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"The Best Vibrators
By Bianca AlbaUpdated July 14, 2023
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Five of the vibrators we tested for this guide, including all of our picks for best vibrator, shown side by side.
Photo: Sarah Kobos
FYI
We’ve added the Lelo Dot as a pick in this guide. It’s best for precise clitoral stimulation.
July 2023
Shopping for sex toys can be intimidating, especially for people who have never bought one before. After 150 cumulative hours of research and testing—interviewing sex researchers, crowdsourcing opinions from enthusiasts, and analyzing data from 11 volunteers who have tried more than 30 different models since 2014—we’ve concluded that the cordless Magic Wand Rechargeable is the best vibrator for clitoral stimulation.
What to look for
“Body-safe” material
Body-safe sex toys are made of nonporous, nontoxic materials. The best are compatible with water-based lubricants and easy to clean.
Battery life
Some toys with rechargeable batteries automatically shut off during use. If you don’t want to risk running out of power, consider a corded toy.
Warranty coverage
Battery capacity diminishes, and “water-resistant” toys can short. A warranty provides some peace of mind for nonreturnable purchases.
Personal preference
Determining what toy will work best for you based on reviews can be difficult because every person’s sexual response is different.
Our pick
Magic Wand Rechargeable
The best vibrator
No toy offers the level of power and intensity as the widely beloved Magic Wand. The intense stimulation it provides can be particularly helpful for people experiencing diminished libido or sensitivity.
$126* from Amazon
$150 from Lovehoney
20% off w/code WC-LOVE20
*At the time of publishing, the price was $99.
The Magic Wand has been a favorite of sex-toy enthusiasts for 50-plus years for good reason. Many of our testers described the Magic Wand Original as their “go-to” vibrator for clitoral stimulation, as it was almost always guaranteed to induce an orgasm when others could not. The Magic Wand Rechargeable is twice as expensive as the Original model, but its easy-to-clean silicone head, rechargeable battery, quieter motor, and greater variation in intensity and vibration patterns make it worth the extra cost. The toy is durable as well as functional: Its distributor, Vibratex, offers a one-year warranty, but several testers have reported that their Magic Wands have stood up to many years of frequent use.
Runner-up
Magic Wand Plus
Similar features, but corded
This corded toy is almost identical in shape, size, and power to the Magic Wand Rechargeable, but it’s available at a lower price.
$64* from Amazon
$70 from Walmart
*At the time of publishing, the price was $63.
If you can’t get the Magic Wand Rechargeable—or you prefer a corded toy—the Magic Wand Plus offers similar features at a lower price. Although it lacks the cordless convenience and multiple vibration patterns of the Magic Wand Rechargeable, it offers the same power and several worthwhile upgrades over the Magic Wand Original, namely four power settings instead of two, as well as a detachable cord that you can replace to extend the life of the toy.
Budget pick
Satisfyer Purple Pleasure
Affordable and versatile
This toy offers strong vibrations, has a rechargeable battery, and comes with a 15-year warranty, all at a fraction of the price of similar models.
$29 from Amazon
May be out of stock
$40 from Walmart
$40 from Satisfyer
The palm-sized Satisfyer Purple Pleasure vibrator hits the sweet spot as a high-quality, basic vibrator available at a significantly lower price than the competition. The oval shape of the vibrator is excellent for focused clitoral stimulation, and the device is small enough to be convenient for travel and for partner play. The toy is made from soft, easy-to-clean silicone, and the vibrations are powerful. This Satisfyer vibrator is a fantastic starter toy at a bargain price, especially considering its 15-year warranty.
Also great
Dame Aer
For suction and vibration
This suction vibrator provides diffuse, customizable sensations in a small, convenient size.
$99 from Dame
Buy from Amazon
The Dame Aer is the first suction vibrator that we’ve liked more than toys from Womanizer, the brand that pioneered similar oral-sex-simulating tech. Although the Aer is definitely noisier than some other suction toys we’ve tested, the larger nozzle creates a more diffuse, customizable suction sensation, and the slender, curved shape of the toy makes it comfortable to hold and easy to use. Our testers also raved that it charges quickly, holds a charge for a long time, and is super easy to clean thanks to its all-in-one waterproof silicone design.
Also great
Lelo Dot
For precise stimulation
The flexible pointed tip of this teardrop-shaped vibrator offers intense pinpoint stimulation, while the loop handle makes it easier than most to hold.
$179* from Amazon
$180 from Lovehoney
May be out of stock
$134 from LELO
*At the time of publishing, the price was $125.
The Lelo Dot is the best precision-tip vibrator. Made of soft, flexible silicone, the intense vibrations stay focused in the ⅛-inch-wide tip of the toy without radiating into the hard-plastic loop handle, making it an ideal option for people with arthritis or limited hand or wrist mobility. The narrow tip also makes this vibrator a great toy for partner play, as it leaves plenty of room for other types of simultaneous stimulation.
Everything we recommend
Our pick
Magic Wand Rechargeable
The best vibrator
No toy offers the level of power and intensity as the widely beloved Magic Wand. The intense stimulation it provides can be particularly helpful for people experiencing diminished libido or sensitivity.
Buying Options
$126* from Amazon
$150 from Lovehoney
20% off w/code WC-LOVE20
*At the time of publishing, the price was $99.
Runner-up
Magic Wand Plus
Similar features, but corded
This corded toy is almost identical in shape, size, and power to the Magic Wand Rechargeable, but it’s available at a lower price.
Buying Options
$64* from Amazon
$70 from Walmart
*At the time of publishing, the price was $63.
Budget pick
Satisfyer Purple Pleasure
Affordable and versatile
This toy offers strong vibrations, has a rechargeable battery, and comes with a 15-year warranty, all at a fraction of the price of similar models.
Buying Options
$29 from Amazon
May be out of stock
$40 from Walmart
$40 from Satisfyer
Also great
Dame Aer
For suction and vibration
This suction vibrator provides diffuse, customizable sensations in a small, convenient size.
Buying Options
$99 from Dame
Buy from Amazon
Also great
Lelo Dot
For precise stimulation
The flexible pointed tip of this teardrop-shaped vibrator offers intense pinpoint stimulation, while the loop handle makes it easier than most to hold.
Buying Options
$179* from Amazon
$180 from Lovehoney
May be out of stock
$134 from LELO
*At the time of publishing, the price was $125.
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