Review: Sola Sync

I always have mixed feelings whenever I am sent wand massagers for review. They are by far my favourite sex toys, so much so that I’m not sure if I could live without them. So the chances are I am probably going to very much enjoy testing any wand massager that happens to come my way. But at the same time, I feel this makes me more critical, as the bar for them has already been set so high, that how on earth can anything possibly attempt to exceed it? Despite all that though, I just can’t help but want as many as possible in my toy box, and my latest addition to this addiction happens to be the Sola Sync. While most wands are all essentially the same thing but with a different look and motor, the Sync stood out to me with its unique shape, and most interesting of all… a remote control! Thankfully Peepshow Toys were kind enough to send me one for review to see if it lives up to my high standards.

The Brand

Sola is a relatively new subset of Blush Novelties and so this is my first review of one of their products, but I have heard some fantastic things about them. Based in New York, the company is run by a couple and focuses on electrical sex toys. In addition to the Sync, they also have some internal vibes, rabbit vibes, and some egg massagers of their own design (which I’m very intrigued by). I love their branding and toy design, as it’s all very minimal and modern looking, and better yet, all their toys are made from body-safe materials.

Product Description

It is clear a lot of consideration and thought has gone into designing the Sync, and I am so thankful to Sola for that. First off, it has all the regular considerations you would expect in a sex toy like this. Both the wand and the remote are USB rechargeable, made of silky smooth body-safe silicone, and the wand is also waterproof (the remote is not). It boasts 10 functions, 5 steady speeds and 5 patterns, which is a good amount and a fantastic balance of the two types. The Sync then features three buttons along its handle, while the remote has five, and these are raised so that they can be felt as well as seen. The Sync’s design is sleek and modern, and the reflective matte plastic details give off an incredibly luxurious feel. The head of the massager is rather small, completely firm, and fully rounded aside from a flat area on top. Sadly, the Sync is only available in purple.

The Sync’s uniqueness comes into play when you start to consider the shape it has been designed with. One of the biggest issues with wand massagers is that they are not very accessible for some people due to their weight and the need to hold them at an angle (usually with some force) against yourself for long periods of time. So what Sola has done is look at these issues, and then create a toy that aims to fix them. First off it is surprisingly light, much more so than my other massagers of its size. The curved ergonomic handle also aims to make holding it easier, and it has been shaped with our bodies in mind, so that it can rest against you easily for hands-free play. Plus, the handle is extra long, which aims to help improve grip, and it also means that if you use it as a back massager then it can reach all those difficult spots. Finally, the handle is flat so that it may be placed between two bodies without being uncomfortable, and the remote means that you can still control it. It’s like Sola thought of everything!

Packaging

My order with Peepshow Toys for the Sola Sync was placed on the 29th of September and I received it on the 6th of October, which is a fantastic amount of time since it was coming all the way from the US to Australia. The package had no mention of the company that sent it, but did list the items inside as “Massager”, which may be an issue if privacy is important to you. The box for the Sync itself seems slightly excessive in size (it’s very big), but otherwise is gorgeous and feels totally luxurious. It’s made from thick card, and initially has a sleeve on it that features actual-size depictions of the toy, as well as information on what the toy can do. This sleeve can then be removed to reveal the box itself, which has a beautiful pink to purple gradient, and the brand name ‘Sola’ on the front with a UV coating (meaning it only shows up in certain lights). This then opens up to reveal the Sync and remote sitting in a plastic insert, and once this is removed you can access the instruction manual, storage pouch, charger, and a AC adaptor. These are also presently very nicely, and each have their own little box. The entire presentation of this toy is top notch, and the box is high quality enough to allow for it to be easily reused. Plus, the storage bag is nice and fits the toy well, while the instructions are quite detailed. Finally, this toy comes with an amazing 5 year global warranty, although make sure you keep the box if you think you might need this, as this will serve as your proof of purchase (which is frustrating when it’s so big!).

Charging

Charging both the wand and remote are super easy, and they actually use the same charging cord, which means you only need to take up one USB slot to charge the both of them, pretty neat! You should fully charge them prior to first use, and charging should take 1.5 hours. After this you will get around 1 hour and 20 minutes worth of play time. When on charge the LED light in both the wand and remote should blink, and when fully charged it will glow steady.

Controls

This first big issue I had with the Sola Sync is its buttons, which I’ve found very confusing. It only has three, a plus, a O, and a minus, which seem rather straight forward initially. To turn the toy on you just need to hold down the middle O button for three seconds, which will put the toy on a stand-by mode as indicated by the LED light turning on. This seems easy enough, but the problem is that the LED light is on the middle button, so you cannot see it as your finger is covering it, making it frustrating to tell if its turned on yet or not. Next, you need to activate the vibrations by clicking one of the other two buttons. According to the instructions, you press the plus button to increase speeds, and the minus button to decrease the speeds, which makes total sense, but it also says you press the plus button to turn on patterns. This is a little confusing, if you press plus are you going to be activating the patterns or increasing the speed? Well, this is what actually happens: Once in stand-by mode, if you press the plus button then it’ll put you on the lowest steady speed, and if you press the minus it’ll put you on the patterns (completely opposite to the instructions). You can then use the two buttons as a way to cycle through the 10 functions, increasing or decreasing them at will. After awhile you can get use to this, but it certainly isn’t easy to remember, and isn’t helped by the fact that the instructions are incorrect and vague. Once you’re done, you can then turn the toy off by holding the middle button down for 3 seconds, which feels a bit too long for me, as it means I cannot quickly turn it off if I need to.

The Remote

Thankfully the Sync does somewhat redeem itself by having the buttons on the remote work like a dream. It has five buttons, an on/off button, plus, minus, and two arrows. As you’d imagine, pressing the on/off button will put it in a stand-by mode, as indicated by a LED light above the button (so you can actually see it). You’ll also then need to put the wand into stand-by mode, so the two can connect. Then you can then press the plus and minus buttons to cycle through the steady patterns, whilst you can use the arrow buttons to cycle through the patterns. Pressing the on/off button again will then turn off the vibrations and the remote, but leave the wand in stand-by mode, so you’ll have to turn this off separately (which is frustrating because if you forget about it like me then it drains the battery). Everything about this is fantastic and very intuitive to use, so it’s a shame the wand is so different. In regards to it connecting to the wand, I haven’t had a single issue. I even got my partner to walk as far to the other end of the house as possible with it, and it still worked (it’s suppose to have a reach of 40 feet)! Personally I don’t have a good reason to use the remote, other than to avoid the confusing buttons on the wand, but I could totally imagine this being a fantastic addition depending on how you use wands. In particular I think it would be perfect if you do rope bondage involving wands, as this way your partner will be able to control the wand without worry.

My Experience

The vibrations for the Sola Sync are described in their marketing as “rumbly” and “deep”, and I agree somewhat with this, although like most vibrators it does become more buzzy the higher it goes. The biggest issue I have with the vibrations on this toy however, is that I feel like the lowest steady speed is way too high. When I use sex toys I want the first setting to be gentle, so that I can calmly and easily get into the mood, and not completely overpower myself from the get go. I would like to think I have a pretty tough clitoris, but the first speed of the Sync is far too strong for me to place on it if I haven’t warmed up prior, and it is only made worse by the hard silicone of the head. Meaning I need to use another toy to start myself off, and then move onto the Sync, which seems pretty pointless. I would imagine if you don’t use vibrators often then you would struggle with this even more, and it’s certainly not ideal to need a secondary vibrator in any circumstance. Furthermore, in regards to the noise level, the Sola Sync is certainly one of my more noisy toys, and I wouldn’t recommend it for someone who lives with housemates or family.

Despite my issues with the vibrations and buttons, I do enjoy using this wand. Once I get over the initial strength of the first vibration, or warm myself up with a different toy, I find it quite pleasurable. The head is too hard and it can be a little too buzzy for my preferences, but despite this I can orgasm with it, it just takes a little while. I also like that I can ‘feel’ the buttons instead of having to stop masturbating to look at them (when I’m not using the remote), as this makes life so much easier.

Also, this isn’t something I usually comment on, but the Sola Sync makes a damn good back massager. Seriously.

Cleaning & Care

Cleaning the Sola Sync is super easy since it is waterproof. Just throw it in some soapy water when you’re done, give it a wash, rinse, and then dry. You can then store it in its storage pouch or the box it came in. Keep in mind the remote is not waterproof, so just give this a wipe down if it happens to get dirty. 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

I don’t want to dislike the Sola Sync, because I think it’s a brilliant example of human-centred design. Too often in this industry we see phrases like “Our Company Has Reinvented X Toy” and it’s rarely ever true. But I think that’s what Sola have done with this. They’ve taken a well-loved favourite, researched the troubles some people face when using it, and have designed the toy around those needs. The curved and extra long flat ergonomic handle, the weight of it, and the remote, all of these things directly help solve troubles that people have with wand massagers, and I think it’s brilliant. I certainly have issues with the buttons and speed settings of this toy, but those feel like such little things in comparison to the overall design, and they are also easy fixes. I also don’t want to put people off because I didn’t enjoy using this toy that much, because this toy wasn’t made with me in mind. In addition, this is also a quite a reasonably priced sex toy, so even though I’ve talked about how luxurious it is, it’s actually at the lower end of the wand prices. If you’ve ever had issues holding a wand massager, then this is for you and I’d whole-heartedly recommend getting one. For the rest of us, I would suggest holding back until Sola (hopefully) make some of the improvements I’ve suggested. Overall, if this is the sort of designs that Sola are coming out with, then they have certainly caught my eye and I am so excited to see what they do next and try more of their products. We need more companies in this industry like them.

Sadly, the Sola Sync has now been discontinued.

However, it seems to have been reborn as the identical Blush Wellness Eternal Wand!

Last updated: 20/2/24

Price at the time of writing: $160 AUD / $123 USD

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