The VeDO Wanda has three power levels which cover a decent range from low to moderate power.

The top power is a smidge stronger than my favorite non-wand vibrators (bullets, G-spot vibrators, rabbit vibrators). I can easily orgasm with the Wanda pressed to my clit. So if you enjoy the more moderate vibration strength of other types of vibrators, but prefer the way broad wands spread the vibrations out – the Wanda will likely do the trick for you. 

But there are cheaper wand vibrators with a similar power range like the Maia Zoe Dual-Ended Wand. And other comparably priced wands like the Magic Wand Mini and Dame Com have a similar power range with better performance in other areas.

And if you’re looking for exceptional power, the Magic Wand Plus will be a better fit in the same price range.

The BMS Swan Era has a reasonable power range, starting gently and reaching a moderate 5 out of 10 strength on high.

This is only half the strength of my strongest wands, but it’s still stronger than most of my non-wand vibrators, and enough for me.

This is a wider power range and higher max power than most of what you’ll find in this price range. Only one wand at this price has as much range as the Swan Era while reaching a higher top strength – the Orion Your New Favorite Wand.

The Swan Era Wand’s press and hold, continuous control system allows you to make tiny adjustments to the power. If you want a slow, gradual build and don’t need anything too strong, the Swan Era is a great choice at this price. For more power, consider something stronger like the Orion Your New Favorite Wand.

Because most people prefer low-frequency, rumbly vibrations, I rate more rumbly wand vibrators higher than buzzy wands in this performance metric. However, vibration frequency is a personal preference. And some people enjoy vibrations more toward the middle or the buzzy (high-frequency) side of the spectrum. 

So consider what you enjoy!

The VeDO Wanda’s vibrations range from extremely rumbly on low power, to neutral on high power. But because the first power level is fairly soft, you’ll likely use the top two power levels most often.

As a result, you can expect the VeDO Wanda to feel moderately rumbly to neutral most of the time. So it’s best if you enjoy vibrations more toward the middle of the spectrum. If you’re not sure what you enjoy it can also be good since it’s not too far to one side.

Or consider something like the Magic Wand Plus which spans a broad range from extremely rumbly to moderately buzzy with ample power at each level.

If you’re in the majority and prefer mostly rumbly vibrations, you may want to invest the extra $10-$20 for the Lovense Domi. With a compact size like the Wanda, it has a much greater power range, and 90% of its power levels are extremely rumbly.

We rate rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because it’s what most people prefer. However, this is an area of personal preference, so consider what you enjoy.

The BMS Swan Era Wand is impressively rumbly, especially considering its tiny size and affordability. Every setting in this continuous range is either extremely or moderately rumbly. These low-frequency vibrations travel deep into your body for an impactful, spread-out feel.

The depth of the vibrations stood out to me when I first started using this toy because vibrations with this much depth are often more expensive. The Orion Your New Favorite Wand and Satisfyer Wand-er are the only comparable wands at this price point, but they’re larger.

It’s a great choice for those seeking rumbly vibes on a budget!

The VeDO Wanda is fairly easy to use. The handle has a comfortably smooth, but grippy silicone which means it doesn’t slip around. The wand is fairly compact, so it’s easier to maneuver and adjust the Wanda’s position than it is with full-sized wands.

Plus it’s waterproof, which makes it very easy to clean. And you can take it into the tub with you.

But the VeDO Wanda has its downsides. 

While a firm head is not always uncomfortable, I do think the VeDO Wanda would benefit from some squishiness. The Wanda’s pressure against my body gets a little uncomfortable over time.

And I don’t enjoy the tapered shape of the VeDO Wanda’s head. Though in theory, it could help you get more pinpoint precision, I found the taper made it difficult to press the vibes into my body. I prefer the more cylindrical shape and slightly squishy texture of wands like the Magic Wand Mini and Magic Wand Plus.

The BMS Swan Era Wand is very easy to use and comfortable, with the exception of some vibrations in the handle.

It’s hard to avoid feeling hand vibrations on small wands like this since the motor is so close to your hand. However, since it’s so rumbly, I don’t find the handle vibrations distracting. But if you’re extra sensitive to this, the Romp Presto does a better job of keeping the vibrations isolated to the head.

Leveraging the short handle for long periods could be more tiring than wands with longer handles. But at just 4.9 ounces, its very light so it’s easy to hold. And the flared base provides a good leverage point for the thumb when applying pressure. This tiny wand is easy to move around, and the silky silicone provides a comfortable grip.

Traditional wands have a large head for broad stimulation, like the Orion Your New Favorite Wand. But the BMS Swan Era has a small head, which is great if you prefer more precise stimulation than large wands provide.

Since the Swan Era’s vibrations are so rumbly, they can bump against your pubic bone more easily since the vibration movements are bigger, so the small head is important. This way, you can limit contact to fleshier areas to keep it comfortable.

The single button press-and-hold control system is different than most and takes some familiarization if you’re not used to it. But it allows very gradual power adjustments instead of limiting you to preset power settings.

Hold the button until you reach the desired strength, then let go. Then tap once to turn it off, and again to start at the lowest strength. This makes it easy to reach the strongest or weakest power quickly.

The Wanda works okay but not great during sex. 

Its best performance is in the cowgirl position because the tapered head can slide into the right spots without getting in the way. And the smaller handle is easy to move around.

My main complaint that prevents it from scoring higher in all positions is that the head is a little too hard. Which can be fine for some wands. But the Wanda’s neck also has only a slight flex to it. So the combination of a stiff neck and hard head make it bump uncomfortably against my body with a lot of movement during sex.

While the tapered head helps the Wanda in Cowgirl, it actually hurts the score in Missionary. In order to get good clitoral contact from the tapered head, you have to angle the handle upward. And in Missionary, there is not enough room to do this.

If your main goal is to find a good wand to use during sex, here are a few better recommendations:

• Lovense Domi 2 – A medium-sized handle with a smaller head that can get into tight places and apply firm pressure. 
• BMS PalmPower Extreme – A larger wand that still works incredibly well during sex due to the way its head is angled from the handle.
• Blush Noje W4 – A cheaper option that’s a little smaller than the Wanda with comparable strength. It has some downsides compared to the other two wands above, but it’s inexpensive and easy to use during sex!

The BMS Swan Era Wand is great to use during sex. The small head and short handle easily fit into tight spots.

In positions facing your partner, you can get direct contact, and since the vibes are so rumbly, they travel deep into your body, so stimulation is great. Since the head is firm, it can be uncomfortable if it gets pressed against your pubic bone, but the small size makes it easier to keep out of the way.

In doggystyle, the handle is too short to rest on the bed, but it’s so light that I can hold it for a long time without getting tired.

The head moves around more in the spooning position since it’s so small. It’s harder to keep wedged between your legs, but this also means the vibes don’t fatigue your legs as much. The stimulation is still good, but it’s not as consistent in this position as I’ve found with other wands with slightly broader heads like the Romp Presto.

If you want something small for easy maneuverability and versatility during sex, this is a great mini wand.

The Wanda has an excellent, discreet sound level – good news if you live with others or noise distracts you.

Both its low and high powers are quiet. And during our testing, my partner could not hear any of the Wanda’s power levels from behind a closed bedroom door. 

Part of the reason the VeDO Wanda is quiet is that it’s more moderately powered than some wands. Though it still packs a reasonable punch.

If you want more power while remaining discreet, the Viben Sultry has 1.5 times the power of the VeDO Wanda – and my partner could not hear it behind a closed door either.

The BMS Swan Era has mediocre noise levels, particularly because it sometimes rattles.

In our test from behind the closed bedroom door, my partner could not hear the lowest power, but mid-strengths were audible whenever I didn’t have the wand pressed to my body. And high power was always easily audible.

Our decibel recordings on high power are based on the noise level with the rattling sound. You can hear what it sounds like with and without the rattling in the video above, but of course you can’t control that. Sometimes when using the wand it wouldn’t rattle. Other times it’d start rattling after several minutes of use.

Even with a box fan running, my partner could still just barely hear the rattling on high power. Only music would mask the noise.

This means it’s not a good choice if discretion is important. The Romp Presto, another affordable mini wand, was inaudible from the other side of the door in all our tests if you need something quieter.

The VeDO Wanda is compatible with a few wand attachments including the Vixen Wanderer, Vixen Gee Whiz, and LuzArte Bubbles. Le Wand attachments also fit the VeDO Wanda – though there is excess room at the top because of the Wanda’s tapered head shape.

The attachments that fit best are all insertable (for G-spot, anal, or prostate stimulation). So only a limited range is available to you.

If you want a wand vibrator compatible with a broad range of attachments, full-sized wands are best. Several score a 10 for attachment compatibility including the comparably-priced Magic Wand Plus!

The BMS Swan Era Wand has poor attachment compatibility, but you can still find a few options that work.

A couple of my smaller, or extra stretchy attachments worked well. The PalmPower Rechargeable attachments stayed on with friction, but they don’t snap into place for additional security like they do with their own wand.

Large wand heads have the best attachment compatibility, so the Orion Your New Favorite Wand is a better affordable wand if you prioritize this.

Wand mounts hold your vibrator and free your hands – alone or during sex (my favorite way to use them). 

We test our wands’ compatibility with Liberator wand mounts – the Axis and Wanda (yes, the mount has the same name as this wand vibrator). So I’ll go ahead and use their full names when referring to them.

The VeDO Wanda gets a 9 for mount compatibility. Not perfect, but certainly above average. 

When using the Liberator Axis, you lie face down along the mount. The Axis holds the VeDO Wanda between your legs, and the head’s side broadly stimulates your clit. This works especially well for effortless stimulation during sex from behind. 

In this position, the VeDO Wanda provides plenty of vibes. Though I especially love using curved wands with the Axis because they provide even better clitoral contact and pressure. The BMS PalmPower Extreme is one of my favorites.

The Liberator Wanda mount holds your wand more upright. Since the VeDO Wanda is shorter than full-sized wands, its head sits only slightly above the mount which is easier to grind on! You can sit on the larger end of the mount and lean or grind against the vibrating head.

Or you can flip the mount around and bend over to provide room for penetration. In this case, the VeDO Wanda’s shorter size makes it a touch more difficult to use – you’ve got to keep your body low enough to be in contact with the wand, but high enough to create space for penetration.Whereas taller wands like the Viben Sultry don’t require you to get so low.

But the VeDO Wanda is doable if you’re up for some flexibility.
If good mount compatibility is a nice bonus to you, the VeDO Wanda will work well. If it’s a huge priority, my favorite wand to use with Liberator’s mounts is the BMS PalmPower Extreme.

The BMS Swan Era Wand has very poor compatibility with mounts.

It does not fit in the Wanda Mount at all.

In the Axis, the small head prevents it from making good contact with your body. Some of the vibrations do travel for some stimulation since the vibes are so rumbly, but most people will find this stimulation underwhelming.

The Orion Your New Favorite Wand is a better wand in this price range if you want to enjoy hands-free play with a mount.

The VeDO Wanda lasts for about 185 minutes on high power the whole time! So about 3 hours, and longer if you use the lower power levels too.

It’s one of the longest lasting wand vibrators we tested. Most people will find its battery-life is more than enough. But if you want an extra hour in there, try out the Magic Wand Rechargeable. 

Or if you want a wand that never needs to charge, try a plug-in option like the Doxy Die Cast or Magic Wand Plus! You just need to play near an outlet.

The BMS Swan Era Wand is rechargeable but has a shorter battery life than other wands. It lasted for 55 minutes on high power in our test, which could be enough if you charge between uses.

But the Orion Your New Favorite Wand lasts longer on an even higher top strength, so this is a better option if you frequently forget to charge.

The VeDO Wanda is almost entirely covered in smooth silicone, which feels very high-quality. Overall it’s well-made and seems very sturdy, even when applying firm pressure.

The BMS Swan Era Wand seems to have good build quality.

The all-over silicone provides a sleek, comfortable, and completely sealed feel. The neck has some flex but seems sturdy and not prone to breaking. The button has a nice press-feel, and I like the weight of it – neither too light nor too heavy.

Within the first week or two, the motor started rattling after a few minutes of higher-powered use, which could indicate degradation over time. It hasn’t affected performance so far, but it could be annoying to some.