Last Updated on August 16, 2023 by Kelly
Looking for a gift for your male partner? Or hoping to find a new teledildonic masturbator to add to your collection?
The Lovense Gush and Max 2 are both great options. Each toy has distinctive features and uses that are worth exploring.
We will examine what the Lovense Gush and Max 2 bring to the table in this Lovense Gush vs Max 2 showdown.
Find out more below!
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What Is The Lovense Gush?
The Lovense Gush is a delightful male teledildonic toy featuring a flexible, vibrating glans massager.
With a smooth outside and sleek, ergonomic design, it fits easily along the shaft for incredible orgasms.
The Gush is sort of like multiple toys in one. You can use it hands-free by fitting it on the glans and letting the vibrations do the work.
Or, you can add some lube and use the Gush as a soft and flexible stroking device for solo or couple play.
With the optional plastic band included with your purchase, you can add a tightening effect to the Gush. This feature is great for people who are into edging.
Plus, with the Lovense Remote app, you can unlock many other features that make the Gush so fun to play with.
To enhance the hands-free experience, you can customize your vibration pattern on the app. Then you don’t need to fiddle around with any buttons when it’s time to play.
Or, your partner can control the Gush remotely or long distance. Through a Wifi connection, a partner can connect their Remote app to a Gush many miles away, even in another country!
The Gush is IPX7 waterproof, making it easy to clean and care for. It is also made of silicone and ABS plastic, both body safe materials.
The Gush comes with a one-year warranty and ships quickly and discreetly when purchased through the Lovense online store.
The toy will arrive in a simple brown package right to your door. Thanks to its size and understated green color, the Gush is also a discreet toy to travel with.
What Is The Lovense Max 2?
The Lovense Max 2 is the deep and realistic stroking masturbator from Lovense.
The updated Max 2 was released in 2019, featuring enhanced motors, functionality, battery life, and design.
The Max 2 features a lovely, fleshy interior and 360-degree contractions that simulate your favorite sexual acts.
The Max 2 both vibrates and contracts to stimulate the shaft. It also comes with two sleeve options depending on your texture preferences.
The optional Vagina Sleeve is available for purchase on the Lovense online store. This sleeve has a more spotted texture and feels more like stroking inside a vagina.
Many people say that they enjoy the Max 2 with its original sleeve because it feels almost like getting a blowjob.
With a total length of about 9.5 inches, the Max 2 has the right depth for most penises. Its adjustable girth also fits comfortably for most people.
You can hold the Max 2 firmly and stroke it along the shaft. You can also place it in a sturdy location and thrust that way, though this can be a little trickier to manage.
The Max 2 is not just any Bluetooth-controllable toy. It is also one of the Lovense toys that has an interactive syncing feature with other toys.
What does this syncing feature mean?
If you pair your Max 2 with a partner’s Lovense Nora, the two of you can play with your toys long distance, and the toys will react to each other’s movements.
When you thrust into your Max 2, your partner’s Nora will react accordingly, and vice versa. You can also sync a Max 2 with another Max 2 or a Lovense Calor.
The Max 2 also works with the Lovense Remote app, the Lovense Media Player, and other online interactive videos.
The Lovense Remote app is free to download from the Apple App and Google Play stores. The Lovense Media Player is free to download securely from the Lovense website.
You can see my full review of the Max 2 here.
What Are The Shared Features of Gush & Max 2?
The Gush and the Max 2 look and feel very different, but they actually share a lot of the same qualities.
Below are a few of the shared features of the Gush and Max 2.
Powerful Vibration Motors
Lovense boasts some of the most powerful vibration motors for teledildonic toys. The Gush and Max 2 feature these famous vibration levels.
Both toys have 3 frequency levels and pre-set vibration patterns that you can access manually on the toy.
Stroking Sensations
If you enjoy the up and down motion along the shaft, both the Gush and the Max 2 will satisfy you.
The Gush is great for hand stroking if you use the toy for solo play or with a partner.. A little water-based lube is all you need to slide the toy comfortably around the glans.
The Max 2 also serves as a stroking device, and you can firmly wrap your hand around it and stroke the toy along the shaft.
Customizable on the App
With the Lovense Remote app, you can customize your own vibration patterns for the Gush and the Max 2 (and any Lovense toy).
These customizable patterns are a great way to get creative with your toys, especially if you are used to the basic vibration patterns that come built in with most toys.
Along with customizing vibrations, you can also sync your toys to music or set them to react and turn on to a certain sound.
These features are very fun if you are trying to shake things up, especially with a long-distance partner.
Interactive Adult Content
Both toys can be paired with interactive adult content from many platforms and providers.
For instance, both the Gush and Max 2 are supported on the platform 3DXChat, a 3D sex game that syncs your toy to content and allows you to chat with real people online.
There is even a Lovense Lounge on 3DXChat for Lovense fans and users to meet up with one another.
Unlike many pieces of interactive content, a site like 3DXChat actually involves real people, not AI.
You can also pair these toys with exciting content on sites like SexLikeReal and VirtualRealPorn
What Are The Main Differences Between The Gush & Max 2?
Though they have many similarities, it’s now time to look at the key differences between these two toys.
Size and Design
The Gush is a smaller toy than the Max 2, and their designs offer different advantages.
The Gush is a small, flexible glans massager, while the Max 2 is a hefty toy for full-shaft penetration.
The Gush weighs a minimal 4.7 ounces (133g), while the Max 2 comes in at a relatively whopping 20.5 ounces (580g).
Neither toy is heavy by any means, but the Gush is a lot less to carry if you are looking for a toy for travel.
Hands-Free
Along with size differences, the shapes and uses of the two toys affect your ability to use them hands-free.
The Gush is designed to wrap around the glans and shaft and will stay in place without any needed support.
The Max 2, however, might fall to the side or slide around if you attempt to use it without holding it down or grabbing it.
Waterproof vs Water Resistant
The Gush is IPX7 waterproof, which means it can be submerged completely underwater without taking any damage to the battery or other functions.
The Max 2 is IPX6 water-resistant or “splash proof.” This is great for a tech-forward male masturbator, but it does mean that you can’t take the Max 2 everywhere.
You also want to be a little more careful when washing the Max 2 so that you do not get water into any ports, but with the Gush 2, you can dunk it in some soapy water and call it a day.
The Gush is a better toy for bathtime, so keep the Max 2 in the bedroom (or another dry location).
Battery Power
A difference in size also means a difference in battery life.
Due to its smaller battery, the Gush takes about an hour to reach a full charge and lasts for about 115 minutes of continuous use.
The Max 2 takes about an hour and 40 minutes to reach a full charge but then will last for over 3 hours of continuous use at about 215 minutes on average.
The Max also has a standby time of 120 hours, which is helpful if you and a long-distance partner occasionally send reminders to each other by triggering the toy to turn on.
Noise and Discreteness
You can probably tell just by looking at them which of the two toys is easier to hide.
The Gush is the smaller and, therefore, more discrete toy in pretty much every way. It reaches a maximum volume of about 50 decibels, slightly louder than a quiet library.
The Max 2 can reach about 65 decibels at its highest frequency and speed.
This is somewhat loud if you are trying to keep a cover in a shared space, but the sound likely won’t reach through a wall if you are concerned about nosy roommates.
What My Partner and I Think of the Gush and Max 2
My partner and I have had plenty of experience with both the Max and Max 2. We also recently got our hands on the Gush and were very pleased with the results.
We are always excited to try a new Lovense toy, and both these toys have satisfied us.
Because I travel often, we have loved using the Max 2’s syncing feature. Almost everywhere I go has a Wifi connection, so it has never caused any tech issues.
I’ll pack my Nora in a discreet case, and we’ll video chat while our toys play around with each other virtually.
However, we have found that my partner prefers to travel with his Gush since it is so much lighter and easier to hide. It fits easily into his toiletry case, and no one gives it a second look.
The Gush is also a nicer supplement in the bedroom when we are together because it just takes up less space than the Max 2.
My partner says that the Max 2 usually feels better when masturbating because of the contractions combined with the vibrations.
But if I’m doing the stroking or if he is looking to elongate his experience and do some edging, the Gush is the preference.
We like having the optional plastic band to tighten the Gush around the shaft, and use it about half of the time.
Verdict – Which is The Best Male Masturbator?
It does seem like a toss up because both toys really are so enjoyable and do what they do very well.
The Gush is a simple and lowkey toy to keep in our night stand. The Max 2 is what we bring out of the storage bin when it’s time to really kick things up a notch.
The Gush is the toy for you if you are on the go, prefer a hands-free experience, need a 100% silicone toy, and prefer a toy that is discreet and easy to wash.
The Max 2 is the toy for you if you enjoy multiple sensations around the penis, especially during solo play. It is also great for people who enjoy a heightened, realistic feeling with their toys.
I would also say the Gush is better suited for in-person partner play, while the Max 2 is an amazing option for solo and long distance play.
According to my partner’s descriptions, the Max 2 is the toy you want with you when you’re home alone.
I am such a fan of Lovense that I think you cannot go wrong with either toy, especially if you are making use of the Lovense Remote app.
