Maude Vibe Review: My Honest Thoughts After Testing the Budget-Friendly Bullet Vibrator

3 min readWhether you're venturing out into the wonderful world of vibrators for the first time or want a sex toy that simply gets the job done, your best bet is a bullet vibrator. Not only is it the most beginner-friendly type of vibrator, but it's usually the quietest and cost-effective option, too. Still, with tons of bullet vibrators on the market, it can be hard to know which one deserves that coveted spot in your nightstand drawer.Luckily, the Women's Health team did the hard work for you. Over the last few years, 13 WH editors and contributors anonymously reviewed more than 50 of the buzziest vibrators across multiple categories, assessing everything from safety to overall sexual satisfaction. After months of trying multiple bullet vibrators in different sexual scenarios—alone, partnered, in the shower—and comparing notes from multiple testers, our team agreed that the Maude Vibe—the brand’s flagship bullet vibrator—was the best of the best.Shop NowWhy the Maude Vibe Is Worth It If you're looking for a vibrator that'll get you the most bang for your buck (literally), you've found it. Our tester loves the Maude Vibe because its “unique, almost cone-like shape” makes it more versatile than other bullets, so it's almost like getting multiple toys for the price of one. Plus, that price is extremely affordable, at just $52. “I've had a hard time finding high-quality vibrators under $80 or $100, but this one is discreet, powerful, and feels extremely luxurious,” she says.ProsUltra-quietEasy to hold and useShaped for pinpointed precisionConsLimited vibration levelsOur reviewer also praised how quiet the Maude Vibe is, even on its strongest setting. The vibrator only features three speed options, which may not be enough for some users, but certainly satisfied our tester. “Personally, I don’t like tons of speed options. I find it hard to switch through all of them, so [the Maude Vibe’s settings] weren’t a ‘con’ for me,” she says. “And I definitely didn’t get bored with this toy, thanks to how powerful the three speeds are, as well as how versatile it is.”Overall, the Maude Vibe delivers champagne taste on a beer budget. It's made out of 100 percent platinum-grade silicone, and the phthalate- and latex-free material is also water-resistant so you can enjoy this toy in the shower or bath (just don't fully submerge it). It's also USB-rechargeable, runs for 1.5 hours, and is compatible with all water-based lubricants.The Maude Vibe features a single button to turn the toy on and off and cycle through three vibration speeds, making it super easy to use.Julia GartlandThis vibrator is also USB-rechargeable, with a cord that plugs into a small hole in the back. On a full charge, the Maude Vibe has a 90-minute run time.Julia GartlandHow Our Tester Used the Maude VibeThe vibrator's unique, cone-esque shape and handheld size “allowed me to mix up the way I used it,” our tester says. “The tip is perfect for pinpointed clitoral stimulation, but if you’re not in the mood for that kind of precision, the entire toy vibrates, so you can also press the ‘longer’ side against your body.”Like all bullet vibrators, the Maude Vibe was designed to help users have clitoral orgasms—and it certainly checks that box, as our reviewer can attest—but she also experimented with using it for G-spot stimulation and was pleasurably surprised. “It’s not quite big enough to be classified as an internal vibrator, but you can put it inside you, which is also a plus,” our tester says. If you’re only interested in clitoral stimulation, opt for the Maude Vibe Mini, a travel-size version of the classic cone-shaped bullet vibe that retails for $32.Either the OG or the Mini is a seamless addition to partnered sex, our reviewer says. She used it both solo and with her S.O., and the experience was enjoyable in both instances.Bottom Line: Is the Maude Vibe Worth Buying?Julia GartlandAccording to our reviewer, yes! In fact, the Maude Vibe has become her “new go-to bullet,” and she plans to get a lot of use out of it in the future. That said, because this vibrator has only three speeds, it may not be the best choice if you like to play with patterns and combine them with different speed options during your pleasure sesh. Instead, opt for another WH-approved bullet vibrator, like the Je Joue Duet (which features five speeds and seven patterns), or another type of toy altogether.Shop More of Our Favorite Pleasure ProductsBest Vibrators | Best Oral Sex Toys | Best Clitoral Vibrators | Best Sex Toys For Couples | Best Rabbit Vibrators | Best Sex Toys For CouplesLindsay Geller is the lifestyle director at Women’s Health, where she oversees the Sex & Love, Relationships, and Life sections and manages Women’s Health+ content. She has 10 years of experience covering sex, relationships, health, fitness, and general lifestyle topics for print and digital publications. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and loves going on runs around her local park with her rescue dog.