Viben Obsession Review
Overall Score 6.8
Pros
- Extremely powerful
- Easy to maneuver
Cons
- Extremely buzzy
- Narrow power range
- Loud
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The Viben Obsession is only a good option if you enjoy extremely powerful buzzy vibrations. Those who prefer rumbliness will like the Viben Sultry or the BMS PalmPower Extreme more in this price range. The Magic Wand Plus is also a bit cheaper with better power and some gentler levels too.
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Vibrations: Power And Range
The Viben Obsession is significantly stronger than any of my non-wand vibrators, even on its softest setting.
There are three power levels. The lowest starts at 7.7 out of 10 vibration strength, and it goes up to 8.5 on high. It doesn’t provide any warm-up, which is a bummer because I typically need softer power when I’m starting out. Otherwise, the vibrations feel too overwhelming.
I can only use the Viben Obsession’s lowest power level without feeling irritated. And even then, I need to use it over my clothes.
I find the second and third levels wildly unpleasant. They’re extremely buzzy which feels overwhelming and uncomfortable combined with the immense strength. I’ll talk more about that in the next section.
Many wands have a broader power range than the Viben Obsession – packing extreme power on high, but beginning gentler on low. I prefer these wands like the Lovense Domi, BMS PalmPower Extreme, among others.
Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
Frequency on Low Power: 95 Hz (Moderately Buzzy)
Median Frequency: 122 Hz (Extremely Buzzy)
Frequency on High Power: 137 Hz (Extremely Buzzy)
We rate wands with rumbly vibrations more highly than those with buzzy vibrations. Most people prefer rumbliness. But, there is definitely variation in peoples’ preferences.
For example – I really enjoy neutral or moderately buzzy vibrations when they’re moderately powerful (roughly vibration strengths between 4 and 7). But when vibrations are both extremely buzzy and immensely powerful they become unbearable to me.
And that’s the problem with the Viben Obsession – it’s extreme in both power and buzziness.
It’s one of the few wand vibrators we’ve tested that is already buzzy on its lowest setting! And on high, it’s the buzziest of all our wands. On the second or third power, I don’t even like to touch it to any part of my body. And I definitely don’t want it near my clit!
You can find comparably priced, powerful wands with better rumbliness. Whether that’s extreme rumbliness, like with the Lovense Domi, moderately rumbly like the Viben Sultry, or more neutral like the BMS PalmPower Extreme. I enjoy each of these wands, and each provides powerful stimulation with deeper, more enjoyable rumbliness.
Comfort & Ease of Use
Waterproof Rating: IPX7
The Viben Obsession has a comfortable handle that’s relatively narrow for a full-sized wand. People with small hands like me will find its slim, silicone handle comfortable and easy to grip. I also don’t feel any uncomfortable vibrations in my hands as I do with some wands. This surprised me since the Obsession is extremely powerful.
The head is large, which means you can’t fit it into tight areas, but it provides wider stimulation instead. Since the vibrations are so strong, you probably won’t need to position its head in a precise spot – it broadly stimulates the entire area. It’s also lighter than other full-sized wands so maneuvering it is fairly easy.
The head is firm, but the neck is extremely flexible which keeps it comfortable.
The controls are great. They’re easy to feel without looking, but I don’t accidentally press them. And you can both increase or decrease the power, which is necessary since this wand is so strong. You may need to step back down sometimes.
Use During Sex
In this section, I try to rate how easy it is to use the wand during sex. I consider aspects like whether a wand limits how my partner and I can position our bodies and whether maneuvering the wand and keeping it in contact with my clit during sex is easy.
I try to compartmentalize how the vibrations themselves feel. But I experience such discomfort from the Viben Obsession’s extremely buzzy vibrations during sex, it’s impossible to separate that component out completely.
With all the movement happening during sex, the Viben Obsession’s wide head bumps into my legs and other areas that I don’t want to be stimulated. And since the vibrations are so powerful and buzzy it feels uncomfortable and distracting.
This is especially the case in positions like Missionary or Spooning where I can’t lean back to create more space for the wand’s head. The Viben Obsession’s firm head also bumps uncomfortably into my pubic bone in Cowgirl.
The Obsession’s vibrations seem to feel more diffuse in Doggystyle, and I’m able to enjoy the lowest power level a bit. And the Viben Obsession has a long enough handle that I can support its weight by resting the wand’s base on the bed. So my arms don’t get tired using it in this position.
Noise
Decibels on Low Power: 63.8 dB
Decibels on High Power: 67.4 dB
Low Power: Audible
Middle Power: Audible
High Power: Audible
High Power with Box Fan: Audible
High Power with Music: Audible
The Viben Obsession is my loudest wand vibrator. I find its noise distracting, and it’s certainly not discreet.
My partner can hear it from the other side of our closed bedroom door on all power levels. And it’s the only wand that was not drowned out by playing music in the bedroom. My partner could still hear it on the other side of the door!
The Viben Sultry and Magic Wand Rechargeable are comparably powerful, but much quieter (and more rumbly too!)
Attachment Compatibility
The Viben Obsession has excellent compatibility with wand attachments. As a full-sized wand, the majority of attachments are designed for heads this size.
There are compatible attachments for a range of stimulation including G-spot, prostate, anal, penis, clitoral, and dual-stimulation. Below are the wand attachments we’ve tested for compatibility with the Viben Obsession.
Mount Compatibility
I test my wands with the Liberator Wanda and Axis mounts which hold your wand so you can play hands-free. The Viben Obsession fits well with both mounts.
The Axis works best lying on your stomach while the mount holds the wand between your legs. The Viben Obsession’s head rests in a good position for clit stimulation, sticking out just past the fabric.
In the Axis, I prefer wands with an upward curve or angle like with the BMS PalmPower Extreme which put a little more pressure on my clit. But since the Viben Obsession’s power and buzziness are so intense, I’m happy to have slightly less contact with my clit.
The Wanda mount also holds the Obsession in a good position. I can comfortably straddle the mount while keeping the head in contact with my clit. The broad head provides plenty of surface area to lean against. And the flexible neck is comfortable when I press my weight back on it.
Battery Life
Power Source: Rechargeable
Battery Life on High Power: 65 Minutes
Can Be Used While Plugged In: No
Charging Cable: Magnetic
The Viben Obsession lasts around 65 minutes on high power, which is shorter than other comparably strong wands. You’ll have to be vigilant about charging between uses.
If you tend to forget to charge your wand like me, you might want something with a longer battery life, like the Magic Wand Rechargeable.
Build Quality
The Viben Obsession’s construction is decent overall. The buttons feel a little clicky. And the neck feels somewhat flimsy and makes a weird noise when I apply pressure. This makes me more cautious to press the Obsession as firmly as other wands.
Other than that, the silicone and construction quality feels good.
General Design And Specs
Dimensions:
Wand Length: 11.94 inches
Head Width: 2.3 inches
Head Height: 2.4 inches
Weight: 13.5 ounces
Design:
Wand Shape: Straight
Neck Flexibility: Extremely Flexible
Head Shape: Round
Waterproof Rating: IPX7
Review Results
The Viben Obsession is just too buzzy for me, and I think most people will agree. There are several other wands in this price range that are just as powerful, but have more enjoyable, rumbly vibrations.
Compare Alternatives
BMS PalmPower Extreme
The BMS PalmPower Extreme is one of my favorite wands, and it outperforms the Viben Obsession in every area except attachment compatibility. It has a broader power range than the Viben Obsession. It starts gentler and finishes stronger. Its lower levels are deep and rumbly. And even its extremely powerful top level remains neutral – not quite crossing over to the buzzy side as most wands do. For only a few dollars more, it’s a much better buy.
Magic Wand Plus
As a plug-in wand, the Magic Wand Plus is less expensive than the rechargeable Viben Obsession. But it’s a higher-quality wand. The Magic Wand Plus has greater power range than the Obsession. It has gentler low levels and stronger high levels. Only the Magic Wand Plus’s highest power is buzzy (and it’s far less buzzy than the Obsession’s). Whereas all of the Viben Obsession’s settings are moderately to extremely buzzy. The Magic Wand Plus is a better wand vibrator at a more affordable price.
Viben Sultry
The Viben Sultry is a much better wand massager than the Viben Obsession, in my opinion. Though the Viben Sultry’s top level is about 85% as strong as the Obsession’s, I still consider it extremely powerful. And the vibes feel much more enjoyable. The Viben Sultry’s vibrations range from extremely rumbly to moderately rumbly. Whereas the Obsession’s range from moderately buzzy to extremely buzzy – which feels overwhelming to me at this extreme strength! Though the Sultry also doesn’t have any truly gentle levels, the Sultry’s rumbliness keeps the vibrations comfortable and enjoyable. I love and frequently use all of the Sultry’s power levels.
Magic Wand Rechargeable
The Magic Wand Rechargeable is about 90% as powerful as the Viben Obsession, but it’s still extremely powerful. And it’s a better wand overall. Even its top power level remains neutral – not buzzy. And the Magic Wand Rechargeable’s lower levels are wonderfully deep and rumbly. It has a better power range than the Viben Obsession. It offers soft and moderate levels for people who need a warmup. And even though it’s slightly less powerful than the Obsession, I still only use its first three settings, because they’re strong enough for me. This is one of my favorites.
Review Updates
- October 16, 2023: Added a discussion in the Compare Wand Vibrators section to highlight competing options and quickly direct you to relevant resources.
- September 25, 2023: Updated to Test Methodology v1.1. This update brought scores into alignment with our definitions here, improved our Rumbliness and Power Range metrics, penalized wand vibrators that use non-rechargeable batteries, and adjusted test weights in our Overall Score.
