Review: The Orb Vibrator

After ten years of reviewing sex toys, I often feel like I’ve seen it all. And if I am excited about a new product, it is usually only because of its brand reputation. So when Peepshow Toys got in touch recently and asked if I wanted to review a toy I’d never heard of before, I immediately dismissed it. Since I’m just one person, I can only review so many products, and as I was already in the middle of reviewing the Njoy Disco and Swan Maximum Bullet for them, I knew I would sadly need to turn whatever it was down. Well, never have I changed my mind so fast! Because once I actually clicked on Peepshow’s link to see what The Orb Vibrator was, I was instantly sold. Turns out I hadn’t seen it all after all!

Product Description

The Orb Vibrator is a clitoral vibrator with a plasma ball attached to it, and a product my partner has dubbed the “coolest sex toy ever”. I’ve got to admit myself, it is pretty damn cool. If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, I have a video here which demonstrates it pretty well, but if you remember those glass electricity balls that were similar to lava lamps, where you can put your hands on them and watch the light dance off your fingers, then that’s exactly what it is, just miniaturised and stuck on the end of a vibrator. It’s a genius idea and whoever thought it up definitely deserves a raise, because even if this thing didn’t vibrate, having a handheld version like this is a great way to spice things up in the bedroom, providing a mini light show as you run it across your partner’s body. But, of course, vibrations make things even better, and this toy boasts not just one motor, but two! With one located just behind the plasma ball and the other at the end of the handle, you have a lot of choice about how you want to use this toy, with Peepshow Toys even suggesting the sensations are similar to a wand massager. With the exterior of the ball being made of hard ABS plastic and the rest of the toy being covered in a turquoise silicone, this then uses a quilted texture for improved grip. It is small, with just enough room on the handle for all four of my fingers to fit, and on its backside you’ll find two buttons from which you can control The Orb Vibrator and a hole for the charging cord to plug into. Finally, this toy is also water-resistant, USB rechargeable and body-safe.

Packaging

My order for The Orb Vibrator was placed with Peepshow Toys on the 19th of June and I received it on the 25th, which was great timing coming from the US to Australia. Plus, as usual the package was completely discreet, with no mention of the sender or what was inside. Now, I have been reviewing for Peepshow Toys for seven years, but this is the first time I’m aware that they have released a toy of their own, which surprised me. Checking out the packaging for The Orb Vibrator though, it is clear that this is a white-label product. However, it is still certainly the first time I have seen it, so either we’re going to be seeing a lot more of this design pop up soon or they have gotten the exclusive rights to it (if that is a thing). Either way, it was a very smart move on their part to snap up such a unique design and then trademark its name.

With this in mind, the packaging for the toy is super simple. A white box featuring a picture of The Orb Vibrator, the small amount of information that is presented on it is not the best. On one side, four colour options are shown, even though Peepshow Toys only currently stock one, whilst on the opposite side four features are advertised: FW (?), Mute (it is obviously not silent), “Sharging” (it means charging), and Waterproof (it is not waterproof). Finally, on the back some actual information is provided, such as charging times and measurements, but the toy is also called the DF960, has the dreaded “for novelty use only”, and my favourite part: the FDA symbol being crossed out with marker. This sleeve can then be removed to reveal a completely blank cardboard box underneath, which when opened reveals the toy safely resting in foam, alongside its charging cord and a instruction manual. Thankfully this small booklet is free of further typos, although it does refer to the toy as the Electric Pulsing Vibrator. Overall, as someone who frequently reviews white-label toys from Chinese retailers, this is all perfectly acceptable to me. But as US-retailer Peepshow Toys’ big new release, I don’t think this packaging is really appropriate and provides a very bad first impression of the item, and consequently their brand.

Charging

Charging The Orb Vibrator is easy since it is USB rechargeable. Simply plug one end of the cord into a USB port and plug the other end into the small hole under the toy’s controls, puncturing the silicone. Once on charge the LED button lights will flash, with these becoming solid upon completion, and charging should take around 90 minutes to provide one hour of play time.

Controls

Controlling The Orb Vibrator is easy as there are two buttons, with each corresponding to one of the toy’s motors. It’s also easy to remember which is which, since the buttons simply control the motor they are closest to. The two motors can then be used separately or together, operating completely independently from one another. To turn either side on, simply hold the corresponding button down for two seconds, with the vibrations turning on at their lowest steady speed. You can then continue clicking the button to cycle through the toy’s ten modes, with these being the same across the two motors. Of these, there are then three steady speeds and seven patterns, and at any time you can hold the button down again to turn off that motor. As for the plasma ball, this is activated by the button that runs the motor behind it, although the vibration modes do not affect it, remaining at a constant. Overall I am a big fan of this system, however the vibrations do occasionally seem to have a mind of their own, which is something I haven’t really experienced with a vibrator before despite my sizable collection. Sometimes a motor will turn off on its own, activate a mode that shouldn’t be next in the lineup, change mode upon turning off the other motor, etc. Although it does mostly seem to occur when both motors are turned on at once, which thankfully you wouldn’t really be doing that much during use anyway. Plus, another issue is that I often struggle to find the plasma ball button without looking at the toy, because whilst the other button has obvious grooves and protrudes slightly from the silicone, this button has very little tactile presence.

First Impressions

Considering the packaging for The Orb Vibrator and its obviously gimmicky nature, I didn’t have huge expectations for the vibrations in this toy. And that is very much what you get with the motor next to the plasma head, as this is very weak and buzzy. But the secondary motor at the end of the handle is a totally different beast, and it really surprised me. Strong and rumbly, this is the complete opposite of its sister motor, and definitely the one I was most eager to try. Of course the downside is that it is very loud, and even though the vibrations in the other end are so different and have a much more buzzy frequency, they are equal in noise level, meaning this toy cannot be used discreetly. Plus, since a big aspect to The Orb Vibrator is couples play, the noise can get in the way. Finally, as for the plasma, this is great. I haven’t had any issues with it and it looks super effective, responding to all my touch and just being down right mesmerising.

My Experience

Placing The Orb Vibrator’s plasma ball onto my or my partner’s skin is a lot of fun, and for this sensual kind of foreplay the vibrations add a really nice touch. But outside of this they are just too weak to have any kind of impact, with my clitoris barely registering them when it comes time to actually focus on orgasm. So due to this I don’t really have a preference between using the plastic or silicone at this end, with them feeling the same. Things then improve immensely when the other side is applied to my clitoris, and so I’ve essentially started thinking of dual sides of The Orb Vibrator as being an entree and a main course. The vibrations are rumbly and strong, with climax coming fairly easily, and I like being able to decide if I want to leave the plasma running or not. Yet even with this I sadly don’t think The Orb Vibrator will be used much for its vibrations after my testing is over. It’s good, but compared to my other wand massagers and clitoral vibrators, it can hardly compare. The two biggest problems causing this is firstly the shape, which really does feel like I’m trying to masturbate with a handle. The tapered end isn’t quite broad enough to feel like a wand and isn’t quite pin-point enough to feel like a clit vibe, and so it is hard to know how best to apply it to my clitoris. Plus, it is also very firm, which can make applying pressure with it uncomfortable. Finally, The Orb Vibrator also suffers from excessive residual vibrations, which make it hard for me to hold onto the toy whilst it is running, further increasing this discomfort.

Cleaning & Care

Both the Peepshow Toys website and toy’s packaging prominently advertise The Orb Vibrator as being “waterproof”. Which surprised me, considering the plasma ball. But if you actually read the fine print on both, you’ll see that this toy is only IPX6, which means it is water-resistant, allowing it to be splashed by water but not submerged. I don’t love this confusing messaging, and I’m very glad I double checked before throwing my copy into the water with all my new toys. Even with this though, cleaning is very easy since The Orb Vibrator is only for external use anyway. Simply wipe it down with some soapy water before rinsing and leaving to air dry. If a lot of fluids have gotten into the textured silicone, you may also want to go over it with a spare soapy toothbrush. Additionally, you’ll want to avoid silicone-based lubricants with this product, as they may damage the silicone it is made with.

Final Thoughts

When I was in high school I was allowed to put one “fun” item on my home study desk and I chose a plasma ball. It was the best, and when I grew up and moved out, getting rid of it was a sad day. Who would’ve thought it would come back to me all these years later as a sex toy? As soon as I saw The Orb Vibrator for the first time on Peepshow Toys’ website, I knew I had to get one for myself and find out whether it was legit. I’m thrilled to say that it is, and not only does it make for a fun novelty item, but using it across your partner’s body is such a great idea for foreplay. The fact that the vibrations aren’t the best is a shame, but I wasn’t exactly expecting much from them to begin with, especially after seeing the packaging the toy arrived in. If anything, the handle motor did actually exceed my expectations, and whilst it still doesn’t really compare to the kinds of vibrations I am used to, I think for someone unaccustomed to sex toys they would be more than happy with this. Overall, The Orb Vibrator really is such a fun and unique product, and a great way to introduce sex toys into the bedroom.

You can get the The Orb Vibrator directly from Peepshow Toys for just $73 AUD / $47.99 USD, plus use my code GRACE to get 10% OFF your total order!

Last updated: 24/7/24

Price at the time of writing: $73 AUD / $47.99 USD

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