Arizer Solo 2 Vaporizer Review

The Arizer Solo 2, a relatively new portable vaporizer designed for dry herbs, is clearly better than its predecessor, but just how good is it really? To find out what this reviewer thinks, continue reading this review.

When I opened the box, I was pleased with what I saw: a neatly packed vape resting alongside its components. Everything was clean, nicely arranged, and right where I wanted it to be.

Super Easy To Use

With little effort, I managed to turn it on, heat it up, insert a stem packed with some finely ground herb, and take a rip. That first rip: amazing. The flavor profile was fully intact. It was beautiful. I took another. As the flavor gave way, the potency increased. I could tell it was working. And with a few puffs in total, I found myself pleasantly surprised with just how much better it was than the first.

The draw resistance, a noticeable difference, is greatly reduced in comparison to the original. So while the original, which I’ve owned for years, is pleasant to hit, there is some pretty noticeable draw resistance that it could certainly do without. Fortunately, the new version’s draw resistance is so low, it’s hardly noticeable. It’s really only when you think about it that you even notice it.

The new digital display, a feature lacking in the original, and a mostly intuitive set of buttons make it easier than ever to take control of the vape’s temperature and various settings.

Incredible Vapor: 5/5

The vapor quality is one area where the new Solo really shines. There’s no question about that. The quality is literally on par with high-end desktop vaporizers, although not quite as plentiful, which isn’t all that much of a surprise given the limited amount of surface area that it provides to the blend — much less than plugin vapes like the Plenty are capable of offering. But don’t take this to mean that it doesn’t pump out a lot of vapor and quickly at that because it does. It just won’t completely overwhelm you with vapor like the Plenty will, or rather, like the Plenty can.

When it comes to flavor, the purity is hard to match – both in a desktop and in a portable. That’s one aspect of the Solo 2 that’s truly impressive. From first hit to last, it tastes exactly like you’d expect from a top of the line vaporizer: pure.

The Downsides

While there are many reasons to fall in love with the new Solo, there are some reasons that might make you question its loyalty. For one, packing it could be a bit easier. Instead of packing your ground herb directly into the heating chamber or oven, you actually pack it first into one of the glass stems that it comes with. And then you pack it down into there to create an air gap. But the tricky part, at least for first-time users, is to remember to flip the device upside down when inserting and detaching the stem. This way, no blend is lost as a result of accidental spillage. But beyond this, the only real issue is that the glass stem gets really hot after it has been used so you have to be careful about how you handle it immediately after a session. Which is to say: be careful not to burn yourself when handling the stem right after it’s been used, as it is more than likely hot to the touch.

Size wise, it’s not the smallest, but it’s certainly not the biggest. It’s a rather comfortable size given that it fits easily into most pockets, but it’s heavy enough that you’ll remember it’s there. As for usage, when you’re holding it in your hand, it has a nice solid feel to it – like something that’s actually worth what it costs.

Wide Temperature Range

The temperature range extends well beyond what is necessary to produce some nice thick hits of vapor. On the low end, it goes pretty low – lower than you’ll probably ever use it. On the high end, it goes all the way up to 428 degrees Fahrenheit. And for reference, it’s capable of operating in both Celsius and Fahrenheit modes. But back to the temperature range, it has the ability to be used at lower temperatures than what I’ve seen with some of the other portables out there, which is nice. But for those who want really thick hits of potent vapor, the higher temperature settings definitely deliver. Crank it all the way up to 428°F and you’re really going to see some serious vapor production with this one, that much is for sure.

Personally, I prefer to use it right around 390°F to 410°F, sometimes higher but not often much lower than that. This is just personal preference to a degree so I suggest playing around with it a bit to find the temp that works best for you.

Plenty Of Battery Life

With some portable vapes, I find myself plugging it in to charge a lot more often than I’d like. Fortunately, that’s not the case with the new Solo. Generally speaking, it’s ready when you are. To put this in perspective, its powerful internal battery is capable of delivering up to three hours of continuous use. Now if you’re having trouble figuring out just how much vape time that is and how often you’ll actually have to charge it, well, I’ll simplify: it’s more than enough juice to make it through a day or two (or more) without a recharge. At least, that’s how it’s been for me. What you may not realize is that it doesn’t take much with this little beast. It’s so efficient that a few puffs here and there is all it takes. Which is to say that you’ll be putting it down and going “whoa” long before its battery runs out of juice.

Worth Every Dollar

For dry herbs, the Arizer Solo 2 is one of the portables there is. It’s incredibly reliable, very efficient, effective, tasty, potent, and pure. It’s also really easy to use, which is nice for those who don’t want to have to fiddle around with anything and just want to keep things simple and straight to the point: insert herb, puff on vapor. In short, this is one vaporizer that really delivers. Kudos to Arizer for putting together this beast and showing us all how to make a good vape that much better.

 
Where To Buy

You can click here to buy the Arizer Solo 2 online from an authorized retailer.