iroha Rin vs Zen vs Stick: which one fits you

iroha has quite a few models, and the Japanese names can be confusing. This guide compares the three most popular first choices, Stick, Zen and Rin, then gives an overview of the other models available at Thai Tenga. All specifications come from iroha's official website and manuals.

Quick comparison

	iroha Stick	iroha Zen	iroha Rin Akane
Price	฿990	฿1,990	฿1,990
Size	2.2 x 9.9 cm	3.4 x 12.7 cm	3.5 x 14.8 cm
Weight	44 g	73 g	about 82 g
Power	1 x AAA battery	2 x AAA batteries	2 x AAA batteries
Run time	about 5 hours	about 4 hours	about 4 hours
Controls	Strength dial	4 modes	4 modes
Waterproof	to 50 cm	to 50 cm	to 50 cm

iroha Stick: small, light and easy to start with

Stick is the smallest and most affordable model. It's slim, about 10 cm long, with a cap over the tip for clean storage or carrying. You set the strength with a dial, so you can build up a little at a time at your own pace.

Suits: anyone trying iroha for the first time without spending much, or who wants something small and portable. We stock it in Gray and White.

iroha Zen: soft and rounded

Zen has a rounded shape that sits comfortably in the hand, with an extra-soft Soft-Touch silicone surface and an anti-dust coating. It has four modes on one button: low, medium, high and pulse.

Suits: anyone who wants a soft feel and would like to try a few modes to find what they like. We stock it in Matcha and Hanacha.

iroha Rin Akane: a slimmer tip for a more focused feel

Rin Akane is the longest of the three. Its standout feature is a soft, flexible, rounded silicone tip that gives a more focused sensation. It has the same four modes as Zen. The manual advises against pulling or twisting the silicone tip.

Suits: anyone who'd like something a little more focused while sticking with an affordable battery model.

What about the rest of the range?

If you already know what you like, or you'd prefer a rechargeable model, there's more to the iroha line.

• iroha Rin+ Sango (฿3,690): an upgraded Rin, recharged with a magnetic USB cable. About 2 hours to charge for about 90 minutes of use, with four strengths and two pulse patterns.
• iroha Sakura and iroha Yuki (฿3,790): rounded, palm-sized and rechargeable, with three strengths and two pulse patterns. iroha describes the motor as strong and near-silent. The two differ in design: Sakura is inspired by cherry blossom, Yuki by snow. We stock both in the Nadeshiko Pink limited edition colour. See iroha's official page for more.
• iroha Mai Toki (฿7,990): the top of the range, using HapticWave technology to turn low-frequency sound waves into vibration, with 10 rhythm patterns and 3 strengths. iroha says it's quieter than its other models. It charges on a base that doubles as a stand, and it's controlled with buttons on the device. There's no app.

Batteries or rechargeable: which is better?

Neither is better. It depends on how you'll use it.

• Battery models cost less to start with, are ready again as soon as you swap the batteries, and leave no charging cable lying around.
• Rechargeable models save buying batteries and have more features. There's no plug in the box, so you'll use a USB port or a 5V 1A adapter you already have.

What every model has in common

• A body-safe silicone surface
• Waterproof to a depth of 50 cm, so it's easy to rinse clean
• Compatible with water-based lubricants only
• Washed in cool or lukewarm water with a mild, pH-neutral soap

For full aftercare details, see our cleaning, charging and storage guide.

Still deciding?

If this is your first, read choosing your first iroha, or try the product finder on our For Her page. You can see every model in the iroha shop.