Autoblow makes two automated masturbators: the AutoBlow A.I.+ and the VacuGlide 2. Both stroke. The VacuGlide 2 also sucks, and that single difference decides which machine belongs in your bedroom. Here is how they compare, what each one actually feels like, and which one suits you.
The quick version
- The A.I.+ is the smaller, simpler machine: 10 built-in programmes, Wi-Fi, and a grip you adjust with a screwdriver. Pick it if you want stroking that works straight out of the box.
- The VacuGlide 2 pairs suction with stroking, has 20 speed levels, and works even if you are not hard yet. Pick it if you want control and have somewhere to keep it.
- The VacuGlide 2 weighs 6.35 kg and plugs into the wall. It lives on a shelf, not in a bedside drawer.
- Neither machine has an official noise rating, so treat any decibel figure you see online as a guess.
- Plain, unbranded packaging from our Australian warehouses, same-day dispatch on orders placed before 10am, free shipping over $99.
How do the two machines differ?
Both drive a sleeve up and down your shaft, and the A.I.+ stops there: it is a motorised housing that strokes you through one of its programmes, with the feel controlled by how tight you set the grip.
The VacuGlide 2 adds an electronically controlled suction valve on top of the stroking. It is not a vacuum chamber: the valve draws the sleeve around you, releases, and repeats, which gives a pull-and-release feel rather than plain in-and-out. Because the suction does the gripping instead of a fixed-tension sleeve, it works whether you are already hard or still getting there. That is the real difference between the two, and it matters more than any other line on the spec sheet.
What does the AutoBlow A.I.+ do well?
Simplicity. The A.I.+ is the machine you take out of the box, set the grip once, and use. Its 10 programmes were built from a machine-learning study of 1,000 hours of footage, and Wi-Fi lets you download more, hand control to a partner over the internet, or drive it by voice.
The feature that matters most in practice is the adjustable grip, set with a standard screwdriver. Grip pressure is what decides whether a sleeve suits your anatomy, and this is the first Autoblow you can dial in. It also runs quieter than the model before it. Is this you? If you want a machine that strokes well without a setup ritual, take the A.I.+.
What does the VacuGlide 2 do well?
Control. Twenty speed levels, 10 offline programmes that vary speed and intensity on their own, and a stroke range you set mechanically with the included allen wrench before each session - not from the app mid-session, so set it before you start. Mains power keeps the torque and suction consistent for the whole session, and the box includes three silicone sleeves in different sizes plus a storage backpack.
The trade-off is bulk. It is a heavy aluminium machine about the length of your forearm, and it needs a wall socket, so it suits a bedroom with a spot for it rather than a share house where you pack up in a hurry. Is this you? If you want suction, fine control, or a machine that works before you are hard, this is the one that does all three.
Which one should you buy?
Take the A.I.+ if you want simple, and the VacuGlide 2 if you want control or suction. They are different machines doing different jobs, not a good-better pair.
If getting hard is part of the problem you are solving, that row in the middle settles it: the VacuGlide 2 is the one built for it. If you just want a machine that strokes well and gets out of the way, the A.I.+ does that with far less to think about.
What about sleeves and replacements?
On the VacuGlide 2, sleeve fit decides both the suction seal and the stroke feel, so test all three included sizes rather than assuming the largest is right.
Older Autoblow sleeves vary in material. The 2XT vagina sleeve, for example, is TPR, and TPR and TPE are porous: use a condom with a porous sleeve, keep it to one person, and replace it every 6 to 12 months no matter how clean it looks.
Autoblow sleeves are model-specific and replacement stock comes and goes, so check the sleeve listing for your exact machine before you build a plan around spares.
How do you keep it clean and safe?
- Water-based or hybrid lubricant only. Silicone lube degrades silicone sleeves, and oil-based lube destroys latex condoms.
- Wash the sleeve, never the machine. Sleeves come out and get warm water and mild soap; anything with a motor or a charging port never goes near water.
- Porous sleeves cannot be sterilised. Condom, one owner, replaced every 6 to 12 months.
- The VacuGlide 2 is not a medical penis pump. It creates suction for pleasure, not as a treatment, and it should not stand in for a device your doctor prescribed.
- Suction has limits. Stop on pain, numbness, bruising, pinprick spots or any colour change, and find the pause control before you start, not during.
- Dry the sleeve fully before it goes back in the backpack. A damp sleeve in a sealed bag grows things.
Is a full machine more than you need?
Maybe. A handheld automatic stroker does a narrower job for less money and takes up far less room, and we would rather point you at one than sell you a machine you do not need. Start with our guide to the best automatic strokers in Australia, see how the Autoblows sit among the blowjob machines available here, or weigh a machine against a manual toy in the male sex machine guide.
Why buy from Pleasing Strings
We ship from Australian warehouses, and orders placed before 10am go out the same day. Everything arrives in plain, unbranded packaging with a discreet billing descriptor. Free shipping on orders over $99, and a 1-year warranty that sits on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law, not instead of them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use either machine quietly in a share house?
The A.I.+ is the quieter bet: Autoblow calls its motor whisper-quiet and built it to run quieter than the model before it. Neither machine has an official noise rating, so plan around a closed door and some background noise rather than a number. If noise is your main worry, our quiet toys guide for shared houses covers what actually masks sound.
Can I use Fleshlight sleeves with the VacuGlide 2?
Yes, with the cap fitted. The VacuGlide 2 also takes Autoblow Ultra strokers and VacuGlide pumping chambers, which makes it the more flexible of the two machines if you already own sleeves you like.
Can the VacuGlide 2 replace a medical penis pump?
No. It works on a flaccid penis, but it is a pleasure device, not a vacuum erection device cleared for treating erectile dysfunction. If you want a pump for a medical reason, buy a device intended for that purpose and talk to a doctor first.
Is the VacuGlide 2 rechargeable?
No. It is mains powered, with no battery mode, so it needs a wall socket for the whole session. The upside is that suction and torque never fade mid-session the way battery toys can.
What lubricant should I use?
Water-based, or a hybrid. Keep silicone lube away from silicone sleeves and oil away from latex. Our cleaning and care guide by material covers the why, and what to do when you get it wrong.
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Last updated: 13 July 2026
