Out of all the Funzze vibrators I’ve tried, Renegade is probably the most frustrating. The shape isn’t one that works well with my anatomy, and I suspect that will be true for many people.
To explain my issues with Renegade, let’s compare it to some similar toys, including the Inside Out and the We-Vibe. Like those toys, the Renegade is intended to offer dual clitoral and vaginal/G-spot stimulation. The shape of this vibrator is sort of halfway between those. Renegade is more like We-Vibe, where the internal and outer arms run parallel with a base, which is more like that of Inside Out. However, the external portion is much shorter than you’d find with the We-Vibe and the G-spot arm much more drastically curved than the Inside Out.
The result is a toy that doesn’t offer a lot of flexibility for clitoral stimulation, especially because there’s barely nub for it! If your clitoris doesn’t align perfectly with where the toy lands, you’re likely to be disappointed. And mine doesn’t. I think the clitoral stimulator should extend much further, more like the We-Vibe. As short as it is (there’s not even a measurement on the product page), I almost feel like the vibrations should point outward in the same direction as the bottom rather than toward the internal arm. But if your clitoris is pretty close to your vaginal opening, the shape of this toy might serve you just fine.
Even if the shape does work for you, the flexibility in the neck of this toy makes positioning a bit frustrating. If that weren’t the case, I suspect many might like Renegade’s more bulbous and mostly rigid shaft as many similar toys aren’t especially filling or are flatter, as with the We-Vibe. But I found it challenging to maneuver and never really managed to find someplace where Renegade felt good. I think a gentler curve would have been my friend.
I’m not sure if any of this was impacted by the overall weight of the base, which is rather hefty. I don’t mind in use, but it’s definitely not a balanced toy. Still, the perpendicular base (kind of like the Cup n Cradle) makes the toy easier to use because I can wrap my fingers around the back and keep my thumb in front to press the buttons. It would also work well if using the Renegade on someone else, although your hand would be in the opposite position. Most internal toys are awkward for me, so I appreciate the attempt.
The buttons are also easy to use by feel. There are three buttons in a row. The outer two buttons are raised while the center power button is inset. All three make a great audible click when you press them, and you’ll be rewarded with vibrations from both motors when you turn it on. The initial vibrators offer some depth, although I think the vibrations in the clitoral stimulator are deeper than those created by the other motor.
There are four levels of steady vibration, each becoming increasingly buzzier before five levels of pulsation and escalation. Of note, the light around the buttons stops flashing when you reach the first or last settings, which is a helpful indicator (if you’re looking at it). It’s easy to spend a couple of extra clicks making sure you’re at the highest or lowest setting on vibes without LEDs.
Because the clitoral vibes are also stronger, the buzziness becomes noticeable when you’re holding Renegade. In fact, just holding it to write this review has left my hand uncomfortably tingly. If the vibrations remained deeper while increasing in strength, they’d be awesome. I also think that some people might want the internal vibrations to be stronger, which I don’t necessarily need, but the internal motor is overshadowed by its partner.
There’s no way to control the motors separately, either, which I would prefer. Instead, you can cycle up or down using the two buttons. They perform the same steady, pulsing, or escalating functions, but some people might wish for separate sensations internally and externally. Renegade is designed to ultimately overwhelm the users with the same type of stimulation from multiple angles to create a more intense experience.
Renegade’s sound output is acceptable based on its vibrations, a nod to its overall quality build. I’m a fan of the silky silicone, which has a tiny hole in the back to plug in the charging cable. It’s snug, so consider Renegade splashproof and okay to use in the shower and wash without worry. I wouldn’t submerge it, though. I haven’t even had to charge it since I got it because the charge out of the box was enough to test.
I wish I liked the shape better because the build is decent, and Renegade is under $50, which is great for a rechargeable vibrator. If your clitoris is close to your vagina, this vibrator might work well for you, making it worth the cost.
