The We-Vibe Wand has a great power range that reaches intense levels but starts extremely soft for those who need mild stimulation too. The unique joystick control lets you gradually adjust power. So it has more intermediate levels than most comparable wands.

But a downside of the joystick is that you need to time how long you hold it properly. There’s a slight delay between the moment you begin holding (or releasing) the joystick and the moment the power starts (or stops) changing. As a result, it can be easy to over or undershoot your intended strength.

The We-Vibe Wand’s lowest setting of 0.2 out of 10 vibration strength is the softest power any of my full-sized wands reach. This is awesome if you like a slow build or get easily overstimulated without a warmup.

The top strength is a 6.7 out of 10. Although some other wands are more powerful, including the BMS PalmPower Extreme and Magic Wand Rechargeable, the We-Vibe Wand is still much stronger than my non-wand vibrators. I don’t need to use the top strengths to orgasm – the middle powers are enough for me. However, I can still comfortably enjoy the We-Vibe Wand’s upper levels without feeling overwhelmed, as more intense settings often make me feel.
The We-Vibe Wand is excellent if you’re looking for powerful vibrations but want to avoid settings that feel too extreme. And you prefer a lot of intermediate levels between gentle and strong.

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.

Low-frequency, rumbly vibrations travel deeper and are what most people prefer over buzzy vibrations. But it is a preference, so consider what you like!

The We-Vibe Wand has great rumbliness, like most of the brand’s toys – the We-Vibe Tango X and We-Vibe Touch X are two of my most rumbly mini vibrators too.

The We-Vibe Wand’s lower two-thirds of its power range is extremely rumbly, and even its highest settings remain moderately rumbly. Its rumbliness is comparable to other wands in this price range, including the Magic Wand Rechargeable and PalmPower Extreme.

A few wands feel even deeper at similar strengths, including the pricier Fun Factory Vim or more budget-friendly Lovense Domi 2.

So it depends on your preferences when it comes to rumbliness. I prefer some rumbliness, but not too much, so the We-Vibe Wand is in a good spot for me. It’s a great choice for most people unless you have more extreme preferences regarding rumbliness.

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.

The We-Vibe app is basic and a little disappointing. It still works, but if app-control is your main priority, the Lovense Domi 2 is a better wand for you.

We-Vibe’s main app features are limited and unintuitive. And the connectivity and responsiveness are just okay (we discuss connectivity and responsiveness here).

As We-Vibe has continued to update its app, the features have become more bare-bones over time. For instance, you used to be able to draw and create your own vibration patterns in the We-Vibe app. Now, you can only select from predesigned patterns.

You can control the vibration pattern and intensity a few ways. The “Single Vibe” screen lets you choose a predesigned vibration pattern and then drag up or down on the screen to change the intensity.

If you want to quickly jump between patterns, use the “Multi Vibe” setting. This provides four quadrants, each corresponding to a vibration pattern. Drag the on-screen dot into one of the quadrants, and the We-Vibe Wand will vibrate on that pattern. Dragging farther out from the center increases the vibration strength. You change the vibration patterns in each quadrant.

You can no longer create your own pattern, so you must stick to one of the presets. You can create a “Playlist” by stringing together different patterns but can’t change their intensity.

Using “Beat Mode” is supposed to make the We-Vibe Wand vibrate along to your favorite songs, but it often just vibrates on a constant power the entire time. Changing between Bass, Mid, and Treble doesn’t change the vibrations, nor does adjusting the intensity threshold. This glitch is specific to the We-Vibe Wand. Beat Mode works correctly with my other app-controlled We-Vibe toys like the Chorus and Sync.

The “Ambient Noise” feature should make your We-Vibe Wand vibrate stronger when the noise picked up by your phone’s mic is louder. But in my experience, the We-Vibe Wand just vibrates on a constant power regardless of the background sound. Again, this feature works correctly with my other We-Vibe app-controlled toys.

The We-Vibe Wand is my only full-sized wand with app control. The main control screens (Single Vibe and Multi Vibe) work well – they’re just basic. So if you want a full-sized wand with app control as a bonus, it can still be a good choice.

But if excellent app control is important to you, I recommend the Lovense Domi 2 instead. It’s a smaller wand, but has much better app functionality and features.

The We-Vibe Wand’s app is alright during long-distance mode. It gives you the basic features that you need for long-distance play. But some connection issues happen during long-distance play that don’t occur during nearby play (I discuss that issue in detail in the Connectivity section).

You can text with a partner, send photos, share control of your wand, and video call. When your partner controls your toy, they can adjust the intensity and patterns through the “Single Vibe” and “Multi Vibe” screens discussed above in Close Range Features.

The video chat feature allows you to mute or turn off your video feed anytime if you’d rather your partner not see or hear you. Or if you’d like to see your partner better, you can minimize the control panel and make the video full-screen.

If your partner also has a We-Vibe toy, you can simultaneously control each other’s.

The section for partner play is less intuitive than other apps like Lovense when it comes to notifying you of their activity and requests. You must go to your partner’s chat screen to see if they’ve requested control of your toy. If you don’t communicate first outside of the We-Vibe app letting your partner know you’re about to send a request, it’s unlikely they’ll see your request.

You can store multiple partners, but you can’t send out anonymous links like you can with Lovense. Anyone controlling your toy will need your We-Vibe username.

We-Vibe’s long-distance experience covers the basics but is more challenging to use than some. If long-distance play is your priority, the Lovense Domi 2 is a better wand for you.

The We-Vibe Wand’s connectivity with the app is good in nearby mode, but long-distance play is unreliable. If the app is a top priority, the Lovense Domi 2 is the better choice for you.

The Bluetooth connectivity is reliable. For instance, the We-Vibe app walks you through a simple process to connect the app and wand together. This process works correctly, and I never have issues getting the wand paired with the app. Once it’s paired, it stays reliably connected. I don’t have issues with the connection dropping out and needing to repair the wand.

During our testing, the We-Vibe Wand and app remained connected by Bluetooth when separated up to 388 feet. But since this isn’t a wearable like the We-Vibe Chorus or We-Vibe Sync, it’s not a huge benefit.

However, there are responsiveness issues between the app and the wand. When using the main Single Vibe and Multi Vibe screens to control the We-Vibe Wand, there is occasionally a couple-second delay between making an adjustment in the app and the wand’s vibrations changing.

Sometimes, it works smoothly. Other times, the delay is there. If you make frequent changes, you’ll find it distracting. The “Beat Mode” and “Ambient Noise” features available when controlling other We-Vibe toys are unavailable for the original We-Vibe Wand.

The connection during long-distance play is unreliable due to a glitch in the We-Vibe app that has appeared on and off over the years. If you need reliable long-distance play, get the Lovense Domi 2 instead.

The We-Vibe app sometimes shows both partners’ status as “offline” even though we are both online. When this glitch happens, you cannot share control of your wand at all because the app won’t let you send an invite to your partner. When this issue has occurred, we’ve tried several workarounds with limited success. Neither updating the app, deleting the We-Vibe app and redownloading it, nor trying to create a new partner profile have resolved the issue. What has worked for us is this:

1. Both partners need to open the settings tab in the We-Vibe app and select Factory Reset.
2. Then when you go to connect your We-Vibe Wand 2, you will be prompted to update the vibrator’s firmware. Go ahead and update it.
3. Then, re-add your partner in the We-Vibe app. At this point, we’ve been able to connect again long-distance.

We don’t know whether this solution universally works for everyone, but it’s what has worked for us. Anytime we get connected, we’re able to stay connected. But as you can see, getting connected in the first place is often frustrating.

If app control is a top priority (not just a fun bonus), the Lovense Domi 2 is a better choice – its app has better features, and Lovense’s connectivity has consistently proven reliable over the years.

The We-Vibe Wand has fantastic comfort and ease of use.

The long, curved handle is comfortable and easy to grip. The curve helps you leverage the wand more easily for firm pressure. And I find it comfy with the curve facing toward or away from you. The handle is especially slim near the controls, providing your finger a comfortable resting place near the joystick. Some vibrations travel into the handle, but it’s nothing too distracting.

The We-Vibe wand has the tallest head of all my wands, but it’s not too wide. The three full inches of head length provide a great amount of surface to cover the whole vulva and provide lovely broad stimulation. But since the head isn’t too wide, it doesn’t hit the sides of your legs much. It’s very easy to sandwich comfortably between your legs.

The head is primarily firm and can jostle around a bit from the rumbly vibrations. But if this bothers you, the back side of the head is slightly more plush. Despite its large size, it’s easy to move around.

The joystick control is unique to the We-Vibe Wand and has advantages and disadvantages – whether you’ll enjoy it is a preference. Hold the joystick up or down to change the vibration power slowly. The main advantage is that this gives you easy access to any power level within its range instead of being limited to preset power levels.

And some people will find holding a switch easier than the alternative of keeping a small button pushed down. The joystick is pretty firm, so I have to use two hands on the We-Vibe Wand to adjust power, but my partner can do it easily with one hand. You may find this more accessible or more challenging to use. There’s also a slight delay between the joystick activation and the vibration change (discussed in the power section above)

The We-Vibe Wand also has a unique optional feature called Smart Silence, which prevents the toy from vibrating unless pressed against your body. This can be helpful for discretion since many toys are louder when vibrating in the open air than when pushed to your body. The Smart Silence feature works surprisingly well. The vibrations start and stop instantly upon pressing it to my body and lifting it off. And it can tell whether the head is in contact with me or some other random object. If you do not like this feature, it’s easy to turn off.

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.

The We-Vibe Wand is great during sex, especially for a full-sized wand.

What gives the We-Vibe Wand a boost is the tall, cylindrical-shaped head. Because the head is tall, you get the broad stimulation you expect from a wand vibrator. But the head is narrower than most full-sized wands, so I can fit it closer to my clit even in face-to-face sex positions where space is limited (like Missionary or Cowgirl). The handle’s curve also prevents the wand from hitting my partner’s body in these positions.

The rumbly vibrations also help because they travel deep into my body and impact the entire area – so I don’t need to position the We-Vibe Wand that precisely.

I love the We-Vibe Wand in more open positions like Spooning and Doggystyle too. The head size is perfect for firm, evenly distributed pressure. And the handle is long enough to prop against the bed to help support the wand when I get tired of holding it.

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.

The We-Vibe Wand has discreet sound levels. During our testing, my partner could not hear the wand on any power level from the other side of a closed door – even without using the Smart Silence feature.

However, I was surprised because the wand can make a rattling noise depending on how you hold it. If you’re sensitive to noise, you may find the rattle distracting even though it’s unlikely to be heard by housemates. In this case, you may consider the Fun Factory Vim or Magic Wand Rechargeable instead.

But if you’re just worried about people you live with overhearing, the We-Vibe Wand is a discreet option with good strength.

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.

The We-Vibe Wand has excellent attachment compatibility and even comes with two attachments of its own! This is part of what makes the We-Vibe Wand a good value. One provides fluttery stimulation for your clit, and the other provides penis stimulation. You cannot buy these attachments separately at We-Vibe or other shops.

The clit stimulator is a flutter-tip ring that wraps around the entire head. It provides a gentle “flicking” sensation that I love. The small curved flaps range in height, so you can choose what’s most comfortable. They sort of sandwich the clit, and can transfer slow and soft flutters on low power, and quicker, substantial ones on high.

The penis attachment has textured ridges on the bottom that stimulate the frenulum and smooth wings that wrap around the side of the shaft. It doesn’t completely enclose the penis as a stroker would, so my partner says he needs to keep one hand near the unenclosed side to keep his penis “on-track” moving back and forth through the attachment. He finds the stimulation very enjoyable and better than similar attachments like the Le Wand Loop.

Because the We-Vibe Wand is full-sized, it’s also compatible with various attachments from other brands. You can find a compatible attachment for pretty much any kind of stimulation including clit, G-spot, penis, prostate, and dual-stimulation. To see all the attachments we’ve tested for compatibility with the We-Vibe Wand, head here.

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.

The We-Vibe Wand is excellent in my wand mounts for hands-free play. I test my wands with the Liberator Axis and Wanda wand mounts.

The Axis holds the wand toward your clit horizontally at a slight upward angle. You lie on your stomach along the mount for effortless, hands-free stimulation. The We-Vibe Wand stays firmly inserted in this mount and holds the head at a great angle.

Typically, curved or angled wands in the Axis reach your clit more easily and provide better clitoral contact over straight wands (the angled BMS PalmPower Extreme is the best wand to use with the Axis). But the We-Vibe Wand’s curve begins too far back along the handle to provide additional benefit when placed in the Axis. The We-Vibe Wand’s head is positioned from the end of the Axis’s fabric just like a straight wand. Still, the hands-free clitoral stimulation is excellent.

The We-Vibe Wand is exceptionally versatile when placed in the Liberator Wanda mount. When using the Wanda Mount, you can straddle the mount, lower your weight down onto it, or kneel over it on your hands and knees (which works great for hands-free stimulation during sex).

In this mount, the We-Vibe Wand’s curve does affect the way the mount holds the wand. Facing the We-Vibe Wand different directions will change where the head is positioned above the mount.

This allows you to vary the pressure and stimulation or locate the wand in a better spot for your particular body position. The tall head offers a comfortable, broad surface for excellent hands-free stimulation.

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.

The We-Vibe Wand is rechargeable and has a fantastic battery life. During our testing, it lasted 162 minutes, continuously vibrating on high power. Since you’ll likely use the lower and middle levels during ordinary use, your typical runtime will probably be more than the two-and-a-half hours it lasted in our test. This is a nice bonus if you’re like me and forget to charge your toys between uses.

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.

The We-Vibe Wand has a good build quality, but it’s not exceptional for the price.

The slightly flexible neck does not feel overly flimsy, so I can apply firm pressure without worry of damage. The powerful, rumbly motor also feels high-quality. But it doesn’t always respond immediately to the joystick.

The body-safe silicone material, elegant curves, and textured areas make the We-Vibe Wand feel more luxurious and comfortable. Depending on how you hold the wand, there is sometimes a rattling sound in the handle, making it feel cheaper.

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.