Lovense Kraken vs Arcwave Voy: Disposable Flexible Sleeve or Adjustable Grip

The Lovense Kraken and the Arcwave Voy are both manual masturbators, with no motor and no app, but they’re built on opposite logics. Lovense presents the Kraken as a highly stretchable TPE sleeve housed in a pocket-sized case, designed for single use. Arcwave describes the Voy as a compact, reusable silicone stroker with an eight-setting tightness adjustment system. This comparison looks solely at what each brand states on its product pages: neither device was tested by our editorial team.

What each brand claims

Multiple textures or adjustable tightness: two ways to add variety

Variety doesn’t come from the same lever for each. Lovense bets on internal shape: the page announces six different textures, shipped at random, with the idea of switching models depending on the mood of the day. The outer tentacle-and-suction-cup texture is presented as a grip feature for handling. Arcwave takes the opposite approach: a single sleeve, but eight pressure levels adjusted by turning a dial, with the brand citing Merkel-Ranvier receptors to justify this feature. In practice, the Voy varies compression from one session to the next, and even during use, while the Kraken varies texture from one unit to another. Two different takes on customization that don’t really overlap.

Disposable or reusable: the maintenance question

This is the most defining difference. Lovense describes the Kraken as a single-use product: the page explains there’s no cleaning or upkeep required, since it’s meant to be thrown away after use—an argument built on hygiene and simplicity. Arcwave, on the other hand, bets on durability: the Voy is advertised as made from non-porous CleanTech silicone, fully waterproof, with the brand describing easy cleaning, including in the shower, backed by a two-year warranty mentioned on the page. The reasoning is fundamentally different: on one side, a consumable replaced regularly; on the other, an item kept and rinsed after every use. Buyers who value zero-maintenance convenience and those who prefer a one-time purchase won’t read these pages the same way.

Size, weight, and portability

Lovense provides precise specs for the Kraken’s footprint: 5.2 x 6.2 cm, 45 g, with a sleeve that stretches up to 20 cm long and 10 cm in diameter, protected by a discreet pocket-sized case. The page emphasizes how easy it is to pack and how inconspicuous the case looks. Arcwave calls the Voy compact and mentions it’s smaller than other stimulators, but its product page gives no dimensions or weight: the corresponding FAQ answers aren’t included in the available content. For buyers comparing how much space something takes up in a suitcase or drawer, only the Kraken offers usable figures; for the Voy, you’d need to check the manufacturer’s manual or FAQ.

Two products entirely outside any connected ecosystem

Neither one is app-controlled, and that’s worth stating clearly. Arcwave treats this as a selling point: no electronic parts means no batteries, no charging time, and a product that’s ready to use right out of the box. The Kraken’s page, meanwhile, makes no mention of connectivity, motors, or syncing, unlike other items in the Lovense catalog that rely on the brand’s app. If remote control, two-way play, or content syncing are on your checklist, neither of these two answers that need: you’d have to look at Lovense’s motorized masturbators instead. Here, the comparison is strictly about material, shape, and maintenance.

Where the Voy comes out ahead

On its page, Arcwave documents several features that Lovense doesn’t claim for the Kraken: CleanTech silicone presented as non-porous and fully waterproof, so it’s washable, shower included; an eight-level tightness adjustment that can be changed mid-use; protective caps; and a stated two-year warranty. It’s also designed to last rather than be consumed: a single purchase, no random model, and tightness that adapts to your body rather than a fixed texture you’re stuck with.

Kraken or Voy: which one to choose?

The Lovense Kraken — The Lovense Kraken suits anyone looking for a precisely specified, ultra-lightweight pocket format (5.2 x 6.2 cm, 45 g), a stretchable material that extends up to 20 cm, zero maintenance since Lovense markets it as single-use, and the option to rotate through six different textures with the 6-pack.

The Arcwave Voy — The Arcwave Voy is aimed at anyone who prefers a reusable product made from non-porous silicone, advertised as fully waterproof, and above all an adjustable tightness across eight levels to match the user’s body rather than being stuck with a fixed texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need lubricant with either one?

Yes, in both cases. Arcwave details a step for applying water-based lubricant to both the Voy and the penis before use. Lovense, for its part, includes a lube sachet with every Kraken, as well as with each unit in the 6-pack. Both pages point to use with water-based lubricant.

Is the Kraken really meant for one use only?

That’s what Lovense states: the page presents it as a single-use product, to be thrown away after use, explaining that this means no cleaning or maintenance to worry about. That’s also why it’s sold in a 6-pack. The Voy follows the opposite logic: Arcwave describes it as washable and backed by a two-year warranty.

Can they be controlled remotely or via an app?

No. Arcwave specifies that the Voy contains no electronic parts, and therefore no connectivity. The Kraken’s page mentions no motor, app, or remote control. For smartphone control or remote play between partners, you’ll want to look at motorized masturbators in the Lovense ecosystem, such as the Max or the Solace, rather than these two manual options.

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