand. The Lovense Domi‘s attachments and a few others also fit well. You’ll have plenty of options if you want the ability to vary stimulation type with attachments.
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.
We test our wands with the Liberator Axis and Wanda mounts. The Le Wand Petite Plug-In works pretty well with both.
The Axis holds your wand at an angle while you lie across it on your stomach. While the Le Wand Petite’s head is small, it’s still relatively tall which helps it reach my clit and deliver good stimulation. It’s not as firm of pressure as you’d get from a thicker-headed wand (like the Magic Wand Plus), but still good for a wand of this size.
The Wanda holds the Le Wand Petite Plug-In upright while you sit on or kneel above the mount for hands-free stimulation. Because of the Le Wand Petite’s short length, the head is positioned just above the mount, which makes sitting directly on the mount excellent for effortless, comfortable stimulation. Wands with larger heads and longer lengths are better if you prefer kneeling, since more surface area provides more even pressure and the head is positioned higher.
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 Le Wand Petite Plug-In is corded, so you’ll never have to charge your toy, but you’re limited to playing near an outlet. It has an 8-foot long cord and comes with adapters for US, EU, UK, and AUS outlets.
If you prefer rechargeable wands, there is a rechargeable version, the Le Wand Petite. But other rechargeable wands at this price perform better overall, like the Magic Wand Mini and BMS PalmPower Extreme.
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.
The Le Wand Petite Plug-In has good build quality. The construction feels well-made, and the silicone head feels durable.
Although the handle looks metallic, it’s actually plastic. The plastic feels a bit thin and cheap, but it helps it remain lightweight and easy to move around. And it seems resistant to breaks.