Arizer Solo 2 vs Arizer Air – Family Feud!
Arizer Solo 2 vs Arizer Air
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Manufacturing QualityHeres another area where Arizer knocks it out of the park. Their vapourizers tend to last a very long time. The Solo, Arizer V-Tower, and Extreme Q have all been on the market for quite some time, and theyve proven themselves to be extremely durable. As far as the Solo 2 goes, there are several improvements that are exciting to see added to Arizer portables.The digital display and temperature control are two that really add to the overall experience, plus people are growing to expect these features out of higher end devices. Another one is heat up time. It only takes the Solo 2 around 30 seconds to reach vapourization temps. Finally, the battery life of the Solo 2 is fantastic. The Air is also very well made, though it lacks many of the features I just mentioned. You only get 5 temperature settings with the Air, and there isnt a digital display. Heat up time typically takes about a minute and a half, and the battery life is about an hour. The plus side is that the Air has removeable batteries. |
Ease of UseBoth the Solo 2 and the Air are extremely easy to use. You simply turn them on, set your temperature, and take a draw once they have heated up. Thats all there is to it. Even cleaning the units takes the same amount of work, as the chamber and stems are the same basic design. I think the Solo 2 has a very slight edge though because of the digital display and faster heat up times. They make it just a little more convenient to use, so Im going to give this category to the Solo 2 as well, even though it was won on a slim margin. |
PortabilityThe Solo 2 isnt the most convenient unit to carry around with you when you are outside the house. Its a lot like the Solo in this way. My Solo has always been my go to in-home portable, while I choose smaller ones if I want to carry it with me when I go on a hike. The size and shape isnt convenient to carry in your pocket, plus youve got the glass stem to deal with as well. The Air isnt much better, but it is a little. The shape makes it more pocketable, and the stems are shorter. Youll still have to deal with packing or carrying two separate parts (base and stem), but this is easier to do than with either the Solo or Solo 2. |
Battery LifeI already mentioned this above, but the Solo 2 offers a ridiculous battery life. You can get up to 3 hours of use, which is around 20 sessions, out of each charge. If you arent familiar with herbal vapourizers, lets just say that this is practically unheard of. The Airs battery life is considerably shorter. At only an hour, this puts the Air below average when compared to the vapourizer market as a whole. The silver lining is swapping in an Arizer Air replacement battery is easy on the Air and can be done on the go. The Solo 2 is still the obvious winner, as youd need three batteries total just to match it on battery life. |
DiscreetnessThe Solo 2 isnt a very discreet vapourizer. While you can conceal the base in your hand, you still have the glass stem sticking up above the top. I wouldnt carry it around in public if I was worried about other people knowing what I was doing, thats for sure. The Air really isnt any better. Its narrower and the stems are shorter, but you still cant conceal the whole thing easily. Considering how small some portable vapourizers are, its hard to call either of these discrete. On the plus side, there are things you can do to make using Arizer portables easier to hide. Just do a search for arizer solo cup and youll get some ideas. |
Temperature FlexibilityThis is an easy category to judge, and, if youve paid attention to the rest of the review, you should already know that the Solo 2 is the winner.It offers full temperature control from 122° F to 428° F. The Air, on the other hand, only offers 5 settings total, ranging from 356° F to 410° F. |
SHOWDOWNThe Solo 2 just offers so many advanced features and improvements that it blows the Air out of the water. While the vapour quality is fantastic for both, I really enjoyed the less restricted airflow with the Solo 2. The full temperature control and ridiculous battery life further position the Solo 2 as a top tier unit. The only area where the Air beats the Solo 2 is portability, but not by much. And the Air still isnt all that portable compared to options like the Davinci IQC or Pax 3, so I wouldnt recommend buying it just because its more portable than the Solo 2. If you are convinced the Solo 2 is the right unit for you, be sure to pick one up from our store. If youd like to see another comparison, check out our recent showdown between the Davinci IQ and the Pax 3 and to see how these 2 units stack up against the field, be sure to check out our Portable Vaporizer Ranking Chart. |