Male masturbators are not built equal!
The Lovense Calor and Lovense Max 2 are two great examples of this.
If you’re looking to purchase a male masturbator, we can help you determine if the Calor or Max 2 is better.
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The Overall Design
The Calor and the Max 2 are sleeve masturbators designed to give a natural feeling.
When in use, they both use vibrations to help provide stimulation as the masturbator moves up and down. If you’re looking for sex toys with other types of stimulation, you will have to look elsewhere.
Aside from that, the designs are both very similar. Both have a long shaft that allows you to insert yourself.
The Max 2 is a bit better in overall design, providing more settings and customization. It has a decent size, coming in at nine and a half inches and has a three-and-a-quarter-inch diameter.
This makes the Max 2 harder to travel, as it takes up a lot of space. Aside from that, it also means that it’s bulkier and is more tiring to use hands-on.
On the other hand, the Calor is slightly longer than six inches and has a two and three-quarters diameter. This makes it much easier to carry for travel, but it may not fit everyone.
The smaller size means there are only six inches of insertable space. The toy may not work for you if you’re any bigger than that.
Aside from that, the Max 2 has an ABS plastic shell that is detachable from the inner shell.
The Calor is one system, and the insertable sleeve can’t be separated from the shell. This is a crucial factor for cleaning, which we will cover later.
Lastly, both sleeves are textured and ribbed to give a similar feeling to the inside of a vagina. This helps stimulate your senses and gives you a more natural feeling when using the device.
Vibrations & Contraction Settings
Both of these masturbators have vibrations included in the kit. The masturbator has powerful vibrations that can help stimulate your senses while it’s inserted.
However, the type and amount of vibrations differ between Calor and Max 2.
So, let’s take a look at the Max 2 vibrations. The Max 2 includes seven different vibration settings.
You can choose from the standard low, medium, and high settings. However, you can also choose vibrations such as pulse, wave, fireworks, and earthquake.
The wave setting is designed to lower vibration intensity, get higher, then repeat slowly.
On the other hand, fireworks ramp up the stimulation by starting off slowly and then quickly heightening the vibrations before dropping lower.
Lastly, the Earthquake setting is a slow ramp-up before hitting the highest and dropping low for a few seconds.
Contractions are what gives suction-type stimulation. The Max 2 includes auto contractions which can help produce a natural feeling.
It simulates the same feeling that sex would and changes contractions as you use the device. There are three contraction settings: subtle, mild, and deep.
Similarly, the Calor has the same seven vibration settings. This includes low, medium, and high.
It also includes pulses, waves, fireworks, and earthquakes. However, the main difference is that the Calor’s vibrations are much stronger than the Max 2.
On the other hand, the Calor doesn’t have any auto-contractions.
While this may not bother users who just want to use the vibrations, it won’t satisfy those who want to feel a squeezing sensation. However, the Calor can be squeezed manually.
Manual squeezing requires more work and makes the experience more tiring. If you’re looking to get pleasure from consistent stimulation, we’d say that the Max 2 is the better choice.
Heating
Another element that many male sex toys have is a heating function.
Heating helps create warmth and simulates the feeling of being in a vagina. A vagina is naturally warm, and adding this feature can help the experience feel better.
Looking at the Max 2, there is no heating function. A lack of heat can cause you to feel less immersed in the experience. So, we’d recommend skipping the Max 2 if you want this feature.
The Calor is also made by Lovense but is designed to have upgraded features.
Calor features a warming function that helps stimulate the heating. The toy takes a while to warm up, around five minutes, but it is well worth the wait.
Overall, the feeling of heat is made to heat to body temperature. This can help stimulate real human “sucking.”
We’d say that the Max 2 is better off in terms of other functions, while Calor wins this category.
Waterproof
You’d think all sex toys would be waterproof by now, but that’s not the case. Waterproofing is actually a very important feature in any sex toy.
While many think it’s only to be used in the bathtub, it plays an essential role in how easy the masturbator is to clean.
To better understand, waterproof material helps prevent lube and bodily fluids from penetrating the device’s material.
Since both masturbators are made of silicone, they are both non-porous. Non-porous materials repel liquid from getting into the device, but only up to a certain point.
What makes a masturbator truly waterproof is when it is coated in extra material to help prevent the water from seeping in.
This extra coating is generally a powder finish that prevents lube or bodily fluids from sticking around. What this means for you is that the masturbator is easier to clean and use.
Looking at the Max 2, the inside of the material is made from a silicone base with an IPX-6 waterproof finish. The IPX-6 finishing is not truly “waterproof.”
It keeps the device from getting damaged by lube and bodily fluids. However, it will not be able to be submerged in water.
Now, we can look at the Calor. The Calor is also made from silicone material but includes an IPX-7 finish.
Lovense ensured that the Calor was the “upgraded” version of a male masturbator and had all the extra features you could ever want, including new waterproof finishing.
This means the Calor will be very easy to clean, as any bodily fluids, water, or lube will easily wash away.
Additionally, it can be fully submerged in water without getting damaged. This means you can take it to the shower or bath with you for extra fun.
Comparing the two, we’d say that the Calor is superior in terms of cleaning and water resistance.
However, that doesn’t mean that the Max 2 isn’t worth it. The Calor is just better for more situational play with water.
Hands-Free Usage
Another new feature in many sex toys is the option for hands-free play. What hands-free play means is that you can use the masturbator without having to touch it physically.
While this may seem odd to some people, hands-free play enhances the feeling of natural sex.
Normally, you wouldn’t have to use your hands if you were having sex with someone else. To help stimulate that same feeling, masturbators are now using hands-free controls.
This means that while you can still use buttons to control the device, you can also control it via a remote or app.
Lovense is one of the top sex toy makers and has the Lovense App. This application is available for all smartphone devices, including iOS and Android.
Additionally, you can download the application on Apple and Windows PC devices.
The Lovense App includes a few unique main features such as:
- Local Control – local control is a feature that helps you control your masturbator hands-free. This is compatible with all Lovense devices that have app control. The devices are connected via Bluetooth, enabling you to change your phone, PC, or iPad settings. Local control can be used for hands-free play or kinky sex with a partner.
- Long-Distance Control – long-distance control is a bit different as the app can control a device anywhere in the world. Long-distance play is perfect for long-distance partners, as you can take control of their device or vice versa. However, you will need to register for their device and access the internet to access this feature. Also, not all Lovense toys have long-distance play, so pay close attention to features when buying your product.
- In-App Messaging – in-app messaging allows partners to talk to each other via the app. This is perfect for long-distance play or couples wanting to spice their play up. You can also find a partner and connect for a one-night stand using your Lovense toys!
- Video Chat – the app also enables users to access a webcam to video chat with each other. You can chat with your partner and show off what you’re doing for some kinky play.
- Syncing to Music – one unique feature of the newer Lovense toys is that they can sync to music. This is also true of Calor and Max 2. Use this option to help connect the masturbator to your favorite songs, which will vibrate accordingly.
- Long-Distance Sex – long-distance sex is also an option, as the newer Lovense toys can sync. This means that both toys will simulate the same touch, making it seem like you’re having sex with your partner.
- Syncing Vibrations – not only that, but the devices can also sync vibrations with one another. The vibrations will sync to the same intensity, pattern, etc.
- Creating/Sharing Patterns – you can create custom patterns for your masturbator. Create custom settings such as intensity, patterns, suction, etc.
These are a few of the main features of the Lovense App, but each toy may have additional features.
The Lovense Max 2 has an even more unique feature that allows you to use the VR game Mirror Life as you’re using it. This can help stimulate all your senses and makes sex feel more natural.
Comparing the two, the Max 2 has more features for hands-free play.
The masturbator was also designed with hands-free play in mind. If you’re looking for this feature, the Max 2 is the better bet.
On the other hand, the Calor can still be used hands-free, but it’s not as intuitive. You can use all the Lovense features, but it won’t have VR compatibility.
Battery Length
Another essential feature is the charging time and battery usage. Both devices are made by Lovense and use a USB for charging. You can attach this USB plug to any USB charging station or computer.
The Calor and Max 2 each take a minimum of two hours to charge fully.
The two hours of charging provide you with one and a half hours of continuous use. However, the device may not last as long if you use certain features at high settings.
Each masturbator also uses a lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are good because they don’t tend to burn out over time. So, you can rest assured that you’re getting a decent device.
Depth Control & Suction
The last feature comparable to the Calor and Max 2 is depth control and suction.
The Max 2 has a unique feature that has a suction effect. What this suction does is mimic natural sucking.
Sucking can be felt when given oral or while having sex. So, Max 2 is better at simulating natural sex.
Aside from that, the Max 2 enables you to change the suction effect by using the adjustable air vent.
The Calor, on the other hand, doesn’t have any suction.
This is one of the most significant downsides, as it’s supposed to be the “upgraded” version. So, the Max 2 is better if you want more stimulation.
Depth control is another unique feature that enables the device to detect how deep your penis is in the sleeve.
This feature is great for hands-free play, as the device will automatically detect where your penis is. The Max 2 does not have a depth sensor, which makes it not as fun for hands-free play.
However, the Calor does have a depth sensor that controls the vibrations. The vibrations will change depending on where your penis is inside the sleeve.
The Max 2 seems better for suction, while the Calor is better for hands-free play with fewer features.
Verdict
The Calor seems to be better for travel and is better for hands-free play. It also seems better if you want heat and depth control.
However, it falls short in terms of features and stimulation and doesn’t have VR features.
On the other hand, the Max 2 is excellent if you want a textured device with different settings and stimulations.
It is also better for erotic play, connecting it to VR, stories, etc. It mainly falls short as it’s bulky and harder to transport.
Overall, our winner is the Max 2, as it just has way better features in the long run. The Calor is too small for anyone with a bigger penis and doesn’t have as many customizable features.
However, the Calor is superior if you’re looking for a fully waterproof device that is easy to travel with.
