Review: 5 Reasons Crave’s Duet Vibrator Is Perfect for Me
Meet the clitoral vibrator that ruined hundreds of other micro compact massagers for this sex toy reviewer.
My friend’s jaw dropped when I showed him my Crave Duet Classic:
- The metal heft
- The powerful punch it packs — one of the best in its size class
- The direct in-unit USB connection — no charging cord required
- How many times I have come on it and how well it fits my body
It’s perfect for me and so worth the luxury price tag. I’ve lost count of how many sex toys I’ve tried, and yet, Crave’s Duet Classic rises to the top as possibly my all-time favorite micro compact purse carry vibrator I’ve ever tried.
If I had to restart my sex toy collection, I’d go straight for the Crave Duet Classic above all other mini-vibes.
And yes, I adore Duet more than the cult fan favorite We-Vibe Tango X. Let’s break down how this vibrator compares to others and what I love about it.
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- I. How Crave’s Duet Classic stands out in the industry
- II. The Duet Classic’s pointed tips envelop my clit with precision.
- III. It’s impressively strong for its size — and enough to overwhelm me.
- IV. 5 buttons and 5 speeds allow for tight control over intensity.
- V. Direct USB connection lets you charge without a cord.
- VI. The small, independent maker gives a damn about the consumer experience.
- VII. Who is Crave’s Duet Classic for and not for?
How Crave’s Duet Classic stands out in the industry
Crave, as a company, boasts elegance, performance, and making history. Duet, their flagship product, was the world wide web’s first crowd-funded sex toy, dating back to 2011 — and unlike many of Crave’s counterparts, Duet leads with luxury that lives up to the price tag.
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Here’s how it compares to other external vibrators I’ve tried. The Crave Duet’s Classic’s…
- Prongs are sharper and more pinpoint than the We-Vibe Tango X
- Build and charging are more easy-breezy and travel-friendly than the Zumio
- Clitoral surround sound experience is more intense than the Je Joue Amour
- Vibration quality is rumblier than Blush’s Limited Addiction
- Tips are the right balance of flexible and firm for me, especially compared to countless rabbit-style vibrators I’ve tried.
- Shape is more versatile than the Le Wand Chrome Deux — and yes, Le Wand’s version is a lesser attempted copy of the Crave Duet.
And also, how often do you see this deep penetration princess this excited about an external vibrator? Exactly.
If I had to restart my sex toy collection, I’d go straight for the Crave Duet Classic above all other mini-vibes.
Here’s why.
The Duet Classic‘s pointed tips envelop my clit with precision.
These edges are rounded but firm and sharp compared to so many other clitoral vibrators I’ve tried, focusing vibrations on either side of my clit.
I can hold it in place and let it do its thing. I can twist it around my clit like with a nipple clamp. I can angle Duet to get pressure along the flat sides or concentrate it further with the pointed tips.
If you masturbate with your fingernails on the outside, you’ll probably love Crave’s Duet — doubly so if you hug your clit with two fingers.
Triply so if you love grabbing it.
Duet doesn’t need a huge motor for maximum resonance when you can squeeze the tips together and get rough.
And if not? Loosen your grip. Turn the speed down. The tips’ flexibility and the base’s control panel make both easy, for a wide range of sensations.
It’s impressively strong for its size — and enough to overwhelm me.
Remember my friend’s jaw dropping? Yeah, that was in reaction to the motor and how he did not expect the Crave Duet‘s vibrations to feel like that, packed into a toy about as thick as a centimeter.
This isn’t a matter of one motor at the base vibrating and traveling through the prongs.
There is, in fact, one motor in each prong, allowing for more movement at the tip — and only at the tip. The base is weighted with steel for minimal vibration transfer to the handle.
And the vibes are strong at the highest speed, leaving me overstimulated when I squeeze the tips together. I will absolutely whimper and beg if a partner uses it on me and is being mean with the controls. It is too much for me.
But for solo play? Oh, gosh, the control panel is so lovely.
Crave Duet Classic Specs
- 4.5” total length
- 1” wide x 0.5” deep
- 1.6” long x 0.4” wide prongs
- Steel base and silicone coat
- 5 steady speeds and 3 patterns
- Up to 40 minutes of play time on high