Wormhole Pro Auriga Professional Rotary Tattoo Machine Kit with Icarus Cartridges vs Peak Kyan Wired Tattoo Kit for Apprentices

The Wormhole Pro Auriga kit is the better pick for working artists who want a wireless pen and a ready-to-use supply set. The Peak Kyan kit is built for apprentices who want a corded machine with a power supply and footswitch. The Auriga pen is light and low-vibration, and owners like the freedom of no cord. The Kyan uses a Faulhaber motor with a fixed 4mm stroke, which reviewers call steady and durable for long practice sessions. Neither is a clear winner on build; the choice comes down to wireless versus wired.

• Choose the Wormhole Pro Auriga if you want a wireless rotary pen with cartridges, ink and stencil supplies in one box.
• Choose the Peak Kyan if you are starting an apprenticeship and want a corded machine with a power supply and footswitch.