Lovense Max 2 Review: Is This App Masturbator Worth It?
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The Max 2 pairs a removable internal sleeve with two motors and an air pump that inflates and deflates to create a contraction, and it adds buttons on the housing itself so you are never forced to open the app just to change intensity. At $119 it sits above the simple manual strokers in this category and below the fully robotic machines, and that middle position is exactly where it is meant to be: a toy for people who want app and partner control more than they want raw horsepower.
It suits long-distance couples first, solo users who like having an app full of settings second. If what you actually want is a stronger, simpler squeeze with nothing to charge or pair, this is not that toy, and it is worth knowing that before you order it.
Four things worth knowing
- It contracts, it does not vacuum. The air pump inflates and deflates around the sleeve, which produces a pulsing squeeze rather than an oral-style vacuum pull.
- The app is the real feature. Custom patterns, sync with select VR content, and control over the internet with a partner's own Max 2 or Nora are genuinely unusual at this price.
- It has an active air pump. Lovense does not publish a noise rating for the Max 2, but the pump is mechanically active, so do not expect a silent toy.
- It carries an IPX7 waterproof rating. That covers brief contact with water, so plan your cleaning around rinsing rather than long soaking.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 inches |
| Diameter | 3 inches |
| Insertable diameter | 2 inches |
| Sleeve material | Silicone |
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours of continuous use |
| Waterproof rating | IPX7 |
| App connectivity | Bluetooth, Lovense Remote app |
| Remote range | Up to 30 feet (local), internet-based for long distance |
| Price | $119.00 |
What it is and how it works
Two motors do the work here, one at the base and one at the tip, while a separate air system inflates and deflates around the sleeve to create the contraction. That combination is more mechanically involved than most toys in this category, which explains both the price and why the device is not a quiet one.
You control all of it two ways: physical buttons on the housing, or the Lovense Max 2 app, which is where this toy earns its keep. The app lets you save custom patterns, sync motion to music or select VR content, and hand control to a partner over the internet rather than just over local Bluetooth, so a partner across the country can run the device from their phone. It can also link to another Max 2 or a Nora for a shared, two-way session.
In practice, people who come in expecting strong suction tend to be the ones who end up underwhelmed. The air pump creates a pulsing squeeze rather than a vacuum-style pull, so if a tight oral-style draw is what you are chasing, this mechanism works differently from that.
At the weight this toy carries, it also has some heft: not a problem on a nightstand, but not something you are slipping into a weekend bag without noticing.
Materials, lube and cleaning
The sleeve is made of silicone, which is non-porous and generally easier to keep clean than the softer, more porous materials used in some cheaper strokers.
Use water-based lubricant and reapply as it dries, which it will. Skip silicone and oil-based lubricants entirely; oil-based products in particular can degrade silicone over time.
To clean it, remove the sleeve and rinse it with warm water, adding a mild unscented soap if you want. The device carries an IPX7 waterproof rating, which covers brief contact with water, so a rinse under the tap is fine, but prolonged soaking is not something to rely on. Air-dry everything completely before storage, and keep it away from the charging port while wet.
How it compares
The Doc Johnson Main Squeeze Jenna Jameson ULTRASKYN Stroker drops the electronics entirely: no motors, no app, no air pump, just a manual sleeve you control by hand. Pick it if what you actually want is simplicity, with nothing to charge and nothing to go wrong mechanically.
The Aneros Helix Syn V Vibrating Prostate Stimulator is a different kind of toy altogether, built for prostate stimulation rather than penile sensation, but it belongs in the conversation if what drew you to the Max 2 was the vibration and app control rather than the sleeve. Pick it if internal stimulation is actually what you are after.
Neither of those alternatives gives you long-distance, internet-based partner control. If that feature is the reason you are reading this review at all, the Max 2 remains the one built specifically for it.
Price and value
$119 buys you the app ecosystem, two motors, and a feature most competitors in this price bracket skip entirely: control from anywhere with an internet connection. That is a fair trade if long-distance or remote play is genuinely part of your plan.
What it does not buy is a convincingly strong contraction or a hushed operating volume. If those are your priorities, your money is working against you here rather than for you.
Is the Lovense Max 2 worth it: the bottom line
It is worth it for couples who want to stay connected across distance, and for solo users who like having a deep settings menu more than they mind a bit of pump noise. It also sits comfortably within our app controlled vibrators collection for anyone specifically shopping that feature set.
If what you actually want is a strong, unmistakable squeeze or a near-silent toy, look elsewhere; there are simpler, cheaper options that do the one job they promise without the extra moving parts.