Lelo Ida Wave — Test & Review

Robin Seggar
by Robin SeggarLast updated: 
Lelo Ida Wave

The Lelo Ida Wave vibrator is an interestingly shaped toy, with a flat, wide vibrating base for clitoral stimulation and a tail-shaped shaft to massage the internal G-spot. It has two separate motors which deliver double the stimulation, giving pleasure on the inside and out. The internal motor has a Wavemotion vibration which gives a feeling of rotation, similar to that of fingers, whilst the external motor provides strong vibrations. The toy can be controlled via an app on your phone, allowing the user to adjust the vibrations via the app, making the overall experience more seamless and enjoyable.

Design:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 60 out of 100, which means it is designed well.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the Lelo Ida Wave.

60/100
Ease of Use:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 70 out of 100, which means it is very easy to figure out and use.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

70/100
Quality:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

100/100
Price:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 5 out of 5, which means it is very expensive.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

High
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Bedbible rating:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 4.2 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product.

4.2/5.0
User ratings:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 4.3 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

4.3/5.0
Sources
 LELO 
4.3/5 Lovehoney.com (6)
4.3/5 HustlerHollywood (3)
Design:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 60 out of 100, which means it is designed well.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the Lelo Ida Wave.

 60/100
Ease of Use:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 70 out of 100, which means it is very easy to figure out and use.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

 70/100
Quality:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

 100/100
Price:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 5 out of 5, which means it is very expensive.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

 High
Price ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice rating
Bedbible rating:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 4.2 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product.

 4.2/5.0

User ratings:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 4.3 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

 4.3/5.0

Sources
 LELO 
4.3/5 Lovehoney.com (6)
4.3/5 HustlerHollywood (3)
Price:High

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 5 out of 5, which means it is very expensive.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

Bedbible rating: 4.2

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 4.2 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product.

User ratings: 4.3

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 4.3 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

Sources

Unwrapping the Lelo Ida Wave: My Experience

My Personal Experiences with Lelo Ida Wave

I was excited to try this product. This was based on my first impressions of it – i.e. the box’s plush design, and the overall look and feel of the toy. It looks like no other toy that I have tried before, and whilst I couldn’t imagine the insertable tail being that effective, due to its small size, I was intrigued by its design and had high hopes that it would provide me with a sensation I had never experienced before. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. I quickly found that the tail didn’t work with my body and felt uncomfortable. The Wavemotion technology wasn’t as strong as I would like, and the shape and fit of the tail was awkward. The flat vibrating base, however, delivered an amazing vibration, which was strong and rumbly – a sensation which was made even better by the remote controlled aspect of the toy. I actually decided to take the tail out and just use the vibrating base, which was a much more comfortable and enjoyable use of the toy.  

Pros
The toy is remote controlled using an app
Made from high-quality materials
Packaged nicely with its own velvet storage bag
Cons
Some might find the tail uncomfortable
Wavemotion stimulation could be stronger
The rumble of the vibrator is fairly loud

The Design: A Closer Look

Lelo Ida Wave The Design: A Closer Look

From an outside perspective, the Lelo Ida Wave looks like it's been designed by the Gods. It's sleek and sultry, and has clearly been made using high quality materials. However, after using the product, it becomes clear that the shape won’t work well for everyone. We'll get into it more, but the design of the toy feels unbalanced and actually felt a little uncomfortable for me at times, which was disappointing, considering the initial delight I felt at unboxing the toy.

Evaluating the User-Friendliness of the Lelo Ida Wave

Lelo Ida Wave Evaluating the User-Friendliness of the Lelo Ida Wave

In fairness, there are very little complaints about the ease of use of the Lelo Ida Wave. It switches on easily via the button on the side of the toy, and flicking between settings is likewise simple. Plus, the Ida Wave's added feature, which is easily its biggest selling point, is the fact that it can be controlled via an app on your phone, making for handsfree pleasure. This is a cool feature which I have only seen used in a handful of sex toys on the market, and definitely adds to the toy's ease of use. However, is it wholly necessary? It depends on the user. I used the app once to test it out, finding that manually controlling the toy really wasn't all that difficult.

Assessing the Lelo Ida Wave’s Quality

Lelo Ida Wave Assessing the Lelo Ida Wave’s Quality

If there's one thing that you seriously can't fault with this toy, it's the quality. Of course, this is because it's a Lelo-made toy, which essentially guarantees quality. The materials feel like they are of the highest quality, the packaging is sleek and well-made, and the electronics of the toy work with ease. It's a shame about the design.

Breaking Down the Cost of the Lelo Ida Wave

Lelo Ida Wave Breaking Down the Cost of the Lelo Ida Wave

Nothing comes for free these days, and the same can certainly be said for the Ida Wave. I won't sugar coat it - it's an expensive toy, and personally, I feel like my money would be spent better with a more substantial, classically designed toy. Whilst it is clearly made with high quality materials, and also boasts the added bonus of the remote controlled app, the design didn’t suit my body.

The Performance of the Lelo Ida Wave: A Review

Lelo Ida Wave The Performance of the Lelo Ida Wave: A Review

So, as this product is designed to essentially have two moving parts, I will review each part in isolation and then compare how the two work together. Let's start with the vibrating clit massager. This is by far my favourite part of the toy. It's a little strangely designed (simply because it has a large, flat surface area which I find somewhat strange for a toy designed to give clitoral stimulation), but its vibrations are STRONG, and they simply feel great. You can obviously adjust the vibrations to whatever level you desire, but they're gonna feel good on every setting, which gets a big thumbs up from me. Moving on, we have the shaft-like element to the toy. It's kind of shaped like a whale's tale, with a spoon-like tail which admittedly feels a bit odd and uncomfortable on insertion. Using Wavemotion technology, the shaft rotates in a way that feels similar to a finger motion, whilst the very top of the tail vibrates to hit the G spot - only it didn't for me. I think it's a combination of the rotating sensation, the smallness of the shaft, and its strange shape that makes this part of the toy disappointing. In truth, I prefer just using the flat base of the toy to stimulate my clit.

The Lelo Ida Wave’s Packaging

Lelo Ida Wave The Lelo Ida Wave’s Packaging

The packaging is plush, with the toy coming in a soft velvet back and a suavely designed black box. The packaging looks good and feels good, and certainly gives off an air of luxury which got me excited to use the toy. It also came with a charging cable and detailed instructions on how to use the toy, going into specifics about how to pair the toy to your phone, which was helpful.

Understanding the Materials and Care for the Lelo Ida Wave

Lelo Ida Wave Understanding the Materials and Care for the Lelo Ida Wave

The Lelo Ida Wave is made from high quality, non-porous materials, and it is fully waterproof, which seriously widens the scope for fun with this toy - a feature that I was impressed by. The toy is made from a soft silicone, with a shiny mirror on the base of the toy - I'm not too sure why this feature was added, but I'm sure you could find a use for it - especially in couples play. In terms of cleaning and taking care of the toy, I used anti-bacterial soap and warm water.

Special feature

Lelo Ida Wave Special feature

I suppose one of the special features of this toy is its Wavemotion rotating tail which, as we have already ascertained, is hardly very special. The other special feature is the fact that it can be remote controlled using bluetooth, meaning you can alter the pleasure it delivers via an app on your phone. This feature was a hit, and could be revolutionary in the way that we use and design sex toys moving forwards. It allows you to completely focus on the task at hand, immersing yourself in the pleasure of the experience and not having to think about pushing a button and manually flicking through settings.

Recommended for the intermediate user

The Lelo Ida Wave was rated 50 out of 100 meaning that it is most suitable for someone with some experience

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
The vibrations of the Lelo Ida Wave are noisy, extremely powerful, and very rumbly
Sound:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is noisy.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Lelo Ida Wave felt to the reviewer.

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Power:

Rating: Lelo Ida Wave was rated 5 out of 5, which means it is extremely powerful.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Lelo Ida Wave felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound rating
Buzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
Rumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).
You should buy the Lelo Ida Wave if you...
👍Like the feeling of Wavemotion technology
👍Enjoy having two pleasure points stimulated at once
👍Don't mind splashing the cash
You should NOT buy the Lelo Ida Wave if you...
👎Are on a tight budget
👎Are sensitive to a strange feeling fit
👎Don't like loud sex toys

Specifications and features

Specifications and features Lelo Ida Wave
Vibration modes10 
Insertable length3 inches
Waterproofyes 
Materialssilicone 
Storage Bag Includedyes 
Remote Controlsvia app on phone 
Texturesoft 
Rechargeableyes 
Battery Life2 hours on a full 2-hour charge minutes

Conclusion

To conclude, I would say that on a personal level, this toy doesn't really work for me. Whilst its interesting design intrigues me, it doesn't feel good - and that's exactly what sex toys are supposed to do. Perhaps the toy just doesn't suit my body in particular, but I have read of similar reviews, and it seems like the shape of the tail is a bit hit or miss, so you should consider what shape g-spot toys you prefer before purchasing the Lelo Ida Wave. You really can't fault the toy's quality, but I suppose that for the price tag you wouldn't expect to fault it in this category. Furthermore, what it may lack in execution, it makes up for in creativity, with its integrated Wavemotion technology and remote-controlled app. The toy has potential, it just needs a more user-focussed design.

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Comparing Lelo Ida Wave with alternatives

Compare Lelo Ida WaveLelo Ida Wave
Overall score4.3 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0 NaN / 5.0 4.3 / 5.0 4.4 / 5.0 4.7 / 5.0
Bedbible rating4.2 / 5.0 4.9 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.3 / 5.0 5.0 / 5.0
User rating4.3 / 5.0
from 9 users
4.8 / 5.0
from 29 users
NaN / 5.0
from 0 users
4.6 / 5.0
from 32 users
4.6 / 5.0
from 775 users
4.3 / 5.0
from 43 users
PriceHigh Low High Medium High Medium
Design60 / 100 95 / 100 75 / 100 100 / 100 82 / 100 100 / 100
Ease of use70 / 100 90 / 100 100 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100 85 / 100
Quality100 / 100 90 / 100 100 / 100 90 / 100 88 / 100 100 / 100
Sound80 / 100 60 / 100 40 / 100 80 / 100 40 / 100 40 / 100
Power100 / 100 60 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100 60 / 100 100 / 100
Buzzy/Rumblyvery rumbly neither really buzzy nor rumbly very rumbly somewhat rumbly neither really buzzy nor rumbly very rumbly
Vibration modes10 12 Modes 10 -8+ WaveMotion Unlimited in app
Insertable length3 inches-5.75 inches-4.5 inches3 inches
Waterproofyes Yes Yes Splashproof Yes Submersible
Materialssilicone Silicone, ABS Plastic Silicone Silicone, ABS Plastic Silicone Silicone
Storage Bag Includedyes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote Controlsvia app on phone App Controls (if you buy the app-enabled version) App Controls No -App-controlled
Texturesoft -----
Rechargeableyes Yes Yes Yes USB USB
Battery Life2 hours on a full 2-hour charge minutes120 minutes120 minutes60 minutes120 minutes120 minutes
Clitoral suction-11 modes----
Length-6.5 inches9.5 inches10 inches8.5 inches-
Width-(Base) 2 inches-1.85 inches--
Diameter-(Mouth) 0.6 inches1.5 inches-0.95 inches-
Charging Time-240 minutes90 minutes120 minutes120 minutes60 minutes
Travel Lock-No Yes Yes --
Colors Available-Burgundy Red, Purple, Black Blue and Pink Rose Gold, Navy, Blue, Dark Cherry, Violet Midnight Blue, Black, Deep Rose Fuchsia
Vibration patterns---6 -7
Vibration speeds---10 --
Weight---0.47 lbs--
Flexibility-----Firm
Adjustable-----Yes
Allergies-----Latex-free and phthalate-free
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How to use Lelo Ida Wave

There's a whole range of opportunities for fun with the Lelo Ida Wave. Get creative, but always make sure that you're comfortable.

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Partner play
Lelo Ida Wave
Incorporating a sex toy into parter play (whether it be with one or more partners) can be a whole lot of fun, and the Lelo Ida Wave is the perfect toy to spice things up under the sheets.
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Solo fun
Lelo Ida Wave
If all you're craving is a bit of me-time, then use the Lelo Ida Wave by yourself. Try to find yourself a little privacy, and why not pair the toy with some porn or erotic fiction?
Lelo Ida Wave
Lube it up
Lelo Ida Wave
You may find it more comfortable to use lube with the Lelo Ida Wave - whether you're engaging in solo or partner play. Make sure that the lube is compatible with the toy's materials and enjoy!

FAQ

Is the Lelo Ida Wave safe to use?
Yes, the Ida Wave is safe to use when used properly! The toy is made from the highest quality materials and has been designed so that there will be no dangerous breakages or slippages during use! You're all good to go.
Who can use the Lelo Ida Wave?
This toy was designed for users with a vagina, however this doesn't mean that only people with vaginas can use the toy. In fact, its vibrating flat base can be used by whoever, wherever on the body - in fact, it might make a great nipple stimulator!
What lube can I use with the Lelo Ida Wave?
As this toy is made of silicone, you should only use a water-based lubricant.

Instructions - Manual

Turn the toy on and flick through its settings via the button on the side of the wide base – or if you want handsfree control, manage the toy’s movements via the app! It’s easy to use and available on all smartphones. You can find the full manual here.

How did the Lelo Ida Wave get tested and reviewed?

Receiving the productReceiving the product

We sent the Lelo Ida Wave to the tester’s address, free of charge. They tested the product and got to keep it afterward, with no strings attached.

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Our tester then put the product through its paces. After trying the product out at home, the tester then recorded their experience, evaluation, and overall rating of Lelo Ida Wave to share with you in this review.

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After non-substantial editing, the review is uploaded to this page. Both good and bad reviews get uploaded, and no points that the tester writes in their review are left out.

The only editing we do is uploading and adding additional information such as the product specifications, comparisons to other products, and links to places where you can buy the Lelo Ida Wave.

Author
Robin Seggar
Robin Seggar

Sexual enjoyment is something that should be accessible, enjoyable, and safe for everyone. As a BedBible writer, I am determined to send people down the right path on their sexual journey, with unbiased, honest advice.

Age: 25
Gender: female
Sexual orientation: bisexual
Sex toy experience: moderate
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