Though not as overwhelming as a few wands like the Magic Wand Plus or PalmPower Extreme, the Viben Sultry has excellent power topping out at 7.3 out of 10 – significantly stronger than any of my non-wand vibrators.

Though it has 8 power levels, it begins with a fair amount of power – I can orgasm easily on any setting. The lowest level is 6.5 out of 10 – already close to its top power of 7.3. There’s nothing really soft.

Normally with a limited power range, I’d need to use a gentler toy to warm up before switching to a powerful wand. But for me, the Sultry just works! Its power range is at my ideal threshold – I find it intense, but comfortable. And I think the main reason it works for me is because of how the vibrations feel: the vibration frequency.

The BMS PalmPower Groove has poor vibration power and range compared to other wands (even other mini wand vibrators). It’s one of my weakest wands, maxing out at just 1.6 out of 10 vibration strength – more comparable to a typical bullet vibrator than a wand.

At such a low price, it’s not necessarily bad If you enjoy mild stimulation. The vibrations still feel impactful enough that I enjoy them and orgasm with the PalmPower Groove. But If you’re expecting the massive power wand vibrators are famous for, you’ll be disappointed.

For a more powerful mini wand vibrator under $50, consider the VeDO Wini or Orion Your New Favorite Wand Massager.

The Viben Sultry is one of the most rumbly wand vibrators we’ve tested. Its entire power range is on the rumbly side of the spectrum, and it packs excellent strength while remaining rumbly.

The Sultry’s lowest 3 levels are extremely rumbly. This makes the wand’s powerful start feel impactful but not overwhelming. The rumbly vibrations are more widespread and comfortable while traveling deeper through your body.

The top 5 power levels remain moderately rumbly, with just a bit more zing that focuses the vibrations in a tighter area. Only a few other wands reach the Sultry’s top strength of 7.3 or higher (like the Orion Grande) while remaining rumbly.

If you enjoy moderate to strong power and love deep, rumbly vibrations the Viben Sultry will be a good fit.

We rate wands with rumbly vibrations higher than buzzy ones because most people prefer it.

The BMS PalmPower Groove is very low-frequency (rumbly) from start to finish. Even its highest setting is less than 60 Hz (our cutoff for the “extremely rumbly” range). But since its vibrations are so weak, the low-frequency vibrations only pack a little impact.

Unfortunately, if you want rumbliness and power, it’s hard to find at the extremely low price of the Groove, so you’ll have to increase your budget a bit.

At a comparable price, the Romp Presto is a stronger mini wand with two starting levels in the rumbly range. Or the Satisfyer Wand-er Woman (a full-sized wand) is the cheapest wand with excellent power and rumbliness.

The Viben Sultry is an especially comfortable full-sized wand, but the controls are poor.

It weighs less than other large wands and has a slim, contoured silicone handle that’s very comfy to grip. These features make it easier to maneuver and leverage the Sultry for firm pressure – it doesn’t feel like you’re holding a bulky wand vibrator. The slightly flexible neck also keeps the pressure comfortable without flexing so much that applying pressure becomes difficult.

The tall head provides lovely, broad stimulation. But you can also use the slight lip formed near the top of the head to apply more focused stimulation.

The Sultry’s controls are its only downside. It does not have separate buttons to increase and decrease power. You need to cycle through intensity levels using a single button, and they’re in reverse order (most powerful to least). While this is mildly annoying, the power levels are so close together that I can live with it. It’s still one of the wands I reach for the most.

What’s more frustrating is that if you accidentally press the vibration pattern button, you must cycle through all 19 patterns to return to the constant setting. Simply turning the wand off and back on again does not work because the wand resumes on the same setting. The Maia Nala is a comparably-priced wand with better controls if that’s your priority.

It’s also fully IPX7 waterproof, so it’s quick and easy to clean.

The BMS PalmPower Groove is decently comfortable and has easy-to-use but basic controls.

The short length (just 6.1 inches) is easy to maneuver, and the small head fits in tight spaces and comfortably provides firm pressure. You can limit contact to fleshy areas so it doesn’t press uncomfortably against your pubic bone.

The head’s grooved texture and indented section are supposed to provide additional stimulation, but I haven’t noticed that. It doesn’t add or detract from the vibrator to me.

The short, silicone handle is slim and tapers toward the end. The taper is intended to make the Groove more comfortable, but I find it more tiring to leverage. My hands and fingers tire faster than those with longer, less tapered handles like the Romp Presto.

A single button cycles through the Groove’s 4 power levels and 3 vibration patterns. I prefer wand vibrators with separate buttons to increase and decrease power like the Presto.

The Viben Sultry also works well during sex. Its tall head is still relatively slim, so it fits into tight spaces better than other full-sized wands. You also don’t need to position it very precisely because its strong, rumbly vibrations travel deep and feel impactful, even when the head is not placed right near your clit.

Its light weight is even more helpful during sex since you’re more often in positions where you’re holding the wand up, like in Doggystyle or Spooning. So it doesn’t get tiring like heavier wands. Since the Sultry is fairly long, you can also rest the base of its handle on the bed during Doggystyle to further support its weight.

Though the head is firmer than the plush silicone of the Magic Wand Rechargeable or Plus, its flexible neck keeps it comfortable during sex.

If you enjoy the broad, powerful stimulation of full-sized wands, and want something easy to use during sex, this is one of the best options.

The BMS PalmPower Groove has a great design to use during sex with a partner. The short length makes it easy to move around and leverage without the handle interfering with you or your partner’s body.

The small head fits easily between your legs too. You can hold it close to your clit for great stimulation without it being pressed painfully against your pubic bone, even in positions facing your partner like Missionary.

Though I wish it had stronger vibrations, I successfully use it in Spooning, Cowgirl, and Modified Missionary positions. Doggystyle takes more work because you have to reach pretty far back with such a small toy. In Doggystyle, I actually prefer a long wand. However, only those very focused on a wand for Doggystyle will take issue with this.

The Viben Sultry is one of the quietest wands with this much power – it’s a good option for people who want something strong and discreet. From behind a closed door, my partner can easily hear most wand vibrators this strong.

But I can often use the Sultry on its highest power level without my partner hearing it. We have retested this wand multiple times because it’s right on the border between audible and inaudible on its max setting. Some days my partner can just barely discern the sound of the Sultry’s vibrations on high. But the house has to be completely silent, and he has to try hard to listen for it. Other days he can’t hear it at all.

Turning on a box fan in the bedroom will ensure the Viben Sultry can’t be heard on any power level.

For even more discretion, the We-Vibe Wand 2 is better overall and remains inaudible on every setting, but it’s also more expensive.

The BMS PalmPower Groove is very quiet. When I’m using it in the bedroom, my partner can’t hear it behind the closed door, even on high power. But since it’s a gentle wand vibrator, the quiet vibrations aren’t that impressive.

You can find stronger options that are also inaudible from behind a closed door. For instance, the Romp Presto is over 3 times stronger and cannot be heard on any setting.

The Viben Sultry’s slim head which makes it comfortable and easy to use during sex limits its compatibility with wand attachments. Some attachments designed for full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Rechargeable also fit the Viben Sultry, while others are too loose.

You can still find compatible attachments for a variety of stimulation including penis, anal, G-spot, prostate, and clitoral. But your selection is more limited. See our full wand attachment compatibility table for information on all the attachments we tested for compatibility.

The BMS PalmPower Groove has very limited attachment compatibility since the head is so tiny.

Only 3 of my nearly 30 wand attachments fit on the PalmPower Groove. These include the PalmPower Bliss and Embrace, which are designed for the PalmPower Recharge. They don’t screw onto the Groove’s head but stay on by friction. It also fits the Lovehoney Queen G. All 3 are G-spot attachments, so the variety is minimal.

You have options, but not as many as wands with large heads like the Orion Your New Favorite Wand.

I test my wands with Liberator’s wand mounts – the Axis and Wanda. The Sultry works well with both!

The Axis holds the Sultry at a slight upward angle between my legs, as I lie face down along the mount. I can simply lie on the mount and cruise to orgasm solo or have my partner enter me from behind.

Despite its slimmer handle compared to other full-sized wands, the Axis firmly and securely grips the Sultry, preventing any unwanted movement. The Sultry’s tall head provides plenty of surface area for good contact and comfort. With its considerable height, the head applies pressure without requiring me to adjust my body much. Though angled wands like the BMS PalmPower Extreme provide even better contact.

When using the Wanda mount, the Sultry rests upright, allowing me to press against it while kneeling. I find the Sultry’s rounded slim head especially effective in the Wanda. Since it’s slim, I get a bit more focused stimulation, and the subtle rounded shape is very comfortable.

I test all my wands with Liberator’s mounts for hands-free play – the Axis and Wanda.

Unfortunately, the BMS PalmPower Groove is too small to fit in these wand mounts. It does not stay in place, so it cannot be used. If you want a budget-friendly mini wand that works well with mounts, the Romp Presto is decent. Otherwise you’ll have to increase your budget for a full-sized wand like the Magic Wand Plus.

The Viben Sultry is rechargeable and lasted just over 2 hours continuously running on its max power during our testing. This is above-average performance and will be plenty for most people.

The BMS PalmPower Groove has a poor battery life compared to my other wands. In our testing, it only lasted 55 minutes continuously vibrating on high power. Several stronger wand vibrators lasted longer. Consider the VeDO Wini, which lasts a bit longer on high, and is much stronger.

This wand feels solid and comfortable! The neck has some flex but doesn’t feel flimsy at all, so I’m not afraid to apply firm pressure. I love the silicone head and handle, which makes for a comfortable hold and feels luxurious.

The BMS PalmPower Groove has passable build quality. As their cheap, mini wand it feels less solid and luxurious than BMS’s premium products like the PalmPower Extreme. The Groove is very lightweight, so it feels cheaper. But the body-safe silicone handle and head feel nice and comfortable.

Considering the extremely low cost, its decent build quality is better than expected.