Herb vaporizer – which one to choose? Types of vaporizers

Are you looking to start your vaporizing journey and wondering which dry herb vaporizer will be the best? You’ve come to the right place – our experts advise on how to choose the model that best suits your needs. We’ll help you select the best device for you!

What will you learn from this article? 

👉 Find out what types of vaporizers are available.

👉 What are the characteristics of desktop vaporizers, and are they worth choosing?

👉 Or perhaps a portable vaporizer will be a better choice?

👉 Which herb heating method is better – conduction or convection? Or maybe hybrid heating is the best?

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Desktop vaporizers – a perfect proposition for demanding users 😎

Are you looking for a vaporizer that will guarantee an excellent inhalation experience? Have you only used portable vaporizers so far, but want to explore the possibilities of desktop devices? Or are you planning to buy your first vaporizer and want a device exclusively for home use, but ensuring truly great results? Find out which desktop vaporizer to choose.

What characterizes a desktop vaporizer?

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It’s no secret that they have much greater capabilities than portable vaporizers – both in terms of the aroma of the vapor and its density. However, higher-quality vapor is not everything – there are many more advantages!

No need for charging and using a flame

The need to regularly charge a portable vaporizer can be a significant problem for many people – especially if we use it very often, charging may be necessary even daily (or several times a day!).

Of course, one solution might be to purchase a vaporizer with a replaceable battery or the ability to charge using a power bank, however… when it comes to a stationary device, all you need to do is plug it into the power supply.

There’s also no need to use a flame source, as with butane devices. Although for many people butane vaporizers are the best choice, not everyone may be satisfied with the necessity of using fire.

Longer exploitation time

A desktop vaporizer has a much longer exploitation time. Although it is a serious investment, such a device will serve for many, many more years.

Desktop vaporizers are much more durable than portable ones.

They also do not have batteries, which often become a weak point of various portable devices.

Additionally, they usually stay in one place – while portable ones are regularly carried in a pocket, backpack, or handbag, making them more prone to damage, especially after falling on concrete.

Greater efficiency

Another huge advantage of desktop vaporizers is their efficiency. Often, just a little bit of dry herb is enough to achieve truly spectacular effects!

A perfect example can be the Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer, which combines two methods of heating the herb, and with the addition of a chamber reducer, it can be used with dosing capsules containing just 0.15 g.

This way, we can save a lot of dry herbs, because the efficiency of the device is really surprising. And all this with excellent vapor quality.

Various operating modes

A desktop vaporizer certainly offers much more, also in terms of the number of operating modes.

The mentioned Volcano Hybrid can also be operated via an app, where we have access to interesting settings, such as operating modes, vapor intensity, or temperature settings.

Additionally, desktop vaporizers allow for the use of interesting gadgets – here an example can be the Arizer Extreme Q 6.0 vaporizer, equipped with an Aroma Dish attachment used for masking odors in rooms.

Do desktop vaporizers have any cons? 😱

Although certainly not significant enough to deter purchasing such a device. What are the downsides of desktop vaporizers?

Lack of mobility

Well – for some, this is an advantage, for others a disadvantage. It all depends on whether we prefer to vaporize in the comfort of our homes or outdoors.

However, it’s worth having an alternative, such as a portable vaporizer hidden in a drawer, which can always be taken with you if you feel like inhaling on the shore of a lake or during a mountain trip. Or simply – on a summer evening in a nearby park.

Price

It’s undeniable – purchasing a desktop vaporizer can be a significant strain on your budget. In some cases, the price can even reach several hundred euros.

Is it worth such an investment? Yes, it is – because it allows us to acquire a device that will transport us to a completely new dimension of inhalation.

Importantly, there are also slightly cheaper desktop vaporizers on the market, which also have great capabilities.

It’s also worth remembering the efficiency of such devices – over a few years, the savings on herbs will be so significant that the purchase of a desktop vaporizer will quickly pay off, and in the long term, it will prove to be a good investment.

Difficulty of use

Yes, this might be a concern – however, certainly not in top models, which are designed to provide maximum comfort to the user during the use of the vaporizer.

There is a group of people who fear that operating a desktop vaporizer is very difficult. Nothing could be further from the truth. Generally, high-quality devices are not difficult to operate. Problems may occur with mid and lower-range vaporizers, but in this case, it is worth simply looking at the instructions.

Lucas Cysewski – CEO and Founder of VapeFully

🏃‍♀️ Portable vaporizers – enjoy inhalation anywhere 🏝

Planning to purchase a vaporizer and want to use it not only at home but also outside? A portable vaporizer may be an excellent proposition for you. Check out what to consider when choosing a portable vaporizer!

What characterizes portable vaporizers? 

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A great advantage of conduction is its low power consumption – conduction models usually last very long on a single charge. The financial aspect is also important – from a technological standpoint, conduction devices are the least complicated, making them generally cheaper than convection or hybrid models.

Conduction is best suited for beginners, those who don’t want to spend a lot on a vaporizer, or those who value simplicity and ease of use.

Convection vaporizers – who are they for?

Convection models have many advantages, but they also have their drawbacks. The vapor produced by a convection vaporizer is usually of much higher quality compared to conduction, and its flavour is incomparably better.

Therefore, if you want to savour the taste and aroma of your favourite herbs, convection is the solution for you. A major advantage of convection is that in such vaporizers, the herb is heated only during inhalation.

This method is much more economical (nothing is wasted between inhales) and discreet – convection vaporizers usually give off less odour.

The biggest drawback of convection, however, is its high power consumption – the battery life on a single charge is never outstanding. The technique of inhalation itself is also more demanding – in convection models, inhales should be very long, almost always exceeding 10 seconds.

Thus, a convection vaporizer is best suited for users who primarily inhale alone and prioritize the quality and flavour of the vapor, as well as material efficiency.

Hybrid – the best compromise? 🤩

Hybrid heating is a compromise between convection and conduction. It is often said to take the best of both worlds – the quality and flavour of the vapor are better than in purely conduction models, while battery life and ease of use are better than in purely convection models.

Hybrid models heat the herb continuously with the chamber walls, but it is fully heated only during inhalation when the herb is additionally warmed by hot air.

If you are looking for a model that provides better vapor quality and efficiency than a conduction model, and at the same time has better battery life, a more friendly price, and a less complicated inhalation technique than a convection model, then a hybrid vaporizer seems to be the best solution.

VapoManiak – professional vaporizer reviewer

Conduction or convection vaporizer – which one to choose? If you want to take advantage of the benefits of both methods of heating your dry, the best option is hybrid equipment. These types of vaporizers have gained immense popularity through their performance, efficiency, as well as the ability to personalize the experience.

🔥 Butane vaporizers – are they a good option for you?

Butane vaporizers are an interesting proposal for those who enjoy turning inhalation into a kind of ritual. The need to use fire to heat the herb will satisfy anyone who misses the traditional ‘smoke’.

There is a reason that more and more people, instead of electronic vaporizers, are choosing butane ones – in the perception of some users, the pleasure derived from inhalation is much greater. This applies not only to the quality of the vapour but to the entire ambience that turns inhalation into a kind of ceremony. Learn how a butane vaporizer works and why choosing such a solution is worthwhile.

How does a butane vaporizer work?

The mechanism of a butane vaporizer is very simple. The basic difference between a manual and an electronic device is that the former does not have a battery or any complex components.

It is a 100% analog device. Before inhalation (or during it, depending on the model), the vaporizer must be heated manually using a special butane-filled torch lighter – hence manual vaporizers are often also referred to as butane vaporizers.

In some cases, instead of the vaporizer, the air entering the chamber is heated, which then heats the herb. It’s advisable to equip yourself with a special jet-flame burner, which facilitates the heating of the herb – or the air heating it – in a manual vaporizer and copes better than a standard lighter.

In the case of some vaporizers – referring to devices by the brand DynaVap – you can use any heat source, including a match if you want to be very consistent in using the simplest solutions.

With every manual/butane vaporizer, we are free from the need to charge batteries – it’s enough to have a jet-flame burner with us.

Why do we love butane vaporizers? 😍

The most important advantage of manual vaporizers is the fact that they really don’t have any components that could break.

As a result, the device can serve you for many years. In the case of electric vaporizers, there’s a need for charging or replacing batteries, and the technology used in them can be so complicated that one fault may require… replacing the equipment with a new one.

With manual vaporizers, they usually consist of only a few components – so there’s practically no risk that anything will get damaged. There are also no electronic components that could fail.

Incredible efficiency of inhalation

Another huge advantage of manual vaporizers is the efficiency of inhalation. In most models, it is much higher than in electric vaporizers.

Due to the higher vaporization temperature (compared to electronic models), we will be able to achieve the same effects using significantly smaller amounts of herbs.

In most manual vaporizers, we will be using about 0.1-0.2 g of herbs, which is significantly less than in most electronic models. This way, you can save quite a lot – especially if someone likes to use the vaporizer several times a day.

Many additional benefits 🌿

The higher vaporization temperature also means denser vapor. Manual vaporizers will therefore be an excellent choice for lovers of thick vapor clouds. The need to use fire and manually heat the vaporizer makes it a kind of ritual that can provide even more satisfaction from vaporization.

Of course, it is worth mentioning the ecological aspect – manual vaporizers do not need to be charged or have their batteries changed. It is a very simple solution, perfect for people who want to care for the environment, while also liking to be free from cables and chargers.

Additionally, manual vaporizers are free from electronics and are usually made of materials that are easy to recycle, which cannot be said about their electronic relatives.

Is a butane vaporizer a solution for everyone? 

People whose approach can be described as: “I just want to press one button and expect the vaporizer to be ready for inhalation without any effort on my part,” may not be fully satisfied with a manual vaporizer.

Here you need to put in a bit of your energy and attention to heat the vaporizer well. In some cases, the inhalation technique is also more complicated than in electronic models.

Few manual models inform their owners that the vaporizer is ready to work and, conversely, that it has also cooled down for another effective inhalation.

An exception are DynaVap vaporizers, equipped with a heating chamber cap featuring a clever temperature sensor that clicks when reaching the temperature or when it drops below the optimal level.

Lucas Cysewski – CEO and Founder of VapeFully

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Currently, most people opt for portable vaporizers. They allow for inhalation practically anywhere, including outside the home.

This is a good solution for active people who want to enjoy the power of their favourite herbs anywhere. Portable vaporizers are divided – among many other classifications – into session and on-demand. The choice depends on whether you prefer long inhalations or short ones that last no longer than a few minutes.

Session vaporizers allow for longer inhalations. They last until all the herb in the chamber is vaporized. In this case, the sessions are not divided into several smaller ones. Even if you pause inhalation for a moment, the herbs will still be heated by the heating chamber.

This means that for some time the herbs are heated even though you are not performing inhalation. To avoid unnecessary use of herbs, you should complete the entire inhalation using the full chamber.

Most available models, which use conduction and hybrid methods of heating the herb, are session vaporizers.

Watch out – on-demand vaporizers work differently than session ones!

They deliver vapor within a few seconds of turning on the device, allowing for very quick and short inhalations. The most important feature of on-demand vaporizers is that they heat up very quickly and cool down equally fast.

As a result, the herb in the chamber is not heated for too long, so it does not lose its properties and aroma. This allows you to interrupt and resume inhalation at any time. This is a good option for people who need short and intense inhalations, where only part of the herb in the heating chamber is used during one session.

Usually, on-demand vaporizers use a convection heating method, where the herb is heated by a stream of hot air.

Pros and cons of using session and on-demand vaporizers

As in every case, session and on-demand vaporizers have their pros and cons. The biggest advantage of session vaporizers is the convenience of use – you just turn on the vaporizer and inhale from it from time to time, without the need to pay attention to it or press any buttons.

If you like vaporization with friends and it’s your way to relax during the day, a session vaporizer will certainly work for you.

However, this solution is not without drawbacks. Interrupting the session before using all the herbs will cause it to continue being heated, which means a certain decrease in efficiency.

When you want to return to inhalation, the herb may lose some properties, but it will lose its taste and aroma.

The biggest advantage of on-demand vaporizers is the possibility of performing short inhalations. If during the day you do not have too much time for long sessions, this solution will be perfect for you. A huge advantage of this solution is that the chamber cools down very quickly, and the herb is heated only at the moment of inhalation.

VapoManiak – professional vaporizer reviewer

Efficiency is one of the basic criteria to consider when choosing a vaporizer – especially if you care about saving herbs. Unfortunately, on-demand vaporizers also have their drawbacks. The biggest one is – as you probably guessed – short battery life.

Frequent heating and cooling means that the vaporizer uses a lot of battery power. When choosing this model, it is worth choosing one with a strong or replaceable battery, or, even better, with the possibility of charging during inhalation, for example, using a power bank.

On-demand vaporizers are usually more difficult to operate and generally are not suitable for use in a group of people, which will be a significant drawback for some users.

For whom is a session vaporizer, and for whom is on-demand?

Before making the final decision, try to consider what exactly your expectations are. The basic question is: do you have enough time during the day to do a full inhalation using the entire content of the herb? And do you want to?

Or maybe you can only afford a short break from daily duties, and you can only spare a moment for inhalation?

In the second case, it’s better to choose an on-demand vaporizer – with it, you will also save a lot of herbs.

Additionally, consider whether you prefer vaporization alone or in a larger group. If you like inhalation with friends, a session vaporizer is a better choice. It allows for longer inhalations, during which you can share your vaporizer with other people.

In summary, if you prefer quick inhalations, almost on the go, choose an on-demand vaporizer. Just remember to choose a device with a reasonably strong battery. Of course, there is nothing to prevent you from performing long sessions using an on-demand vaporizer.

However, if you plan only longer inhalations, a session vaporizer will be a better solution for you – the battery will last much longer, and you will be able to relax with friends.

Session and on-demand vaporizers – the choice doesn’t have to be difficult

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