by @Mint-Monster , 17/02/2022
Lelo Smart Wand 2 Medium Rechargeable Vibrator
Thank you Lovehoney for sending me this pretty blue boomerang to review.
Lelo sure know how to make an entrance with a stylish, gift-worthy box. It also comes with a sample sachet of lube and storage bag that’s super strokeable like sports leggings fabric. It doesn’t provide a user manual as you’ll have to download/view that online. It comes travel locked with the button combination on the site (just hold + and - together as a shortcut). Might seem a bit of a pain, but it’s worth killing two birds and registering your product for the 1 year warranty and 10 year guarantee while you’re there. The instructions are easy and clear to follow, too.
It has a sleek design with lovely silicone skin. The curve gives toys like these an ergonomic feel and the Lelo is also extra lightweight to avoid tiring out your hand. Sort of looks like it has a head, shoulders, slim waist and tail. I found the angle on the tail’s tip to be a nuisance under sheets as it catches onto them. The waist cinches into a narrow point and makes it feel a bit unbalanced when you hold it around the middle. However, the curvature is just right if you’re using it to reach around to your neck and shoulders, for example. The softer silicone head prevents it turning into a rattler if it happens to knock against other toys during use. Not super squishy, but soft enough to be comfortable where it counts.
Vibes are more on the flat rumbly side. The lower settings are ultra gentle which you can build on. However, it feels like it gets to a mid point and stays like that no matter how high you rev it. With more power, comes more absorption? The frequency is noticeable when it’s held away from the body, but dampens quickly when it hits skin. Not so great as it kinda needs to be pressed around your pubic area for stimulation. Unless you have the sheer hand control to keep it hovering in the right power-spot or something? It’s like it’s being held back by the pressure and simply weakens. Oomph-less and not so penetrating. Just seemed louder with little to show for it. Another thing I noticed is when I climaxed I’d instinctively rub the head on my clit to squeeze out the extra stimulation I needed which I don’t tend to do with my other wands. That’s not to say the orgasms can’t be great, though. The softer vibes don’t irritate my clit so ride-outs can be long and satisfying (provided I add my elbow grease on top). The head is small and soft enough to be inserted, too. However, being fully encased just meant the power is even more diluted; making this method a bit useless.
On the lowest vibration speed, there is barely any noise made. Even my partner couldn’t hear it when I was sitting a few feet in front of him. That’s probably due to it hardly having any power, though. Revving it up gets more noticeable, but not in a “the next room can hear my sins” way. While it doesn’t exactly rattle, it certainly “wah-wahs” without shame. It also has an unusual low whistly chime depending on the power. The highest speed sounds buzzy and loud, but as soon as you put it on your body, it loses all that and dulls to a gentler hum while taking the vibe impact with it. This isn’t to be confused with a reversed Sense Touch technology the original had - this version has no mention of anything like that. I’m not sure why it does this. It’s like a big barking bulldog that turns into a weedy chihuahua when it gets down to the action. Where did all that power I was hearing go?
You can increase/decrease the power by holding down the +/- buttons for a quick rev or tap them for a slower and more precise selection. Despite their location, I didn’t find they got in the way. The main accidental presses I got were from trying to adjust the speeds only to hit the pattern button instead. It may be worth keeping the travel lock on when turned off as the toy activates easily with a press of the + or () button. The patterns can be fun to play around with, but I mainly stick to the constants speeds in general. Some have large gaps or are 2-in-1 sets which I don’t like. One of them feels like a totally random combination so that may be good if you want the toy to surprise you. I think I only got on with about 2 of them.
For such an expensive brand, they are stingy on charge wires. So short! Could be a bit awkward depending on your socket set up. Still, easy to plug in and understand when it’s charging until completion. It’s a tiny shame the cool insignia light doesn’t go all the way around the design. These will also flash when it’s getting low on power (albeit, without much warning time before it turns off). You can also tell by how extra sluggish it gets when the end is nigh. It lasts about 4-6 sessions for me.
Even though there’s a big hole at the bottom, the toy is waterproof so don’t worry about getting it wet. This makes is very easy to clean, too. If you grab it by the tail with one hand and the head in the other, try using a twisting motion to give the top a thorough clean. A small brush may be required to get in the insignia button and plastic gaps.
While the quality and design isn’t lacking, the vibes and power aren’t packing. Not for power queens, that’s for sure! If gentler vibes are more your thing then it may have some potential. It has the plus of being travel sized and quiet, too. However, if you wanted to build up to that extra power it, you’d have to make up the difference yourself. For £140 you’d expect more, right? Looks like you’re paying more for the brand name on this one. As someone who prefers low-mid vibes, even I found it underwhelming. Reminded me of when my other toys are starting to run low on battery kind of feel. Not sure if there would be a market for that? Overall, it’s a toy that has sacrificed power for discreetness. My Mantric still wins the battle of the boomerangs, so I don’t think this one will be returning often.
Overall Rating: 3/5
Pros: Pretty quiet. Easy to clean. Lightweight. Quality feel. Soft head. Storage bag. Waterproof.
Cons: Vibes dull a lot on skin contact. May have to add elbow grease to it. Overpriced. Small wire.
Bottom Line: On the weak side. Quiet and light, but there are way better and cheaper wands around.
