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BMS PalmPower Extreme Review

Tested & Rated with Methodology v1.1

Overall Score

8.6

What is it:

How generally good the wand is. It’s a weighted average of the wand’s performance in various areas.

Scoring Factors:

9.5

18%

9.0

14%

9.2

15%

9.5

13%

7.8

11%

5.9

13%

10.0

8%

Build Quality

5.4

4%

10.0

1%

8.4

3%

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Performance Ratings

9.5
9.0
7.8
9.2
9.6
5.9
5.4
10.0
8.4
10.0

MAX VIBRATION POWER

POWER RANGE

RUMBLINESS

COMFORT & EASE OF USE

USE DURING SEX

NOISE

ATTACHMENT COMPATIBILITY

MOUNT COMPATIBILITY

BATTERY LIFE

BUILD QUALITY

Our Verdict

The BMS PalmPower Extreme is the wand I use most! 

It’s the most powerful rechargeable wand I’ve tested, surpassing all but the corded Doxy Die Cast, which is buzzier and underperforms in other areas. The PalmPower Extreme also has great low and moderate levels for those who need a warmup or prefer milder stimulation. 

Its rumbly-to-neutral vibration range is right in my sweet spot, as it remains extremely rumbly on lower settings without becoming buzzy on high. Other comparably powerful wands like the Magic Wand Plus and Doxy Die Cast become buzzy at their highest settings.

Despite its power, this wand is more compact and lighter than full-sized wands making it easier to maneuver. The angled head helps it fit comfortably between our bodies during sex and makes applying firm pressure easy. It’s also my favorite wand to use hands-free with a mount. Its excellent vibrations, comfort, and ease of use have made this my go-to wand.

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Pros

  • Excellent power range and controls
  • Rumbly vibrations
  • Angled head makes applying pressure more comfortable
  • Angled head helps it fit in tight spaces easily
  • Reasonably priced for top tier performance

Cons

  • Can be noisy

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Compare Wand Vibrators

The BMS PalmPower Extreme is an excellent wand. It’s one of the most powerful wand vibrators and has better overall performance than similarly strong wands like the Doxy Die Cast and Magic Wand Plus. The PalmPower Extreme is more powerful, more comfortable, better during sex, and less expensive than other top-performing wands like the Fun Factory Vim and Magic Wand Rechargeable. But it is louder and less rumbly than these wands.

Also see all our recommendations for the best wand vibrators, the best rechargeable wand vibrators, and the best waterproof wand vibrators.


Vibrations: Power And Range


Max Power Rating

9.5

What is it:

How strong the wand vibrator’s highest power level feels.

When does it matter:

If you prefer the extreme power some wands offer or want to make sure your wand at least reaches a certain strength.

Scoring Factors:

Subjectively Scored

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Power Range Rating:

9.0

What is it:

How wide the range is between the highest and lowest power levels, and whether it has enough power levels that steps between levels aren’t too large.

When does it matter:

A broad power range is usually important because it enables more versatile stimulation. You can start on softer levels when your body isn’t ready for crazy strong power. But when you want more strength, you can turn it up high.

Scoring Factors:

9.0

100%

Adjusted Power Range Width

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Power vs Frequency Graph:

What is it:

A graph of each wand vibrator’s power vs frequency across all of its power levels. 

When does it matter:

If you want a detailed look at the full power and frequency characteristics of any particular wand vibrator. This will tell you how strong and how rumbly each setting of the wand feels.

How Strong Is Each Power?

  • Power ≤ 3: Comparable to the vibration strength of smaller vibrators like bullets.
  • Power between 3 and 4.5: Comparable to … 

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  • Power ≤ 3: Comparable to the vibration strength of smaller vibrators like bullets.
  • Power between 3 and 4.5: Comparable to the vibration strength of mid-sized, non-wand vibrators like the Lelo Mona 2, Lovense Hyphy, Lovense Lush 3, We-Vibe Nova 2, etc.
  • Power between 4.5 and 7: Slightly to moderately more powerful than mid-sized, non-wand vibrators like those mentioned above. 
  • Power ≥ 7: Substantially stronger than other kinds of vibrators. These levels feel extremely powerful.

The Vibration Power scale is defined with a 10.0 given to the most powerful wand vibrator’s highest strength (Currently the Doxy Die Cast). So a vibration power of 8.0 feels 80% as strong as the Doxy Die Cast. A 5.0 feels 50% as strong, and so on.

The BMS PalmPower Extreme is the most powerful rechargeable wand vibrator, with a top strength of 9 out of 10. 

Only the Magic Wand Plus (also 9 out of 10) and the Doxy Die Cast (10 out of 10) are comparable. But these are both plug-in wands, and few people will need their additional power. I usually orgasm on the PalmPower Extreme’s second level, rarely using the third, and almost never the top power because it’s so immense. But power queens and kings will love these upper settings.

BMS PalmPower Extreme with Magic Wand Plus and Doxy Die Cast
Three strongest wands – left to right: BMS PalmPower Extreme, Magic Wand Plus and Doxy Die Cast

The lowest setting’s 2 out of 10 strength is excellent because I need these softer vibrations for a warm-up. I’m not ready for the second level’s strength immediately, so I spend considerable time on the first level.  This setting is impactful, warming me up without feeling overwhelming. Then, I switch to the second level and usually finish there!

You can also access a broad range of power levels spanning between the 4 default settings by using PalmPower’s incremental control. By holding the plus or minus button, the wand’s power will slowly and gradually change power. When it reaches your desired strength, release the button.

With its wide power range from soft to extreme and the ability to gradually step through levels, most people will find something they enjoy. 

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Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)


Rumbliness Rating:

7.8

What is it:

How “rumbly” (low frequency) or “buzzy” (high frequency) a wand vibrator feels at each of its power levels. And whether a wand can deliver strong vibrations while remaining reasonably rumbly. Higher scores indicate a “more rumbly” (lower-frequency) wand, since the majority of people prefer rumbliness. But ultimately vibration frequency is a personal preference.

When does it matter:

If you prefer vibrations in a specific area along the rumbly-to-buzzy spectrum.

Scoring Factors:

7.9

50%

7.7

50%

0%

Power vs Frequency Graphs

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Power vs Frequency Graph:

What is it:

A graph of each wand vibrator’s power vs frequency across all of its power levels. 

When does it matter:

If you want a detailed look at the full power and frequency characteristics of any particular wand vibrator. This will tell you how strong and how rumbly each setting of the wand feels.

Frequency on Low Power:

45 Hz

(Extremely Rumbly)

Median Frequency:

71 Hz

(Moderately Rumbly)

What is it:

What part of the frequency spectrum a wand vibrator’s power levels are centered around. It’s the vibration frequency of the wand’s middle power level (the average of the two middle levels if there is an even number of settings).

When does it matter:

If you prefer vibrations in a particular part of the frequency spectrum. This is a fast way to see whether one wand’s vibration levels are generally more rumbly or buzzy than another wand’s vibration settings. Since most people prefer rumbly toys, a higher performance score implies a lower-frequency (more rumbly) wand. 

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Frequency on High Power:

87 Hz

(Neutral)

Ave Power Per Frequency:

7.7

What is it:

A measure that rewards wand vibrators that remain rumbly (low-frequency) while packing good vibration strength. Calculated for a wand using the normalized power / normalized frequency at each power level and taking the median.

When does it matter:

If you want a wand with a good balance of power and rumbliness.

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The BMS PalmPower Extreme’s frequency range is right in my sweet spot, ranging from extremely rumbly to neutral. The lowest level is extremely rumbly – part of what makes it an excellent warmup level that’s not overstimulating. And the second level (my favorite) is moderately rumbly. To me, this is the perfect combination of the comfortable, deep impact that comes from rumbliness, and the bit of a “zing” that extremely rumbly vibrations are sometimes missing.

As you increase power, a wand’s frequency always becomes less rumbly, and the PalmPower Extreme’s top two levels are neutral. But it doesn’t cross into the buzzy range as other comparably powerful wands like the Magic Wand Plus and Doxy Die Cast do. But if you value exceptional rumbliness, you may enjoy the Fun Factory Vim more.

BMS PalmPower Extreme vs Doxy Die Cast - Vibration Power vs Frequency Graph

Overall, the vibration feel and frequency of this wand contribute to it being one of my favorites!

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Comfort & Ease Of Use


Comfort & Ease of Use Rating:

9.2

What is it:

How comfortable the wand is to hold and press against your body. As well as how easy it is to press the buttons, leverage the wand for good pressure, and maneuver it to apply the stimulation where and how you want it. This rating also includes how easy the wand is to clean. Ratings are based primarily on solo use – I cover use during partnered sex here.

When does it matter:

If you are easily distracted by subtle discomforts such as feeling the vibrations in your hands, slight wrist strain, or an awkward grip on the handle. It also matters if you want a wand that’s easy to use for a wide variety of stimulation or for long periods of time.

These wands have excellent performance in this category and others. We only include wands we recommend overall, excluding wands that perform well here but not in other areas.

Scoring Factors:

9.0

22.5%

9.0

22.5%

9.0

22.5%

9.5

22.5%

10.0

10%

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