Arcwave Ion — Test & Review

Damian Rodriguez-Ledesma
by Damian Rodriguez-LedesmaLast updated: 
Arcwave Ion

The Arcwave Ion is an air pulse male masturbator that focuses on frenulum stimulation of the penis. It sends sonic pulsating waves to stimulate sensitive pacinian pleasure receptors in the frenulum. The Arcwave Ion is made of medical-grade silicone and body-safe ABS plastic.

Design:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 87 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the Arcwave Ion.

87/100
Ease of Use:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 76 out of 100, which means it is very easy to figure out and use.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

76/100
Quality:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

90/100
Price:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is very expensive.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

Medium
Price ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice rating
Bedbible rating:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4.6 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product. It is the overall rating given by our tester which makes it a very subjective score of the Arcwave Ion.

4.6/5.0
User rating:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

4.0/5.0
Sources
3.8 / 5  Lovehoney.com (107)
5 / 5  SheVibe (1)
4.9 / 5  Pinkcherry (32)
3.5 / 5  HustlerHollywood (8)
Design:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 87 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the Arcwave Ion.

 87/100
Ease of Use:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 76 out of 100, which means it is very easy to figure out and use.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

 76/100
Quality:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

 90/100
Price:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is very expensive.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

 Medium
Price ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice rating
Bedbible rating:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4.6 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product. It is the overall rating given by our tester which makes it a very subjective score of the Arcwave Ion.

 4.6/5.0

User rating:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

 4.0/5.0

Sources
3.8 / 5  Lovehoney.com (107)
5 / 5  SheVibe (1)
4.9 / 5  Pinkcherry (32)
3.5 / 5  HustlerHollywood (8)
Price:Medium

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is very expensive.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

Bedbible rating: 4.6

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4.6 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product. It is the overall rating given by our tester which makes it a very subjective score of the Arcwave Ion.

User rating: 4

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

Sources
3.8/5Lovehoney.com (107)
5/5SheVibe (1)
4.9/5Pinkcherry (32)
Lovehoney.com
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SheVibe
ProsDiscreet shipping & billing​ProsTheir website ROCKS!ProsFREE shipping on orders $68+
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Pinkcherry
ProsDiscreet shipping & billing​Pros4.7/5 rating of 100k reviewsProsFREE shipping on orders $59+
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HustlerHollywood
ProsDiscreet shipping & billingPros15% off with email sign-up ProsFREE shipping on orders $79+
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My Personal Experiences

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

Breaking the Ice

My personal experience with the Arcwave Ion was beyond imaginable. I had never thought that I would personally become so infatuated with using one sex toy and completely ignoring all of the others in my inventory. Initially, I was hesitant to use this toy as it seemed all too intricate for me, from the open-faced design, strange, sleek design that looks a bit like the Aliens head from the movie Alien, and the concept of frenulum stimulation; I may be a male but I did not know at the time where or what the frenulum was. All of these pieces greatly overwhelmed me but I was eager to give it a try.

Utterly Captivated

After a few attempts at using it was not finding much pleasure in the pulsating airwaves sent from the Arcwave, and quickly switched to my other toys to make me orgasm. After a couple more tries with the Arcwave, I was able to find the golden spot, the spot that simultaneously made me feel like I had to pee myself, that is where I quickly became infatuated and obsessed with the Arcwave and the way it made me feel. By stroking up and down about half an inch from my frenulum slowly and rapidly, I was able to achieve mind-blowing full-body orgasms that made me cum more than I ever have. With the easy access controls and clean-up afterward, this is my favorite toy in my whole collection!

Pros
ProsEasy to clean
ProsOpen chamber design
ProsMedical-grade Silicone
ProsIntense body shaking orgams
Cons
ProsPricey
ProsIncredibly loud even at lowest setting
ProsDifficult to hide due to bulky charging stand

Design

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

The Arcwave Ion is made of medical-grade silicone and designed with the penis in mind, seeing as it is a male masturbator. It looks incredibly aesthetically pleasing, almost like it was modeled after the head of an Orca. It is streamlined and futuristic and truly one of a kind in the world of male masturbators. The masturbator itself fits the hand perfectly with easily accessible buttons and the two-tone black that perfectly split the toy in half and are different materials adds to the aesthetic of the futuristic toy in your hands. When in use the Arcwave Ion feels amazing, provided you are using plenty of lube of course, as it fits your penis loosely with room to move around and adjust at your own free will.

Ease of Use

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

The Arcwave Ion is incredibly easy to use in all aspects. Turning on the Arcwave consists of long pressing the sensitivity up or volume up button which increases the strength of the air coming from the porthole located directly underneath where the frenulum would be placed. Afterward, you will hear it start up and blow air out briefly before going silent, this is the indicator that the device is now ready for use. Using the Arcwave is incredibly easy after turning it on. You simply apply lubricant to the chamber, slip your penis inside and place your frenulum underneath the porthole on the bottom side of the toy. Your hand should be conveniently placed with the two control buttons where your index and middle finger are which control the increase in air power or the decrease of the air hitting the frenulum to increase stimulation.

Quality

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

The Arcwave Ion is of the highest quality of any sex toy that I have ever reviewed and used in my life. With the materials being Medical-grade silicone and body safe ABS plastic, paired with the aesthetic and sleek design and form factor, the Arcwave provides a luxury and high-class male masturbator experience to those using it. The Arcwave is incredibly sturdy and backed by the ABS plastic whereas it is lined, and the upper part of the sleeve is made with medical grade silicone. This is an incredibly loud male masturbator and cannot be used if you live with other roommates, a college dorm, with your parents, I am fortunate enough to live on my own and the sound resonates and reverberates off the walls as I am using the toy so do take that into account when thinking about purchasing the Arcwave.

Price

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

The Arcwave Ion off of the direct company website retails for $199.00 USD. Although the quality of the Arcwave is impeccable and provides many features such as 8 stimulation modes, a 60–70-minute run time, 2 hour charge time, a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase, the storage and charging base, charging cable, a sample of Pjur lube and the stroker itself. For all of this being included, the luxury experience of opening the box, as well as the quality of the toy itself I personally do think it is worth spending the 200$ for. I have been using this toy and this toy alone for approximately 4 months. Mind you I have a plethora of fleshlights, dildos, penis pumps, and other male masturbators. Nothing has been able to provide the sensation that the Arcwave has, and if it means paying $100 dollars more than most standard male masturbators such as Fleshlights which commonly retail at about $90-100, then so be it.

Performance

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

The pulsating airwaves provided by the Arcwave are incredibly strong and stimulate not only your frenulum but your entire body. The Arcwave is incredibly loud, especially at the 8th highest setting which is the maximum stimulation you can achieve from the male masturbator. The battery never once got hot and I normally used it for 30-40 minutes at a time and it has a 2 hour 60-70 minute battery life. It did not hurt to use at all as the Arcwave coats your penis with soft, silky, and medical-grade silicone to ensure safety and protection when using the Arcwave Ion. The recharging time for the Arcwave Ion as listed on the products website is 2 hours.

Packaging

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

The Arcwave Ion comes in a white box that is seemingly the Rolls Royce of packaging when it comes to male masturbators. It is matte, sleek, and elegant and unfolds on a hinge to unveil the products and the accessories included inside. It provides descriptive and aesthetic icons and images to showcase the product and I’m glad Arcwave put this much time and effort into packaging.

Materials and care

My Personal Experiences with Arcwave Ion

The Arcwave Ion is made of medical-grade silicone and body-safe ABS plastic. It can be twisted apart from the electrical component in order for easier clean up. Since the medical grade silicone is non-porous it can be washed with soap and running water in order to provide a hygienic surface for the next time you use the male masturbator. It can then be reattached to the electrical component and placed in the charging station with the DryTech stick where it can help absorb any lingering moisture and humidity.

Special feature

The special feature of the Arcwave Ion is its unique Pleasure Air technology. Based entirely on pulsating airwaves aimed at the Frenulum located underneath the Penis Head, the Arcwave sends out air instead of vibrations or rocking back and forth motions like other male masturbators. Making the Arcwave truly the only male masturbator of its class.

Tested and reviewed by

Damian Rodriguez-Ledesma

Age:
22
Sex toy experience:
Beginner
Gender:
Male
Sexual orientation:
Heterosexual
All-time favorite sex toy:
Recommended for the intermediate and advanced

The Arcwave Ion was rated 62 out of 100 meaning that it is most suitable for someone with some experience

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
The vibrations of the Arcwave Ion are noisy, weak, and somewhat rumbly
Sound:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is noisy.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Arcwave Ion felt to the reviewer.

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Power:

Rating: Arcwave Ion was rated 1 out of 5, which means it is weak.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Arcwave Ion felt to the reviewer.

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Buzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
Rumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).

You should buy the Arcwave Ion if you...

You should buyEnjoy frenulum stimulation
You should buyAre looking for a new, one of a kind experience
You should buyWant a quality toy that wont break easily
You should buyValue a toy that's super easy to clean

You should NOT buy the Arcwave Ion if you...

You should NOT buyLive with someone who you are not comfortable with hearing you pleasure yourself
You should NOT buyAre on a tight budget
You should NOT buyHaven't had any previous male masturbator experience before
You should NOT buyDo not want intense frenulum stimulation
You should NOT buyYou're a lot bigger or smaller than average size

Specifications and features

Specifications and features Arcwave Ion
Vibration modes8 Intensities 
Height3.2  inches
Length6 inches
Width2 inches
Diameter (internal)1.3 inches; stretches up to 1.75 inches
MaterialsMedical-Grade Silicone, ABS Plastic 
WaterproofYes 
Battery Life60-70 minutes
RechargeableYes 
Charging Time120 minutes
Travel LockYes 
Storage Bag IncludedNo, But Comes With Case 
Colors AvailableBlack  

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Arcwave Ion is an excellent male masturbator that promises on one thing and it does it exceptionally well, all while being packaged and accentuated by the aesthetics of the product itself and its accouterments. The Arcwave delivers a body-shivering, mind-blowing orgasm to a part of the body most people with a penis have rarely explored in depth as the Arcwave will stimulate you. Although pricey, I believe the quality and what is included in the Arcwave as well as the experiences you will have far outweigh the cost, and I strongly recommend this to intermediate individuals looking for a new experience.

All available shops

Lovehoney.com
ProsDiscreet shipping and billingPros15% off by email sign-upProsFree shipping on orders over $60
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SheVibe
ProsDiscreet shipping & billing​ProsTheir website ROCKS!ProsFREE shipping on orders $68+
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Pinkcherry
ProsDiscreet shipping & billing​Pros4.7/5 rating of 100k reviewsProsFREE shipping on orders $59+
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HustlerHollywood
ProsDiscreet shipping & billingPros15% off with email sign-up ProsFREE shipping on orders $79+
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Comparing Arcwave Ion with alternatives

Arcwave Ion
Arcwave Ion
Lovense Calor
Lovense Calor
Fun Factory Cobra Libre II
Fun Factory Cobra Libre II
Hot Octopuss Jett
Hot Octopuss Jett
Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo Lux
Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo Lux
Fun Factory Manta
Fun Factory Manta
Overall score4.3 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0 2.5 / 5.0 3.0 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0 4.2 / 5.0
Bedbible rating4.6 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 1.0 / 5.0 2.0 / 5.0 5.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0
User rating4 / 5.0
from 148 users
5 / 5.0
from 3 users
4 / 5.0
from 214 users
3.9 / 5.0
from 182 users
4 / 5.0
from 25 users
4.4 / 5.0
from 71 users
PriceMedium High Medium Medium Medium Medium
Design87 / 100 90 / 100 30 / 100 40 / 100 90 / 100 70 / 100
Ease of use76 / 100 90 / 100 50 / 100 70 / 100 50 / 100 90 / 100
Quality90 / 100 85 / 100 50 / 100 80 / 100 98 / 100 80 / 100
Sound80 / 100 60 / 100 60 / 100 80 / 100 80 / 100 20 / 100
Power20 / 100 80 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100 80 / 100 60 / 100
Buzzy/Rumblyvery buzzy somewhat rumbly very rumbly somewhat rumbly somewhat rumbly neither really buzzy nor rumbly
Vibration modes8 Intensities -11 10 6 patterns 8 intensities (for each motor) -
Height3.2 inches-----
Length6 inches6.26 inches5.8 inches2.3 inches4.5 inches7 inches
Width2 inches2.76 inches---3 inches
Diameter (internal)1.3 inches; stretches up to 1.75 inches1.18 x 1.79 inches2 inches---
MaterialsMedical-Grade Silicone, ABS Plastic Silicone, ABS Plastic ABS Plastic, Silicone Silicone, ABS Plastic Silicone Medical-Grade Silicone, ABS Plastic
WaterproofYes Yes Yes No Yes, not remote Yes
Battery Life60-70 minutes120 minutes90 minutesOver 60 minutes1 minutes40-120 minutes
RechargeableYes Yes Yes No, Uses 4 AA Batteries Yes Yes
Charging Time120 minutes90 minutes960 minutes--300-420 minutes
Travel LockYes --No No Yes
Storage Bag IncludedNo, But Comes With Case Yes Yes No --
Colors AvailableBlack --Black --
Vibration speeds-3 -6 --
Vibration patterns-10 ----
Insertable length-6.02 inches3.5 inches---
Remote Controls-App control ----
Diameter--2.8 inchesPenis sleeve: 1.2 inches; max stretch 2.9 inches--
Openings--One neutral orifice ---
Weight-----.5 lbs
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How to use Arcwave Ion

Here's a quick guide on how to use this unique sex toy...

Arcwave Ion
Turn it on
Arcwave Ion
Turn on your Ion by pressing the + until it rumbles. Your Ion will start in smart silence mode.
Apply water-based lube on device
Arcwave Ion
Apply water-based lube to your Ion.
Arcwave Ion
Arcwave Ion
Apply water based lube on penis
Arcwave Ion
Apply water-based lube on your penis for maximum enjoyment.
Slide your penis inside.
Arcwave Ion
Slide your Penis Inside. Thanks to smart silence, stimulation will begin automatically as you reach the Pleasure Air Sensor.
Arcwave Ion

FAQ

How does Pleasure Air work?
Pleasure Air is a trademarked form of stimulation offered by the Arcawave Ion in which pulsating airwaves target the frenulum in order to stimulate and provide body-shaking orgasms.
Is there a button to turn on the Smart Silence Feature?
No! There is no button to activate the Smart Silence Feature. When the Arcwave Ion is turned on using the + button, it will initially rumble and then go silent. This is the beginning of the Smart Silence Feature as the toy will not make noise unless the penis is inserted underneath the Pleasure Air port at the frenulum.
What is CleanTech Silicone and how does it differ to Medical Grade Silicone?
CleanTech silicone is a type of material that is highly dense and biocompatible and exclusive to the Arcwave Lineup. The company claims that it is hypoallergenic and resistant to UV light. Medical Grade Silicone is the exact same thing as it is also hypoallergenic and resistant to forms of UV radiation. Therefore Medical Grade Silicone and CleanTech Silicone are virtually identical and can be used interchangeably.
What is the best way to clean my Arcwave Ion if it has an electrical component?
All pieces of the Arcwave Ion including the electrical component are IPX-7 Waterproof rated. This means that all parts can be submerged in water and cleaned. The Arcwave Ion also has a twist-off feature where the sleeve comes apart from the electrical device in order to clean them individually if you prefer to do so.
What if my toy remains damp and Humid, should I leave it outside of the storage case
Within the Arcwavve Ion Charging Case and Base, comes a pack of Silica Gel which helps absorb any excess moisture and humidity allowing your toy to dry without any additional effort on your end, and ensuring the best condition for your Arcwave Ion.

How did the Arcwave Ion get tested and reviewed?

Receiving the productReceiving the product

We sent the Arcwave Ion to the tester’s address, free of charge. They tested the product and got to keep it afterward, with no strings attached.

Testing and writingTesting and writing

Our tester then put the product through its paces. After trying the product out at home, the tester then recorded their experience, evaluation, and overall rating of Arcwave Ion to share with you in this review.

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After non-substantial editing, the review is uploaded to this page. Both good and bad reviews get uploaded, and no points that the tester writes in their review are left out.

The only editing we do is uploading and adding additional information such as the product specifications, comparisons to other products, and links to places where you can buy the Arcwave Ion.

Author
Damian Rodriguez-Ledesma
Damian Rodriguez-Ledesma

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Age: 22
Gender: Male
Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
Sex toy experience: Beginner
All-time favorite sex toy: Fleshlight
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