Of course, it is subjective to say which brands of anything are the best. Are Mercedes, Audi and BMW the best cars? Are Thailand, Indonesia and India the best destinations in Asia? But if you want to go out and buy a sex toy, it can definitely help in your orientation if you know what you can pretty much consider the best brands. The idea is that you can’t really go wrong with these brands. This top six is a combination of my personal opinion and that of several other reviewers*.
1. LELO
Who or what is LELO?
LELO was founded in 2003 by in Sweden. The company is known for their luxury sex toys made of high-quality materials, with sleek and extremely stylish designs. Their products range from vibrators and prostate massagers to kegel balls and bondage accessories. LELO has often been nominated and won the “Luxury Brand of the Year” award several times at the Xbiz awards.
Why choose LELO?
When you choose a device from LELO, you know you’re bringing in a high-quality toy. And if something does go wrong unexpectedly, LELO offers a 1-year warranty against defects, and a 10-year quality guarantee.
Personally, I find the ease of use of most LELO toys particularly excellent and sometimes downright innovative. LELO also pays a lot of attention to inclusivity.
What are LELO’s flagship products?
LELO Smart Wand Large – (review)
LELO ELise 2 – (review)
Is there a flip side?
Not everyone is equally enthusiastic about LELO. And that’s partly because of the high price. But there is more. Reviewers from all over the world are seeing the rise of more and more innovative brands, making LELO less and less unique. In addition, they have done some (marketing) misses in recent years. For instance, the LELO Sona Cruise is a poor copy of the Womanizer and the controls of the LELO Enigma, for instance, are also downright annoying. So you could tentatively conclude that LELO is losing its luster a bit and their most recent innovations have missed the mark a bit.
2. We Vibe
Who or what is We Vibe?
We-Vibe is a Canadian company that specialises in making sex toys for couples. Their products are designed to be used together during sex. All We Vibe products can be controlled via a smartphone app. The company was founded in 2003 by Bruce and Melody Murison. In 2018, the company merged with Womanizer to form WOW Tech. In 2021, WOW Tech Group merged with LoveHoney, an online retailer of sex toys.
They have won many awards and accolades for their we-vibe toys.
Why choose We Vibe?
We Vibe is a brand that is especially thoughtful about anatomy and ease of use. All their toys are designed to be used together as a couple. You notice this in the design, but also in the operation via a smartphone app.
We Vibe’s toys are also made of body-safe material and of very high quality.
What are We Vibe’s flagship products?
We Vibe Melt – (review)
Is there a flip side?
Actually no. Reviewers around the world rave about We Vibe. The collaboration with Womanizer has made them even better.
3. Fun Factory
Who or what is Fun Factory?
Fun Factory is a German company that produces a wide range of sex toys, including vibrators, dildos, buttplugs and kegel balls. Their products are made of high-quality silicone and feature unique, creative and innovative designs. It is a playful brand, which is reflected in their colourful design and in their marketing. Sex is Fun!
Perhaps the biggest compliment to Fun Factory, is that almost all their designs have been copied by Satisfyer.
Why choose Fun Factory?
Fun Factory was founded in Germany and that is still where they produce all their products. In fact, they are Europe’s largest producer of silicone sex toys. Almost all other manufacturers have their products made in China. All their products are made of 100% medical silicone and body-friendly plastic.
Personally, I really like the operation of their toys and the deep vibrations.
What are Fun Factory’s flagship products?
Fun Factory Stronic Surf Pulsator
Is there a flip side?
Often, when products are counterfeited, the original is and remains simply better. More expensive, but better. But there is one exception. The Satisfyer Master is an obvious copy of the Fun Factory Big Boss, but still comes dangerously close to the original!
Vaak, als producten worden nagemaakt, is en blijft het origineel gewoon beter. Duurder, maar wel beter. Maar er is een uitzondering. De Satisfyer Master is een overduidelijke kopie van de Fun Factory Big Boss, maar komt toch gevaarlijk dicht bij het origineel!
4. Womanizer
Who or what is Womanizer?
Womanizer is a German brand that produces innovative and high-quality clitoral stimulators that use suction technology to deliver intense orgasms. As you can read above, the brand has merged with We Vibe.
Why choose for Womanizer?
This brand is only for half the people, namely those half who have a clitoris. But then, for those people, Womanizer has the absolute ultimate in clitoral stimulation. Since their invention of the patented pleasure-air technology, it has often been imitated, but never equalled.
You also get a 5-year warranty on Womanizer products. All their products are made of body-safe materials.
Womanizer ‘s Pleasure Fund supports research into female sexual health, pleasure and well-being for the next five years.
Incidentally, WOW Tech – the company behind Womanizer and We Vibe – has also recently launched the brand Arcwave, which more or less makes the ‘Womanizers-for-people-with-a-penis’.
What are Womanizer’s flagship products?
Is there a flipside?
The price. Yes, you absolutely get the ultimate in clitoral stimulation and indeed, none of the copies come anywhere near the Womanizer. But most people have to save heavily for this luxury toy. And still the name ‘womanizer’ is a bit oddly chosen.
5. Tenga / iroha
Who or what is Tenga?
Tenga is a Japanese company that specialises in making masturbators for persons with a penis. Their products are designed to provide a unique and pleasurable experience by simulating the sensation of vaginal, oral or anal sex.
Tenga’s products come in different styles, including disposable and reusable masturbators, egg-shaped masturbators and more. They are made of soft, stretchy materials designed to feel like real skin and are textured for extra stimulation.
Tenga is known for its innovative and creative designs, with some of their products resembling high-tech gadgets or futuristic toys. The company also places a strong emphasis on safety and quality.
For individuals with a vagina, they have a sister brand: iroha
Why choose Tenga?
Tenga’s products are piece innovative. For instance, they almost never use motors, but rather vacuum technology. In my experience, it is virtually impossible not to have an orgasm with a Tenga product.
The design also appeals to me. Precisely because they are not trying to be an artificial vagina, anus, or mouth. Also, most of Tenga’s products are very affordable.
What are Tenga’s flagship products?
Is there a flip side?
Most of Tenga’s products are made of TPE. This is a material that is body-safe in itself, but also porous. As a result, it is not recommended to share this product with others. Furthermore, most of Tenga’s products are intended for single use. This also means that the products are not very durable (in the sense of being environmentally harmful).
6. Njoy
Who or what is Njoy?
Njoy is a high-end brand that specialises in making luxury sex toys made of stainless steel. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in the United States.
Their products have a sleek design and ergonomic shape. Not only are they visually appealing, they are also easy to clean. Moreover, stainless steel is nice and heavy and suitable for ‘temperature play’.
Njoy makes buttplugs, dildos, prostate massagers and more. Their products are designed to be used by people of all genders and sexual orientations and are suitable for solo or partner play.
Why choose Njoy?
These toys last longer than you do and are extremely hygienic. The properties of metal (heavy, hard) therefore appeal to many people.
What are Njoy’s flagship products?
Njoy Pure Wand – (review)
Is there a flip side?
Metal sex toys are not for everyone. The industrial look, the cold metal; you have to like that. Moreover, they are not cheap (but on the other hand, they cannot be broken).
Of course, there are many (more) reputable sex toy brands. What is the best toy for you depends on your personal preferences and your budget. Therefore, always do research before buying, for instance by reading reviews. Buy from a reliable (web) shop and choose a brand that offers safety and quality.
I also submitted this question to ChatGPT afterwards and they came up with these top 10 brands: 1) LELO, 2) We-Vibe, 3) Womanizer, 4) FleshLight, 5)Fun Factory, 6) Satisfyer, 7) Tenga, 8) Lovehoney, 9) Babeland and 10) Doc Johnson. Do with it what you will.
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