Review: We-Vibe Wand

Ask me my favourite and most used type of sex toy, and I’ll tell you that it’s without a doubt wand massagers (although I will admit that suction toys are seeing more and more use in my personal masturbation routines these days). Then ask me my favourite manufacturer of vibrators, and I’ll tell you that it’s We-Vibe, since the motors in their clitoral toys, such as the Tango and Moxie, are some of the most powerful out there. These have been my answers for almost as long as I’ve been blogging, but there has always been a big incompatibility between them… because We-Vibe don’t make wand massagers! That is, they didn’t make wand massagers… until now! When I first heard the rumours of the We-Vibe Wand I tried hard to keep my cool in case it wasn’t true, but I couldn’t help being excited for a toy that I had dreamed about for so long. So when I finally received the official release notice from We-Vibe about the toy (and an offer to review it!) I was overjoyed, and now today I’m even more excited to be bringing my review of it to you all.

As one of the industry’s leading manufacturers for many years now, I’m sure a lot of thought, time and consideration has been put into the release of We-Vibe’s first ever wand massager, which is simply named Wand, and this is certainly apparent as soon as you first hold the toy. Sleek, stylish and modern, it is absolutely beautiful and exactly the sort of high quality product that I expect from the brand. Covered almost entirely in silky soft silicone, with the only exception being a small band of shiny ABS plastic dividing the handle and head, the Wand is both light-weight and ergonomically designed. By being curved and featuring varying widths, the handle is able to cater to a broader range of user needs, and a rough texture near the end of the handle also adds to this. The head itself is then the largest part of the toy, and this is pleasantly squishy despite its firm core, as well as quite flexible due to its thin neck. While fairly long, the actual girth of the head is said to be similar to other popular wand massagers, making it compatible with all standard wand head attachments. You can then find We-Vibe’s wave logo debossed into the head, which is a neat aesthetic touch that instantly makes the toy recognisable, as well as their main logo and magnetic charging plates at the other end of the toy. The only downside visually to the Wand is that it only comes in purple, which is quite an overdone colour for vibrators, however I don’t mind this too much since this is one of We-Vibe’s brand colours and is also a darker shade than what I’m use to.

As a wand massager the We-Vibe Wand can do everything you’d expect it to. Plus, it also has all the features of a high quality We-Vibe toy, being body-safe, USB rechargeable, fully waterproof and compatible with their phone application. However, it also has some extra special additional features that I’ve never seen before. Firstly, rather than using typical buttons, the Wand uses joystick-inspired controls to adjust its vibration intensities. This means that in addition to the two regular buttons featured on the toy, there is also a small switch on it that can be pushed to increase or decrease the vibrations steadily, allowing you to find the perfect setting with just one touch. The second special feature is then something so ingenious I can’t believe I’ve never thought of it myself. It’s called Smart Silence, and it means that the toy will only vibrate when the head is touching your skin. This allows the toy to make less noise during use and be able to be turned off instantly, all things that are extremely useful when you’re trying to be discreet.

In addition to the We-Vibe Wand itself, you also receive two attachments for the toy at no extra cost. This is a great touch and I’ve only ever received one other wand that has included these for free before (although even that toy only included a single attachment). Made from silicone and in We-Vibe’s other brand colour of turquoise, which contrasts perfectly with the purple of the Wand, they both have extremely unique designs and are different from the other wand attachments I own. The first is described by We-Vibe as “fluttery and focused”, and is essentially a ring that is surrounded by a series of semi-circle flaps that vary in size, so that when you run your hand over them they give off a flapping feel.. The second is then clearly intended to be used with a penis, as it features two flaps and a textured interior to essentially turn the Wand into a stroker. On the inside of both attachments is the same We-Vibe wave logo that the Wand’s head features, except rather than being debossed these are embossed, meaning they are designed to fit over each other to effectively lock the attachments in place. Additionally, while most other wand attachments are moulded to fit entirely over the head, by having these be rings instead they are much more likely to work with other massagers in addition to the Wand.

We-Vibe sent the Wand directly to me for review, and as such I won’t go into the shipping details. I’ve reviewed quite a few We-Vibe products lately and their packaging is always very consistent and on-brand, so I had a good idea of what to expect with the box for the Wand. Something I wasn’t expecting, however, is just how big it is, even for a wand massager, and I’d guess it’s probably the biggest sex toy box I’ve ever received. With the dimensions of 37.5cm x 13.5cm x 12.5cm, this thing is much bigger than the toy itself and definitely isn’t the sort of thing you’ll be able to hide easily if discretion is important to you (it also didn’t fit in my lightbox, so click here for some proper photos of it). Otherwise though it is beautiful and follows We-Vibe’s usual branding, displaying a outline of the toy and highlighting what it can do. The front can then be lifted off of the internal box (although frustratingly this can take a few minutes as it is a tight fit) to reveal the toy behind a clear plastic sheet, and once the security seals are broken you can lift the entire thing out to access the toy. Under this you can then find the two attachments, as well as the charging cord and instruction manual (although this is very brief and you can find the complete one online). In addition, the Wand also comes with two year warranty.

Charging the We-Vibe Wand is easy as it is USB rechargeable. Simply plug one end into a USB port and the other end can then be connected to the magnetic plates on the toy, which have a great connection strength. One particular thing I love about this charging cord is that it is labelled with the toy’s name, which is something I very rarely see and wish more companies would do. When charging a light on the toy should flash and this will become solid once the battery is full. Charging should take 90 minutes, and this should then give you two hours of play time. Additionally, when the toy is almost out of battery, it will alert you by a slow flash of its light.

I found controlling the We-Vibe Wand quite complicated and confusing, somewhat because I am not use to the Smart Silence or joystick control, but also because the instructions don’t really explain it very well. I have found the more detailed online instructions to be helpful, but honestly even now I’m not sure I fully understand how this thing works. The biggest issue I’ve faced is that increasing and decreasing the vibrations using the joystick seems to do the opposite of what I expect it to do, as whilst I push the stick towards the side with the symbol of what I want to achieve (e.g. I press it towards the side with the plus symbol to increase the vibrations), it seems that We-Vibe instead intend for you to push the stick using the side with the symbol of what you want to achieve (e.g. I press the side with the plus symbol to increase the vibrations). This sort of non-intuitive design is very odd and not what I expect from a thoughtful brand like We-Vibe, especially as it goes against how regular switches and joysticks work (e.g. you don’t flick a light switch towards the “off” label to turn it on).

Anyway, while I’m still not fully certain of how to use this toy, here’s how I think it all works: To turn the toy on for the first time during a session press the circle power button down for two seconds until it vibrates once (even if Smart Silence is on). You don’t need to press this button again during a session, as even if you turn the toy off it’ll do nothing, and instead to turn it back on again you need to press the joystick in either direction, which will put it on at the intensity you turned it off during (this idea of the Wand being “asleep” rather than fully off during a session is similar to the We-Vibe Melt, and like the Melt the timeout length for this can be changed within the app from anywhere between 15 minutes to 4 hours and 15 minutes). You can then press or hold the joystick to increase or decrease the Wand’s intensity, for which there are roughly 20 levels, and to access the 9 pattern modes you can press the button with the wave symbol. In addition, if you want to disable the Smart Silence mode, which is particularly important when using the Wand’s attachments, you can press the pattern button down for five seconds. Finally, to turn the toy off you can either decrease the intensity till it stops or hold down the power button for two seconds.

This is my fourth time reviewing a product from We-Vibe’s range that is compatible with their phone application, We-Connect, and so for all my thoughts, as well as a look at key features and issues I experienced, you can check out my sex toy app review round-up. Although as for using it with the We-Vibe Wand, this wasn’t really for me as I preferred to just use the manual controls. But it was nice to have the option, especially for the greater partner play opportunities.

As the manufacturer of some of the most powerful vibrators on the market, I obviously had high hopes for the We-Vibe Wand’s motor, and I was not let down in this regard. Its vibrations are immensely powerful and incredibly rumbly, and even though I expected it I was still taken aback. Compared to a powerhouse like the Magic Wand Rechargeable however, which is my current favourite wand vibrator, it sadly still isn’t as strong. But that doesn’t automatically mean that the Wand is inferior to it, as it still offers a larger range of intensities and patterns, as well as a much lower initial speed, which may be great for people who find the Magic Wand too much. Plus, I find the top speed of the Magic Wand too intense for me anyway, so personally I don’t mind this. Then, in regards to noise level, I do have a bit of an issue. I don’t expect the Wand to be completely quiet as it is a massager, however not only is it loud, but it also gives off a rattly sound that I haven’t really heard in a vibrator before and find incredibly off-putting. I will note that compared to the Magic Wand Rechargeable it is technically quieter, but this strange noise definitely makes it seem louder, likely because I am just not use to it.

In regards to the Smart Silence function, I can’t emphasise just how impressed I am with it, and how much it has completely revolutionised using a vibrator for me. First off, the Wand’s ability to only respond when touching my skin (and lack of response when touching objects around me, such as my bed or a chair) works incredibly well and truly seems like magic. Then, actually trying it out during use is everything I wanted it to be. I have a tendency to stop and start when masturbating, particularly when using wand massagers, as I like to edge and also just get distracted a lot. Usually this means I either have to keep turning the toy off and on, or just have it running for long periods without actually being used. But with the We-Vibe Wand it senses this and turns off on its own (whilst staying at the vibration speed I was at), thus reducing noise and battery loss. Plus, if I’m trying to be discreet with my masturbation, it means I can instantly turn the toy off with just a flick of my wrist! Essentially this feature is a dream come true, and the only downside to it is that now I wish all my toys had it!

Testing this toy has been thoroughly enjoyable, and as such I have been using the We-Vibe Wand way more than the usual amount I test a product out for a review. I find the vibrations very similar to the Magic Wand Rechargeable’s during use, and while it’s too soon to say, I wouldn’t be surprised if this toy becomes my most used wand vibrator after this review. Orgasms with it are quick and powerful, and I’ve never felt like it wasn’t strong enough during use even though I am most accustomed to the Magic Wand. Other than the vibrations, the biggest advantage when using it for me is definitely the Smart Silence. However, there are certainly some disadvantages as well, particularly the rattly noise which I really dislike. Then, in regards to the controls I thankfully don’t have the same issues as I’ve mentioned previously, as since I can’t see the symbols I’m not thrown off by them. I do, however, still find using the joystick a little frustrating though, as I am so use to being able to choose between just a few set levels of intensity, that having this huge range is quite overwhelming. Plus, adjusting the vibrations with the joystick isn’t the easiest, as you need to put a fair amount of pressure on it (which can make your arm sore after awhile), and it also doesn’t change very steadily (it starts slow and then suddenly goes fast), so I always find myself jumping back and forth when trying to get a certain speed. Overall this certainly isn’t a deal-breaker with my use of the toy, but it is something I am still actively trying to get use to.

Placing the attachments on the Wand does take a bit of time, and this can be even trickier when you’re trying to lock the symbols together, which helps stop them from spinning during use. In trying out the fluttery attachment I have to say it left me quite confused. To be honest I’m really sure how I should be using it, but out of all the different ways I tried none brought me much pleasure. I can imagine it would be nice for foreplay or perhaps for someone who prefers their vibrations to be muffled As for the stroker attachment, my partner had better results, as he found it quite enjoyable to use and able to bring him to orgasm quickly. However, he did also find it quite heavy and awkward to hold, as he is use to smaller strokers like the Hot Octopuss PULSE III DUO. Additionally, he found the inner texture quite rough and intense, and as such he needed to use quite a lot of lubricant to reduce the drag from this.

Cleaning the We-Vibe Wand is easy since it is waterproof. Just wash it down with some warm water and soap, and then leave to air dry. Depending on how messy it has gotten you may also wish to scrub down the symbol on the head and textured area on the handle. Then the silicone attachments are a little trickier as these are quite intricate, so I would definitely recommend soaking these first and then giving them a good scrub with a spare toothbrush and some soap. Additionally, make sure to only use water-based lubricants with this toy and its attachments.

This has been a long review, but only because this toy can do so much, and as with most toys that have a lot of features, there are both advantages and disadvantages to the We-Vibe Wand. My favourite parts of the toy personally are the amazing vibrations, Smart Silence, and the fact that it is waterproof, whilst my biggest negatives have been the noise it makes, confusing controls and glitchy phone application. But the main thing for me is that I have thoroughly enjoyed using it, and the beauty of sex toys is that during use all of those other frustrations just seem to disappear. I wouldn’t say it has taken my Magic Wand Rechargeable’s top spot yet, but it is certainly not far off and it’ll be interesting to see which toy my hand goes for next time I want a wand vibrator now that this review is over. One last thing to note though is that this is a very high-cost toy, as with a price tag of almost $300 AUD this is now my most expensive wand vibrator, and as such that does make it hard to recommend over something like the Magic Wand Rechargeable which is more than a hundred dollars less. Still, it certainly does have a lot of advantages over the Magic Wand, so if these sound good to you (and you can afford it) then I say go for it!

Sadly, the We-Vibe Wand has now been discontinued.

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