XMAX V3 Pro vs Arizer Solo 2 Review
XMAX V3 Pro vs Arizer Solo 2 Review
If you’ve been on the market for a new portable dry herb vaporizer, you have probably come across both the Arizer Solo 2, as well as the XMAX V3 Pro. They have become staples of the portable dry herb vape community for their quality at a low price point. Since the Solo 2’s release in 2018, the vaping market has come a long way, but that’s not to say that it has been passed by in any way. As the newer device, the V3 Pro does enjoy some more modern features such as on-demand sessions and USB-C charging though. In this review, we’ll be comparing each vaporizer to help you choose the right one for you based on your unique vaping habits.
Key Feature Comparison - XMAX V3 Pro vs Arizer Solo 2
With the XMAX V3 Pro, you’ll have a 2600mAh battery, on-demand or session pure convection heating, and a mouthpiece with an integrated stir tool.
With the Solo 2, you’ll have a 3400mAh battery, an easy user interface, and the fan-favorite 110mm glass stem chamber.
How to use the XMAX V3 Pro?
To use the XMAX V3 Pro, you’ll first start by removing the magnetic mouthpiece and then load in 0.25g of a medium grind. Once you place the mouthpiece back on, you can turn the vape on by pressing the power button five times. The device will automatically begin heating to your last set temperature, which you can adjust with the up and down arrows. You can also switch between on-demand mode and session modes by pressing the up and down arrows at the same time. If you have the on-demand mode on, all you’ll need to do is press and hold the power button down for a few seconds.
To use the Arizer Solo 2, you’ll first start by removing the glass stem mouthpiece. At the bottom of the mouthpiece is the chamber which you’ll load with 0.2g of a medium grind, or with a screen and fine grind if you’d like. Once you turn the vape on by pressing the power and up arrow, all you’ll need to do is adjust the temperature and then the vape will automatically begin heating.
XMAX V3 Pro vs Arizer Solo 2 Vapor Quality
The first thing to note about this comparison is that the V3 Pro has a much more powerful heater that will be able to clear the bowl much faster. With pure convection heating, the vapor doesn’t smell as much as the Solo 2’s hybrid oven.
For the Solo 2, while you won’t be able to take as fast hits because the heater isn’t as powerful, the overall flavor is much better. In between hits, you’ll have to wait up to 15 seconds to get quality vapor clouds built up from the chamber again.
XMAX V3 Pro vs Arizer Solo 2 Battery Life
In this regard, it comes down to personal preference between the more modern USB-C charging, or just outright battery power with the Solo 2 with the outdated DC-port.
In terms of battery life, you’ll get about 45 minutes out of the V3 Pro, or about 5-10 sessions in. For the Solo 2, out of the box, you’ll get 3 hours of battery life, but the downside is that the charge will take about the same amount of time and will be less versatile as the battery isn’t swappable and you’ll be forced to use the DC charging port.
XMAX V3 Pro vs Solo 2 Review Conclusion
The XMAX V3 Pro is a great budget vaporizer that is super easy to use, offers extremely fast heating, and is super affordable. The Solo 2 is a flavorful and relaxing vaporizer that is super easy to use while offering some of the best flavor and battery life on the market. Overall, you can’t go wrong with either vaporizer. For slightly more flavor, the Solo 2 is the winner, and for a little more value and faster heating, the XMAX V3 Pro is the winner.