Lelo's Sona 3 Cruise Vibrator Doesn't Offer Much New
Lelo's new Sona 3 Cruise falls into this camp as well, even if its predecessor arrived five years ago. This vibrator doesn't bring much new to the table. For anyone who's a fan of the Sona line and feels their existing model is failing in some way—maybe the battery is conking out, or it doesn't charge properly—the Sona 3 Cruise is a natural upgrade. Or you could save cash and stick with the older tried-and-true Sona 2 Cruise. Minimal Changes
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Like its predecessors, the Sona 3 Cruise is made of body-safe silicone and ABS plastic. It's ultra-smooth to touch, and when paired with water-based lube, it glides over whatever area you're stimulating. Fun fact: The Sona line may have been designed with the clitoris in mind, but if you like nipple stimulation, it feels wonderful there too.
When fully charged, which takes about two hours, the Sona 3 can deliver two hours of run time. That's in line with most Lelo products. Similarly, the device is 100 percent waterproof and features the company's Cruise Control function (it's in the name!), so when you press the vibrator down harder on your body as you get close to climax, the motors don't slow down but actually offer a bit of a boost.
The only 'big' difference with the Sona 3 Cruise is in the vibration settings. The original Sona Cruise had eight, the Sona 2 Cruise had 12, and the Sona 3 Cruise bumps that up to 16. I'm no Nostradamus, but if Lelo releases a Sona 4 Cruise, I'm willing to bet it will have 20 vibration settings. If it ain't broke, don't fix it—I know, but it's OK to shake things up a bit. There doesn't seem to be much here to warrant a whole new product.
Oh, and the Sona 3 is app-controlled, a standard feature on most Lelo products today, and it enables long-distance play. If you're using the app solo, not only do you have the intensities and patterns to choose from on your phone, but you can also adjust the intensity by rotating the phone. If you want to delve into advanced mode, you can let the Sona 3 take over by choosing one of the following options: Out of Control or Finish Me Off. For the record, Out of Control is exactly that. It bounces all around with intensities and patterns, and how anyone could find such mayhem enjoyable is beyond me.
The Sona 3 debuts what Lelo calls SmoothRise Technology, meant to create a smooth transition between intensity levels. I've always felt like older Sona Cruise products moved fairly seamlessly from one intensity to the next, so I'm not exactly sure what the latest generation is doing differently. Annoyingly, the vibrator's charger is still proprietary. Is it so hard to add a USB-C port? Underwhelming Update
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I've always liked the Lelo Sona line quite a bit. I can't say I was disappointed with the Sona 3 Cruise, but it didn't leave me with a memorable experience. The sonic pulses feel good, the extra intensities are nice ot have, but I'm not running around town recommending this vibrator to everyone I meet. The Lelo Dot, on the other hand, is a whole other story. I can't stop talking about that clitoral vibrator; it's going to ruin me for everything else that comes my way.
If you're a big fan of the Lelo Sona Cruise line and have been waiting for it to be app-controlled, then the Sona 3 is for you. If you've felt that the older models weren't intense enough, then that's another good reason to buy the Sona 3. But if you already have a Lelo Sona Cruise, whether it's the original or Sona 2, and you love it, there's no need to upgrade, especially if it gets the job done. Save your money or invest it in something new and exciting. You know, like the Lelo Dot.
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