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Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large Review

Tested & Rated with Methodology v1.1

Overall Score

8.1

What is it:

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

Scoring Factors:

7.4

18%

8.1

14%

7.8

15%

7.5

13%

9.8

11%

8.5

13%

7.5

8%

Build Quality

9.8

4%

9.0

1%

8.3

3%

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Performance Ratings

7.4
8.1
9.8
7.8
7.7
8.5
9.8
9.0
8.3
7.5

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 Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Large) is the most rumbly wand I’ve ever tried! The vibrations are so extremely deep and low-frequency that they feel drastically different from any other wand. The vibrations travel deeper and affect an exceptionally broad area.

It has a wonderful power range from soft and gentle to moderately powerful, with gradual steps from one strength to the next. It packs more power than all my non-wand vibrators. Though it’s not as extreme as other full-sized wands like the Magic Wand Plus or Doxy Die Cast. 

For a full-sized wand, its fairly lightweight making it reasonably comfortable and easy to use.

Overall, it has good performance across the board. But whether you’ll enjoy those extremely rumbly, unique vibrations is largely a personal preference – and you’re sure to have a strong opinion either way. Some people will love it, and others will actually prefer something less rumbly. 

Because this wand feels so different from others, I recommend buying through Lovehoney for their happiness guarantee. They’ll let you return a toy for a refund if you don’t end up enjoying it.

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Pros

  • Extremely rumbly
  • Wide power range
  • Reasonably quiet

Cons

  • Expensive
  • May be too rumbly for some

Table of Contents

Compare Wand Vibrators

The Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large is an excellent wand with exceptional rumbliness and generally great performance – it’s much better than the Medium version. It has features you expect from a luxury wand, such as a waterproof rating and separate controls to increase and decrease power. 

Fun Factory Vim with More Rumbly Lelo Wand
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large (left) and Fun Factory Vim (right) are two of the most rumbly wand vibrators

Whether there are better wands for you depends on your preferences. Some similarly-priced wands are more powerful, including the BMS PalmPower Extreme, the Magic Wand Rechargeable, and Fun Factory Vim, but only some people want extreme intensity. The Lelo Smart Wand’s exceptional rumbliness can also feel unusual to some, but others love it. While still highly rumbly, the Fun Factory Vim’s vibrations will feel more normal to some people because they’re not as far toward the end of the spectrum. 

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


Vibrations: Power And Range


Max Power Rating

7.4

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:

8.1

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:

8.1

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 Large Lelo Smart Wand 2 reaches a top strength that’s definitely stronger than my favorite non-wand vibrators. Though it’s not extreme like other full-sized wands. 

I personally prefer moderate strength – I rarely (or never) use the top settings of ultrapowerful wands like the Doxy Die Cast or Magic Wand Plus. So I’m happy with the Smart Wand’s power, but people who want immense strength may consider one of those. 

The vibrations also begin very gently (1 out of 10 vibration strength), and there are several intensity levels with tiny, gradual steps between each level. This is something Lelo usually does well – they rarely design a vibrator with large gaps between levels. So people who prefer milder stimulation or need soft levels for a warmup have plenty to enjoy before turning the power up.

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Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)


Rumbliness Rating:

9.8

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:

10.0

50%

9.5

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:

23 Hz

(Extremely Rumbly)

Median Frequency:

34 Hz

(Extremely 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:

40 Hz

(Extremely Rumbly)

Ave Power Per Frequency:

9.5

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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The Large Lelo Wand has the most rumbly vibrations I’ve ever felt – even on high power! 

Most people prefer deep, rumbly vibrations. But the Large Lelo Smart Wand 2’s vibrations are so exceptionally rumbly that they feel very different from what most people are used to. You’ll have a strong opinion about the Smart Wand 2 – positive or negative!

Many who crave deep, rumbly vibes will absolutely love how these low-frequency vibrations feel. And others will discover that they actually prefer only moderately rumbly vibrations.

I personally enjoy its rumbly vibrations if I hold the Lelo Smart Wand 2 loosely against my clit. But I typically prefer firm pressure – and when I press these deep vibrations firmly into me, they’re so rumbly that I feel them spread throughout a large area of my body. I can even feel some residual vibes in my stomach. They don’t hone in and target my clit directly.

Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large vs Magic Wand Rechargeable - Vibration Power vs Frequency Graph

Many who love wands for their broad, deep stimulation will enjoy this quality. Others will want something less rumbly with vibrations that don’t travel quite as deep. I personally prefer wands that are still moderately rumbly, but not quite as low-frequency like the Magic Wand Rechargeable. And even the Fun Factory Vim’s extremely rumbly vibrations still feel more “normal.”

If you want pure rumbles, the Lelo wand definitely delivers! 

Since it feels so different from other vibrators, I recommend purchasing this wand through Lovehoney over other retailers. They have a happiness guarantee other sex toy shops do not – they’ll let you return a toy for a refund if you don’t enjoy it. So it’s not a risk if you find it too rumbly for your taste.

Learn more about vibration frequency (rumbliness)


Comfort & Ease Of Use


Comfort & Ease of Use Rating:

7.8

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:

7.4

22.5%

7.0

22.5%

8.0

22.5%