Review: Le Wand Rechargeable Massager

Despite being a relatively new brand, Le Wand’s products continually seem to be a topic of debate among sex bloggers, and for good reason. Accused of being a “copy-cat” manufacturer, the luxury toy brand has been releasing products that look suspiciously similar to those from other brands for years now, but with the announcement of their latest Stainless Steel collection, which features toys almost identical to those from Njoy, things have really heated up. Now, my thoughts on this matter could make up an entire post of their own, so for now I’ll just say that taking inspiration from popular products is just part of design, and as frustrating as it might be, it’s something that happens across all industries. Plus, an important thing to consider is that while Njoy’s products (which range from $130 to $520 AUD) are not a possibility for most people, Le Wand’s are significantly cheaper, and I am 100% here for making toys more accessible. At the end of the day though, Le Wand is a luxury brand too, and keeping their prices lower than the toys they take inspiration from isn’t always easy. With that in mind, today I am taking a look at the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager, a toy that’s very similar to one of my personal favourites, the Magic Wand Rechargeable, despite costing more!

I’ve heard such good things about Le Wand’s toys, but the idea that they’ve taken what is widely considered the best sex toy ever made and produced their own more expensive version stresses me out, because it would have to be really really good to even come close to being worthwhile. Still, I figured that considering this is the toy they launched their brand with (their full name is Le Wand Massager, after all), it had to be at least pretty good. There are currently three versions of the Massager available, but I went with the OG Rechargeable over the cheaper Plug-In and Petite options. A truly beautiful toy, Le Wand have used a minimalist approach to create a sense of luxury that is often missing from wand massagers. Coming in black (which is what I have), grey, or white, Le Wand also frequently collaborate with artists to release stunning special editions if you fancy something even nicer. With a simple body comprised of smooth plastic and featuring just three buttons, the head is then made of a firm body-safe silicone and has some flexibility to it. Compared to the Magic Wand Rechargeable it’s, of course, very similar in regards to appearance, although overall I do find the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager to be more pleasing to the eye. As such, the only readily apparent downside to this toy versus the Magic Wand and similar products is that the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager is very heavy, as with a weight of 670g this is by far one of the heaviest sex toys I’ve ever used. Plus, my copy features a small imperfection in the plastic near the buttons, however this is minor. Finally, as its name suggests, this toy does not need to be plugged in during use as it is AC rechargeable, and it also features a travel-lock.

My order with JOUJOU for the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager was placed on the 28th of July and I received it promptly on the 31st, which was brilliant considering the current postal delays. Plus, the box was completely discreet, with no mention of the sender or contents. The packaging for my only other Le Wand toy, the Point, was totally gorgeous and very fitting for the brand’s luxury feel, so I was particularly excited to see how the Rechargeable Massager would be presented. My first impression, however, was just how ridiculously large and heavy the thing is. Far bigger than the product itself, this box is potentially the largest and easily the heaviest I’ve ever received with a sex toy. Despite this though it is still quite luxurious, with a sophisticated black and white colour scheme that matches the toy, alongside glossy silver text that highlights its abilities. Once the safety seals are broken the top half of the box may then be lifted off, which reveals the toy safely resting in plastic. You can then remove this to access the lower section of the box, where you’ll find all of the toy’s various accessories. There is the charging cord and two instruction manuals (one is more technical and comes in a range of languages, and the other is a cute “pleasure guide” which talks about using the wand and also serves as a brand catalogue), alongside a branded storage case and four AC attachments (US, UK, EU and AUS) to ensure the wand can be used in a range of locations. Overall I am happy with all of this and the packaging certainly suits the toy’s price tag, but I just wish it was smaller as not only does having a box far larger than the product itself result in excess waste, but it also makes disposing of it or using it as a permanent storage method difficult. Finally, the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager comes with a 1 year warranty.

My least favourite type of wand massagers are those that need to be plugged in during use, so this was the main reason I chose the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager over the Le Wand Plug-In Massager. The only downside is that it does need to be plugged into a power point to charge, rather than a USB port which has become the standard in recent years. However, this is usually only frustrating because power points are different depending on the country, and since the Rechargeable Massager’s charger comes with an in-built universal adaptor, it’s not an issue. Instead, all you need to do is connect the correct plug when you first receive it (assuming one of the four attachments works where you are), and then you don’t need to ever think about it again! To charge the Rechargeable Massager simply plug one end of the cord into the power point and the other end into the bottom of the toy. When charging a light on the toy will flash, and this will then become solid once complete. Charging should then take around 3 hours, and this will give you roughly 3 hours of playtime. Then, when low on battery the toy will flash its light rapidly to indicate this. In addition, this toy can also be used whilst on charge, which is a feature from the Magic Wand Rechargeable that I adore, as it means things don’t need to come to a complete stop if the toy runs out of battery during use, and to make this easy the Rechargeable Massager has a 2.67 meter / 8.76 feet cord.

When I first saw that the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager had three buttons like the Magic Wand Rechargeable I figured they’d be pretty similar, but while both toys ultimately do the same thing, Le Wand have mixed things up enough to make it a wholly unfamiliar experience for me. While the Magic Wand kept things simple with a button for turning the toy on or off, a button for increasing the speeds, and a button for changing the modes, Le Wand have attempted to keep all of this while also adding the ability to decrease the speeds. The result means that to turn the toy on you must first press the plus button, which will place it on its lowest speed, and this may then be continually pressed or held down to increase the toy through its 10 intensity levels. You can then lower the speed again with the minus button, and holding this down past the lowest speed will turn the toy off (although this can take up to six seconds when at full speed, which is quite frustrating). Finally, you can cycle through the toy’s 20 pattern modes by clicking the middle wave button. While this is certainly a bit more convoluted than the Magic Wand, the biggest problem I found was the positioning of the pattern button between the two power / vibration speed buttons. This means that if you’re someone like me who doesn’t enjoy patterns and would rather just avoid them, you need to constantly remember to skip over this middle button whilst using the toy. Plus, if you do accidentally click it then you’re going to need to turn the entire toy off, which can take some time if at a high speed, as the only other option would be to click through all 20 pattern modes till you get back to the start. In addition, the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager also has a travel-lock option, and this can be activated and deactivated by holding the plus and minus buttons down for three seconds, with success being indicated by a flashing light.

My biggest concern with this toy was what its vibrations would be like, considering they weren’t the best in the Le Wand Point. I was excited about their potential though, as with a range of 10 different speeds the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager has much more variety than the Magic Wand. Turning it on for the first time I was immediately impressed with the power that’s inside this massager, although it is definitely more on the buzzy side than I would like, and this only gets worse as you increase its intensity. It’s because of this that I find it weaker than similar wand vibrators, such as the Magic Wand Rechargeable, We-Vibe Wand and Doxy Die Cast. However do keep in mind that I’m not saying this toy is weak, just that it is not as powerful as these other amazing products. An upside to this though is that it is one of the most quiet wands I’ve tried, but again that doesn’t mean it’s not still loud, and so I wouldn’t recommend this toy for use when you need to be discreet, particularly considering how long it can take to turn off.

Using the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager is a lot of fun. I’ve found that once you go past the fifth level of vibration intensities that’s when the buzziness really takes over and starts to numbs me out, so as long as I stay below this I am able to really enjoy the toy. The vibrations may not be as strong as other wands, but they are certainly powerful enough to get me off with ease and give me some amazing orgasms. As such, the only real downside to using this toy is the weight of it, as this can leave me with a sore arm after use. Plus, as much as I love the smooth silky body of the toy, this only makes things worse as it causes it to be constantly sliding out of my hands. Because of this it can be particularly difficult to press the buttons during use, as there is such a distance between the plus and minus buttons (typically I’ll switch between the two frequently when using massagers) that as soon as I remove my thumb from one to reach the other, the toy will slip and move. Due to this I’ve resigned to really only using the plus button on this toy, which is disappointing as I find it harder to enjoy, but it’s certainly better than constantly dropping it or accidentally clicking the pattern button and having my whole session interrupted.

Since the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager is not waterproof you do need to be careful when cleaning it. Thankfully though the majority of my use occurs over my underwear or pyjama pants, since the vibrations are strong enough to easily transfer through. But on the rare occasion that I do use this toy without a barrier, I just give its head a little wash with some soap and water (being careful to not let the water go on anything but the silicone), and then dry it. The silicone does then attract a fair bit of dust, so I’d then recommend storing it in the bag it comes with. In addition, make sure to not use silicone-based lubricant with this product, as it may react badly to the silicone it is made of, but if you do then first perform a spot test.

The Le Wand Rechargeable Massager is a really good toy. The problem with it is that it is more expensive than a lot of its competitors, despite not being better than them. So, rather than reiterating what we’ve already been over, let’s talk about why you might buy this toy over a cheaper one. Well, if you’re considering the Magic Wand Rechargeable or Magic Wand Plus instead, it’s important to note that these toys are not supported outside of the US. That means not only will you have trouble buying them, but you’ll also have issues with their warranty and charging cords. Another thing that separates the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager from other toys is its patterns, as with 20 modes that also respond to the toy’s 10 vibration intensities, this is one of the best wands out there for lovers of patterns. Or maybe you prefer buzzy vibrations over rumbly ones, in which case you’ll likely enjoy this toy far more than a massager like the We-Vibe Wand. Plus, considering how much more stylish this toy and its packaging is over many of the other options, this may be the best choice if you are more interested in the aesthetic, or if you’re getting it as a gift. To be honest, the special editions are reason enough to get this toy over another. At the end of the day though the decision is yours based on your preferences and budget, but I hope this review helps you to make the best choice!

You can get the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager from JOUJOU for just $199.99 AUD / $145 USD!

I received this product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Affiliate links have been used in this post.