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Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium Review

Tested & Rated with Methodology v1.1

Overall Score

6.8

What is it:

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

Scoring Factors:

3.2

18%

5.2

14%

9.4

15%

8.0

13%

6.5

11%

9.0

13%

9.0

8%

Build Quality

5.0

4%

8.5

1%

4.0

3%

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Performance Ratings

3.2
5.2
6.5
9.4
8.1
9.0
5.0
8.5
4.0
9.0

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 Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Medium) is pretty pricey and underperforms if you’re expecting a typical wand vibrator experience. It’s nothing like its powerful, rumbly full-sized version – the Lelo Smart Wand 2 (Large).

The Medium’s power is very soft, and I have a hard time orgasming with it. Its compact size and curved handle make it easy to use solo or during sex – but the gentle stimulation just doesn’t do much for me personally.

I think this wand is meant for someone who prefers low levels of stimulation (more akin to a bullet vibrator than a wand), but who wants something easier to hold and maneuver than a small bullet. If that’s you – I’d recommend checking out the Lelo Mona 2 instead or some of the wands I discuss more below. 

The Mona 2 is a slim vibrator that’s easy to use for clit stimulation solo or during sex. Like the Smart Wand Medium, the Mona 2 has gentle low levels – but it also gets stronger when you want more power! 

If you’re expecting the extreme strength wand vibrators are famous for, you’ll need to consider other options. The Lovense Domi is a mid-sized wand with excellent power range if you want something compact. Or if you enjoy Lelo’s toys, you may consider their full-sized Smart Wand 2 (Large) which is more powerful.

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Pros

  • Quiet
  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver

Cons

  • Overpriced
  • Weak vibrations
  • Buzzy

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Compare Wand Vibrators

The Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium underperforms compared to similarly-priced and cheaper wand vibrators. The Large Smart Wand 2 is also much better. Unless you exclusively need very gentle vibrations, there are better options. And at the Smart Wand’s premium price point, you can afford nearly any of our top-performing wands instead.

See all our recommendations for the best wand vibrators, the best mini wand vibrators, and the best cordless wand vibrators.


Vibrations: Power And Range


Max Power Rating

3.2

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:

5.2

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:

5.2

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 Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium is one of the least powerful wands I own. Its vibrations are gentle from start to finish. I can orgasm with it, but it takes time and effort. 

I have bullet vibrators that are stronger than this wand. If all you want is the strength of a bullet, I would recommend something less expensive like the Lovense Ambi, or the We-Vibe Tango X if you prefer more rumbly vibrations. Or if you want something with a bit more length and a handle to grip, consider the Lelo Mona 2 or Lovense Hyphy

Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium with Similar Vibration Strengths
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium (left) with stronger, non-wand vibrators: We-Vibe Tango X (top), Lovense Ambi (bottom), Lovense Hyphy (purple) and Lelo Mona 2 (far right)

But if you want the strength that wands are famous for, then there are several stronger, cheaper wands. Consider the Lovense Domi or BMS PalmPower Extreme for powerful mid-sized wands. Or the Magic Wand Plus for a full-sized wand.

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Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)


Rumbliness Rating:

6.5

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:

9.5

50%

3.6

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:

31 Hz

(Extremely Rumbly)

Median Frequency:

47 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:

59 Hz

(Extremely Rumbly)

Ave Power Per Frequency:

3.6

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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This wand’s vibrations are rumbly (low-frequency) rather than buzzy (high-frequency). And typically, rumbly vibrations are what people prefer. 

However, the Smart Wand 2 Medium’s vibrations are so low-powered, that they still have little impact on me even with their rumbliness. But there are many wands that have more power with the same amount of rumbliness, and our rumbliness rating takes this into account.

Very Rumbly Wands Domi Sultry and Lelo Large
Stronger wands with the same amount of rumbliness – left to right: Lovense Domi 2, Viben Sultry and Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large

Some of these include the Lovense Domi 2, Viben Sultry, and the full-sized Lelo Smart Wand 2 Large – each is a powerful, rumbly wand.

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Comfort & Ease Of Use


Comfort & Ease of Use Rating:

9.4

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:

10.0

22.5%

8.5

22.5%

10.0

22.5%

9.0

22.5%

10.0

10%

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