REV Thrusting and Vibrating Male Masturbator Review
Editor's opinion
The REV is a motorised male masturbator that combines thrusting and vibration in one open-ended handheld unit, with three speeds of each. It suits someone who wants powered, hands-free-feeling stimulation rather than a simple manual stroker, but the motor brings size, weight and noise to weigh up.
The REV sets out to do more than a passive stroker. Rather than relying entirely on your hand for movement, it packs a motor that thrusts, plus a separate vibration function, so the sensation is driven by the toy as much as by you. Three thrusting speeds and three vibration settings give you a set of combinations to move between.
That ambition is also what a buyer should weigh. A motorised, open-ended design is bigger and heavier than a soft sleeve, it needs charging rather than just cleaning, and any motor makes noise. The question is whether powered stimulation and easy rinsing are worth those trade-offs for how you actually intend to use it.
The good and the bad
What works
- Combines motorised thrusting and vibration in one unit
- Three thrusting speeds and three vibration settings to mix
- Open end makes positioning and rinsing simpler
- USB rechargeable, so no disposable batteries to buy
- Hand-sized and gripable for controlled solo use
What to be aware of
- A motor means it will be noisier than a manual stroker
- At 10 cm wide it is a substantial unit to hold and store
- Open end limits how enclosed or suction-led the sensation can be
- Rechargeable means you need to keep it topped up before use
Buy it if
Someone who wants powered, hands-off movement rather than a purely manual stroker, and who values an open end that is quick to rinse and easy to line up.
Skip it if
Anyone after a discreet, silent or pocket-sized toy, or a fully enclosed closed-end sleeve built around suction. If quiet and compact matter most, a simple manual stroker is the better fit.
Design and materials
The REV is a handheld unit measuring 20.5 cm long and 10 cm wide, built around a motor that drives its thrusting action alongside a separate vibration function. That construction places it firmly in the powered-toy category rather than the soft-sleeve one, and the width in particular tells you it is a two-hands-optional device you grip and direct rather than something that disappears in a drawer.
The defining choice is the open end. Rather than a closed sleeve that seals around and can generate suction, the open design is about ease: you can see what you are doing, position it without fuss, and rinse straight through afterwards. That is a genuine convenience, but it also means the sensation is more about the internal texture and the motor than about the vacuum feel some closed toys chase.
How it is meant to be used
You control angle and pressure by hand while the motor supplies the movement. Three thrusting speeds and three vibration settings mean you can run them together or lean on one, building from a slow, steady rhythm up to something faster, or holding a pace that suits the moment.
Because it is powered rather than manual, the appeal is stimulation that keeps going without you having to drive every stroke. The flip side is straightforward physics: a running motor produces sound and vibration you can feel through the casing, so if a quiet session matters to you, factor that in.
Care, charging and living with it
The open-ended design is the practical star here. Being able to rinse straight through makes cleaning far simpler than reaching into a blind closed sleeve, and thorough drying before storage is always worth the few extra minutes to keep any internal texture fresh.
On power, it charges over USB, so there are no batteries to hunt for, but a rechargeable toy asks for a little forward planning. Charge it before you expect to use it, since a flat battery is the one thing that turns a powered toy back into an awkward paperweight.
How it compares
Against a classic manual stroker, the REV is doing something different: it moves for you and adds vibration, where a stroker relies entirely on your hand. That makes it more of an experience and less of a grab-and-go item, at the cost of size, noise and the need to charge.
Against closed-end suction toys, the trade is enclosure and suction versus openness and easy cleaning. If you specifically want that sealed, vacuum-led feel, a closed design serves it better. If you want powered movement with fuss-free rinsing and simple positioning, the open end is the point.
The bottom line
The REV earns its place for buyers who want powered thrusting and vibration together, with the practical bonus of an open end that is quick to line up and rinse. Just go in expecting a substantial, motorised toy that needs charging and will not be silent, and it is a sensible pick for that brief.
Frequently asked questions
Does it thrust on its own or do I move it?
The motor supplies the thrusting movement across three speeds, while you hold the unit and control the angle and pressure by hand. It is powered rather than a purely manual stroker.
Is it quiet enough to use discreetly?
Any toy with a motor produces some noise and you will feel vibration through the casing, so it will be louder than a silent manual stroker. If discretion is your priority, bear that in mind.
How do I clean an open-ended masturbator?
The open end lets you rinse straight through, which is simpler than cleaning a closed sleeve. Follow the maker's cleaning guidance and let it dry fully before storing.
Does it take batteries?
No. It is USB rechargeable, so there are no disposable batteries to buy, though you will need to charge it before use.
Is this a good first male masturbator?
It is more of a powered, feature-led toy than a simple entry point. A newcomer who wants something small, quiet and low-maintenance may prefer a basic manual stroker first, then move up to a motorised unit like this.