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O-Wand Review

Tested & Rated with Methodology v1.1

Overall Score

7.3

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%

7.5

14%

7.0

15%

7.0

13%

6.7

11%

6.1

13%

8.5

8%

Build Quality

9.4

4%

0.0

1%

10.0

3%

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Performance Ratings

8.2
7.5
6.7
7.0
6.4
6.1
9.4
0.0
10.0
8.5

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 O-wand is one of my most expensive wands, but nothing about it justifies the high price tag. For the most part, it has just average performance. Good, but not exceptional power. Nor is it especially rumbly.

The O-wand’s meant to be ergonomic, but I find it bulky and uncomfortable to use solo, and even more so during sex. It’s also somewhat loud, and it’s not compatible with any of my mounts that I enjoy using for hands-free stimulation.

Overall, there are many less expensive wands with better performance than the O-wand. If you were intrigued by the O-wand’s shape, consider the BMS PalmPower Extreme. It has an angled head that I actually found comfortable and helpful. And its vibrations are far superior. The Magic Wand Rechargeable is another wand with excellent performance and a lower price tag.

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Pros

  • Moderately high power

Cons

  • Overpriced
  • Heavy and hard to maneuver
  • Awkward handle

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Compare Wand Vibrators

The O-Wand’s average performance makes it not worth the expensive price tag. Less expensive premium wands have excellent vibrations and actually feel more luxurious, including the Magic Wand Rechargeable, the Fun Factory Vim, and the BMS PalmPower Extreme. And even a few cheap wand vibrators outperform the O-wand, such as the Orion Your New Favorite Wand.

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

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:

7.5

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:

7.5

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 O-wand has a good power range, starting off gentle (1.9 of 10 vibration strength) and working through four levels to a top power of 7.3. Its top strength is extremely powerful and substantially stronger than any non-wand vibrator I own.

The first gentle setting provides a good warm up, and I often finish on the second power. I usually don’t need to use the third or fourth levels as the first two are powerful enough.

BMS PalmPower Extreme Magic Wand Plus and Rechargeable Rumbly Options
Less expensive wands with even better power-ranges (left to right: BMS PalmPower Extreme, Magic Wand Plus, Magic Wand Rechargeable)

But while the O-wand’s power is good, there’s no reason to pay this much for it. Several cheaper wands have an even better power range including the Magic Wand Plus, Magic Wand Rechargeable, and BMS PalmPower Extreme.

Learn more about vibration power and range


Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)


Rumbliness Rating:

6.7

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:

6.7

50%

6.7

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:

54 Hz

(Extremely Rumbly)

Median Frequency:

83 Hz

(Neutral)

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:

102 Hz

(Moderately Buzzy)

Ave Power Per Frequency:

6.7

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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Most people prefer rumbly vibrations, so we rate these wands higher. But your preferences may vary, so consider what you enjoy.

The O-wand begins extremely rumbly on its lowest power. But every level after feels neutral or buzzy. If you are one of the folks who enjoy buzzy vibrations, then you may really enjoy this! The O-wand’s not so buzzy that it’s overwhelming, but I still prefer wands with deeper vibrations.

Magic Wand Rechargeable and BMS PalmPower Extreme
More-rumbly options with similar strength (left to right: Magic Wand Rechargeable and BMS PalmPower Extreme)

If you usually prefer rumbly wands, you’ll be better off considering the comparably powerful, but more rumbly Magic Wand Rechargeable or BMS PalmPower Extreme.

Learn more about vibration frequency (rumbliness)


Comfort & Ease Of Use


Comfort & Ease of Use Rating:

7.0

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:

5.9

22.5%

7.4

22.5%

6.0

22.5%

8.0

22.5%

10.0

10%

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