Feel
This is where the Manta stops being an interesting concept and becomes a genuinely compelling product. Switch it on at the mid-point setting — where it defaults — and the first thing that hits you is the quality of the vibration itself. It is deep and rumbly in a way you feel through the whole shaft rather than just at the point of contact, with none of the high-frequency surface buzzing that cheaper motors rely on.
That depth is delivered through both wing-tips simultaneously, which creates a surrounding sensation that is difficult to achieve any other way. Where the Manta genuinely separates itself, though, is partnered use: the open frame means it works alongside a partner rather than instead of one. It does not obstruct and it does not compete. Placing it at the base of the shaft during oral is where it does its most memorable work — the vibrations travel through you and mimic a deepthroat sensation.
Fit is refreshingly unfussy. The flexible wing-tips accommodate a genuinely wide range of sizes with no adjustment or fiddling, and because the head stays completely exposed, sizing is far less of a gate here than it is with any sleeve-based toy. Six speeds and six patterns cover the range without an app or a menu in sight, and the raised, illuminated two-button control means you can change intensity mid-session by feel, in the dark, without breaking rhythm.
Where it loses ground: the wing-tips, while flexible, work best with a generous amount of lubricant. Without it the silicone can drag slightly during gliding use. A small caveat for a product that otherwise delivers exactly what it promises.
Right fit if
You want a toy that improves partnered play rather than replacing it, you value deep rumbly power over feature lists, and a minute of rinsing is all the maintenance you want to do.
Wrong fit if
You want app control, custom patterns or long-distance play, you are after an enveloping sleeve sensation, or you are not willing to hunt for stock — the big retailers are dry.
Build
The medical-grade silicone is smooth and genuinely premium in the hand, the ABS casing is solid and polished, and the buttons are raised and illuminated so they stay easy to find when your hands are slippery or the lights are off. Nothing about it feels cheap. At 120 g it has a comforting, evenly balanced weight — substantial without being unwieldy — and the flexible wing-tips are the star of the show, happy to wrap around most sizes with no adjustment or fiddling.
Three buttons — power, plus and minus — cover six power settings and six patterns. It powers on at the middle setting rather than the lowest, and a single press of minus while you are deep in a pattern snaps straight back to constant vibration at full power. That helps far more in the heat of the moment than it sounds on paper.
Silicone still flawless at six months
As strong as the day it was unboxed
Fun Factory manufacturer cover
It is an unusual-looking object, but the execution upholds the reputation for German engineering: premium to look at, solid to hold, and built to do one thing properly. Six months of regular use in, mine performs identically to the day I unboxed it — the silicone is still flawless, the motor has not weakened, and the buttons remain responsive.
Cleaning
This is where the sealed silicone design quietly wins. The Manta is fully waterproof and submersible (IPX7), so cleanup is genuinely just warm water and a mild soap under the tap, then a wipe dry. There is no sleeve to pull out of a tube, no chamber to prop open and no drying rack to find space for. The entire routine takes about a minute, which is the single biggest practical advantage this design has over anything sleeve-based.
The routine I actually use
- STEP 1Rinse under the tap, warm not hotIt is fully submersible, so the whole toy goes under running water. No disassembly and nothing to prop open.
- STEP 2Mild unscented soap, fingertips onlyWork it over both wing-tips and into the seam between them by hand. No brushes and no alcohol-based cleaners on the silicone.
- STEP 3Wipe dry before it goes awayA lint-free towel is enough. Give it a proper dry rather than putting it back in the drawer damp.
Features
There is no app, no Bluetooth, no custom pattern builder and nothing to pair. What you get is three buttons, six power levels, six vibration patterns and a travel lock so it does not wake up in your luggage. That is the complete list, and the score reflects it honestly — against an app-driven toy the Manta is simply not competing on this axis, and Fun Factory never intended it to.
What it does have, though, it does very well. The controls are genuinely usable in the dark, it powers on at the middle setting rather than making you climb up from the bottom, and one press of minus drops you out of a pattern straight back to constant vibration at full power. Nothing to update, no connection to lose mid-session. A short feature list is not the same as poor execution, and the Manta is the clearest example of that difference I have tested.
Included
- Six power levels: Starts at the middle setting, not the bottom.
- Six vibration patterns: One press of minus snaps back to constant full power.
- Travel lock: Stops it switching itself on in a bag.
Not included
- App, Bluetooth, custom patterns: None of it is here, and none of it was ever the point.
Pros & Cons
What works
- Deep, rumbly vibration through the whole shaftNot the high-frequency surface buzz cheaper motors rely on.
- Works with a partner, not instead of oneThe open frame is outstanding at the base of the shaft during oral.
- Fully waterproof, rinse-clean in secondsIPX7, bath and shower friendly, about a minute of maintenance.
- Illuminated controls you can find in the darkTwo-button intuitive, and it starts at the middle setting.
What doesn’t
- No app, Bluetooth or custom patternsThe simplicity cuts both ways, and this is the whole limitation.
- Thirsty for lubeWithout a generous amount the silicone drags during gliding use.
- Sold out almost everywhereFun Factory and Lovehoney are both out of stock right now.
- Not a strokerIf you want an enveloping sleeve sensation, look elsewhere.
Specs
| Material | Silicone & ABS |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 speeds + 6 patterns |
| Battery | 90 min (~2 hr charge) |
| Noise level | Roommate friendly |
| Weight | 4.2 oz / 120 g |
| Connectivity | None — manual controls |
| Waterproof | Fully waterproof (IPX7) |
| Lube compatibility | Water-based only |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer |
| Street price | €79 / $99.95 USD |
Asked by you
Is it good for enhancing oral sex?
Yes — and for a lot of couples it is the reason to own one. Held against the base of the shaft during oral, the vibration carries through and adds a fuller, deeper sensation for both of you. It also layers well with other toys; we regularly run it alongside a Lovense Gush on a different pattern.
How loud is it really — can roommates hear it?
It is one of the quietest toys we have tested. Close to silent on the lower speeds, and even flat out it is unlikely to carry through a closed bedroom door.
Is it easy to clean?
Very. It is medical-grade silicone and rated IPX7, so it goes straight under warm running water with a little mild soap. Nothing to disassemble, nothing to leave drying for hours.
What lube can I use?
Water-based only. Silicone lube can damage the silicone surface, and Fun Factory may treat it as voiding the warranty.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Two years from the date of purchase, generally covering one replacement. Keep your receipt, and buy from Fun Factory direct or an authorised retailer — third-party resellers are not covered.
How long does the battery last?
About 90 minutes of continuous use from a two-hour charge, which in practice meant a top-up roughly every couple of weeks. It charges by magnetic cable rather than a plug-in port, so there is no rubber flap to work loose over time.
Does it have a travel lock?
Yes, and it is one of the few extras Fun Factory bothered to include. A button combination locks the controls until you repeat it, so the Manta will not wake up buried in a suitcase or a gym bag.
It is sold out everywhere — can I still get one?
Possibly, but not from the obvious places. Fun Factory and Lovehoney are both showing no stock, and Satisfyer’s acquisition of Fun Factory leaves the restock plan unclear. Independent sex shops often sit on inventory long after the big retailers run dry, so a local store or a smaller online boutique is your best shot.
