A couple of weeks ago, we received the Lovense Solace Pro, the latestâand boldestâoffering from Lovense. Marketed as their first hands-free male masturbator and most premium product to date, it immediately piqued our interest. For fans of high-tech toys, it promises an elevated experience that blends physical pleasure with cutting-edge AI integration.
But letâs be real: with a price tag of $199, expectations are high. So the big question is⊠does it live up to the hype? We tested the Solace Pro extensivelyâsolo and with a partnerâand hereâs our deep dive into what makes this toy stand out, what still needs work, and whether itâs worth your hard-earned cash.
First things first: the Solace Pro is not your average masturbator. If you're used to compact, handheld toys, this one might surprise you with its sheer size and weight.
At 1.2 kg and measuring 9.1 inches in length (231mm) and 5.35 inches in height (136mm), itâs a serious piece of gear. This isnât something you casually throw in your drawer or pack in your travel bag. But thatâs not a drawbackâitâs a deliberate design choice to create a truly hands-free, immersive experience.
And hereâs where the desk mount comes into play. This isnât just a cheap add-on; itâs the key to unlocking the Solace Proâs full potential. Mounting it is quick and simple: just screw it onto your desk or table, adjust the angle depending on whether you're sitting, standing, or reclining, and you're ready to go. The mount is sturdy, stable, and makes hands-free pleasure surprisingly effortless.
Lovense clearly didnât cut corners when designing the internals of this toy.
The thrust speed can reach up to 300 strokes per minute, and whatâs more impressive is the precision of controlâyou can adjust the stroke length by less than a millimeter, offering hundreds, if not thousands, of combinations when paired with the various speed settings. This isnât just about raw powerâitâs about tailoring the sensation to your exact preferences.
The toy also features physical control buttons, which we found incredibly useful. You can easily adjust speed, depth, and switch between pre-set patterns without needing to open the app every time. While these controls only access a limited range of the toyâs capabilities, theyâre more than sufficient for most sessions and offer quick access during the heat of the moment.
In short, itâs a powerhouseâbuilt to last, engineered for comfort, and customizable enough to feel fresh every time you use it.
The real magic of the Solace Pro goes beyond the hardwareâenter VibeMate, a third-party companion app designed to unlock the toyâs full potential. It bridges the gap between your favorite content and interactive pleasure with impressive functionality.
VibeMateâs headline feature is its AI-powered syncing, which attempts to analyze whatâs happening in your video and match the toyâs thrusting patterns accordingly. Whether you're watching a porn clip on a tube site or enjoying a live cam show, the app tries to translate visual input into physical sensation.
Thereâs also an option to sync the toy with cam model tip vibrations, similar to how a camgirlâs Lovense Lush might respond to tipsâonly this time, youâre the one feeling it.
If youâre not into AI syncing, you can dive into the pattern editor. This intuitive tool lets you create your own stroke sequences, adjusting speed and length on a timeline. Not feeling creative? No problemâjust browse community-made patterns and discover what others have cooked up. Some of them are surprisingly good.
For adult gamers, VibeMate also integrates with sex-toy-compatible games. We tested it with a few, and while the experience varies by title, the setup was generally smooth and intuitive. If youâve ever wrestled with connecting a Bluetooth controller to your PC, youâll appreciate how plug-and-play this process feels by comparison.
Letâs not beat around the bushâthis is the best hands-free male toy weâve tested to date
What makes the Solace Pro stand out isnât just the thrusting powerâitâs the entire build quality. The toy feels solid, durable, and well-designed. It doesnât wobble or rattle during use. The internal sleeve is soft and pleasurable, and the controls are well-placed for easy mid-session tweaks.
In short, it feels premium, and most importantlyâit works exactly how you want it to.
Hands-free play is a game-changer. Whether youâre going solo or bringing a partner into the mix (we tested both), the sensation of a toy moving on its own is vastly more immersive than anything you get from a sleeve or vibrating cup. There's just something different about being able to focus entirely on the moment without having to use your hands.
We assumed a toy this size would be a pain to set up or clean, but we were wrong. Mounting it takes just a couple of minutes, and adjusting it for different positions is easy. The sleeve is removable, simple to rinse, and dries quickly.
Itâs convenient enough to use daily, if youâre so inclined.
As much as we love it, no toy is perfectâand the biggest issue here is the AI.
Right now, the AI syncing with video content feels hit-or-miss. Sometimes it captures the action well, but too often it either lags, overreacts, or goes totally out of sync, leading to an awkward or jarring experience.
For example, during one test, the toy randomly shot up to full speed during a slow scene, and other times it slowed down during the climax. It's more of a novelty than a reliable featureâfor now. That said, future updates may fix this, and since the hardware is so strong, the investment still makes sense.
Game syncing works, but considering how precise the toyâs motors are, we were hoping for a more intelligent, responsive connection to in-game action. Right now, itâs decentâbut not quite the "next-level" experience it could be.
Letâs wrap this up.
At $199, the Lovense Solace Pro isnât a casual purchase. But if youâre serious about upgrading your pleasure tech, itâs absolutely worth considering.
Top-tier hardware
Truly hands-free experience
Highly customizable
Well-built and easy to maintain
Compatible with porn, camming, and games
The AI features still need improvement, and syncing could be smarterâbut these are software problems. The hardware is already best-in-class, and future updates will likely unlock even more potential. And if you throw in VR, youâre looking at a solo experience thatâs probably the closest thing to the real deal the market has to offer right now. Highly recommended for serious users.
