This OTOUCH AIRTURN 4 was sent to us for this review. Contains affiliate links.
I’ve definitely tried out more male masturbators than the average guy, and while some have been pretty impressive, others have left me wondering why anyone would spend hundreds of pounds on something that’s less enjoyable than using their hand.
The OTOUCH AIRTURN 4 male suction and vibration masturbator claims to use ‘second-generation suction technology’, combining air pressure, inflatable clamping and vibration to stimulate your penis without manual stroking. It’s a substantial piece of equipment costing just shy of £100, and the technology sounds promising, but does it actually feel good?
Surprisingly, yes. Although the suction didn’t feel particularly powerful, the AIRTURN 4 delivered one of the most satisfying orgasms I’ve experienced with this type of toy. Here’s how I got on.
First Impressions And What’s In The Box
The AIRTURN 4 isn’t a light piece of kit, weighing around 800g and measuring approximately 27cm long. It’s fairly similar in dimensions to the Blowmotion 2.0 which we reviewed earlier this year. It has a solid outer shell with a soft-touch silicone finish that feels expensive, although it attracts fingerprints like nobody’s business. We discovered this while trying to photograph it and subsequently spent ages wiping the bloody thing down.
Inside the box, you get the unit with removable TPE sleeve, USB-C charging cable, branded storage bag, protective cap and a special rinsing attachment for cleaning. The bag is actually decent quality, rather than the cheap nylon pouch you sometimes get with sex toys.
One thing that immediately impressed me was the realistic appearance. The sleeve has a detailed vulva-shaped opening with labia, that looks more convincing than any other masturbator I’ve tried, including Britney our Tantaly sex doll torso.
It’s definitely a turn-on initially, although once you’re using it, the appearance becomes rather irrelevant.
The sleeve itself is surprisingly heavy and stretchy, with a fairly straightforward combination of bumps and ridges inside. It also has a distinctive rubbery smell when you first take it out of the packaging, reminiscent of a Boglin from the 90s. Thankfully, the smell does fade after a while.
I do prefer the more elaborate textures of a Fleshlight, but it isn’t necessarily the most important factor in achieving a good orgasm.
How Does The AIRTURN 4 Work?
Unlike automatic strokers such as the Lovense Solace Pro or Handy 2, the AIRTURN 4 doesn’t physically move up and down your penis. Instead, it uses suction and an inflatable ring inside the body that contracts around the sleeve, creating a rhythmic squeezing sensation.
Tammy investigated the mechanism before I tested it, discovering that the suction was strong enough to pull the skin on her leg into the opening and leave temporary circular marks, like you’d get after cupping. Apparently, it was quite a pleasant sensation, although I suspect that’s not what OTOUCH had in mind.
There are seven suction settings, which change the duration and rhythm of the suction cycles rather than simply increasing their strength. You also get seven vibration settings: three steady intensities and four patterns. A vibrating prong fits into the bottom of the sleeve, delivering stimulation towards the underside of the head of your penis.
Both functions can be used independently or together, with three physical buttons controlling power, suction and vibration. Short presses cycle through the settings, while long presses switch the functions off. There’s a small LED display showing which setting you’re using, although we couldn’t find a battery-level indicator.
What Does The OTOUCH AIRTURN 4 Feel Like?
When I first started using the AIRTURN 4, I was slightly underwhelmed as despite the impressive-looking technology, none of the suction settings felt particularly strong compared with some of the other masturbators I’ve tested. The motor also makes a rather distinctive noise as it cycles through the modes, a bit like watching Formula 1 and hearing a car accelerating and slowing down.
The vibration was an unusual sensation too. Because of its position, it produces an intensely ticklish feeling on the underside of the head of your penis. It wasn’t particularly effective on its own, and neither was the suction.
Combining the two, however, made a big difference. Rather than moving the toy up and down like a conventional stroker, I simply held it in place and relaxed, allowing the suction and vibration to do the work.
Normally, I can reach orgasm within a few minutes using some of the more powerful automatic masturbators. With the AIRTURN 4, it took longer.
Initially, I wasn’t sure whether this was a good thing. The stimulation was relatively gentle, and there wasn’t the immediate intensity I’ve experienced with other toys. However, as I continued, the sensation gradually built until I realised I was getting close.
At that point, I deliberately resisted the temptation to start manually stroking or change the settings. Instead, I maintained exactly the same rhythm and allowed the sensation to continue building. The result was an incredibly satisfying orgasm.
Because the stimulation remained consistent, the entire experience felt much more drawn out than usual. Rather than suddenly increasing the intensity to finish, I could enjoy the gradual build-up, and the orgasm itself seemed to last much longer and it was unlike anything I’ve experienced with another masturbator.
The AIRTURN 4 probably isn’t the best choice if you want to come as quickly as possible. However, if you’re happy to take your time, the relatively gentle stimulation can actually work in its favour.
Another thing I appreciated was how quickly I could switch it off afterwards. Some automatic masturbators are surprisingly fiddly to stop, particularly with lube on your hands, which is the last thing you want when you’re just trying to lie back and enjoy the aftermath.
OTOUCH AIRTURN 4 Vs Blowmotion Suction Vibrating Masturbator 2.0
The AIRTURN 4 has quite a lot in common with the Blowmotion Suction Vibrating Masturbator 2.0, which I reviewed earlier this year. Both use suction, squeezing and vibration rather than traditional mechanical stroking, neither can be remotely controlled via Bluetooth or WiFi like some strokers can, and both are designed to deliver a relatively hands-off experience.
One of my biggest frustrations with the Blowmotion was its squeezing mechanism. Although it worked, the contractions sometimes pushed my penis back out of the sleeve slightly, meaning I was constantly trying to maintain a comfortable position. I also found the internal depth rather confusing, never quite knowing whether I’d reached the end.
The AIRTURN 4 didn’t give me those same frustrations during testing. I could simply hold it in position and allow the suction and vibration to work without constantly adjusting what I was doing.
Both toys produced surprisingly powerful orgasms after relatively slow build-ups. However, the AIRTURN 4 felt more consistent. The AIRTURN 4 is also quieter. Neither toy is particularly discreet, but when we compared them directly, the Blowmotion was noticeably louder.
One area where the Blowmotion has an advantage is its silicone sleeve. The AIRTURN 4 uses TPE, which is porous and requires more careful cleaning and maintenance. Both sleeves are removable, although the AIRTURN 4’s is rather fiddly to reinstall.
The Blowmotion wasn’t a bad toy, and I gave it 3/5 because the orgasm itself was excellent despite the frustrations. However, based on my experience so far, I’d choose the AIRTURN 4. It delivers the slow, gradual stimulation that made the Blowmotion interesting, but without some of the annoyances that spoiled the experience.
We’ve also tested the Blowmotion Warming Vibrating Masturbator, which combines warmth and vibration rather than suction and squeezing. If you’re more interested in vibration than the suction sensation, that’s another option to consider.
Cleaning And Maintenance
The AIRTURN 4 has a removable TPE sleeve, which makes cleaning reasonably straightforward. The material is very stretchy, so it’s easy to access the inside and give it a thorough wash.
OTOUCH includes a special rinsing attachment, although I prefer removing the sleeve completely, washing it with warm water and mild soap, and allowing it to dry thoroughly before putting everything back together. The electronic housing isn’t waterproof, so that needs to stay dry.
However, it is a definite improvement over The One Suction Stroker, which also combines suction and vibration but has an integrated sleeve that’s much harder to clean thoroughly. I enjoyed using that toy, but trying to wash everything out afterwards without submerging the electronics was a nightmare. At least with the AIRTURN 4, I can remove the entire sleeve and know I’ve cleaned it properly.
Unfortunately, reinstalling the sleeve is more awkward than removing it. There’s a hole at the bottom that needs to line up with the vibrating prong inside the housing. Getting these positioned correctly is harder than you might expect, and I struggled a bit with it both before using the toy and after cleaning it.
Sleeve Replacement
The sleeve, being made of TPE, won’t last forever, and because of the vibrating prong, you can’t simply swap it for a standard Fleshlight sleeve. Disappointingly, OTOUCH doesn’t currently appear to sell replacement sleeves on its website. There is a section dedicated to spare parts and replacements, but it’s empty at the time of writing.
This is a significant drawback, because it means the lifespan of an otherwise expensive and sophisticated piece of equipment is potentially limited by its least durable component. The sleeve should be a straightforward, affordable part to replace, rather than something that renders the entire masturbator unusable once it wears out.
I really hope OTOUCH addresses this, because as much as I’ve enjoyed using the AIRTURN 4, I find it difficult to wholeheartedly recommend an expensive masturbator if there’s no way to replace a part that will inevitably need replacing.
OTOUCH AIRTURN 4 Pros And Cons
What I liked:
- Realistic appearance and premium construction.
- Seven suction and seven vibration settings.
- Excellent slow build-up and prolonged orgasm.
- Easy-to-use controls and quick switching off – no faffing with buttons or bluetooth.
- Removable sleeve that’s easy to wash.
- Quieter and less frustrating than the Blowmotion.
What could be better:
- Suction feels relatively gentle.
- Vibration alone is more ticklish than pleasurable.
- Basic sleeve texture compared with a Fleshlight.
- A bit fiddly to reassemble after cleaning.
- No obvious battery-level indicator.
- Large, heavy and still quite noisy.
- TPE sleeve requires careful maintenance and replacements are not currently available.
OTOUCH AIRTURN 4 Review: My Verdict
The OTOUCH AIRTURN 4 turned out to be one of the better automatic masturbators I’ve used, although not for the reasons I initially expected.
Neither the suction nor the vibration particularly impressed me on its own, and if I’d been looking for a quick orgasm, I might have been disappointed and gone back to my Fleshlight, Tenga Flip or Lovense Solace Pro. However, combining the two and allowing the stimulation to build naturally produced one of the most satisfying orgasms I’ve experienced with this type of toy.
It’s well made, easy to control and offers something different from a conventional stroker. I’d also choose it over the Blowmotion 2.0, largely because I found the stimulation more consistent and the overall experience less frustrating.
However, I do have one significant reservation. The lack of replacement sleeves means that once the TPE sleeve wears out, you could be left with a perfectly functional £100 masturbator that’s completely unusable. For something at this price, that’s difficult to overlook.
If OTOUCH makes replacement sleeves available, I’d happily recommend the AIRTURN 4 to anyone who enjoys a slower, more drawn-out experience. Until then, it’s an excellent masturbator with a rather frustrating limitation that potential buyers really need to consider.
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