8 Best Vibrators, Approved by Sex-Toy Experts and Tested by Us

Though it’s no secret that the best vibrators can help you explore your own pleasure, choosing from the seemingly countless options can be, put simply, overwhelming. I tapped Glamour’s discerning editors and reviewers, who, combined, tested and rated (check out our rating system below) more than 100 vibrators. This includes me—Suzannah Weiss, a certified sex educator who has reported on and evaluated sex toys for almost 10 years. I’ve also worked extensively with other certified sex experts, many of whom contributed their guidance to this story. With their help and my own experience, I’ve narrowed down a world of options to a select few—so you can pick the right vibe for you, whether you intend to use it solo, with a partner(s), or both. And while (spoiler!) most agreed that the Satisfyer Pro 2 ($50) was the best clitoral vibrator overall, there’s something on this list that’ll please everyone, regardless of your experience level.

• Best Overall: Satisfyer Pro 2, $50
• Best Suction Vibrator: Lelo Sona 2 Cruise, $119
• Best G-Spot Vibrator: Lelo Gigi 3, $120
• Most Powerful Vibrator: Magic Wand Rechargeable, $120
• Best Vibrator for Beginners: Maude Vibe, $52

How we chose the best vibrators

• Type: Suction vibrator
• Use: External only
• Material: Body-safe silicone, ABS plastic
• Battery: 1.5-hour USB-rechargeable with 2.5-hour run time
• Modes: 11 intensity levels
• Remote- or app-controllable: No
• Waterproof: Yes

Our top vibrator pick is the Satisfyer Pro 2, a popular suction toy that has 11 intensities with simple plus and minus buttons, an easy-to-grip handle, and a whisper-quiet motor. Its comparatively affordable $50 price tag makes it a solid pick for any beginner who wants to experience that pulsating sensation (it creates air waves around the clitoris like a little vacuum) without spending too much. In my Satisfyer Pro 2 review for Glamour, I could not help but praise its efficiency: “It takes me only a minute or two to finish compared with my usual five to 10. It’s great to use during intercourse because I can’t usually climax that way without a toy, and I also recommend it to those who have trouble climaxing in general.”

What makes the Satisfyer so effective is that, unlike other clit vibrators that only graze the top of the clit, this toy really massages every centimeter of the area at all at once, including its sides and bottom. The orgasms feel like they’re starting deeper down and building up gradually—and there’s plenty of room to do this, with such an ample range of intensities (in fact, the highest setting can be almost painfully powerful). Notably, the toy comes with an additional mouth attachment called the Liquid Air, which is thinner and offers more of a water-pulsing sensation than licking.

• Type: Suction vibrator
• Use: External only
• Material: Body-safe silicone, ABS plastic
• Battery: 2-hour USB-rechargeable battery with 2-hour run time
• Modes: 12 intensity levels
• Remote- or app-controllable: No
• Waterproof: Yes

The sex experts and all of the reviewers I consulted had this clitoral suction vibrator high on their lists of faves. It has a long mouth that fits around the head of the clit and stimulates it with sonic airwaves that dial up from gentle to rumbly and intense (without actually touching you). They’re sensations you just can’t create on your own, especially not ones so powerful or so quiet. You can use the vibe by itself on the clit; incorporate it into foreplay with some teasing of the nipples and other sensitive areas like the frenulum of the penis and anus; and also take it into the tub. Plus, it’s so sleek and easy to hold, which can go a long way in elevating how sexy you feel when using it.

In my review of the Lelo Sona 2 Cruise, I called it the “best I’d ever tried”: “The Sona creates a prolonged climax after a sensual buildup, the kind of luxuriously drawn-out orgasm that has you feeling tingly minutes later. I’ve tried touch-free vibrators like this before, and let me tell you, damn. It’s totally revolutionized my orgasm.” What makes it stand out is its cruise-control setting. When I press it against my body, it intuitively increases in intensity, so I don’t have to fumble with buttons in the heat of the moment. I’ve found that after all this time, the vibe still holds its charge for about two hours.

• Type: G-spot vibrator
• Use: Internal and external
• Material: Body-safe silicone, ABS plastic
• Battery: 2-hour USB-rechargeable battery with 2-hour run time
• Modes: 8 intensity levels
• Remote- or app-controllable: App-controllable from anywhere
• Waterproof: Yes

The vibe has eight powerful intensities and a battery lasts up to four hours on a single charge (far longer than most vibes, which usually conk out around the 90-minute mark). “The Gigi was actually the first vibrator I ever purchased—way back in college because of how sleek it looks and how powerful I’d heard it was (from my roommate, who had one),” says Glamour editor and sex toy writer Malia Griggs. “Since then I’ve tried other G-spot vibrators and realized how good I had it with the Gigi. Its flat, angular head is wider than most dildo tips, allowing it to cover more area internally and to spread powerful vibrations throughout the vulva on up to the clit. It was more easily able to hit the G-spot than most of my partners’ penises. My iteration of the Gigi eventually gave out after six years, which is long-lasting in my book, and it’s since had model upgrades.”

This Lelo toy is also a fave of sex writer and Glamour tester Amanda Chatel, who in her Lelo Gigi 2 review says that once this toy is inside the vagina, you can’t possibly miss the G-spot. “When it comes to G-spot orgasms, Gigi 2 delivers more than the other G-spot stimulators of the dozens I have,” she says. “It’s even made me squirt a few times.” This latest update to the Gigi has phone-app-controllability, turning it into a long-distance sex toy that can be operated from anywhere by you and a partner. Lelo recently launched Love Bridge, a new feature of its app that lets users talk and text via a secure chat room and switch control of each other’s toys. This capability is available for Gigi 3.

• Type: Wand vibrator
• Use: External only
• Material: Body-safe silicone, ABS plastic
• Battery: 3-hour USB-rechargeable with 3-hour run time
• Modes: 4 vibration patterns and 4 intensity levels
• Remote- or app-controllable: No
• Waterproof: No

The Magic Wand (previously called the Hitachi Magic Wand)—one of the first vibrators on the market—was originally designed as a body massager, and it still serves well as one, especially as a warm-up for partner play. It’s stood the test of time and remains a favorite among our testers and experts alike. Nan Wise, PhD, a neuroscientist, professor, and AASECT-certified sex therapist, recommends it to her clients. Personally, I consider it one of the most powerful vibrators I’ve ever used. It has four settings, and I rarely need to use the highest ones. The head is big and squishy and stimulates the internal clitoris if you position it over the labia, which means I can actually orgasm from this without even making contact with my clitoris. Its sensations can be quite strong; experts recommend keeping a layer of fabric between you and the toy (like undies or a blanket) to muffle the intensity if it feels like too much.

The wand vibrator’s external intensity makes it worth considering for anyone going through menopause who’s experiencing a decrease in sexual sensitivity and more discomfort with penetration, says Carol Queen, PhD, staff expert at sex-toy retailer Good Vibes. “It might mean that stronger or more direct vibes will feel more pleasurable and support arousal,” she says. The main downside to the OG wand massager is that it can be a bit noisy and bulky. The Dame Com is a quieter, lighter wand option.

• Type: Clitoral vibrator
• Use: External only
• Material: Body-safe silicone
• Battery: 1.5-hour USB-rechargeable with 1.5-hour run time
• Modes: 3 intensity levels
• Remote- or app-controllable: No
• Waterproof: No

Maude’s tapered vibrator is one of its all-time bestsellers, thanks to the fluttering tip and its discreet shape. “The Maude Vibe has hands down been my go-to vibrator for over three years,” says Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs, who has reported on sex toys for almost five years. “I am often intimidated by all of the patterns and speeds some other vibes offer, so the Maude was such a relief. Its oblong shape acts like a high-powered finger that spreads sensation all along my vulva. It’s simple to use, with just three settings, but don’t be fooled; the modes ramp up in intensity, and I’m able to climax back-to-back. Mine did conk out after two years, but its price was low enough that I just replaced it with a new one.” The Maude Vibe is $49—a low entry price for any beginners to vibrators who are hesitant to make a big investment. The toy comes with a simple travel case as well, so you can keep it in your purse or carry-on without it getting dirty.

• Type: Rabbit vibrator
• Use: External and internal
• Material: Body-safe silicone, ABS plastic
• Battery: 2-hour USB-rechargeable with 4-hour run time
• Modes: 12 intensity levels
• Remote- or app-controllable: No
• Waterproof: Yes

The body-safe silicone rabbit vibrator is among the most recommended of sex toys by our experts. It has a bulbous shaft that slips inside and is slightly curved to hit the G-spot, while its smaller external arm is flexible enough to tickle the clit. The shaft and arm are powered by separate motors that operate independently, making each sensation equally intense. “Although I’m not really into experiencing two stimulations at once—I find it can be overwhelming—the design of Soraya 2 makes internal along with external stimulation feel really good,” says Chatel. “The 12 vibration settings allow me to control the intensities so I don’t climax too quickly, which is sometimes the case when I’m up against a dual-stimulating toy.” For a toy with two motors, it’s surprisingly quiet and has a four-hour battery life—not too shabby.

• Type: Cock ring
• Use: External only
• Material: Body-safe silicone
• Battery: 2-hour USB-rechargeable with 2-hour run time
• Modes: 8 vibration patterns
• Remote- or app-controllable: App-controllable from anywhere
• Waterproof: Yes