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I just added a new VapeFinder tool to the website to help you quickly find the best vapes that match your usage style.

This post highlights the 17 dry herb vaporizers that the tool is programmed to choose from. Since 2011, I've tested and reviewed nearly every vape that exists, and these are the models that I currently recommend the most.

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» Ball Vapes

Wireless ball vape (plug-in)

io Hornet

Micro-dosing and efficiency with strong, smooth hits.

Flavor4/5

Potency5/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness5/5

Price$$$

Load size: Micro/Small Glass rig: Required

Keep in mind: It's really built around small loads - we're talking 0.05g.

More info → Beginner friendly

Wireless ball vape (plug-in)

Universal Baller

Strong hits, excellent flavor, and comfortable larger loads.

Flavor5/5

Potency5/5

Clouds5/5

Smoothness4/5

Price$$$

Load size: Medium/Large Glass rig: Required

Keep in mind: Stock handles are the weak point here, I would budget for an upgrade.

More info → Beginner friendly

Wireless ball vape (plug-in)

Wireless-One-Hit-Wonder

Strong hits with compatibility across bowl sizes and setups.

Flavor4/5

Potency5/5

Clouds5/5

Smoothness4/5

Price$$

Load size: Small/Medium/Large Glass rig: Required

Keep in mind: Vapor isn't quite the smoothest, and I would get the upgraded handles.

More info → Beginner friendly

Wired ball vape (plug-in)

Ruby Twist

Big clouds and strong hits at a reasonable price - best value.

Flavor4/5

Potency5/5

Clouds5/5

Smoothness4/5

Price$$

Load size: Small/Medium Glass rig: Required

Keep in mind: It's wired, so you're tethered to the controller.

More info → Beginner friendly

» Torch Vapes

Torch vape

Simrell

Top-tier vapor quality, excellent flavor, and efficient micro-dosing.

Flavor5/5

Potency5/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness5/5

Price$$

Load size: Micro/Small Glass rig: Compatible (10mm)

Keep in mind: The threads can catch sometimes when tightening - go slow to minimize.

More info → Some technique required

Torch vape

Vaphit QoQ

Excellent flavor and efficient micro-dosing at a very low price.

Flavor5/5

Potency5/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness5/5

Price$

Load size: Micro/Small Glass rig: Compatible w/ included adapter

Keep in mind: No audible or visual cues, so it takes some practice to learn its rhythm.

More info → Some technique required

Torch vape

Tempest 2

Big clouds and strong effects out of medium loads.

Flavor4/5

Potency5/5

Clouds5/5

Smoothness4/5

Price$$

Load size: Small/Medium Glass rig: Compatible (14mm/18mm)

Keep in mind: Vapor isn't the smoothest in the class, but still very tolerable.

More info → Some technique required

Torch vape

Hydro

Easy technique (no spinning), high potency, built for glass rigs.

Flavor4/5

Potency5/5

Clouds5/5

Smoothness5/5

Price$$

Load size: Micro/Small Glass rig: Required (14mm)

Keep in mind: Same minor thread-catching quirk as the Simrell Ti.

More info → Beginner friendly

Torch vape

Dynavap M7 XL

Efficient micro-dosing, good vapor quality, low price.

Flavor3/5

Potency4/5

Clouds3/5

Smoothness4/5

Price$

Load size: Micro/Small Glass rig: Compatible w/ adapter

Keep in mind: It's for light to medium hits, and it's mostly conduction.

More info → Some technique required

Desktop torch vape

Terpcicle

Heavy hits, full ritual, and excellent potency for the price.

Flavor4/5

Potency5/5

Clouds5/5

Smoothness4/5

Price$

Load size: Medium Glass rig: Required

Keep in mind: Consistency takes practice - this one rewards technique.

More info → Advanced technique

» Battery Portables

Session portable

Venty

Easy, smooth sessions - great to use while doing other things.

Flavor4/5

Potency4/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness4/5

Price$$$

Load size: Medium Glass rig: Not recommended

Keep in mind: It's a tad large, and the experience can get repetitive over time.

More info → Beginner friendly

Session portable

Mighty+

Easy sessions with a satisfying throat hit, good potency.

Flavor3/5

Potency4/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness3/5

Price$$$

Load size: Medium Glass rig: Not recommended

Keep in mind: It runs on the larger side for a portable, so it doesn't leave the house much.

More info → Beginner friendly

On-demand portable

Tafee Bowle 2

Easy to use, excellent vapor quality and pure flavor.

Flavor5/5

Potency4/5

Clouds3/5

Smoothness5/5

Price$$$

Load size: Small/Medium Glass rig: Not compatible

Keep in mind: It's more of a cordless home vape than something you'd carry around.

More info → Beginner friendly

On-demand portable

Tinymight 2

Strong hits and potent vapor in a portable, on-demand form.

Flavor4/5

Potency4/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness3/5

Price$$$

Load size: Small Glass rig: Compatible w/ adapter

Keep in mind: Can feel a tad harsh sometimes, and loading/unloading can be fiddly.

More info → Beginner friendly

On-demand portable

Solo 3

Potent vapor & good hit size, nice build quality.

Flavor4/5

Potency4/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness2/5

Price$$

Load size: Small/Medium Glass rig: Compatible w/ adapter

Keep in mind: The vapor isn't very smooth, and I don't like taking the stem in and out.

More info → Beginner friendly

On-demand portable

Frolic

Big clouds and potent vapor, with a caveat.

Flavor3/5

Potency4/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness2/5

Price$$$

Load size: Medium/Large Glass rig: Compatible w/ adapter

Keep in mind: I find the vapor harsh, and I don't personally enjoy this one.

More info → Beginner friendly

» Desktop Vapes

Desktop balloon vape (plug-in)

Volcano

Easy to use, good vapor from short draws, great for sharing.

Flavor4/5

Potency4/5

Clouds4/5

Smoothness5/5

Price$$$

Load size: Medium/Large Glass rig: Not compatible

Keep in mind: There's not much of a throat hit, and the air pump can be loud.

More info → Beginner friendly