X-MAX Ace
X-MAX Ace is a successor of the famous Starry model. It’s made of premium materials and introduces a number of innovations and improvements, including a chamber made of black ceramic, a revolutionary quick emptying mechanism, a convenient design for easy filling, and a Boost mode for concentrates.
Full, wide range temperature control, replaceable and rechargeable battery and a dense, abundant and aromatic vapor production are just some of the features of the portable vaporizer X-MAX Ace! If you are looking for your first vaporizer or you want to upgrade your experience – X-MAX Ace is a great choice!
Innovative design
X-MAX Ace is a brand new vaporizer from the manufacturer of models Fog and Starry. The device is enclosed in a high quality, robust carbon fibre lined housing. On the side there is a small OLED display and control buttons, while on the front there is a mechanism for instant chamber emptying – simply move the switch to instantly empty out the chamber.
The area around the chamber is specially shaped for quick and convenient filling. The chamber itself is made of black ceramics, which in turn ensures extremely pure vapor flavor. The mouthpiece, made of Zirconia ceramics, is mounted on a magnetic cap with a vapor cooling system inside. The vapor path is fully isolated from the electronics components, which guarantees safe, clean inhalations.
Great vaporization experience
Although the X-MAX Ace Vaporizer’s filling chamber is located at the top of the device, the vapor’s temperature is always optimal thanks to a special cooling system. The unrestricted airflow makes inhalation effortless and very comfortable.
Thanks to the vibration notifications, you will be alerted when the selected temperature is reached and when the device automatically shuts off. Simply, using the X-MAX Ace is extremely user-friendly! Although dry herbs and extracts are heated by conduction heat, the vapour is of constant excellent quality and will satisfy not only novice users.
Full temperature control and concentrates mode
The X-MAX Ace offers a wide-range full temperature control, from 100 to 240 °C. The temperature can be regulated with a 1 degree accuracy, making this model ideal for aromatherapy with herbs with low vaporization temperatures.
Fans of concentrates will certainly enjoy the capsule designed for their vaporization and a special Boost mode, X-MAX Ace reaches as high as 255 °C. This temperature allows for the effective extraction of concentrates. We must admit that X-MAX Ace does better with it than most of the vaporizers designed primarily for dry herb. So, this is a real dual-use vaporizer.
Powered by a removable 18650 battery
The X-MAX Ace is powered by a standard 18650 rechargeable battery. The battery is removable – a feature that is highly valued by all fans of vaporization. You can purchase a spare battery and replace it in no time. This will extend the possibility of using the device in situations when it’s not possible or inconvenient to recharge it.
The battery is charged via the micro-USB port and has 2600 mAh of capacity. A fully charged battery allows the use of the device for about 15 cycles of 5 minutes each, which translates into about 75 minutes of continuous operation – a great result for such a small vaporizer! The automatic shutdown time is adjustable – between 5 or 10 minutes.
X-MAX Ace – a quiet beast!
The X-MAX Ace definitely satisfied our vaporization needs and standards, that’s why we deem it one of the most interesting proposals in the vaporizers for less than 100€ category. In addition to its interesting design, high quality materials, great vaporization experience and a number of innovative solutions, Ace is very small and discreet, so you can use it virtually anywhere.
If you are looking for your first vaporizer and you want it to be of solid build, feature advanced functions and offer an excellent value for money, then look no further because the X-MAX Ace will be the best choice for you!
After a year of using the ACE, it's time for a small summary. I bought it as my second vaporizer, enticed by its look, replaceable battery, convenient chamber emptying system, and not-too-high price, which was quite significant for a student budget. I'll start with the pros, but will mix them with the cons of this model. First, the design itself appealed to me, and together with the rubber 'case' it creates a very modern, eye-pleasing look. And since I'm on the rubber cover, it's great that the manufacturer included it in the set because the vap heats up quite strongly already during the second session and it would be difficult to hold it without this additional cover. Further, the vapor path; unfortunately, there aren't many positives here. It worked correctly, the vapor is appropriately cooled, the taste is also not bad but doesn't impress with its purity, due to the rubber part inside the mouthpiece lid. Inhaling was quite pleasant, without any resistance, though the inhalation technique required adaptation to this vap and changed with use (I mean that even after a few sessions, the screen would slightly clog with herb particles or depositing oil, reducing airflow and forcing the user to frequently clean the screen with isopropyl or 'stronger' pulling, which only deepened the problem in the long run). A big plus of the ACE is the replaceable standard battery, which can be easily purchased, so charging time or battery life is irrelevant in this review as it's not related to the device itself. For the finale, I left the chamber emptying system, which I affectionately call 'myk-myk'. It's actually a brilliant idea that not only facilitates emptying but also mixing herbs during vaporization, which is necessary due to the heating system (conductive). Here, the manufacturer showed off and created something cool that no other vaps have.. But.. After a year of use, I started noticing that 'myk-myk' slightly scratches the chamber walls, which recently resulted in the system getting stuck, and finally (a few days ago) led to breaking the external part used to move the system. In summary, despite the few flaws mentioned above, I'm very satisfied with the purchase. It's a good vap for single use, probably not suitable for groups. The price-to-quality ratio is adequate, it works flawlessly, except for the 'myk-myk', and I ultimately rate it 4 stars, precisely because of the affordable price through which one can not forgive, but understand the flaws that appear, which are probably the result of the manufacturer's compromise to achieve such a price.