We-Vibe Tango X Review: An Overpriced Bullet Experience

I'm a fan of WeVibe. I like their products, their style, their design, all of it... And though I was a little surprised this luxury brand was offering an $85 bullet with essentially no special features, I decided to give it a try and hope for the best. But I was almost immediately disappointed.

If you’re looking for a bullet that offers a bit more, I’d suggest a number of other options before shelling out for this overpriced little guy.

Design

The design of the WeVibe Tango X bullet vibrator is honestly fine. It's easy to use, nice to hold, and it works properly. I also like the way the vibe comes to a gentle point for more accurate use for the clitoris. However, when I think of design, innovation seems like it should be part of the package, especially if you're essentially offering a product anyone could buy at a much lower price point. As such, the Tango X left me unimpressed.

Quality

Again, the quality is nice, and it doesn't feel poorly or shoddily made. To me, it felt like a strong and durable bullet, but this absolutely isn't something you need to pay more than $40 for. Instead, the WeVibe brand is offering their own luxury bullet that works just as well as a less expensive one and feels fine in quality but definitely not premium. I wasn't a fan of the switch halfway down the product from silicone to plastic, and if I'm using a toy with this kind of material, I'm going to expect it to cost a lot less.

Experience

Please keep in mind, I'm no longer much of a bullet girl. I tend to use them on vacation or something if I need a small toy that won't take up room in my suitcase or if I need to buy something in a pinch when I'm out of town. Bullets aren’t my every day toy these days, but the experience was fine. It got the job done.

My question is the expense. I felt like I was being told a toy that should've been much cheaper was extra special because it had the WeVibe name. Now, if the product offered Bluetooth connection for long-distance partner use like many of WeVibe's other products or another special feature, I might've understood the high price tag. But as it was, the performance was too close to a regular bullet for me to get excited about it.

Performance

I felt that the motor was strong and didn't give out easily, but the Tango X performed just as well as some $20 bullets I've bought in the past. In addition, many of the product's seven vibration patterns felt unusable to me. They didn't create a rumble or a buzz but kind of an annoyance for my clit. I know, harsh, but for $85, I might've expected something more spectacular out of this little guy.

Materials and care

The product is fully submersible (IPX7 waterproof), easy to clean, and offers a magnetic charger. If anything, this is the Tango X's claim to fame since it can be submerged in up to one meter of water for half an hour and still function properly. I guess if you're planning to spend a hot weekend at a pool party, it could make this product worth it, but otherwise, it's not much to write home about. (And I’ve seen submersible bullets with stronger vibration for $50. Just saying.)

The bullet also came with one of WeVibe's cute instruction manuals, a carrying pouch, and a packet of lube. They were nice little offerings as well, but they still didn't evoke as much of a luxury feel as one would expect from a WeVibe product.

Packaging

I love unboxing a WeVibe anything. Their copy is funny, sexy, and educational (the big three of product copy for vibes, in my opinion) and the colors are always on point. It always feels very luxurious to open a WeVibe box, so I have no issues here. Unfortunately, when the product itself doesn't measure up, you can feel kind of foolish in the end, loving the packaging and feeling lukewarm about the vibe.

Price

This is probably clear by now, but I don't think the price is worth the product. If the vibe had offered something more than the standard bullet, maybe, but given that it was made mostly of plastic, didn't have the best setting options, and worked less effectively than products a quarter of its cost, I wouldn't pay $85 for a WeVibe Tango X.

Sure, if I were in a pinch, I'd throw it in my overnight bag, but I'd much rather suggest picking up this less costly plusOne bullet, which is sold in a number of retail and adult stores around the country, is rechargeable, and uses silicone for your sensitive bits.