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Sometimes a sex toy doesn’t need to do anything particularly revolutionary to be worth recommending. The We-Vibe Touch X is a perfect example. It’s a small, handheld clitoral vibrator with a comfortable, ergonomic design, wonderfully deep vibrations and straightforward controls. There are no fancy technological innovations or particularly exciting features, but it does what it’s supposed to do, and it does it very well.
Having tested more vibrators than I could possibly count, I can tell you that isn’t always a given. I’ve tried plenty of beautifully designed toys that look and feel lovely but simply aren’t powerful enough to get me off. Thankfully, the Touch X isn’t one of them.
My biggest reservation is the price. At around £90/$109, it’s quite an expensive little vibrator, especially considering there’s no Bluetooth or app connectivity. So, is its excellent performance enough to justify the premium?
We-Vibe Touch X Design and First Impressions
The first thing you are likely to notice about the Touch X is how nice it feels. It’s covered in beautifully soft, silky silicone with a slightly brushed texture that makes it particularly pleasant to hold. I also really like the muted forest green colour. It’s understated, rather than the usual bright pink or purple, and looks suitably sophisticated.
There’s a reassuring weight to it, too. It’s not heavy or cumbersome, but it feels substantial enough to suggest that you’re holding a well-made product.
The shape is probably its biggest design advantage. Rather than being a straight bullet or a bulky handheld vibrator, the Touch X has a gently curved body that follows your natural contours. It’s comfortable to grip and fits neatly against the vulva, with a flexible tip that can be positioned wherever you want the most stimulation.
The broad, slightly flattened surface also makes it particularly well suited to lying on your front and grinding against it, rather than having to hold it directly against your clitoris. This gives you a different kind of stimulation, with the option to adjust the pressure and movement using your body.
That curved profile should also make it a particularly practical choice for couples. There’s less bulk to get in the way when using it for clitoral stimulation during penetrative sex, and it’s much easier to manoeuvre than a full-sized wand vibrator, and certainly a lot smaller than We-Vibe’s own offering, the Wand 2. It’s not a hands-free toy, though, and you’ll still need to hold it in position.
The Touch X is also fully waterproof, making it suitable for use in the bath or shower and easy to clean afterwards.
The Touch X uses a magnetic USB charger, which conveniently is the same one used by several other We-Vibe toys, including the Nova 2, Melt and Wand 2. As someone with quite a collection of sex toys, I appreciate not having to hunt around for yet another different charging cable!
A full charge takes around 90 minutes and provides up to two hours of use, according to We-Vibe. It also comes with a storage bag, which is always a welcome addition.
Controls and Vibration Settings
One thing I particularly appreciate about the Touch X is how straightforward it is to operate. There are three buttons on the flat side of the toy, allowing you to switch it on and off and adjust the vibrations without having to cycle through every setting to find the one you want.
The buttons are fairly small and close together, which might take a little getting used to, particularly if you’re trying to operate them without looking. Personally, though, I’ve found the controls easy enough to use.
There are eight intensity levels and seven vibration patterns, giving you a reasonable amount of variety without making things unnecessarily complicated.
Unlike some of We-Vibe’s other products, the Touch X doesn’t connect to the We-Vibe app. There’s no Bluetooth, smartphone control or long-distance partner functionality. It’s simply a vibrator that you operate using the buttons on the toy itself.
That isn’t necessarily a disadvantage. In fact, for this particular style of vibrator, I don’t think app connectivity is especially important. It’s designed for direct, hands-on stimulation, either alone or with a partner, and the physical controls work perfectly well for that purpose.
How Does the We-Vibe Touch X Feel?
This is where the Touch X really earns its praise from me. The vibrations are strong, deep and satisfyingly rumbly, which is exactly the kind of stimulation I personally respond to. They’re powerful enough to bring me to orgasm without needing to press the toy uncomfortably hard against my body, and the soft silicone makes the whole experience feel particularly pleasant.
I’ve tried quite a few similarly styled clitoral vibrators that have left me underwhelmed. Some just don’t have enough power for my personal preferences. They aren’t necessarily bad vibrators, but they don’t quite get me there.
The Touch X does, and that’s a significant selling point as far as I’m concerned.
The curved shape also helps enormously. It sits comfortably against the body and is easy to position, while the silicone feels lovely against sensitive skin. It’s a simple design, but it’s clearly been given some thought.
There’s nothing especially unusual about the sensations it produces. It doesn’t offer suction, thrusting or any revolutionary new stimulation technology. What it does offer is good, old-fashioned vibration, delivered by a motor that’s actually powerful enough to be satisfying.
Is the We-Vibe Touch X Quiet?
Another thing worth mentioning is the noise, or rather the lack of it. The Touch X is surprisingly quiet considering how powerful its vibrations are. You can certainly hear it when it’s switched on, particularly at the higher intensities, but I wouldn’t describe it as a noisy vibrator.
It’s discreet enough that I wouldn’t worry too much about somebody hearing it through a closed bedroom door.
Is the We-Vibe Touch X Worth £90/$109?
Here’s where I struggle a little. I know that developing a good-quality vibrator involves considerably more than putting a motor inside some silicone, but £90 still feels like quite a lot of money for a relatively basic handheld vibrator.
For comparison, We-Vibe’s more sophisticated products, including the Nova 2 rabbit vibrator and Melt 2 clitoral stimulator, don’t necessarily cost a great deal more. You could also buy the Lovense Domi 2, a seriously powerful rechargeable wand vibrator with app connectivity, for less money.
Of course, those are very different toys, and more features don’t automatically mean a better experience. The Touch X’s compact size and comfortable shape are part of its appeal, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting something simple.
Nevertheless, I think the full retail price is a little ambitious.
At its full price of £90 or $109, our 20% Lovehoney discount code SEXTOYREVIEW20 brings it down to £72, or $87.20 if you’re in the US. That’s a bit easier to recommend, especially if you’re looking for a good-quality clitoral vibrator rather than something packed with extra features.
Currently, the We-Vibe Touch X is priced at £74.99/$87.20 in the Black Friday sale, which means with our 20% off applied it comes down to £60/$70.
We-Vibe Touch X Review: Our Verdict
I really like the We-Vibe Touch X handheld vibrator. It’s comfortable, beautifully made and delivers the sort of strong, deep vibrations that work particularly well for my body. The controls are easy to use, the curved shape is wonderfully practical, and it’s compact enough to be a good choice for couples as well as solo play.
There’s nothing groundbreaking about it, and I do think £90/$109 is a lot to spend on a vibrator without app connectivity or any particularly unusual features. But having tried so many toys that promise the world and fail to deliver a satisfying orgasm, I appreciate one that gets the fundamentals right.
Would I recommend it? Yes, with a discount. It’s an excellent example of a simple vibrator done properly. I just wish it were a little cheaper.
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