In recent years, pen-style rotary tattoo machines have seen a huge surge in popularity with many artists preferring the familiar marker pen-like way of holding and using the machines. But with such a wide array to choose from, which is the best tattoo pen machine to use?

We’re going to take a look at the best tattoo pen machines that are available to order from Killer Ink Tattoo in 2025 to help you decide which is right for you.

If you’re new to this style of machine, then make sure to also read our guide on the best rotary tattoo machines.

What are the Best Tattoo Pen Machines in 2025?

As always, the best pen-style rotary for you depends on preference, how you tattoo, your style, plus many more factors. However, you can be sure that whichever tattoo pen machine you opt for you will get the job done to the highest of standards!

If you find yourself still unsure on the best pen-style tattoo machines, or if you just need some more information about one or more of the rotary tattoo machines, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help!

FK Irons Spektra Xion

The FK Irons Xion is a pen-style rotary tattoo machine that was the result of over three years of extensive research and development.

Powering the Xion is a specially-designed 6-Watt MotorBolt that ensures optimal performance of your cartridges by providing maximum torque throughout the session. In addition, the RCA connection is concealed within the MotorBolt for extra protection.

Depending on your preferences and needs, you can set up the FK Irons Xion however you like it, thanks to its adjustable stroke length, needle depth and give. Being fully adjustable means that the pen-style Xion gives you complete control over your tattoo machine, therefore making it suitable for a wide range of tattooing styles.

To adjust the give up to 2 mm, simply turn the dial, while you just need to turn the click grip in order to adjust the needle depth of the FK Irons Xion. You’ll also receive 3.2 and 3.7 mm stroke wheels in the box, which you can use to adjust the stroke length of the machine.

If you prefer a larger grip, make sure to check out the FK Irons Xion Gorilla, which combines the body of the standard Xion with a larger 40 mm Gorilla grip. The addition of the ergonomic Gorilla grip provides optimum comfort and helps eliminate fatigue from clamping around the grip when tattooing for extended periods of time.

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FK Irons ONE

If you’re looking for an affordable wireless tattoo machine that is still of the highest quality, then look no further than the FK Irons ONE.

Powering the FK Irons ONE is a rechargeable and replaceable Panasonic lithium-ion battery, which provides up to 8 hours of run-time, depending on the voltage and cartridge used. This tattoo pen machine offers between 5 and 12 V, adjustable in 0.5 V increments.

It may be affordable, but that doesn’t mean that FK Irons has scrimped on nifty features! The ONE has a proprietary quarter-turn battery hatch which allows artists to replace the battery within quickly and easily, while the cap also has a battery disconnect feature to prevent unwanted power use.

There are three buttons for adjusting the voltage and turning the machine on/off, with the simple display also featuring an LED colour-coded voltage indicator.

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FK Irons Flux Max

The culmination of everything FK Irons has created over the years, the Flux Max is a simply excellent wireless tattoo machine powered by an improved PowerBolt II, offering artists a refined user experience and a host of technological advancements.

The PowerBolt II really is the key focus of the FK Irons Flux Max, featuring an OLED digital display that is more intuitive and user-friendly than past iterations. Offering up to 6 hours of battery life, the PowerBolt II has a wider voltage range than previous PowerBolt units of 4-12 V – 4 V is perfect for stippling/dotwork.

Via the PowerBolt II’s display screen and touchpad, artists can cycle through the menu to adjust various settings, without the need to use the Darklab app.  Menu option highlights include choosing between displaying power in Hz or V, altering voltage increments between 0.1 or 0.5 V, activating Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, adjusting eGive level from 0 to 3, and changing the screen orientation to either left- or right-hand operation.

The FK Irons Flux Max is offered with one of three stroke lengths: 3.2, 4.0 or 4.5 mm, so there is a machine for everyone!

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Stigma® Chroma

Stigma® are consistently on the cutting edge of tattoo machines, so when their newest machine came out we knew it was worth a look! The Stigma® Chroma wireless machine comes with all the bells and whistles, including motion control, Hyperdrive technology, and adjustable stroke length.

Battery packs that use replaceable, rechargeable battery cells have become incredibly popular, and with the Chroma you don’t even need a spare pair as you can work while you charge through USB-C.

With adjustable stroke length between 2.8 and 4.5 mm and, the Chroma runs at a lower power range than many similar machines, making it ideal for more intricate work. Keep track of your time, give, battery level and Hertz with the large display screen, and work without buttons thanks to the integrated motion control technology.

The Chroma comes with a 35 mm grip, or you can grab the Chroma XL for a 40 mm grip diameter!

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Cheyenne SOL Nova Unlimited II

A high-quality upgrade to the much-loved SOL Nova Unlimited, the second edition works the large display screen seen in the Cheyenne EnGen battery pack into a wireless machine for the very first time!

There’s a lot to love about the Unlimited II, but most novel is the fact that it comes as two separate parts - the drive unit, which houses the machine motor and cartridge holder, and the operating unit, which is essentially the battery pack with screen. Each drive unit has a fixed stroke length, but thanks to this novel design, you’ll only need one operating unit!

Made with rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion batteries and coming with a super fast charge time of just 2 hours in the dedicated fast-charging cable, Cheyenne are once again at the cutting edge of tattoo machine design!

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Dragonhawk Mast Archer Ultra

Another upgrade for our list, the Mast Archer Ultra from Dragonhawk is designed for heavy saturation, making it perfect for blackouts and vibrant colour work.

With its Mcore super motor and the Mast Intelligence Chip that offers precise control over motor speed, the Mast Archer Ultra is easy to use and powerful, with seamless integration to the Dragonhawk Mast app.

Where this machine varies from most others is in the Mshield wireless touchscreen panel. THis control unit connects to the Ultra via Bluetooth and allows you to adjust voltage and other settings on your machine from the Mshield, but also operates as a power supply via 3.5 mm output. Both machine and Mshield fit onto the included charging dock!

Peak Solice Pro 2

It’s been a good time for tattoo machine upgrades - the Peak Solice Pro v2 came hot on the heels of the Peak Solice Pro, with several notable adjustments!

The v2 has 7 pre-set stroke lengths from 2.4 up to 4.2 mm, making it ideal for most tattoo styles and techniques, supported by adjustable needle depth. It works both wired and wirelessly, and something extra special about the Pro v2’s battery pack is that it can be used with other tattoo machines with 3.5 mm or RCA connections!

The PowerPack battery is certainly packed with power, with a huge voltage range of 4-12 V and up to 7 hours of run time. This modern, affordable machine has everything you need at a great price.

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Cheyenne SOL Nova V2

The SOL Nova V2 is an improved version of the powerful tattoo pen from Cheyenne, with an upgraded brushless motor, operating voltage between 4.7 and 12.6 V, and 25-150 Hz stitch frequency, making it perfect for a range of tattooing styles and techniques.

Cheyenne’s SOL Nova V2 has an ergonomic body that measures just 99 mm in length, with a weight of 150 g for fatigue-free working.

This tattoo pen machine offers three modes of operation: two different strength responsive modes for reactive hit, plus one steady mode for a constant hit. It is also available with one of three stroke lengths: Cheyenne recommends 2.5 mm for fine delicate shading, 3.5 mm for an all-purpose tattoo machine, and 4.5 mm for lining and colour packing.

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Critical Torque

The Critical Torque is the first machine from the makers of some of the best tattoo power supplies and battery packs around. It’s an all-purpose tattoo pen with a battery that rivals any Critical has made before!

The wireless Torque tattoo machine features an upgraded Critical Connect V3 battery pack, which now comes complete with a 1.5” colour LED display and offers a whopping 15 hours of run-time. The battery pack has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, is compatible with the Critical Connect Foot Switch, and allows for both momentary and continuous modes.

Within the heart of the Critical Torque is a custom German brushless motor, with the tattoo pen utilising an industry-first Precision Strike Technology for a faster, smoother and more efficient tattooing process, along with a Vibration Dampening Solution to keep unwanted movement to a minimum.

The Critical Torque is available with either a 3.5 or 4.2 mm stroke length and can be ordered individually or as part of a full set containing the machine, two battery packs, a spare 40 mm grip, travel case, RCA adapter and cord, and a Critical Dual Battery Dock with USB-C to wall cable.

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Prime x Critical Pen

Somewhere between the Critical Torque and Bishop Power Wand sits the PRIME x Critical pen machine, a cost-effective tattoo machine that’s great for all styles of tattoo!

The machine is Critical, while the motor is all Bishop, and together the PRIME x Critical is compatible with Critical V3 and Bishop Power Wand batteries, as well as PRIME Dissposable grips.

Choose from a 3.5 or 4.2 mm stroke length, and pick up either the machine and battery pack together or in the Full Set which includes a charging dock, spare battery pack, grips and cartridges.

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Fluid V3

Hot on the heels of the Fluid V2, the Fluid Wireless Pen v3 from Professional Body Supply is a balanced, ergonomic wireless machine with its own battery pack, powered by rechargeable, replaceable batteries.

The V3 has an upgraded grip which is heavier to improve balance, and upgraded functions that allow you to adjust hit intensity without full disassembly of the machine! Pick up the V3 in 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5 mm stroke lengths and adjust your needle depth up to 4 mm.

FK Irons Spektra Flux

The FK Irons Flux was the first wireless tattoo machine from the US manufacturers and one of the best tattoo pen machines on the market.

Powering the FK Irons Flux is a detachable battery pack known as a PowerBolt, which allows tattoo artists to run their pen-style rotary machine wirelessly without the need for cables or power supplies.

The PowerBolt is interchangeable, so artists can quickly and easily switch to an auxiliary battery when the charge runs out, meaning that you can keep working with no issues!

Bluetooth-enabled, meaning that tattooists can pair the tattoo pen with Darklab's app and Hover power supply. You can also use the Darklab app to wirelessly update the FK Irons Flux with the latest firmware.

The FK Irons Flux is a direct drive tattoo machine that offers no give and a 4 mm stroke, excelling in lining, shading and colour packing. This pen-style tattoo machine is also very quiet to run and creates minimal vibration.

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Bishop Power Wand

The next evolution of Bishop Rotary’s popular tattoo pen, the Wand: introducing the Bishop Power Wand.

One of the smallest pen-style tattoo machines on the market at just 10.9 cm in length and weighing only 142 g, the Bishop Power Wand has everything you loved about the original Wand in terms of stroke lengths, motors, grip dimensions, recommended working voltage, and the styles they excel at. Just like the Bishop Wand, the Power Wand can be ordered with one of three strokes: 3.5 (Shader), 4.2 (Packer) or 5.0 (Liner).

If you want to turn your Bishop Power Wand wireless, simply attach a Bishop x Critical Battery Pack which will connect magnetically and sit flush with your tattoo pen. This not only helps keep the machine compact, but also offers a better design aesthetic.

The Bishop Power Wand is available to order individually or as a full set containing a machine, two Bishop x Critical Battery Packs (one Standard, one Shorty), RCA adapter, 7ft RCA cord, Critical Universal Battery Dock, and a 6ft charging cord for the battery dock.

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Cheyenne HAWK Pen

The Cheyenne HAWK Pen was the first-ever pen-style tattoo machine and has inspired countless rotaries since the debut of the prototype back in 2014.

Even years after its release, the Cheyenne Pen is still a shining light in the pen-style rotary machine category, with many of the world’s best tattooists using it today.

Like most rotaries on this list, the Cheyenne HAWK Pen is shaped like a marker pen, which was an innovative design when first released. This design means that the machine is quieter and vibrates less than conventional tattoo devices – without sacrificing puncturing power.

The Cheyenne Pen is powered by a precision DC motor and offers a stroke length of 3.5 mm and needle depth adjustment range from 0 and 4.5 mm. This pen-style machine can be used with conventional tattoo cartridges that feature a Cheyenne-type connection.

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Cheyenne SOL Nova Unlimited

The Cheyenne SOL Nova Unlimited is a wireless, pen-style rotary tattoo machine that is powered by a rechargeable battery and offers a minimum of five hours running time.

Operating the Cheyenne SOL Nova Unlimited is all done through a single button and motion control. The frequency of the pen-style rotary machine can be adjusted quickly and easily by holding the button down while tilting the machine.

With a wide frequency bandwidth that ranges from 25 to 140 Hz, the Cheyenne SOL Nova Unlimited is perfect for a wide range of tattooing styles. Lower the frequency of the rotary tattoo machine for dotwork and realism or turn it up for fuller and more intense lines.

The Cheyenne SOL Nova Unlimited tattoo pen offers adjustable needle depth from 0 to 4.0 mm and is available in two stroke lengths: 3.5 mm (suitable for lining and shading) or 4.0 mm (ideal for bold lines and colour packing).

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Equaliser Neutron

The Equaliser Neutron from KWADRON is a user-friendly, pen-style rotary tattoo machine with 2 removable batteries – so no more cables and power supplies!

Equaliser's wireless Neutron tattoo pen has an aluminium housing and features a clear digital display and three buttons for operating the machine.

The pen-shaped Equaliser Neutron tattoo machine has a 4.5 W motor, a 3.5 mm stroke, direct drive, and built-in Jump Start. The batteries offer up to 8 hours working time and will take around 2 hours to fully charge.

This tattoo pen also comes with an aluminium grip with a 32 mm diameter, as well as two additional non-slip silicone grips that measure 32 and 35 mm in diameter.

Compared to Equaliser's Wireless Pen V2, the Neutron tattoo machine has an updated Printed Circuit Board, which is more stable and damage-resistant than before. The tattoo pen machine will also lie more firmly in your hand now thanks to the revised shape of the grips.

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EZ P3 Pro Turbo

The next two machines from EZ Tattoo are incredibly affordable, with everything you could need from a wireless pen-style machine - the difficult thing is choosing between them!

The P3 Pro Turbo from EZ Tattoo has a brushless motor for enhanced reliability, with a direct drive mechanism making it easier to get the results you want first time. On the digital display you can see your Bluetooth connection, battery capacity, Hertz, voltage and timer, with voltage adjustable in 0.1 V increments.

The P3 Pro comes with stroke wheels for 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 mm stroke lengths, making it a powerful machine for professional tattoo artists! Get it with one battery or get an additional battery.

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EZ EvoTech Pro

The EvoTech Pro is a little slimmer, with a straighter body and a fixed stroke length of 3.5 mm that’s perfect for soft shading and clean lines. The speed adjustment feature allows you to change your speed while keeping at the same voltage level, and the battery life is a little longer on the EvoTech Pro, lasting up to 7 hours compared to the P3 Pro Turbo’s 5.

Both machines weigh the same, and are Bluetooth compatible with wireless foot switches for hands-free control!

You can pick up the EZ EvoTech Pro machine with one battery pack or with an additional battery pack.

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Inkjecta Flite Pen

Inkjecta is well-known among tattoo artists for its lightweight Flite Nano rotary machines and now the Australian brand has introduced its first-ever pen-style machine, the Flite Pen.

The Inkjecta Flite Pen is powered by a high-quality German Faulhaber motor that provides a consistent and reliable performance, while helping it to excel with a wide range of tattooing styles.

Depending on your preference, Inkjecta’s tattoo pen machine is available with one of three stroke lengths: 3.25 (Standard), 3.5 (Shader) and 4.0 mm (Liner). The Standard, Shader and Liner versions of the Flite Pen come with different torsion bars which allow you to swap out the hardness of the machine hit.

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Peak S1MP

Peak made our year when they released this wonderful pocket rocket, the incredible affordable pen-style machine that’s perfect for apprentices and experienced artists!

Lightweight at just over 170 g with an ergonomic grip shape, the S1MP doesn’t come with lots of fancy extras - it’s just a solid, reliable 3.5 mm stroke length wireless machine that’s a great first machine or emergency backup!

The Peak S1MP is available in Black and Gunmetal colours!

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Acus M1 Plus

The M1 Plus is an adaptable pen-style machine that comes with three different drive heads, allowing you to switch up your stroke length between 3.0, 3.7 and 4.5 mm stroke lengths. The M1 Plus is the same tattoo machine as the Acus M1, but with a larger grip size - we love the 40 mm grip or the Plus, but both machines work with all versions of Acus M1 grip.

With an impressive battery run time of up to 11 hours with a frequency range of 36-140 Hz, you can get a lot of use out of this powerful machine. The Acus M1 Plus comes with a spare battery, charger and travel case, as well as the tools you need for regular maintenance and switching out the drive heads.

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