Lovense Lush 3 vs NS Novelties Techno Rave Side-By-Side Comparison
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Our Verdict
The Lovense Lush 3 is one of the best app-controlled egg vibrators I’ve tested, and it’s nearly identical to the newer Lush 4. It’s best if you want strong hands-free G-spot stimulation and the best app control of any brand.
Its internal stimulation is excellent: it’s tied with the Lush 4 as the strongest egg vibrator I’ve tested, and its contoured bulb presses that power firmly into my G-spot. The lower and middle levels feel rumbly and full, while the higher settings add a lot of intensity. The Lovense app is outstanding, with easy intensity and pattern controls, reliable partner control, strong video/chat tools, and dependable connectivity.
The Lush 3’s biggest difference with the newer models is noise: it’s discreet once worn, but it sounds louder in your hand. The Lush 4 and Lush Mini have a cleaner, quieter hum. The Mini is also slimmer and more comfortable if that’s a top priority.
Like all egg vibrators, the Lush 3 only stimulates your G-spot, so a panty vibrator like the Lovense Ferri is better if you want hands-free clit stimulation. But for strong internal stimulation with the best app control, the Lush 3 is excellent.
The NS Novelties Techno Rave is a decent cheap egg vibrator, mainly if you specifically need app control on a budget.
It does a lot of things well – its slim shape is very comfortable whether in bed or moving around, its vibrations are exceptionally quiet, and the app works with great connectivity.
The stimulation is the main trade-off. Even though the vibes have moderate strength, they’re extremely buzzy which makes them less impactful on my G-spot. The Love Spouse app is also very basic, but functional. All you do is select between three power levels and six preset patterns – no customization, and there’s annoying ads in the app, but they don’t block you from playing.
If you’re okay with a physical remote intead of an app, the VeDO Kiwi is the better egg at about $14 more – much more rumbly and more stimulating. Or if you need a great egg vibrator with outstanding app control, the Lovense Lush 4 is the better choice. But the NS Novelties Techno Rave is the best app-controlled egg at this price point.
The Lovense Lush 3 is a great egg vibrator for wearing around if you want strong, secure G-spot stimulation with excellent app control. It stays firmly in place while walking, sitting, going up stairs, and during heavier movement, and the curved antenna hugs my body without tapping uncomfortably or needing adjustment. Its battery life is long enough for extended wear, and Lovense’s reliable app makes partner control excellent – much easier than with other brands.
The trade-offs are noise and comfort. The Lush 3 is quiet once worn, but its sharper, more grating sound when in the open air is louder than the clean hum of the Lush 4 or Lush Mini. It’s also got some girth to it, which makes it feel more stimulating, but not quite as comfortable over extended periods. If you don’t enjoy a full feeling, you’ll find the slimmer Lush Mini more comfortable. But for wearing around with strong internal stimulation, the Lush 3 is excellent.
The Techno Rave is a solid budget pick for wearing around.
It’s in the most-discreet group of wearable vibrators I’ve tested, fits securely through walking, stairs, and heavier activity, and stays comfortable while moving around. The battery life (95 minutes on max power) is also better than other egg vibrators in this price range. And the Love Spouse app, while basic and cluttered with bad extra features and ads, is functional for the core control with great connectivity for close-range or long-distance partner control.
The stimulation is the main downside. While moderately strong, it’s extremely buzzy. This makes it less impactful on my G-spot, but can still feel enjoyable and teasing.
If more stimulation is important to you, the VeDO Kiwi and Lovense Lush 4 are better options. The Kiwi is a far more rumbly remote controlled option in this price range. The Lush 4 is a stronger egg with a far better app.
The Lovense Lush 3 is excellent for solo G-spot stimulation in bed, while freeing up your hands for other things.
It’s tied with the newer Lush 4 as the strongest egg vibrator I’ve tested, and the contoured bulb keeps that power focused against my front wall. The shape presses the vibrations directly into my G-spot, so the stimulation feels full and intense. It’s more filling than slimmer eggs like the Lush Mini or VeDO Kiwi, but that added pressure is part of what makes it so stimulating.
Just know that the Lush 3 does not stimulate your clit. I can’t orgasm from G-spot vibrations alone, so for me, it works best as effortless internal stimulation paired with a separate clit vibrator to make my orgasms feel fuller. For hands-free clit stimulation in bed, the Lovense Ferri is the better option – and you can control the Ferri and Lush together in the app, which I prefer over Lovense’s dual-stimulation Dolce.
But for strong, hands-free G-spot vibes, the Lush 3 is one of the best egg vibrators I’ve tested and just as stimulating as the newer Lush 4.
The Techno Rave is disappointing for hands-free G-spot stimulation in bed. It vibrates quietly, fits securely, and feels very comfortable – it’s just not that stimulating.
The vibrations only cover a very narrow range with moderate power – nothing gentle or super strong. Even though there’s decent power, the extreme buzziness of the vibrations keeps them from feeling very impactful on my G-spot. The slim shape, which makes it especially comfortable, also keeps the Rave from applying much stimulating pressure to your G-spot.
If you want to use your egg vibrator to get effortless G-spot stimulation while freeing your hands for other things, there are much more stimulating options. In this price range, consider the remote-controlled VeDO Kiwi. Or if you want to stick with an app-controlled option, the pricier Lovense Lush 4 is excellent. Both are stronger and more rumbly than the Rave.
The Lovense Lush 3 is excellent for long-distance play.
Lovense’s long-distance app experience is the best of any brand I’ve tested. Your partner gets the same great Remote screen used for nearby control, so they can easily set a steady intensity or draw looping patterns. Video calls are easy to start and use, messaging is clear, and you can send voice notes, photos, and videos. The connection is also reliable – sessions don’t drop during normal phone behavior, and the Lush 3’s Bluetooth connection stays stable even through substantial body interference.
The toy itself also works well for long-distance: its contoured bulb stays securely in place, delivers strong, focused G-spot stimulation, and has a long battery of about 135 minutes continuously vibrating on its top setting. While its vibrations have a harsher sound when held in the open air, it’s quiet once worn.
The Techno Rave is workable for occasional long-distance play, and it’s the only egg vibrator with a working long-distance app in this price range. But if you prioritize the long-distance experience, Lovense’s eggs like the Lovense Lush 4 or Lovense Lush Mini are better.
The Rave’s connectivity with the app is great, but the Love Spouse app’s long-distance experience is just basic and spammy. Your partner only selects from preset intensity levels and patterns in the app – they don’t have the precise intensity control or custom-pattern creation better long-distance apps offer. The video call itself and the toy controls during a call work, but there’s annoying aspects like the control freezing whenever you lock your phone or switch to another app – you have to keep the Love Spouse app actively open on your phone.
The in-app messaging during long-distance control is bad with texts being hard to read and no media sharing.
The toy itself is just okay. It’s comfortable, fits securely, and is quiet, but the vibrations aren’t very stimulating.
If you’re on a tight budget, and all you need is to select from preset vibrations while video chatting, the Rave is the best app-controlled egg in this price range. If long-distance play is a priority for you, the Lovense Lush 4 or Lovense Lush Mini are better.
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Clit Stimulation: Main Takeaways
Like all egg vibrators the Lush 3 only stimulates your G-spot. – not your clit. The external arm is just an antenna and doesn’t vibrate. For clit stimulation, a panty vibrator like the Lovense Ferri is the better type of wearable for you. Or see all our recommendations for the best panty vibrators here.
An egg vibrator is a good option if:
1. You enjoy internal vibrations, G-spot pressure, or fullness on its own. (Many people need clit stimulation to orgasm, but internal stimulation can still feel good and be great foreplay.)
2. You plan to pair it with clit stimulation from something else.
I can’t orgasm from G-spot vibrations alone, but when I pair the Lush 3 with clitoral stimulation, it makes my orgasms feel much more full.
Like all egg vibrators, the NS Novelties Techno Rave only stimulates your G-spot – not your clit. For clit stimulation, a panty vibrator is the better type of wearable for you. See all our recommendations for the best panty vibrators here.
An egg vibrator is a good option if:
- You enjoy internal vibrations, G-spot pressure, or fullness on its own. (Many people need clit stimulation to orgasm, but internal stimulation can still feel good and be great foreplay.)
- You plan to pair it with clit stimulation from something else.
I can’t orgasm even with our strongest G-spot vibrator alone, but when I pair it with clitoral stimulation, it makes my orgasms feel more full.
G-spot Stimulation: Main Takeaways
In the next sections, I’ll break down the Lush 3’s G-spot vibration power and rumbliness in more detail.
Main takeaway: The Lush 3 is one of the most stimulating egg vibrators I’ve tested. It’s tied with the older Lush 2 and newer Lush 4 as the strongest egg vibrator, and its contoured bulb presses that power directly into my G-spot.
Its vibrations also have good rumbliness. The Lush 3’s vibrations and shape are nearly identical to the Lush 4’s, so you’re not trading off any stimulation going with the older model.
If you want the deepest rumbliness, the remote-controlled VeDO Kiwi is better. But if strong G-spot stimulation is your priority, the Lush 3 is excellent.
In the next sections, I’ll cover the Rave’s G-spot motor power, range, and rumbliness in detail.
Here’s the main conclusion:
The Rave’s G-spot stimulation is workable but well behind the more rumbly eggs. Power is decent and transfer is solid for an egg this slim, but the vibrations stay extremely buzzy at every setting, and the range covers only three moderately strong settings – nothing gentle or extreme.
If stim quality is your priority, go with the more rumbly VeDO Kiwi at about $14 more, or the stronger, polished Lovense Lush 4 for about $80 more. Stick with the Rave if savings matters more to you than rumbliness and range.
G-spot Vibrations: Power, Range, and Transfer Effectiveness
The Lovense Lush 3 has excellent vibration strength, a wide power range, and a shape that presses that power directly into my G-spot.
Its G-spot vibrations are the strongest of any wearable vibrator I’ve tested – tied with the older Lush 2 and newer Lush 4. Its range is also excellent, spanning gentle warmup levels, moderate stimulation, and intense top settings. Through the app, you can adjust power in tiny, comfortable steps, from a very gentle low setting to its 10 out of 10 full power.
The Lush 3’s shape also makes its power especially effective. With wearable vibrators, you can’t press harder for more intensity the way you can with a handheld toy – the design has to position the motor’s strength in the right spot naturally. The Lush 3’s contoured bulb sits firmly against my front wall, pressing into my G-spot more directly than oval or cylindrical toys like the We-Vibe Jive Lite or VeDO Kiwi.
I feel a focused, full pressure with a slight “squeeze” sensation against my bladder, and that pressure with the vibrations directly against my front wall feels very stimulating.
The Lush 3 and Lush 4 have the same shape and nearly identical vibrations, so you’re not giving up any vibration power by choosing the Lush 3. The Lush 4 starts slightly gentler, but both begin softly enough that the difference isn’t meaningful.
The Techno Rave’s G-spot motor reaches a top power of 7 out of 10 – decent raw power, but the vibrations are also extremely buzzy, which keeps them from feeling as full and deep as strong more rumbly eggs like the VeDO Kiwi or the Lovense Lush 4 do.
The range is very narrow. The Rave has only three power levels and the they all sit between 6.75 and 7 out of 10 vibration strength. There’s no gentle warmup settings and barely any difference between low, medium, and high. Most eggs offer much wider power ranges.
Transfer to the G-spot is good. The shape does put some pressure against the front wall where you want it, and the snug fit holds it in good contact through movement. But the buzzy vibrations don’t travel as deep as more rumbly vibrations do.
At a barely higher price, the VeDO Kiwi has far better vibration strength, range, and transfer. Or for the strongest vibrations consider the Lovense Lush 4.
G-spot Vibrations: Frequency (Rumbliness)
The Lush 3 has great rumbliness.
Rumbliness matters more for G-spot toys than it does for external vibrators because the vibrations have to travel through more tissue to reach sensitive areas. Lower-frequency, rumbly vibrations carry through the body better than buzzy vibrations, so they tend to feel deeper and more satisfying internally.
The Lush 3 starts extremely rumbly on low power and stays moderately rumbly through its middle settings. As you turn it up, it gets buzzier – which is normal for vibrators – but even though its highest settings are extremely buzzy, they’re strong enough that they still feel full and impactful rather than thin or tickly like weak, buzzy vibrations do.
That balance makes the Lush 3 work especially well for G-spot stimulation. The lower settings feel deep and comfortable for warmup, while the higher settings add a lot more intensity without becoming too surface-level. If rumbliness is a top priority to you, the remote-controlled VeDO Kiwi is the only egg vibrator that’s substantially more rumbly.
The Techno Rave’s vibrations are extremely buzzy. Across all three power levels.
For G-spot stimulation, rumbly vibrations matter more than they do for clitoral. With clit vibrators, you’re placing the vibe directly on a highly sensitive area. But G-spot vibrations have to travel farther to reach more nerve-rich regions, and lower-frequency rumbly vibrations travel through your body much more effectively.
I found that vibes above 120 Hz tends to dissipate a lot of intensity (even if the motor is strong). And the Rave’s 150 Hz median sits well into that range.
What partially saves the Rave’s G-spot stimulation is the egg’s shape. Once inserted, the motor presses well against the front vaginal wall, and the physical pressure delivers some of the buzz directly to the G-spot – enough that, for me, the vibrations are still noticeable and enjoyable. But even with the pressure compensation, the Rave doesn’t carry the depth or fullness that more rumbly eggs produce.
For G-spot vibrations that actually travel deep, the Kiwi (remote controlled) is the most rumbly option at about $14 more or the app-controlled Lovense Lush 4 is also more rumbly than the Rave.
App Control: Main Takeaways
In the next sections, I’ll cover the Lovense app’s close-range features, long-distance features, and connectivity in detail.
Here’s the main conclusion:
The Lovense app is by far the best of any brand. It provides the most control, is easiest to use, and has the most reliable connectivity. If an outstanding app is your top priority, stick to a Lovense toy.
The only app-related difference between the Lush 3 and Lush 4 is Bluetooth range. In our max-range test, the Lush 4 stayed connected up to 345 feet, while the Lush 3 reached 130 feet. That’s a big improvement on paper, but both are more than enough for typical use.
In the next sections, I’ll cover the Love Spouse app’s close-range features, long-distance features, and connectivity in detail.
Here’s the main conclusion:
The Love Spouse app’s features are basic and spammy but functional. The core controls (selecting the preset intensities and patterns) work, but the rest of the app is cluttered with broken extras and ads you should just avoid. But the connectivity is actually excellent. At this budget price point the Techno Rave is the best app experience you’ll find for an egg vibrator.
If you want a feature-rich app and the best connectivity available, go with the Lovense Lush 4 for about $80 more – Lovense’s app is the best of any brand. If basic, working app control on a budget is enough, the Rave’s app does the core job.
App Control: Close-Range Features
The Lush 3 has the best close-range app features of any brand.
On the main Remote screen, you drag a control dot up or down to adjust intensity. Tap Float to hold a steady power level, or Loop to draw a custom pattern that repeats. Since the toy vibrates as you draw, you can feel the pattern in real time instead of creating it blindly and testing it later. If you like what you made, tap Record to save it to My Patterns.
You can also control multiple Lovense toys at once, with each motor getting its own dot on the Remote screen. For example, you can pair the Lush 3 with the Lovense Ferri for simultaneous G-spot and clit stimulation, or control your toy and a nearby partner’s toy together. We tested four toys at once without issue.
For presets, the My Patterns screen includes Lovense’s default patterns, anything you’ve saved, and patterns downloaded from Lovense’s active community library.
Lovense’s sound-reactive mode is also the best I’ve used. You can set a minimum decibel threshold, so the toy stays still until the room gets loud enough, and adjust sensitivity to control how much of the toy’s power range it uses. The live decibel readout makes it easy to calibrate. Many other apps either combine these controls or don’t offer a threshold at all.
The music-sync mode works with Spotify or local files and follows the music well enough for hands-free variation. You can cap the intensity to keep it in your comfortable range.
Lovense also includes a few useful extras: Voice Control, device-to-device control with certain Lovense toys, and per-toy max intensity settings. The intensity cap is helpful if you want to limit noise or prevent a partner from pushing the toy too high.
Overall, the Lovense app’s close-range features are excellent – and still the best of any brand I’ve tested.
The Love Spouse app’s close-range features are very basic – the most limited close-range app experience of any egg vibrator I’ve tested. The core constant-intensity control works, so if all you need is an app to step through your toy’s three preset power levels, it’s fine – especially at this budget. But more customized controls you’d expect from higher-end apps are either missing or don’t work well. Consider the Lovense Lush 4 if you care about greater customization.
The one useful screen in the app is Classic Mode, which lists the toy’s preset modes as “Mode 1” through “Mode 9.” Modes 1-3 are the toy’s low, medium, and high constant intensities – the rest are its preset patterns.
That’s the entire intensity-control system – three stepped levels rather than the continuous slider better apps offer. If you want to dial in a feel between low and medium, you can’t; you’re locked into the three steps the toy ships with.
The modes also aren’t descriptively labeled – there’s no “Low” / “Medium” / “Waves” / “Pulses” naming or icon, just the numbers – so you (or a partner controlling your toy) can’t tell what a mode feels like without trying each one. If you just memorize that 1, 2, and 3 are the constant power levels, that’s most of what you’ll need from this app.
Beyond Classic Mode, the app is cluttered with poorly built features that don’t add value. Draw Something is meant to let you drag your finger across the screen to control intensity – but the response is so inconsistent that after ten minutes I still couldn’t figure out how it’s supposed to work, and the vibrations stop the moment you lift your finger.
Music Mode plays the toy along to music, but you’re limited to a handful of pre-installed songs the brand made up – no Spotify, no Apple Music, no audio from your phone – and the vibrations don’t really match the music anyway. Game Mode and a Shaking mode (where you shake your phone to control intensity) are similarly unusable in practice. Ads for the brand’s cam services run throughout the app, often taking up more space on the main control screen than the controls themselves. You don’t have to watch ads before playing, but they’re on the screen taking up space.
If you want anything beyond stepping between three intensity levels or selecting a preset pattern, the Lovense Lush 4 has a much better app for about $80 more. The Lovense Remote app is the best of any brand. If basic, working app control on a budget is enough, the Rave’s app does the core job – just with more clutter to ignore.
App Control: Long-Distance Features
Lovense also has the best long-distance experience of any brand, by a wide margin.
During messaging or video calls, your partner gets the same excellent Remote screen used for close-range control. They can set a steady intensity with Float or draw a repeating pattern with Loop, so long-distance control doesn’t feel stripped down. The only small downside is that you can’t control your own toy during a video call – only your partner can.
The video call tools are excellent. Incoming calls are easy to notice and accept, and once you’re in a call, the video feed is clear. You can mute, toggle your camera, switch between front and back cameras, cast audio to a speaker, or end the call. The controls stay out of the way until you tap the screen, and you can move your self-view so it doesn’t block your partner.
The app also handles normal phone use well. You can lock your screen or switch to another app without disrupting the session.
Messaging is equally strong. The thread is easy to follow, and you can send voice notes, photos, and videos from your camera or camera roll. There’s also an optional “burn after reading” feature for one-time viewing that prevents screenshots.
Lovense gives you helpful partner settings too. You can let a trusted partner auto-accept control requests, get a notification when they come online, or hide your online status from specific people. Each partner can have different settings.
Lovense also offers the broadest anonymous and group control options. You can send a one-time control link or create a group link for up to 10 people. When the time runs out, they lose access and can’t request control again.
If long-distance play is the main reason you’re buying a wearable vibrator, Lovense is the best choice.
The Love Spouse app’s long-distance features are also basic and spammy, but functional for simple partner control.
Your long-distance partner controls the Rave with the same Mode 1 through Mode 9 preset panel you have during close-range play, with the same limitations: three constant intensities and six unlabeled patterns, no live pattern creation, no slider, no descriptive previews.
Getting into a call is easiest if both of you own Love Spouse-enabled toys. After connecting your own toy, you can use “Friend Control” to add your partner, invite them to control the toy, and start a video call. If only one partner owns a toy, the call option is harder to find: you have to go through the spammy “Wodl” menu, then use the small message icon in the top left to access your friends list.
Once you’re in, the video call itself is pretty good. Video quality is strong on decent internet, your view of your partner fills most of the screen, and the toy controls stay accessible without completely blocking the video feed. Both partners can control each other’s vibes during the call.
The call controls are limited, though. You can flip the camera, switch to speaker, or end the call, but you can’t turn off your camera or mute your mic. There is also an in-call messaging feature, but it is not worth using because messages cover the video feed and remain on screen for the rest of the call.
Texting during toy control is especially poor. Messages appear in a tiny corner window, overflow onto similar-colored buttons, cut off mid-word, and are not saved in chat history. There is a separate full chat with media sharing and message history, but it only works when you are not sharing toy control, which makes it much less useful for long-distance play.
Love Spouse does include anonymous play, similar to higher-end apps like Lovense, but it is locked behind a paywall.
If long-distance play is a major priority for you, the Lovense Lush 4 is a far better choice – its app gives your partner rich control in long-distance mode, with a clean interface that works well. For basic control over your partner’s vibrations during a video call, the Techno Rave can work fine.
App Control: Connectivity
The Lush 3’s connectivity is excellent. Lovense has the most reliable app connection of any brand I’ve tested, both for nearby Bluetooth control and long-distance play.
Pairing is quick: tap Add Toy, turn the Lush 3 on, and it appears in the app within seconds. After that first setup, it auto-connects as soon as you turn it on with the app open.
Once connected, it stays stable through normal phone use, including locking your screen, switching apps, or leaving the app idle.
It also handles body interference very well. Body tissue can weaken Bluetooth more than walls or clothing, which is why some egg vibrators work fine for solo control but drop connection when a partner controls them from certain angles. In our body-interference test, the Lush 3 stayed connected through all three positions, including the hardest one. The Satisfyer Ribbed Petal, by contrast, lost connection at certain angles.
Bluetooth range reached about 130 feet in our clear line-of-sight test, which is more than enough for typical play. Walls and other interference will shorten real-world range. If long Bluetooth range matters most, the newer Lush 4 reached about 345 feet in the same test, while performing the same as the Lush 3 in the rest of our connectivity testing.
If the Lush 3 does disconnect, the app reconnects automatically once the signal is clear. A red “Reconnecting…” message also tells the controlling partner that control has paused, instead of making it look like commands are still working.
You can also choose what happens during a disconnect: Auto-Stop pauses the toy until it reconnects, or you can have it keep vibrating at the last intensity level.
Long-distance connectivity is excellent too. The toy connects to your phone over Bluetooth, and your phone connects to your partner’s phone over Wi-Fi or cell data. Since the Bluetooth connection is strong, long-distance play works well as long as your internet connection is decent. Sessions stay stable, commands go through reliably, and locking your phone or switching apps doesn’t disrupt control.
One quirk: if you start a session on Wi-Fi and then switch to cell data, the first switch can drop control and require a quick re-invite. After that, switching works normally. To avoid this, start the session on cellular data.
The NS Novelties Techno Rave has excellent app connectivity for nearby use and reliable long-distance control, as long as both partners keep the Love Spouse app open.
Pairing is mostly automatic. The first time, you’ll need to enter a four-digit binding code from the instruction manual, which is annoying but only required once – so don’t throw away the manual before pairing. After that, the toy auto-connects whenever you open the app and turn the toy on.
One Love Spouse quirk is that any powered-on Love Spouse toy nearby will auto-connect to any phone running the app, and all connected toys respond to the same vibration commands. For couples who both own Love Spouse toys, this means either partner can control both toys at once. Some couples may enjoy that; others may prefer more independent control.
For close-range Bluetooth control, the Techno Rave is very reliable. In our standardized stress tests – including timed control, locking and unlocking the phone, switching apps, and navigating around the app – the Rave had zero command failures. Commands went through when expected, and the connection held through normal phone use.
It also performed well in our body-interference testing. Because water-rich body tissue can weaken Bluetooth signals more than clothing or walls, we test each toy in increasingly difficult body-blocked positions. The Rave held its connection the entire time.
Open-air Bluetooth range is also excellent. With a clear line of sight, the Rave stayed connected up to about 325 feet before dropping. That is far more than most people need for solo or same-room partner play, and it gives the toy a comfortable buffer for real-world situations where walls or body interference may reduce range.
Long-distance control is reliable too, with one important limitation. The toy connects to the wearer’s phone over Bluetooth, while the two phones communicate over Wi-Fi or cell data. When both partners have a decent signal and keep the app active, sessions stay connected, commands go through reliably, and switching between Wi-Fi and cell data works smoothly.
However, if the toy-wearer locks their phone or switches to another app, the controlling partner temporarily loses control. The session stays active, and the toy keeps running at its last setting, but vibration changes won’t go through until the wearer returns to the Love Spouse app. Better long-distance apps, like Lovense’s, allow partner control to continue through normal phone behavior like screen-locking.
Overall, the Techno Rave’s connectivity is excellent for nearby play and solid for long-distance use if both partners keep the app open. But if you want long-distance control that works without coordinating around the app staying active, the Lovense Lush 4 is a better choice.
Remote Control: Main Takeaways
The Lovense Lush 3 doesn’t include a physical remote control. A remote lets you adjust the toy by feel – without pulling out your phone. Though there’s other downsides like less depth and no visual feedback to help your partner know what your toy’s doing. If you want to consider options with physical remotes, see our recommendations in these guides:
- best remote and app-controlled vibrators (all types of vibrators)
- best wearable vibrators (wearables only).
The NS Novelties Techno Rave doesn’t include a physical remote control. A remote lets you adjust the toy by feel – without pulling out your phone. Though there’s other downsides like less depth and no visual feedback to help your partner know what your toy’s doing. If you want to consider options with physical remotes, see our recommendations in these guides:
- best remote and app-controlled vibrators (all types of vibrators)
- best wearable vibrators (wearables only).
On-Toy Controls
Like most egg vibrators, the Lush 3’s on-toy controls are basic – the toy sits inside you during use, so you’ll mostly rely on the app.
But the Lush 3 has some of the better on-toy controls for an egg vibrator. The biggest reason is that you can customize its three on-toy intensity presets from the app’s “Adjust Levels” screen. So even though the button doesn’t give you the full power range, you can make sure the physical button’s cylce includes the main levels you actually use.
Pressing the button cycles through three power levels and four patterns on a shared loop. I’d rather the patterns weren’t on the cycle – most people don’t use them, and they add more clicks when you’re cycling through power levels.
The button is easy enough to access. It sits on the tip of the antenna, where it stays reachable while you’re wearing the toy. It’s raised, easy to find by feel, and has a firm click feel. Some other eggs place the button on the body, which requires you to pull the toy out to press it.
Overall, the on-toy button works well as a backup. But the app is the main way you’ll use the Lush 3.
Like most egg vibrators, the Rave’s on-toy controls are limited by design – the toy is inserted during use, so you’ll typically use the app.
A single button cycles through three constant power levels and the six vibration patterns – Modes 1 through 9 from the app. There’s no minus button, so dropping back to a lower power means cycling through everything else first. You also can’t adjust the intensity of the patterns.
The button is on the end of the antenna, so you don’t have to remove the toy to press it (some eggs have the button on the toy’s body). The raised texture is easy to find by feel and has a clear click feel.
The on-toy button works fine as a backup, or if you’ll occasionally use the egg like a handheld vibe on your clit, but the app is the main way you’ll use the Rave.
Secure Fit & Adjustability
The Lush 3 fits extremely securely in bed, while walking around, and during heavier movement.
Once inserted, it guides itself into position, settles securely, and takes some effort to remove. That secure fit is one of the main advantages of egg vibrators in general over other types of wearable vibrators: their bulbous shape naturally holds the toy in place without needing an adjustable mechanism.
Its curved, flexible antenna also fits well along my body instead of sticking out or tapping around. This is one of the biggest improvements over the older Lush 2, whose straighter antenna needed adjustment during activity. The newest Lush 4 also keeps the updated form-fitting antenna design.
Like most egg vibrators, the NS Novelties Techno Rave fits securely whether you’re in bed, walking around, or doing heavier activity. The secure fit is an advantage of egg vibrators over other kinds of wearable vibrators – once inserted, an egg’s bulbous shape tends to hold it easily in place.
When wearing the Rave, for me it naturally settles slightly to one side rather than feeling like it’s centered. For me that doesn’t reduce the stimulation. And once it’s in place, it doesn’t shift at all from that spot no matter how active I’m being. Pulling firmly on the antenna is the only way to remove it.
Comfort
The Lush 3 is pretty comfortable, especially for a girthier egg vibrator. But it’s not the best choice if you want a slim, barely-there fit.
The curved bulb sits firmly against my front wall and creates a noticeable fullness, with some pressure on my bladder. That additional pressure makes it more stimulating, but less comfortable for extended wear.
Lying still, it feels comfortable enough. I notice the fullness more when I’m sitting upright, bending over, or going up stairs – still doable, but I prefer slimmer eggs like the Lush Mini. Like most thicker eggs, it also gives a noticeable stretch going in and coming out, so some warmup helps.
The external antenna is very comfortable – one of the biggest improvements over the older Lush 2 which has a rigid antenna that sticks out more and requires occasional re-adjustments for comfort. The Lush 3’s antenna has a form-fitting, curved design that hugs my body instead of sticking out, so it doesn’t bump around, tap uncomfortably against my clit, or need adjusting while I move. The newest Lush 4has the same form-fitting design.
If you find less fullness internally more comfortable, the Lovense Lush Mini is a better option – with the same app and connectivity, but less stretch and bulk. If you’d rather skip insertion entirely, consider the Lovense Ferri panty vibrator instead.
The Techno Rave is a very comfortable egg – slim, with a flexible antenna, and equally comfortable whether you’re in bed or moving around the house.
The smaller size means I don’t feel much pressure on my bladder or against my vaginal entrance once it’s inserted. The antenna pull cord is comfortable and flexible, and sits against my body without getting in the way. It does transfer some of the motor’s vibration up the cord, which can register as a mild tickle if you’re sensitive to it – I find it noticeable but not distracting. It’s not stimulating, just a bit tickly.
When walking around the house, the size doesn’t restrict my movement and the antenna stays in a comfortable spot. The vibrations in the antenna are also less noticeable when walking than sitting.
It’s a good option for comfort on a budget. But the Lovense Lush Mini is one of my favorite small eggs because it’s more stimulating while remaining extra comfortable.
Noise
The Lush 3 is quiet overall, especially when worn, but its sound quality is a little harsher than the newer Lush 4 and Lush Mini. It sounds more like the Lush 2 – slightly grating in open air rather than the cleaner, steadier hum of the newer models.
In our sound test, the Lush 3 measured about 44 dBA on low and 49 dBA** on high, making it a bit louder than the Lush 4 and Mini. But once inserted, the body naturally dampens the sound.
When worn, the Lush 3 was fully masked by background noise. My partner listened from three feet away while I wore the toy and played 3 varying strengths of pink noise, and he couldn’t hear it at any power level. In a fully silent room, though, every wearable I’ve tested, including the Lush 3, is still audible.
It was less consistent behind a closed bedroom door. In that part of the test, I used the Lush 3 in bed like a handheld toy instead of wearing it, since wearing dampens sound. The toy was inaudible on low and high, but the middle setting carried through the door because of its sharper sound quality. Mild ambient noise, like cars passing outside, was enough to mask it.
If sound quality matters, the Lush 4 and Lush Mini are better. In practice, all three are discreet when worn, but the newer models are quieter and have a smoother hum across the full power range.
The Rave is one of the most discreet wearable vibrators I’ve tested. It is extremely quiet, fully masked by normal background noise, and inaudible through a closed door.
In our decibel test, the Rave was too quiet for our sound level meter to register on both low and high power. The room’s ambient noise was 35 dBA, and the Rave never measured above that.
It also passed our background-noise masking test. While I wore the toy, my partner listened from three feet away as we played pink noise at quiet, moderate, and loud volumes – 56, 62, and 68 dBA. He couldn’t hear the Rave at any vibration strength. However, like every wearable vibrator I’ve tested, it is still audible in a fully silent room.
For the closed-door test, my partner listened from outside the bedroom while I used the Rave in bed. I held it like a handheld toy instead of wearing it, since wearing can dampen sound and handheld use gives a more conservative result. He couldn’t hear it on any power level.
Battery Life
The Lush 3 has a long battery life. In our test, it ran for about 135 minutes continuously on its top setting. Lovense lists a longer maximum, but that’s not measured at the full power we use for testing. Since most sessions use a mix of lower and middle settings too, you’ll likely get longer than our top-power result in normal use.
That’s well above average for a wearable vibrator and slightly longer than the newer Lush 4 lasted in our test (~120 minutes). It’s also more than twice the Lush Mini’s ~65-minute result, so if long runtime matters, the Lush 3 is a better option than the Mini.
The Rave ran for 95 minutes on its highest power setting in our test, which is solid for a budget egg. Most eggs at this price last closer to an hour. However, it still falls short of higher-end eggs, which often run for two hours or more per charge.
Cleaning
The Lovense Lush 3 is very easy to clean. It’s fully waterproof – rated IPX7, so you can rinse it under a running faucet or fully submerge it in soapy water without worry.
The Rave is easy to clean. It’s fully IPX7 waterproof, so you can rinse it under a running faucet or fully submerge it in soapy water without worry.
Build Quality
The Lush 3 feels well-built and durable. I’ve had this one since 2021 and it still works normally – I expect it to hold up well with normal use and care.
The body is entirely covered in smooth silicone; the curved antenna is thick enough to feel sturdy and holds its shape well against my body; and the single button has a satisfying click that responds without needing much pressure.
The Rave’s build quality is decent for a budget egg. The silicone body is silky smooth against the skin, and nothing about the toy itself feels easily breakable. But the antenna pull cord is slim and limp, which leaves me a bit nervous about how it’ll hold up over time, though I haven’t seen any performance issues so far.