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Doxy Die Cast Number 3 Review

Tested & Rated with Methodology v1.1

Overall Score

7.1

What is it:

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

Scoring Factors:

8.2

18%

5.0

14%

8.1

15%

7.5

13%

5.9

11%

4.9

13%

9.0

8%

Build Quality

7.9

4%

7.5

1%

3%

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Performance Ratings

8.2
5.0
5.9
8.1
7.8
4.9
7.9
7.5
9.0

MAX VIBRATION POWER

POWER RANGE

RUMBLINESS

COMFORT & EASE OF USE

USE DURING SEX

NOISE

ATTACHMENT COMPATIBILITY

MOUNT COMPATIBILITY

BUILD QUALITY

Our Verdict

The Die Cast Number 3 is Doxy’s attempt at a compact version of their full-sized Doxy Die Cast (our most powerful wand vibrator). 

Unfortunately, I think the Doxy Number 3 significantly underperforms compared to both the full-sized Die Cast and other compact wands (jump here to compare options).

Although the Doxy Number 3 has immense power, it provides no softer warmup levels. And the vibrations are quite buzzy! Vibrations this strong and buzzy feel overwhelming and uncomfortable to me.  

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Pros

  • Moderately strong vibrations

Cons

  • Overpriced
  • No lower vibration strengths
  • Buzzy
  • Noisy
  • Can feel the vibrations in your hands

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Compare Wand Vibrators

The Doxy Number 3 is expensive. Unless you prefer extremely buzzy, intense vibrations, other wands in this price range and cheaper perform better. For full-sized wands with a better power range and some rumbly settings, consider the Doxy Die Cast or Magic Wand Rechargeable. If you’re interested in the Doxy Number 3 because of its improved maneuverability, consider the Lovense Domi 2 (a cheaper, better compact wand) or the BMS PalmPower Extreme (a mid-sized wand with excellent maneuverability).

At the Doxy Number 3’s premium price, you can afford any of our best wand vibrators. Or see our recommendations for the best small wand vibrators if maneuverability is a priority.


Vibrations: Power And Range


Max Power Rating

8.2

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:

5.0

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:

5.0

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 Doxy Die Cast Number 3 is an extremely powerful wand massager. It’s much stronger than any non-wand vibrators I own. I have a hard time using it without underwear or clothes to dampen its intensity.

This power can be nice if you’re warmed up and ready for that strength. But the limited range between the Doxy Number 3’s low and high power levels is a big problem.

The softest power this wand reaches is 6.5 out of 10 – already more intense than any of my non-wand vibrators. So even though there are 6 levels between low (6.5 out of 10) and high (7.5 out of 10), it’s immense power from beginning to end. 

I don’t find myself using this wand – it’s too overwhelming in the beginning and takes me out of the mood.
For this price, there are several wand massagers with just as much power that also have better warmup levels. My favorites are the Magic Wand Rechargeable, BMS PalmPower Extreme, and Doxy Die Cast.

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Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)


Rumbliness Rating:

5.9

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:

5.3

50%

6.5

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:

81 Hz

(Neutral)

Median Frequency:

101 Hz

(Moderately Buzzy)

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:

121 Hz

(Extremely Buzzy)

Ave Power Per Frequency:

6.5

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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We rate wands with rumbly (low-frequency) vibrations higher than buzzy wands. This is because most people prefer rumbly vibrations – especially when the vibes are this intense.

Unfortunately, the Doxy 3 has very buzzy vibrations. Not even its lowest power levels feel rumbly. And its top three settings are extremely buzzy. Immensely powerful vibrations tend to feel overstimulating and uncomfortable when they’re this buzzy. 

Although some people will enjoy these high-frequency vibrations, most will prefer something more rumbly. 

Doxy Number 3 vs BMS PalmPower Extreme vs Magic Wand Rechargeable - Vibration Power vs Frequency Graph

The Magic Wand Rechargeable and BMS PalmPower Extreme are two high-powered wands with lovely, rumbly lower levels. And even their highest powers are more neutral – never reaching a truly buzzy feel. Or if you’d prefer to stick with a compact wand, the Lovense Domi 2’s rumbly vibrations are also more enjoyable. 

I prefer each of these wands’ vibration quality to the Doxy Die Cast 3.

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Comfort & Ease Of Use


Comfort & Ease of Use Rating:

8.1

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:

7.0

22.5%

8.5

22.5%

8.5

22.5%

8.5

22.5%

7.0

10%

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