Review: Magic Wand Plus

After five long years of reviewing every sex toy I can get my hands on, you’d think my number one favourite would have changed multiple times. But despite all odds, it hasn’t. The Hitachi Magic Wand Rechargeable, regarded by many as the best sex toy ever made, was one of the first vibrators I ever bought and reviewed, and to this day remains inseparable from me. I’ve certainly tried products that are more pleasurable, such as the Njoy Pure Wand and Womanizer DUO, and wand massagers aren’t even my favourite type of sex toy anymore (that title finally went to suction toys after I reviewed the Womanizer Premium back in March), but yet the Magic Wand persists. There is just something about its intense rumbly vibrations and soft yet flat head, mixed with the familiarity I have with it after years of use. Not to mention it is by far one of my easiest sex toys to use, considering that it’s wireless, requires charging very rarely, and I can use it over my underwear for minimal clean-up, making it perfect for my lazy masturbation ways. Despite my love for it however, there has always been the issue of its cost whenever I recommend it to somebody, which is understandably more than most people want to spend on a vibrator. So, when I heard that Vibratex were creating a new version of this classic toy at a lower price point and calling it the Magic Wand Plus? Sign me up!!

What’s Different?

The Magic Wand Plus is best described as a hybrid between the classic Magic Wand Original and the more recent Magic Wand Rechargeable. While it has the appearance of the Rechargeable, including its body-safe silicone head, it forgoes that toy’s pattern modes to opt for a more simplified control system reminiscent of the Original. Thankfully though the four steady vibration speeds that it does offer are designed to match those of the Rechargeable. As such, the biggest difference between the Rechargeable and Plus, and the main reason for the price difference between them, is the fact that the Plus is not rechargeable, and must be plugged in during use. Now, I am not a fan of plug-in toys (I haven’t even reviewed one in three years), so I don’t see the Plus beating the Rechargeable for my top spot anytime soon. However, if a cord is the only thing standing in the way of getting this toy for $75 less, then I am all for it.

Product Description

The Magic Wand Plus is at first the splitting image of the Rechargeable, although once you look closer there are a few small visual differences, such as the logo and the symbols on the buttons. There are then also some additional changes that only become obvious upon holding the toy (and that I only probably notice because I have been using the Rechargeable for so long), such as the seam on the head being in a different spot and the screw holes being filled in. Not to mention that the Plus is clearly lighter, which wasn’t surprising considering it must have less electronics inside of it, weighing in at just 485 grams, a big contrast to the Rechargeable’s 590. Covered in a smooth white body of ABS plastic, with a few hints of blue on the three buttons and neck, the head itself is then the same soft and squishy silicone that I adore so much from the Rechargeable. Whilst the toy does need to be plugged in during use, the cord is not permanently connected to it like it is on the Original, and instead can be removed for easy storage and transportation. One great change between its removable cord compared to the Rechargeable’s however, is that it uses a locking mechanism when inserted into the toy, ensuring that the cord can’t be pulled out accidentally. While I would have loved for the cord to at least be USB compatible if we have to plug it in though, unfortunately this is not the case and the Magic Wand Plus must be connected to an AC power socket, meaning you will need an adaptor if you live outside of the United States. Finally, as with the other two Magic Wands, this product is not waterproof or anal safe.

The Sender

Before I continue I just wanted to take a moment to introduce Magic Men, the company who sent me the Magic Wand Plus for review, since it is my first time working with them. The retail side of the hugely popular Australian male strippers group, this award-winning online store stocks a huge range of items, from brand merchandise to hen’s party goods and adult products. Their range of vibrators is really what stands out to me most however, with some of the best toy brands on the market, including Satisfyer, Pillow Talk, and Lovehoney’s Fifty Shades of Grey, at great prices. The best bit of all though is that they are an official retailer of the Magic Wand, something that is very hard to come by in this country and which as far as I know makes them the only retailer of this product within Australia, wow! When shopping with them you can expect discreet packaging and free shipping on orders over $100 Australia-wide, plus they ship internationally too.

Packaging

My order for the Magic Wand Plus was placed with Magic Men on the 20th of May and I received it on the 5th of June. Worth noting though is that while Magic Men typically ship directly from their warehouse in Melbourne, Australia (which is where I am also located), they happened to be out of stock when sending my order and had it shipped from the United States instead, which meant it took slightly longer than it would usually. Whilst the contents of the box were listed as “beauty products”, unfortunately the sender was listed as “Magic Men Australia”, which was a bit disappointing considering their discretion policy, however this may be due to the fact that it was not sent from their warehouse, and at least it is still somewhat discreet. It has been quite a few years since I received my Magic Wand Rechargeable, yet I still clearly remember the iconic box that it comes in, and so I was pleased to see that not much has changed in this regard. Arriving in a large white and blue box proudly featuring the toy’s name, alongside images of it and more detailed information, this packaging stands out due to how little it resembles something from the sex industry. Instead, it just looks like an every day electrical item you could buy at Target, which, considering it is sold at Target, is exactly the point. The contents of the box is then quite minimal, with just the toy, a detailed instruction booklet, and the charging cord included. In addition the Magic Wand Plus also comes with a one year limited warranty, however this is not valid outside of the US.

Power

As the Magic Wand Plus is not rechargeable or USB-compatible, it must be plugged into a power point during use. The removable charging cords for the Plus and Rechargeable are identical, aside from a small latch on the end of the Plus’s which allows for it to lock into the toy. Plugging in the 1.8m / 6′ cord to the bottom of the toy is easy as it locks automatically, and pressing a small button to the side of it allows for it to be removed quickly and without any issues.

Controls

Other than not being rechargeable, the biggest difference between the Magic Wand Plus and Magic Wand Rechargeable is the controls, but despite this I found the Plus’s more simplified version super quick to pick up. Where the Rechargeable had a pattern mode and thus had one of its three buttons dedicated to this, the Plus does not, freeing up all of its buttons to control the steady speeds, which is handy for me as I don’t use patterns anyway. As with the Rechargeable, the first button is the power button, which places the toy on its first steady speed, and the second button increases the speed, but now the third button decreases the speed, as indicated by the plus and minus buttons respectively. As the Rechargeable is my favourite toy to edge with, I will often increase and decrease the speeds throughout a session, but previously that meant constantly turning it off and on in order to quickly lower the speeds. So now having a button dedicated to decreasing the speed is absolutely perfect for me and I couldn’t be happier with this change. Plus, it means I no longer have to worry about accidentally turning the pattern mode on now, which is something I frustratingly do all the time with the Rechargeable.

First Impressions

Turning the Plus on alongside the Rechargeable, they really are identical in terms of their vibration strength and noise level. If I was going to say anything then I do think the Plus is slightly louder, but that’s really just nitpicking at this point. As such it goes without saying that the Plus is extremely powerful and rumbly, although this does in turn make it quite a loud sex toy, and so I definitely wouldn’t recommend its use if privacy is required.

My Experience

Despite how rumbly or strong a toy’s vibrations are, nothing has ever quite compared to the pleasure I get from the Magic Wand Rechargeable. But considering the Magic Wand Plus is supposed to use the exact same motor and has the same perfectly squishy head, I had pretty high hopes, and I’m glad to say I wasn’t let down. During use the two wand massagers feel pretty much identical, and while I do think the Rechargeable may be slightly stronger, there’s a good chance that’s just my familiarity with it playing tricks on me. Either way they’re pretty dang hard to tell apart, which means, of course, that the Plus gives me the same super fast and super strong orgasms that I experience with the Rechargeable. The only real difference when using them, other than needing to have the cord plugged in, is needing to remember the additional length that the cord adds to the Plus, as it has a firm 5cm / 2″ end. This is important as I often use wands under my sheets (especially right now during the middle of winter), and this extra length really makes an impact when trying to manoeuvre the toy around comfortably. But is this problem really worth an extra $75 to fix? I don’t think so.

Cleaning & Care

Since the Magic Wand Plus 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. Since it does not attract dust you can then store it however you want, my recommendation being within arm’s reach of your bed. 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.

Final Thoughts

This review truly couldn’t have gone any better. As with the Magic Wand Rechargeable, the Magic Wand Plus is an extremely well-thought-out product that doesn’t feature a single fault, and it met every single expectation that it set for itself. Practically identical to its predecessor in every way that it should be, the Plus is a perfect alternative to those who aren’t interested in paying an extra $75 just for patterns and no cord. In fact, since I don’t use the pattern mode on the Rechargeable anyway, I actually preferred the controls of the Plus, and would happily have them applied to the Rechargeable in a heart-beat. At the end of the day though I am always going to find a wireless toy easier to use than a corded one, and so whilst I have the Rechargeable I will continue to use it over the Plus. But I am so glad to know that if anything ever went wrong with the Rechargeable that I have an alternative I’d be happy to switch to. And if both went wrong? Then I’d be buying a Magic Wand Plus. So, if you’ve always wanted to try the legend that is the Hitachi Magic Wand before, but were simply put off by the price, then now is your time to shine.

You can get the Magic Wand Plus from Magic Men for just $165.95 AUD / $110 USD!

Last updated: 17/8/24

Price at the time of writing: $165.95 AUD / $118 USD

This post was sponsored by Magic Men, but as always, all opinions are my own. Affiliate links have been used in this post.