The Best Portable Dry Herb Vaporizers in 2020
January 15, 2020With the rapid expansion of the dry herb industry, there are countless portable dry herb vaporizers on the market. These all vary in size, shape and functionality - not to mention the improvement in technology each year. Choosing the right vaporizer can seem overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best portable dry herb vaporizers in 2019. We’ll breakdown each vape pen so you can understand the pros and cons of each one.
#1 DaVinci IQ
Overview:
The DaVinci IQ is the most intelligent dry herb vaporizers on the market. DaVinci is one of the top portable vaporizer brands and the IQ is their flagship vape. This vaporizer is made from top-quality materials and comes with a 10 year warranty if you’re not convinced. There are a number of vaporizers that produce comparable vapor quality to the IQ, but it is the only one (except for the smaller DaVinci MIQRO) where you can completely control your vape sessions from your smartphone.
Pros:
- Can customize vaping profiles using the DaVinci smartphone app
- Excellent Flavor
- Quick Heating
- Even Heating
- Efficient Vaping
- Heats up in 30 seconds
- 10 year warranty
Cons:
- On the expensive side
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.65" W x 3.54" H x 0.94" D
- Weight: 5 oz
- Heat-up Time: 30 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery: Rechargable / Replaceable 18650 Battery
- Charging Time: 3 Hours
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital OLED display
- Warranty: 10 years
#2 DaVinci MIQRO
Overview:
The brand new MIQRO Vaporizer is a more compact and more affordable version of the popular IQ vape. This is the perfect vape for those who want a super compact dry herb vaporizer that is high quality and affordable. It has all the same SMART features as the IQ and has similar build quality. Although it has a 5 year warranty compared to the 10 year warranty boasted by the IQ.
Pros:
- Super compact and light
- Affordable quality
- Can customize vaping profiles using the DaVinci smartphone app
- Excellent Flavor
- Even Heating
- Efficient Vaping
- Quick charge time
Cons:
- Slower heat up time than the IQ (39 seconds)
- Shorter warranty than the IQ (still has a 5 year warranty)
- Smaller chamber than the IQ
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.34" W x 3.13" H x 0.91" D
- Weight: 3.5 oz
- Heat-up Time: 39 seconds (to 370° F)
- Battery: Rechargeable / Replaceable 18350 Battery
- Charging Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital OLED display
- Warranty: 5 years
#3 E-Clipse Dry Herb Vaporizer
Overview:
This high-quality dry herb vape boasts quick heat-up time and excellent quality and flavor vapor. While it might not have the smartphone features of the DaVinci vapes, it provides similar quality at less than half the cost of the IQ. It is compact and light and can be set to the exact degree to achieve a perfect vaping experience.
Pros:
- High-quality build
- Excellent flavor and vapor quality
- Compact and light
- True vaporization
Cons:
- Vape can get fairly hot with extended use
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.5" W x 4.0" H x 0.75" D
- Weight: oz
- Heat-up Time: 30 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery: Rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium-ion
- Charging Time: 2 hours
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital OLED display
#4 Firefly 2
Overview:
The Firefly 2 is a vape designed for those who don’t like to wait. This vape pen heats up in just three seconds and auto-heats so you don’t have to worry about setting the temperature. Where other vapes allow you to set the specific temperature, FireFly claims their proprietary heating method allows for you to experience the full flavor and effect of your herbs. As the temperature rises during a pull, different terpenoids are released. Thus, the full potential flavor of your herbs is released using the FireFly 2’s auto-heat program. Of course, if manual control is your thing, just download the Firefly app to your smartphone for complete temperature control.
Pros:
- High-quality build
- Fastest heat-up time across the board
- Excellent flavor and vapor quality
Cons:
- Expensive
- Full manual control not available without the app
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.4" W x 5.1" H x 0.95" D
- Weight: 5.0 oz
- Heat-up Time: 3 seconds (to 400° F)
- Battery: Rechargeable/Replaceable 7.4V Lithium-ion
- Charging Time: 45 minutes with quick-charge adapter (up to 2 hours otherwise)
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Auto control with touch sensors or full manual control through smartphone app
- Warranty: 2 years
#5 Storz & Bickel Crafty Vaporizer
Overview:
The Crafty is made of medical grade materials and is the most durable of the best portable dry herb vapes in 2019. It can be used right out of the box with an auto-set temperature of 356° F and a boost setting at 383° F. This provides a full-profile vape sesh for a tasty, smooth start and thicker, heavier finish. Alternatively, the Crafty temperature settings can be manually set using the smartphone app. The Crafty dry herb vape can also be used while charging!
Pros:
- Durable
- High-quality build
- Can be controlled by your smartphone
- Can use while charging
Cons:
- Weak battery life (about 6 bowls)
- Long heat-up time
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 4.3" W x 2.2" H x 1.3" D
- Weight: 4.8 oz
- Heat-up Time: 60-90 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery: 2650 mAh Lithium-ion
- Charging Time: 2 hours
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization/Conduction
- Temperature Control: Full control with app, auto control on unit
- Warranty: 2 years
#6 Stoner Joe’s Dry Herb Vaporizer
Overview:
This affordable dry herb vape pen has everything you need. The temperature can be set to the exact degree between 300 to 435 degrees F and is shown on an advanced OLED display. It’s 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery provides long-battery life compared to other dry herb vapes at this price point. It’s fully-ceramic heating chamber provides great flavor, just like more expensive vapes. If you are on a budget and want a reliable portable dry herb vape, Stoner Joe’s dry herb vaporizer is for you.
Pros:
- Budget friendly
- Great flavor
- Long battery life
- Affordable true vaporization dry herb vape
Cons:
- No SMART features
- Slow heat-up time
Specifications:
- Dimensions: " W x " H x " D
- Weight: oz
- Heat-up Time: 60 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery: 2200 mAh Lithium-ion
- Charging Time:
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital OLED display
#7 Arizer Air 2
Overview:
This new vape from Arizer has all the great features of the original Air but with some nice upgrades. Just like the original, it’s made of high-quality parts including a borosilicate glass airpath providing excellent flavor. The Arizer Air 2 features 50% higher capacity interchangeable batteries which in turn provides faster heat up times then the original. You can also charge while using the Air 2 so no need to wait for a full charge to keep vaping.
Pros:
- High-quality build
- All glass airpath
- Long battery life
- Vape and charge simultaneously
Cons:
- All glass airpath makes it not quite as portable as other vapes
- Slow heat-up time for price
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 4.88” H x 1.13" D
- Weight: 4.1 oz
- Heat-up Time: 90 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery: Rechargeable/Replaceable 18650 Battery
- Charging Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital OLED display
- Warranty: 2 years
#8 Arizer Solo 2
Overview:
Just like the Air 2, the Arizer Solo 2 features an all-glass vapor path. We love the super clean taste these glass pathways provide. The Solo 2 also features long battery life so you can vape all day without worrying about a charge. One nice feature about this vape is its ability to adjust the temperature by 1 degree or 10 - less clicks leads to quicker vaping. The Solo 2 also heats up in just 20 seconds, much faster than the Air 2. This is the most affordable vape with such a fast heat up time.
Pros:
- All glass vapor path provides excellent flavor
- Long battery life
- High-quality build
- Temperature adjustable by increments of 1 degree or 10
- Fast heat up time
Cons:
- All glass vapor path makes it slightly less durable/portable than other vapes
- Heavy in comparison to other portable dry herb vaporizers
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.75" W x 4.5" H x 1.38" D
- Weight: 7.4 oz
- Heat-up Time: 20 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery:
- Charging Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital OLED display
- Warranty: 2 years
#9 Yocan iShred
Overview:
The iShred is a portable dry herb vaporizer designed for on the go vaping. The best thing about this vape is its built-in grinder and stir pen. To vape dry herbs, you always need to grind your herbs first. Either you have to carry around a grinder or ground herbs everywhere you want to vape, but not with the iShred. All around, this a great dry herb vape. You can set the temperature to the degree and it’s displayed on a clean, OLED screen. It also uses true vaporization (no combustion) just like more expensive options.
Pros:
- Built-in grinder
- Built-in stir pen
- Full temperature control with OLED screen
- True vaporization
- Excellent Flavor
- Long Battery Life
Cons:
- Longer than most portable dry herb vapes
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 28 mm W x 145 mm H
- Weight: 5.6 oz
- Heat-up Time: 45 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery: 2600 mAh 18650 High Drain
- Charging Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
- Coil Type: Convection/True Vaporization
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital OLED display
- Warranty: 90 days
#10 Titan 2 Dry Herb Vaporizer
Overview:
The Titan 2 is our most affordable portable dry herb vaporizer on this list. It still features temperature control to the degree and superb battery life. For many users, it provides great flavor with the new and improved ceramic heating chamber. It has great build-quality, but the components in the Titan 2 are not as high-quality as more expensive dry herb vaporizers. In summary, the Titan 2 is a solid starter vape and is an excellent value for those looking to buy their first dry herb vaporizer without breaking the bank.
Pros:
- Excellent value
- Large chamber (about 0.5 gram)
- Budget-friendly
- Full temperature control
- Digital display
- Lightweight
Cons:
- Decent build quality
- Slower heat-up time than other high-quality dry herb vapes.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.0" W x 5.4" H x 1.0" D
- Weight: 3.3oz
- Heat-up Time: 60 seconds (to 375° F)
- Battery: 2600 mAh Lithium-ion
- Charging Time: 2 hours
- Coil Type: Convection/Conduction
- Temperature Control: Full control with digital display
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