Lelo Mia 3 Review
Overall Rating
4.3/5
Bedbible Rating:
4.8/5
User Ratings:
3.9/5
Based on 28 user reviews
Rating: Lelo Mia 3 was rated 95 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.
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Rating: Lelo Mia 3 was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.
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).
Rating: Lelo Mia 3 was rated 98 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.
My Verdict
The Lelo Mia 3 packs a big punch in a tiny vibe! It is compact, with no extra charging pieces, making it perfect for travel, and discreet packing. Despite some fumbling in the beginning, this vibe quickly proved itself a powerful member of the vibrator team. I recommend this to anyone looking for something extremely discreet, and also extremely powerful.
Recommended for
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About The Lelo Mia 3
The Lelo Mia 3 is a small, lipstick shaped vibrator, with 8 different settings. It is tiny, lightweight, and almost completely silent. It is made with body-safe silicone, and has a built-in USB charger for easy recharging without any extra pieces. The Mia 3 is completely waterproof, and can be taken along, and used in as many ways as your imagination can invent.
The vibrations of the Lelo Mia 3 are silent, extremely powerful, and somewhat rumbly
Rating: Lelo Mia 3 was rated 1 out of 5, which means it is silent.
What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Lelo Mia 3 felt to the reviewer.
Rating: Lelo Mia 3 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 Mia 3 felt to the reviewer.
Pros
- ✅Discreet for travel
- ✅Intense vibrations
- ✅Waterproof
- ✅Easy to charge
Cons
- ❌Buttons difficult to find
- ❌Expensive
- ❌May be too much direct vibration for some
Table of contents (12)
Personal Experience
Tiny Lipstick Fun!
The Mia 3 mini-vibrator is the most fun I’ve had with a tiny vibrator. The design itself makes it a really fun toy to have in the collection. Shaped like a tube of lipstick, the vibrator will blend into a pocket or purse easily without drawing any suspicion. The body-safe silicone gives it a silky-smooth texture without sacrificing the facade of it being a lipstick tube.How To Charge
Charging the Mia 3 is easier than any vibrator I’ve ever had. The top of the vibrator twists off, just like a lipstick tube, to reveal a built-in USB that will plug into any USB charger. I’ve charged it on a wall charger, and my computer, both of which took the same amount of time; about two hours. I think this is, by far, my favorite feature. Remembering to drag along the right charger for the right vibrator is annoying. Having everything contained within the vibrator make travel with it that much more convenient.Lots Of Settings
The 8 settings of the Mia 3 feel like so much more. Scrolling through the speeds to experience each one sent me on a loop, wondering when it would end. The vibrations build up slowly, and are intense by the final speed. There are four vibration patterns beyond just the four speeds, and they all transition seamlessly as you press the small ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons to change them.Tiny Button Issues
I have only two complaints about the Mia 3. The first is the ‘on’ and ‘off’ functions of the vibrator. I ended up having to download the manual to figure it out. I would have appreciated at least a single piece of paper in the box with the basic on and off instructions. It may be intuitive for a regular buyer and user of toys, but someone just getting this as their first, or even just an upgrade, they would need instructions. The second is the design of the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons themselves. In the effort to make the vibrator look as much like a lipstick tube as possible, the buttons are very small and blend into the silicone of the vibrator. When using it, the vibrator can turn in your hand, and you can loose where those buttons are in the moment. I don’t know how I would fix it, but it is difficult to find in the heat of the moment.Design
I love most of the design of the Mia 3. The buttons are small and blend in which can be difficult to find in the heat of the moment, but the body-safe silicone is soft, and is a comfortable feel with the intense and direct vibrations. The toy is small and fits easily in the hand without causing cramps.
Ease of Use
Holding onto the Mia 3 is not a problem. Keeping it in place and the feel of the vibrations is fantastic. It can be confusing how many times to hit each button to change the settings, however. I highly recommend downloading the manual from Lelo's website to learn how to work it properly.
Quality
The Mia 3 is small and sturdy. The cap locks into place to make the toy waterproof, and the body-safe silicone is soft to the touch. The vibrations are nearly silent, no matter how high you set the vibrations.
Price
The Mia 3 is fairly expensive compared to other high-end small vibrators. It's certainly not the most expensive; some can cost $20-$30 more. This is certainly a high-end vibrator and has some quality features, but the box only comes with the vibrator itself and a drawstring travel bag. There's no charging cable, since the toy has a USB charger built in.
Performance
The vibrations of the Mia 3 are intense and the silicone is soft. The feel is direct and luxurious. The vibrations are nearly silent, and the battery life is enough for some lengthy playtime. Recharging takes about two hours. I used it alone and with my partner and we both enjoyed it. It will be great to take on vacation with us!
Packaging
The packaging of the Lelo Mia 3 is simple and elegant. The vibrator is set in a box, framed in black, creating a pleasing visual, and a discreet and simple design. The drawstring travel bag included is underneath the display of the vibrator and is made of a soft satin.
Materials and care
The Mia 3 is made of body-safe silicone. It is waterproof, and can be cleaned with soap and water, and/or toy cleaner. It is easy to keep clean, and easy to store in the drawstring bag.
Specifications and features
| Vibration speeds | 8 |
| Vibration patterns | 8 |
| Length | 4.37 inches |
| Materials | Silicone |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Battery Life | 90 minutes |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Charging Time | 120 minutes |
| Remote Controls | No |
| Travel Lock | Yes |
| Storage Bag Included | Yes |
| Colors Available | Deep Rose, Purple, Black |
Comparing Lelo Mia 3 with alternatives
 Lelo Mia 3 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.9 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.2 / 5.0 |
| Bedbible rating | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.2 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 5.0 / 5.0 | 3.0 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| User rating | 3.9 / 5.0 from 28 users | 4.5 / 5.0 from 51 users | 5 / 5.0 from 6 users | 4.6 / 5.0 from 93 users | 5 / 5.0 from 2 users | 4.3 / 5.0 from 104 users |
| Price | Pricey | Premium | Pricey | Moderate | Affordable | Moderate |
| Design | 95 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Ease of use | 90 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 97 / 100 | 75 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
| Quality | 98 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Sound | 20 / 100 | 20 / 100 | 20 / 100 | 20 / 100 | 40 / 100 | 60 / 100 |
| Power | 100 / 100 | 60 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 60 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
| Buzzy/Rumbly | very rumbly | neither really buzzy nor rumbly | somewhat rumbly | somewhat rumbly | neither really buzzy nor rumbly | very rumbly |
| Vibration speeds | 8 | 8 | Custom options in app + 3 preprogrammed | 8 | - | 3 |
| Vibration patterns | 8 | 5 | Unlimited in app + 4 preprogrammed | 7 | - | 17 |
| Length | 4.37 inches | 4.4 inches | 3.46 inches | 3.9 inches | 3.6 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Materials | Silicone | - | ABS plastic, Silicone | Silicone/ABS Plastic | Silicone/ABS plastic | ABS Plastic (also available in silicone) |
| Waterproof | Yes | Submersible (up to 3.2 feet) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 90 minutes | 90 minutes | 180 minutes | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | Up to 60 minutes |
| Rechargeable | Yes | USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | 120 minutes | 60 minutes | 125 minutes | 90 minutes | 150 minutes | 150 minutes |
| Remote Controls | No | - | App control | - | - | - |
| Travel Lock | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Storage Bag Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colors Available | Deep Rose, Purple, Black | Black, Pink, Deep Rose | - | - | Pink, Blue | Silver, Purple, Pink, Black, Teal |
| Diameter | - | 0.8 inches | Stimulation tip: 0.7 inches | 0.9 inches | - | - |
| Vibration modes | - | - | 0.87 | - | - | - |
| Width | - | - | - | - | 0.8 inches | 0.94 inches |
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Reviewed by:
Catherine Seeley