The Lovense Solace is the first-generation app-controlled thrusting stroker that put Lovense in the automatic-male-masturbator conversation alongside Kiiroo Keon and the Handy in 2023, ahead of the 2024 Solace Pro upgrade. Listed at $169–$179 at Lovense direct, $159 on Amazon, and routinely bundled with sleeves at Pleasures & Treasures and other adult retailers. The Pro is the newer and pricier flagship at $199–$249 with deeper thrust and longer runtime, but the original Solace remains in production at a price point that's hard to argue with for a hands-free thrusting toy.

Why It Matters

The thrusting-stroker category — Solace, Solace Pro, Kiiroo Keon, the Handy, the Handy 2 Pro, Fleshlight Universal Launch, Autoblow AI Ultra — represents the most active product-development arena in male sex tech because it's the segment most tightly coupled to interactive adult content. Each new device sets the floor for what cam-site tip-activation, VR sync, and AI-driven pattern generation can do, and the original Solace's $169 price point has been one of the strongest forces compressing the entire category's price floor since 2023. With Lovense quietly continuing to sell both the Solace and Solace Pro side-by-side rather than discontinuing the older model, expect category pricing to stay aggressive into 2027.

The hardware: a vertically oriented motorized stroker that physically thrusts the inner sleeve up to 70mm (2.75 inches) at speeds up to 280 strokes per minute, mounted on a 180° adjustable desk-arm rig that lets you orient the toy at any angle for hands-free use. The companion remote control saves up to 10 custom thrust patterns, with unlimited additional patterns available through the Lovense Remote app. App pairing also unlocks Bluetooth + Wi-Fi long-distance partner control, music sync via the Lovense music engine, and bidirectional video sync with PornHub Interactive, FeelMe AI, and SLR adult VR content. The replaceable TPE sleeve is body-safe and uses water-based lube only. IPX4 splashproof rating (not fully waterproof).

Reviewer consensus places the original Solace as the better-value entry point versus the Pro for users who don't need the 14-hour battery or the deeper 65mm-adjustable thrust. Overcoming The Distance's first-look review and HappyBed's comparison piece both note that the Solace's 280 spm is plenty for most users and that the audible thrust noise is manageable in a typical bedroom. The minor consensus complaints: the sleeve heats up over a 20-minute session, the desk mount works best on a sturdy surface (don't try a flimsy IKEA nightstand), and cleanup is fiddlier than Quickshot-style open-ended strokers because the sleeve has to be removed from the rig. Amazon ratings sit at 4.2 stars across 1,400+ reviews.

Materials and safety: TPE inner sleeve (phthalate-free per Lovense's spec sheets but not platinum-cured silicone like the Arcwave Voy), ABS plastic shell, lithium-ion rechargeable battery via USB-C. Lovense's Remote app underwent significant security work in 2025 after the 20-million-user vulnerability disclosure, and the Solace pairs locally over Bluetooth without requiring cloud account login.

The bottom line: buy the original Solace if you want a thrusting stroker that beats the Handy on pricing and matches Kiiroo Keon on app/VR ecosystem integration without paying Solace Pro prices. Skip it if you need IPX7 full waterproofing, if you want the deeper thrust depth (only the Pro hits 65mm at 300 spm), or if you're firmly in the Kiiroo or Handy ecosystem already. For first-time interactive-stroker buyers, the original Solace is the most forgiving entry point.

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Update — 2026-05-07

Initial entry — story first created.