Tattoo Machines Review 2023

BodyCult Tattoo Supplies
2023-11-09 08:09:00 /
Tattoo Machines Review 2023 - Tattoo Machines Review 2023

Which machines were the highlights this year and which were brand new to the market? We do the check for you and introduce you to the machines from our top manufacturers.

CHEYENNE SOL NOVA UNLIMITED

Cheyenne machines have long enjoyed great popularity. With the SOL Nova Unlimited, Cheyenne has added the Reponsive Mode to the unrivalled features of the SOL Nova and provided it with a user-friendly and convenient battery solution.
You can operate the SOL Nova Unlimited with a single button and adjust the frequency quickly and intuitively by holding the button and tilting the machine. The cordless operation gives you maximum freedom of movement when tattooing and, with five hours of battery life, you can also endure longer sessions. The machine is quiet, low-vibration and available with three different strokes.
While the Cheyenne SOL Nova Unlimited with a 2.5 mm stroke is perfect for gentle shading and careful work on sensitive areas of the body, the 3.5 mm stroke offers the perfect balance between contouring and shading. If you need a little more power for your work, the SOL Nova Unlimited is also available with a 4.0 mm stroke. This allows you to master demanding lining and colour packing. All in all, the SOL Nova Unlimited is a great all-rounder machine and is also compatible with all needle modules.

Here are the key data for the machine:

  • available in black
  • Cordless drive: brushless DC motor
  • Stroke: 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 5.0 mm
  • 2 operating modes: steady mode and responsive mode
  • Simple operation thanks to 1-button
  • Battery life: 5 hours
  • Weight with battery: 184 g

FK IRONS ONE

The machine from FK Irons is brand new on the market. The ONE is one of the tattoo machines that makes work easier for artists at every stage of their career.
With a battery that provides you with up to eight hours of power, even long tattoo sessions are no problem at all. You can easily control the voltage via the display. There are two buttons for increasing and decreasing the voltage and one button for switching the machine on and off.
Do you like travelling as a guest artist and want to have your machine with you at all times? Then the supplied travel case with customised protective foam is just the thing for you.
The FK Irons ONE is available with a stroke of 3.0 mm or 4.0 mm and is of course compatible with all standard needle modules.

The key data of the machine in the check:

  •     Available in the colour Stealth
  •     Cordless operation
  •     Voltage: 5 - 12 V, adjustable in 0.5 V steps
  •     Stroke: 3.0 mm or 4.0 mm
  •     Three-button control
  •     LED voltage indicator
  •     Battery life: up to 8 hours
  •     Weight with battery: 227 g

AVA UNI A

Do you want a machine that is comfortable to work with? Then the UNI A from AVA is just right for you! It is even smaller and even shorter and is therefore suitable for both tattoo artists and PMU artists.
With a full battery, you can work continuously for a relaxed five hours - depending on your working method and settings, of course. The machine has a high-resolution OLED screen that shows you the voltage, battery level and current operating time. Operating the machine is child's play with three buttons.
Thanks to a stroke of 3.5 mm, the AVA UNI A is the perfect all-rounder for lining, colour packing and shading. The UNI A is also compatible with all standard needle modules. You can set the needle depth easily and precisely on the handle.

Here are the hard facts about the machine:

  •     Available in black, grey and red
  •     Motor: AVA OEM Metal Brush DC motor
  •     Direct drive
  •     Working power: 5 watts
  •     Operating voltage: 4.2 - 11 Volt DC
  •     Stroke: 3.5 mm
  •     Needle depth adjustable on the handle: 0 - 5 mm
  •     OLED screen
  •     Charging time: 3 hours via USB-C charging cable
  •     Weight with battery: 198 g

INKJECTA ROTARY FLITE X1

Full power with the Inkjecta Flite X1! The Inkjecta machine has a battery life of 8 hours, making it the ideal companion for long sessions. Thanks to the built-in Li-ion battery, the machine doesn't need any annoying cables and you have complete freedom of movement.
The machine can be controlled intuitively and ergonomically! You can easily adjust the voltage by pressing the large button at the front of the base and tilting the machine at the same time. You can choose between 4.5 and 16.5 volts for the voltage range. A ring of 12 small LEDs shows you the voltage you have set. You can also easily set the stitch depth on the Flite X1 by pressing the two arrow buttons. This makes it possible to set the needle depth even with fixed grips.
You can select the hardness with different needle bars. The pre-assembled carbon fibre needle bar as well as a medium and hard needle bar are supplied.

Facts to go:

  •     Available in different colours
  •     Running time: 8 hours
  •     Battery charging time: 90 minutes
  •     Tension adjustment by pressing a button and tilting the machine
  •     Weight without battery: 110 g

STIGMA ROTARY TATTOO PEN SPEAR 2.0

Are you looking for a perfect all-rounder machine? Then the Spear 2.0 from Stigma Rotary is just right for you.
With the Spear 2.0, you can adjust both the stroke and the give during tattooing, allowing you to master smooth shading, rich fills and bold outlines with just one machine. You can easily adjust the stroke by turning the motor housing section above the handle. There are five laser-engraved markings on the housing itself, which serve as a guide for the stroke length. You can choose between a stroke of 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm.
The Spear 2.0 sits comfortably in the hand thanks to its comfortable shape and ergonomic handle. The machine is also quiet and low-vibration. So even long working days are comfortable.

Here are the key data for the Spear 2.0:

  •     Available in the colours black and red
  •     Voltage range: 4.0 - 10.0 V
  •     Stroke: 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm
  •     Needle depth: 0 - 4.5 mm
  •     Adjustable give: hard and soft
  •     Ergonomic shape / anti-roll design
  •     Weight: 165 g

EZ ROTARY TATTOO PEN PORTEX GENERATION 2S

The EZ Portex 2S comes with two power packs to ensure that you never run out of juice during your next session. With a total charging time of just two hours via the included USB-C charging cable, you can easily work for up to five hours.
Thanks to the LED display, you have a constant overview of the battery status, your working time and the working voltage. The voltage can be adjusted in steps using the + or - button.

Key data on the machine:

  •     Available in various colours
  •     Motor: EZ Customised Swiss Motor
  •     Operating voltage: 5 - 9 V DC
  •     Stroke: 3.5 mm
  •     Needle projection: 4 - 4.5 mm
  •     Working time: approx. 5 hours
  •     Charging time: 2 hours via the USB-C charging cable
  •     LED display
  •     Weight incl. power pack: 197 g

When looking for the right machine for you, you should always keep in mind what style of tattooing you do and whether you like working with a corded machine or prefer the freedom of a cordless machine. Either way, we have the right machine for you in our range!