Hi Keeley, The Max is certainly not shy about its weight, but that solid metal construction is a big part of what gives it such a substantial feel and powerful rumble. I’m delighted you think the trade-off is worth it. Thanks for the 5 stars! Leigh

Hi Sam, Twice-daily use for two or three weeks and still not knowing where the battery limit is sounds like a pretty good result! For reference, a full recharge takes approximately 3.5 hours. Depending on the intensity used, the Compact can provide up to 2.5 hours of use, including more than 100 minutes at full power. We deliberately chose eight intensity levels rather than five because it creates a cleaner, more gradual progression. With only five, the jumps between levels would feel much harsher. The middle steps can therefore feel subtle, but all eight levels are there. There’s a little “party trick” that makes the full range easier to feel: with the unit switched off, hold the power button for around three seconds to enter pulse mode. Then hold the minus button until it reaches its lowest setting. It will automatically work through all eight levels from low to high, making the progression much more obvious. I hope it serves you well in its new “special-use” role once the corded beast arrives! Thanks for the thoughtful review. Leigh

Hi Brian, Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. I’m genuinely sorry that, after waiting three months, the Max hasn’t delivered what you expected. I do have to push back slightly on the suggestion that there’s no deep rumble though. The 2.0 Max was specifically re-engineered around producing a deeper, lower-frequency vibration, with a larger head and redesigned internal weight to create more movement and depth rather than simply a faster, buzzier sensation. Your description is therefore quite different from the feedback we’re receiving from the majority of Max owners, particularly those coming from other wand brands. If yours genuinely feels comparable to a small $49 vibrator and you’re getting very little depth from it, I’d actually like you to email us before writing it off completely. I’d rather rule out a settings issue or something unusual with the unit than simply tell you that your experience is wrong. You waited a long time and spent a lot of money on it, so I’d much rather understand what you’re feeling and see whether we can help. And yes… at least we managed to get the “looks cool” part right 😅 Leigh