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Vaporizer Buying Guide

Where Do I Start?

Picking your first vape needn’t be daunting. Here at AusVapes, we aim to make the process as easy as possible. Yes, there are a lot of options available but if you follow this simple, step-by-step approach you can rest assured you’ll get something that suits you and your usage patterns.

See our Staff Picks collection for the AusVapes Team's favourite units.

Dried Herbs or Concentrates?

Before you can select between different heating methods, settle on a desired size, or pick a preferred method of temperature control, you’ll need to decide whether you're going to be using your vaporizer for herbs or concentrates (thick oils, waxes and resins).

A lot of vaporizers are only designed for use with a single form of aromatherapy preparation, and while it's true that some claim to be “multi-purpose”, most are generally better for one or the other.

If you’re planning to primarily use concentrates, it’s better to find a unit dedicated to that purpose, rather than a dry-herb vape with an optional concentrate attachment.

If you’re mostly using dried herbs and just dabble in concentrates occasionally, a dry-herb vape with an optional attachment / mode will of course be the perfect choice.

Portable or Desktop?

Portable Vapes:

If you’re constantly on-the-go, or just need something you can use while you’re out and about, then you’ll likely need the mobility and versatility of a battery-powered portable vape.

Pros:

Small and easy to transport

Discrete and easily concealed

Often start at lower price-points than desktop units

Can be quite efficient with smaller amounts of herb

Cons:

Can be more difficult to clean / maintain than desktop units

Internal batteries can degrade over time resulting in less session-time per charge

Running out of battery when you’re out and about can be frustrating

Battery Powered vs direct connection

Desktop Vapes:

Vaping at home most of the time? Need a durable workhorse with a massive filling chamber? Desktop vapes are the go-to for frequent, heavy use. They’re also perfect to share with friends (or a special someone).

Pros:

Rugged and durable

Often have larger filling chambers allowing for longer sessions

Cleaning is usually easier and not as frequently required

Different inhalation methods to choose from (more info below)

Better cooling capacity (cooler, tastier vapour)

More consistent / accurate temperature control

More suitable for groups

Cons:

Can sometimes be less efficient with smaller amounts of herb

Tricky to transport, especially if they contain glass parts

If you’re used to harsher means of consumption, cooler vapour can be less satisfying (during / immediately after each draw)

Convection or Conduction?

There are two main heating methods used among modern vaporizers; convection and conduction. Simply put, convection heats your material from a distance via moving air through the filling chamber, while conduction heats by direct contact between your herb / concentrate and the heat source.

Conduction:

Pros:

Very fast heat-up times and almost instant vapour production

They are often much smaller and more lightweight vapes

Cons:

More frequent stirring is required to ensure all your herb heats evenly

Increased risk of combustion due to herbs making direct contact with the element, as well as their tendency to heat unevenly

Can produce hotter/harsher vapour hits

Consistent results can be harder to achieve

Convection:

Pros:

More even heat distribution means less likelihood of overheated / burnt herb

Convection often delivers for flavourful vapour

Better efficiency for longer sessions. As the heat is usually more isolated from the filling chamber, the herb doesn’t tend to passively vaporize as much between draws.

Cons:

Usually requires more power so can be taxing on portable battery-life

Can generally produce thinner vapour than pure conduction units

Longer heat up times

Why not have the best of both worlds though? There are a number of portable and desktop vapes nowadays that use a combination of conduction and convection to provide a more balanced experience. This is often referred to as “Hybrid” heating.

Analogue or Digital?

Different vaporizers have different means of temperature control which allow you to regulate the release of active compounds from your herbs. The way in which temperature is handled can have a big impact on your overall vaping experience, affecting the taste, consistency and potency of your vapour.

Generally speaking, vaporizers that use digital temperature controls offer much tighter control over the temperature of your material, making them more suited to experienced vapers who want a heavily-customizable experience.

Analogue vaporizers normally use a very straight-forward dial to control temperature, or have several pre-set temperatures to choose from, which is ideal for people who haven’t had much experience with more free-form controls.

Inhalation Method (Direct vs Whip vs Balloon)?

Modern vaporizers usually offer one (or more) of three delivery methods;

Direct Inhalation - Drawing straight from the unit itself via a mouthpiece
Whip / Tube Inhalation - Drawing through a long length of silicone tubing. This offers similar functionality to direct inhalation but with the added benefit of extra cooling, making the vapour more pleasant to draw.
Bag / Balloon Inflation - The vaporizer fills a bag with vapour which can then be removed from the unit and inhaled from. This method seems quite strange to people who are unfamiliar with it. It offers a portable element to otherwise stationary desktop units, allowing you to walk around with a vapour-filled bag, rather than being stuck next to your vape. This also makes for a great for group-use or for people with limited dexterity / mobility.

Can’t settle on an inhalation method? Well there are also multi-function units like the Arizer XQ2 and the Volcano Hybrid which offer more than one delivery method.

Still Struggling to Decide?

See our Staff Picks collection for the AusVapes Team's favourite units.

If you’ve read through our vaporizer-buying guide and you’re still confused, you can always get in touch directly. We’re always more than happy to help people that are looking to get into the hobby, and we’d love to help you find the right unit.

Just send a message via our contact form or, if you’d prefer to chat on the phone, call us on 1300 088 112

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Vaporizer Buying Guide

Where Do I Start?

Dried Herbs or Concentrates?