Lelo Ora 3 Review

Rachel Worthington
by Rachel WorthingtonUpdated:
4.1/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.1/5

Bedbible Rating:

3.8/5

Reviewed by: 

Rachel Worthington

User Ratings:

4.4/5

Based on 310 user reviews

75/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Lelo Ora 3 was rated 75 out of 100, which means it is designed very 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 Ora 3.

80/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Lelo Ora 3 was rated 80 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).

100/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Lelo Ora 3 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.

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My Verdict

The Lelo Ora 3 has left me feeling torn! It can be frustrating to use, which is usually a total turn-off for me when it comes to sex toys. But, something about the firm, precise stimulation it provides — a great combination of manual movement and rumbly vibrations — keeps calling me back for another try. I'm willing to keep experimenting with it and finding new ways to make it feel pleasurable. However, I completely understand that many people will not be, especially when you take the price tag into account.

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About The Lelo Ora 3

The Lelo Ora 3 is a clitoral vibrator like you may never have experienced before. Alongside powerful, rumbly vibrations is a robotic nub that's designed to replicate the sensations of oral sex. It uses Lelo's PreMotion™ technology that allows this 'tongue' to rotate in smooth, firm patterns that massage your clitoris and vulva. This combination can work wonders for those who love precise, intense stimulation, and it all comes in one compact yet luxurious sex toy!

The vibrations of the Lelo Ora 3 are fairly quiet, very powerful, and somewhat rumbly

SoundSound rating

Rating: Lelo Ora 3 was rated 3 out of 5, which means it is fairly quiet.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Lelo Ora 3 felt to the reviewer.

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PowerSound rating

Rating: Lelo Ora 3 was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is very powerful.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Lelo Ora 3 felt to the reviewer.

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BuzzyBuzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
RumblyRumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).

Pros

  • Provides movements as well as vibrations
  • High-quality
  • Silky soft silicone
  • Firm, precise stimulation

Cons

  • Starts on the highest setting
  • Doesn't really feel like oral sex
  • Difficult to find the right placement
  • Expensive

Personal Experience

My Personal Experiences with Lelo Ora 3

I’m going to be totally honest with you, I chose to review the Lelo Ora 3 because Isabelle tested the Lora Dicarlo Filare, another ‘tongue simulator’, before me and I was jealous. There aren’t that many vulva-owners in this world who don’t love oral sex, and I count myself among the majority. That’s why I’ve been dying to try out one of the many oral sex simulating toys on the market today!

A Learning Curve

I went into testing the Ora 3 with very few expectations and a lot of curiosity. The first time I turned it on, the nub whirred into action and the vibrations started up at full power! It was a bit intimidating, and I had to turn down the intensity before it even made contact with my body. Really, who designs a sex toy that starts off on maximum intensity? It took me a good while to figure out how to best hold the toy — the placement of the handle is a bit bizarre and means it’s angled in a way that doesn’t hit my clit at all. But, once I held onto the outside, I found the right spot and it felt really good! I enjoy very precise, firm stimulation, and the nub did add something to grind against. Unfortunately, though, my lubed-up fingers couldn’t keep it in place for long, and it drifted away from my clit pretty soon after.

Does It Really Feel Like Oral?

Uh, no. Unless you’ve received oral sex from a literal robot, the sensations of the Lelo Ora 3 really won’t be comparable. The nub isn’t squishy, it’s hard and unyielding — great for firm stimulation, but nothing like a tongue. It also doesn’t lick, it rotates. That’s why, for me, the vibrations really saved this toy. Without them, I didn’t feel much of anything, but with them turned on, the nub really added to the experience and gave me some pinpoint clit stimulation. Once you let go of the expectation of a perfect simulation of cunnilingus, the Ora 3 can feel pretty great!

Design

Lelo Ora 3 Design

The Ora 3's design has all the luxurious hallmarks of a Lelo sex toy. The colorful silicone (it comes in three jewel tone colors) and gold accents do a lot of the work making this toy seem really fancy, and I do quite enjoy the look. The circular design is certainly different from many other vibrators, but I don't think it's works as well as they'd hoped. It can feel a little awkward to place and hold, and the handle doesn't feel like it's in the right place at all (though, more on that below). Then, there's the 'tongue' nub, which definitely looks like a little alien trying to get out from under its silicone prison!

Ease of Use

Lelo Ora 3 Ease of Use

The Lelo Ora 3 took a little time to learn how to use, but, in the end, I thought it was fairly easy. I started off with my fingers in the loop handle, but realized that then the 'tongue' nub wasn't in the right place at all. I fiddled about for a good while before I realized that I had to hold it on the outside instead to get the positioning right. This was fine for me, but might not be possible for those with grip issues. The buttons were still pretty easy to use, as they're raised and textured, but I wish you didn't have to cycle through every single setting. Plus, why does it start off on the highest setting?

Quality

Lelo Ora 3 Quality

I have quite a collection of Lelo toys at this point, and they all feel very high-quality. The Lelo Ora 3 is just the same — silky silicone, solid construction, and zero problems when operating. While I'm not sure that the Lelo Ora 3's 'oral sex simulation' technology does exactly what they say it does, it does still function very well!

Price

Lelo Ora 3 Price

Retailing at somewhere around $170-$180, the Lelo Ora 3 is pretty dang expensive, even for a high-quality vibrator. It is, of course, different than your everyday, run-of-the-mill clitoral vibrator — it uses unique and advanced technology alongside its powerful motor — but, for me, that price tag is still eye-watering. Since the sensations are really a matter of taste, it's hard to tell you whether it's 'worth it' or not, but I would recommend researching it thoroughly first, and knowing what you like and don't like, before you take the plunge.

Performance

Lelo Ora 3 Performance

Using the Lelo Ora 3 has been a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions! I started off thinking that it just wasn't well-designed, then found the right angle and really liked it, but I see it as a bit of a mixed bag. It does have strong and fairly rumbly vibrations, which I love! Those, combined with a bit of the mechanical movement of the nub make for some nice, precise and firm stimulation, which is perfect for me. However, it can be really hard to find that spot, and I had a lot of frustration along the way. Plus, it really doesn't feel anything like oral sex!

Packaging

Lelo Ora 3 Packaging

Is it spoiled of me to say that I'm kind of over Lelo's packaging? Almost certainly, but it's still true. The Ora 3 comes in a matte black box with plastic window that shows you the toy nestled in some black foam. Inside, you'll also find a silky storage pouch, a little packet of lube, a USB charging cable, some basic instructions and a warranty card. The gold accents are nice and add a little touch of luxury, but this packaging is definitely not something I feel bad about throwing away. Well, apart from the fact that it creates more plastic waste.

Materials and care

Lelo Ora 3 Materials and care

The Lelo Ora 3 is made from high-quality silicone that feels super smooth and silky to the touch. The gold accents are made from ABS plastic, but they don't feel flimsy or breakable like other hard plastic can do. Both of these materials are non-porous and body-safe, and the Ora 3 is 100% waterproof so it's quite easy to clean. All you need is some mild, unscented soap and water. Lather it up well and make sure to get into all the crevices where the plastic and silicone meet, as well as the softer silicone around the nub. Then, leave to air dry before placing it back in its accompanying storage pouch.

Specifications and features

Vibration modes12 
Diameter3 inches
MaterialsSilicone, ABS Plastic 
WaterproofYes 
Battery LifeUp to 60 minutes
RechargeableYes 
Charging Time120 minutes
Travel LockYes 
Storage Bag IncludedYes 

Comparing Lelo Ora 3 with alternatives

Compare Lelo Ora 3Lelo Ora 3
Overall score4.1 / 5.0 4.7 / 5.0 4.2 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0 4.6 / 5.0 4.4 / 5.0
Bedbible rating3.8 / 5.0 5.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0 4.7 / 5.0 4.3 / 5.0
User rating4.4 / 5.0
from 310 users
4.4 / 5.0
from 13 users
4.3 / 5.0
from 31 users
4.9 / 5.0
from 21 users
4.4 / 5.0
from 573 users
4.6 / 5.0
from 8 users
PricePremium Moderate Pricey Affordable Pricey Premium
Design75 / 100 100 / 100 90 / 100 100 / 100 95 / 100 60 / 100
Ease of use80 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100 98 / 100 85 / 100 80 / 100
Quality100 / 100 100 / 100 95 / 100 100 / 100 90 / 100 70 / 100
Sound60 / 100 20 / 100 60 / 100 20 / 100 80 / 100 40 / 100
Power80 / 100 60 / 100 60 / 100 80 / 100 80 / 100 80 / 100
Buzzy/Rumblysomewhat rumbly neither really buzzy nor rumbly neither really buzzy nor rumbly somewhat rumbly somewhat rumbly somewhat rumbly
Vibration modes12 -PulseWave: 4 Speeds & 4 Patterns | Vibrations: 2 Steady & 6 Patterns 12 --
Diameter3 inches-35 mm / 1.4 inches-1 inches-
MaterialsSilicone, ABS Plastic Silicone, ABS plastic Silicone & ABS Plastic Silicone Medical-grade silicone Plastic, TPR, Elastomer
WaterproofYes Yes No, Splashproof Yes Splashproof No
Battery LifeUp to 60 minutes60 minutes120 minutes-90 minutes-
RechargeableYes Yes Yes Magnetic USB USB No, Mains-Powered
Charging Time120 minutes120 minutes60 minutes-120 minutes-
Travel LockYes Yes Yes --No
Storage Bag IncludedYes Yes Yes -Yes No
Vibration speeds-8 --3 3
Vibration patterns-8 ---null
Length-5.4 inches216 mm / 8.5 inches5.5 inches(With tether attached) 2.75 inches11 inches
Width-1.1 inches-1.4 inches-1 inches
Remote Controls-No App ---
Colors Available-Pink, Purple -Pink and mint Navy, Quartz, Citrus Purple/silver
Insertable length--131 mm / 5.12 inches---
Weight--Vibrator: 165 g / 0.36 lbs | Attachment: 30 g / 0.07 lbs---
Flexibility---null Tether is flexible and stretchy -
Openings----Tether made to fit ring sizes: 4-12 -
Allergies----Phthalate-free -
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Author
Rachel Worthington
Rachel Worthington

Product Testing Program Coordinator & Senior Writer | I’m a sex expert and writer with a background in psychology and cognitive semiotics, and I’ve a got a passion for sex positivity, diversity and good vibes! As well as managing our growing team of sex toy testers, I’m here to help our readers find honest and helpful information about sex and intimacy, while having a whole lot of fun in the process! ❤️

Age: 27
Gender: Female
Sexual orientation: Bisexual
Sex toy experience: Experienced
All-time favorite sex toy: We-Vibe Tango X
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