The Best Vibrators to Get Your Groove on
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Best Overall
Magic Wand Mini
Runner-Up (and Smart)
MysteryVibe Crescendo 2 Flexible Vibrator + App
Best Bite-Sized Vibrator
Magic Wand Micro
Best for Prone Play
Fun Factory Laya III
Vibrators are probably the most talked about sex toys and one that everyone knows about. While there was a time when vibrators were extremely recognizable—basically a vibrating dildo—a lot has changed, and many look more like works of art than something that’s going to get you off. But while the designs have come a long way, what’s most important remains: These are sex toys that use internal motors to stimulate erogenous zones.
Yes, zones plural; they aren’t just for vulvas. Phalluses and nipples also respond very well to stimulation with the right rumbly sensations. Most of the vibrators on this list have been tested on vulvas, phalluses, and the extensive network of erogenous zones all over the body. Regardless of your gender, your genitals, or your sexual preferences, I guarantee there’s something on this list that can give you sensations you never thought possible.
Be sure to check out our other bedroom-related guides, including the Best Sex Toys, Best Clitoral Suction Toys, Best Lubes, Best Sex Machines, and Best Sound Machines.
Updated September 2024: We’ve added the Unbound Squish and Iroha Yuki.
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Photograph: Vibratex
Best Overall
Magic Wand Mini
The Magic Wand Mini has everything that made the original Magic Wand so enchanting (it’s probably the most iconic vibrator on Earth), but packed in a much smaller wireless design. The size difference is huge for me—you can easily wield it with one hand, and the buttons are accessible and discernable with your fingertips, which is always nice in the heat of the moment. Plus the battery life is great, lasting around three hours, which is either one long session or several smaller ones. Unfortunately, it uses a proprietary charger, but that’s a small price to pay for perfect clit stimulation. Luckily, you can get replacements here.
AC charger, silicone head, hard plastic body. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Mysteryvibe
Runner-Up (and Smart)
MysteryVibe Crescendo 2 Flexible Vibrator + App
Not for the faint of heart, the MysteryVibe Crescendo packs a whopping six individual motors spaced throughout its multi-jointed body. Each one is individually programmable using the MysteryVibe app, and it comes with a few built-in vibration patterns that provide an all-new level of sensation. Did I mention there are 16 intensity settings? It really lets you be precise with the vibration strength, allowing you to discover exactly what you like and don’t like.
The Crescendo is also a whole boatload of flexible. You can easily contort this toy into so many shapes that you can go from having a G-spot vibrator to a clitoral vibrator in a matter of seconds. Not enough for you? Continue shaping and reshaping it until you’re able to enjoy dual stimulation (G-spot stimulation and clit stimulation at the same time) that just might lead you to a blended orgasm for the very first time. And, because it’s waterproof, it can make all those steamy masturbation sessions in the tub that much more exciting.
Waterproof, USB-A charging, platinum silicone body. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Magic Wand
Best Bite-Sized Vibrator
Magic Wand Micro
Stand back, because this little thing is about to make your head spin. Not only is it one of the most adorable vibrators in the world, but its micro-ness (not a real word, but I’m making it work here) is deceiving. You think you’re just going to get a bit of a buzz-buzz for a minimal amount of time, but you’re wrong. Magic
Wand created Micro to serve up major mind-blowingly strong vibrations that are shockingly quiet.During testing, it produced powerful, deep stimulating vibration on par with much larger toys, and even beat a few on battery life. This little gem charges via USB-C, which is another huge plus.
USB-C charging, food-grade silicone on the head, plastic body. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Fun Factory
Best for Prone Play
Fun Factory Laya III
The Laya III is the latest in Fun Factory’s lineup of external vibrators designed to be used when you’re prone, or lying down. It’s shaped to gently cup your crotch area when you lay down on it, and it provides powerful vibrations and tapping sensations, which you control with the buttons on the outside of the toy. WIRED reviewer Louryn Strampe found the multisensory experience intense at first, but with seven different options, she found that you can dial in an experience as gentle or intense as you’d like.
Made from silicone, proprietary magnetic charger. Great for crotch.
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Photograph: Maude
Best Budget Vibrator
Maude Drop
Maude’s Drop vibrator is an adorable egg-shaped little thing. It’s affordable, and it packs a surprising amount of power in its palm-sized body. The outer shell is made of soft silicone, and it has a hard plastic interior, giving it a mix of squish and stability. Don’t let its small size fool you—it can run for about two hours on a single charge.
USB-A charging, platinum silicone shell. Great for all erogenous zones, and indirect stimulation.
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Photograph: Amazon
Best Palm Vibrator
Iroha Yuki
When it comes to vibrators, I like ’em small and powerful. While a loud vibrator isn’t a dealbreaker, because I respect those around me (or at least try to), if a toy is little, intense, and quiet, then I’m pretty much smitten. So, by that rationale, I’m super into Iroha’s palm vibrator Yuki and I need everyone to know it. Shaped like a snowman with an extra layer of silicone that is so smooth and squishy to the touch that you don’t want to let it go, Yuki can be used anywhere on the body. Also, once you feel the craftsmanship of this vibrator, every erogenous zone you have will be calling out for it.
It has three intensity levels and two vibration settings, and when fully charged, you can get 90 minutes of solo time or partner play out of it. Its shape and color options make it look more like a paperweight or some cute knick-knack than a vibrator, making it ideal for those who like discretion. Also, in being so unassuming, it makes for a great first vibrator for beginners.
USB-A charger, silicone shell. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Le Wand
The Mjölnir of Vibrators
Le Wand Die Cast Vibrating Massager
Like Thor’s legendary hammer from Norse mythology, Le Wand’s Die Cast wand vibrator is powerful enough to shake the foundations of the earth. Cranked up to its maximum intensity, it sounds like a jet engine and vibrates hard enough to stimulate erogenous zones nowhere near where it’s touching your body. It can even easily provide stimulation through your clothes.
There’s more to this wand than sheer power though. It’s an elevation of the classic full-size wands we all love so much. Its understated design, high-quality heft, and generous length make it an extremely versatile toy for use solo or with partners. You can basically reach anywhere with it from any position, and it’s even great when you lay down on top of it.
USB-A charger, aluminum exterior, body-safe silicone head. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Crave
Discreet and Stylish
Crave Vesper Vibrator
Vesper’s Crave has been turning heads ever since it first hit store shelves. It’s the synthesis of fashion and sex tech, a pendant that’s also a vibrator. It’s discreet, but it’s not that discreet. Definitely don’t wear it if you’re worried about someone realizing what it is. It’s more of a cheeky statement piece than a super-secret vibrator. It is a functional vibrator though, don’t let its shiny exterior fool you. This thing packs a surprisingly powerful motor, but it is not meant for internal use—external stimulation only. It’s way too small to go sticking in places it might get lost. The downside? The battery is pretty small, lasting only about 40 minutes. Make sure you charge it up before you head out for a night on the town.
Micro-USB charger, splash-proof exterior, 316 stainless steel exterior. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Dame
A Soft and Flexible Vibrator
Dame Pom Flexible Vibrator
The Dame Pom is one of the first vibrators we tested (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and it’s been on our best-of list ever since. It’s approachable for newcomers but comes packed with advanced features that experienced vibrator owners will appreciate. The body is a super-soft flexible silicone, and there’s a firm but not too hard interior. It will fit in the contour of your hand, plus the little silicone ridge at the top offers some much-appreciated texture for targeted stimulation. This is one I recommend anyone with a phallus give a try if they’ve never tried a vibrator before.
USB-A charger, platinum silicone body. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Dame
Another Great Vibrator
Dame Com Wand Vibrator
The Dame Com (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is pretty similar to the Magic Wand Mini, but it’s different in a couple of important ways. First off, the Com has an angled body that makes reaching everywhere super easy in a variety of positions. Secondly, the entire device is clad in squishy-soft silicone, which is a friendlier texture than cold hard plastic, especially in the middle of the night. However, the Com doesn’t get quite as intense as the Magic Wand Mini.
USB-A charger, platinum silicone body. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Amazon
Squishy and Flexible
Unbound Squish
Although I’m a big fan of all of Unbound’s toys, especially the Palma (RIP)—a gorgeous ring that doubled as a vibrator—at the moment the Squish is my favorite. Not only does it look like soft-serve ice cream, but its patterns and intensities are controlled by squishing it. If you think about it, the tightening of the hands as you near climax is often an involuntary response to that level of pleasure. With its six vibration modes, this little dollop of ecstasy-producing toy can be used anywhere on the body, and if you have a vulva, the tip is fantastic for direct clitoral stimulation. You can score 2.5 hours of fun out of this squishy wonder when it’s fully charged.
USB-A charger, silicone body. Great for external erogenous zones.
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Photograph: Lelo
For Powerful P-Spot Vibes
Lelo Hugo Prostate Vibrator + Remote Control
Lelo’s Hugo vibrating plug is easily one of the best toys for anal use we’ve tested—hence the reason it’s a bestseller among butt plugs. It’s coated in silicone, hard but flexible, and angled just right to hit your P-spot. Add to that some incredibly powerful but nuanced vibrations that are fully remote-controlled, and you’ve got a winner on your hands. Just don’t forget the water-based lube when using this toy.
USB-A charger, platinum silicone body. Great for all erogenous zones.
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Photograph: MyroslavaPavlyk/Getty Images
Phallic Anatomy 101
Erogenous Zones, and Where to Find Them
I mentioned phalluses throughout this story, but that statement deserves more explanation. Men, women, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming folks, listen up: The phallus is just a big clitoris. The shape and nerve density are different, but anything that works on a clitoris can work on a phallus. The trick is to find the right spots.
Most nerves are concentrated in the head or glans of the penis, including the urethral opening, and on the underside, the frenulum, which is that little bridge (Latin for “little bridle”) of skin connecting the glans to the phallus. However, it’s worth noting that not every phallus has a frenulum. For example, those who are circumcised can have a smaller frenulum than those who aren’t circumcised, or they may not have any frenulum at all—which is totally normal! But more importantly, both the glans and frenulum can be sensitive to the right kind of vibrations, but proceed with caution, as they’re going to be more sensitive than you realize.
Another commonly overlooked erogenous zone that responds particularly well to powerful, deep-tissue vibration is right between the legs below the scrotum: the perineum. The penis has a lot of sensitive nerves and erectile tissue below the skin. With the right vibrator pressed in the right spot below the scrotum, you can stimulate erogenous zones you didn’t even know you had—and sometimes even the P-spot.
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Photograph: Megan Madden/Getty Images
What to Look for in a Vibrator
Vibe Advice
Vibrators are some of the most approachable sex toys on the market, but there are so many types of vibrators that it can make even a long-term vibrator user go a bit mad in the head! From bullet vibrators, to the iconic rabbit vibrator, to all those funny shaped but deliciously potent vibrators in between, shopping for one can get overwhelming. Luckily, I have a few tips and tricks to help you narrow things down.
First, look at the materials. For vibrators, you want them to be made with 100 percent platinum-cured silicone. Hard glossy plastic is OK for parts that don’t touch your genitals, but platinum silicone is nonporous, easy to clean, and body-safe. Unlike lesser grades of silicone, platinum silicone doesn’t give off any weird smells or compounds that may be unpleasant or even harmful to your genitals. That’s because it’s chemically different from other kinds of silicone. Surgical steel (also called 316 stainless steel), and borosilicate glass are just as body-safe, durable, and nonporous but less common in vibrators and more common in dildos.
Second, look at the charger the vibrator comes with. Is it USB-A, USB-C, or a proprietary AC adapter? I try to keep things simple and stick with vibrators that are USB rechargeable either with USB-A or USB-C. It’s way too easy to lose the charger, and there’s comfort in knowing you can use any charging cable you have lying around. There’s nothing worse than a toy that dies on you mid-use.
Lastly, use your nose. When you get your new vibrator, test its vibration strength on the tip of your nose first. You should feel it tickling your nostrils and sinuses, giving you an idea of how deep into your genital tissue it can stimulate. Remember, about 90 percent of the clitoris can’t be stimulated directly because it’s under the skin, so deep vibes are important. The same goes for the phallus—the erectile tissue goes deep into your body, and stimulating it with a vibrator can provide a new and exhilarating experience.
