Vaporizers

Vaporizers heat dry herbs, concentrates, or oils to a temperature that releases active compounds as vapour — no combustion, no smoke, no tar. Azarius has been stocking vapes since the first Volcano rolled out of Storz & Bickel's Tuttlingen workshop in 2000, and we carry over 40 models today: pocket-sized pens, handheld dry-herb units, concentrate rigs, and desktop balloon systems. Shop portable and desktop vaporizers from the brands that actually deliver.

Buy Vaporizers — The Complete Guide to Portable and Desktop Vapes

A vaporizer is a device that heats plant material or concentrate to between roughly 160°C and 230°C — hot enough to release active compounds as vapour, cool enough to avoid burning. That's the entire pitch. No smoke, no combustion by-products, more flavour, less waste. The catch: there are now so many vapes on the market that picking one feels like buying a laptop in 2004. We've been selling these devices for 25 years and the shortlist of genuinely good ones is shorter than the catalogue suggests.

If you want the short version: get a MIGHTY+ or a Venty if budget allows, an Arizer Solo 2 or Flowermate Cap Pro if it doesn't, and a Volcano if you're setting up a living-room situation. Everything else is a variation on those four.

Vaporizer Types at a Glance

What We Carry

• Storz & Bickel — the German gold standard. Volcano Classic and Hybrid desktops, the MIGHTY+ and CRAFTY+ portables, the PLENTY handheld, the new Venty and VEAZY.
• Arizer — Canadian ceramic-convection specialists. Solo 2, Air MAX, V-Tower, XQ2, Extreme Q.
• DynaVap — battery-free torch vapes from Wisconsin. M7, M7XL, VonG Titanium, WoodWynd, The G3, HyperDyn.
• PAX — sleek American pocket vapes. Mini, Plus, and the new hybrid-heated Flow.
• Flowermate — Chinese engineering at sensible prices. V5.0S Pro, Aura, Cap Pro, Slick.
• Boundless — California hybrid-heating devices. CFX, TERA, CFC 2.0.
• Concentrate specialists — Puffco (Plus, Proxy), G Pen (Roam, Elite II, Micro+), Dr. Dabber Boost EVO, Zenco Duo.
• DaVinci — glass-lined ceramic precision. IQC and MIQRO-C.
• Swiss handcrafted — Vapman 2.0 and Vapman Click with their 24K gold-plated chambers.

How to Choose Your Vaporizer

Start with three questions: what are you vaping, where are you vaping it, and how much do you actually want to fiddle with buttons?

Dry herb, on the move. If you want one device that just works, buy a Storz & Bickel MIGHTY+ or a Venty. They're not cheap, but they're the two best portable dry-herb vapes on the market and have been for years. The MIGHTY+ heats in 60 seconds and charges over USB-C; the Venty does it in 20 seconds with adjustable airflow. If the budget won't stretch, the Arizer Solo 2 delivers thick, glass-path vapour for about half the price, and the Flowermate Cap Pro is the best sub-€150 option we stock.

Concentrates only. Get a Puffco Plus for pocket use or The Proxy if you want something that looks like a handcrafted pipe. The Dr. Dabber Boost EVO is our pick for anyone who takes dabbing seriously — six calibrated temperature settings, patent-pending tech, no guesswork. The G Pen Roam adds water filtration in a pocket-sized shell if cool draws matter to you.

Home sessions, no compromises. The Volcano Hybrid. This is the desktop vape we'd put in our own living room. Balloon and whip delivery, Bluetooth app, 40-230°C, built in Germany to a standard nothing else on the desktop tier matches. The Classic is still the icon if you want analogue simplicity; the Arizer XQ2 and Extreme Q are excellent alternatives at half the price.

First-time buyer on a tight budget. The Flowermate Slick or AirVape XS GO. Both under €100, both handle dry herb properly, both forgiving of beginner mistakes.

You hate charging things. Shop the DynaVap range. The M7 is the entry point, the WoodWynd adds a Padauk hardwood body, the HyperDyn packs DynaVap's biggest bowl into an all-titanium shell. You'll need a torch lighter — they're the best €15 you'll spend.

Portable vs Desktop — Which Makes Sense

Portable vapes win on convenience; desktop vapes win on vapour quality and session length. That's the trade-off in one sentence. A MIGHTY+ gives you 80% of a Volcano's performance in a device you can slip into a jacket pocket, which is why it costs what it costs. If you mostly vape at home and share sessions with other people, the Volcano pays for itself in flavour clarity and balloon capacity. If you're vaping on walks, in cafés, at festivals — a portable is the only answer.

Temperature Control Matters More Than You Think

Cannabinoids and terpenes boil off at different temperatures. Vape at 180°C and you get light, flavourful, terpene-rich draws. Push to 210°C and you trade flavour for thicker vapour and heavier effects. Most decent portables (Venty, MIGHTY+, Solo 2, Cap Pro, DaVinci IQC) give you degree-by-degree control — use it. Preset-only vapes like the Flowermate Slick or PAX Mini work fine but limit how much you can dial in a session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best vaporizer to buy in 2025?

For dry herb, the Storz & Bickel Venty and MIGHTY+ are the two best portable vapes on the market. For desktop, the Volcano Hybrid is unmatched. For concentrates, the Puffco Proxy or Dr. Dabber Boost EVO. If budget is tight, buy the Arizer Solo 2 or Flowermate Cap Pro — both excellent under €200.

Are portable vaporizers worth buying over desktop models?

Yes, if you vape outside the house. Modern portables like the MIGHTY+ deliver 80% of desktop vapour quality in a pocket-sized device. Desktops still win on flavour clarity, group sessions, and longevity, but portables have closed the gap significantly since 2020.

What's the difference between conduction and convection vaporizers?

Conduction heats your herb by direct contact with a hot surface — faster, cheaper, but risks uneven extraction. Convection pulls hot air through the herb — smoother, more flavourful, but usually slower and pricier. Hybrid heating (MIGHTY+, Venty, Boundless CFX) combines both to get the best of each.

Can one vaporizer handle both dry herb and concentrates?

Yes. The DaVinci IQC, Boundless TERA, Flowermate Aura, and PAX Plus all handle both, usually through a concentrate pad or insert that drops into the herb chamber. Performance is a compromise on both materials — if you mostly use one, buy a dedicated device for that one.

How long do vaporizers last?

A well-maintained Storz & Bickel or Arizer will run 7-10 years. Mid-range portables (Flowermate, Boundless) typically last 3-5 years of daily use. Battery-free DynaVaps essentially last forever — there's nothing to break. Cleaning weekly and not dropping the thing doubles the lifespan of any vape.

Do I need to grind my herb finely?

Medium grind for most portables, finer for conduction vapes like the PAX Mini or Flowermate Slick. Too fine clogs the screen; too coarse gives uneven extraction. A decent grinder is the cheapest upgrade you'll ever make to your vape's performance.

Last updated: April 2026