Arizer, the makers of the Extreme Q Desktop vape, bring the Air, a portable hybrid conduction/convection vaporizer that is also the newer model of the Solo. While the Air is very similar to the Solo in terms of design and vapor quality, it offers considerable advantages over its predecessor, particularly when it comes to battery and size. The Air allows you to use old GonG adapters and Hydrotubes, plus and the glass mouthpieces for the new Air match the size of the ones from the Solo.
The fact that the pieces are interchangeable offers convenience and allows you to get the most out of the two systems. The Arizer Air is available for $229, but you can find coupons to get the price down to around $169. In this review, you will find out what the Arizer Air offers in the most important aspects,
Size and Portability
The main downside about the Solo is its size, which makes it difficult to carry around, particularly when the glass mouthpiece is connected. However, Arizer has taken note and the new Air is a more compact, portable unit. You can carry the Air in a medium size pocket and it will fit discreetly, even if the smallest mouthpiece is still attached. In addition, the included skin allows you to hold on to it without hassle. The Air comes with a variety of accessories that includes Short, Medium and Large Mouthpieces, as well as GonG Adapters and Hydrotubes.
The Arizer Air without attachments is 4.8 inches tall x 1.14 inches in diameter. With the short mouthpiece, its height increases to 6.5 inches. The Medium mouthpiece makes the Air 7 inches tall and when yo attach the large mouthpiece, the height goes up to 8.75 inches. The Air combined with the GonG Adapter & Hydrotube is 10.6 inches tall.
Heating
The Arizer Air features a ceramic heating element with five temp settings that range between 338 to 410 degrees Farenheit. The highly condensed temps are more suitable for dry herbs. The temperature levels are marked in colors: Blue (180C/356F), White (190C/374F), Green (200C/392F), Orange (205C/401F) and Red (210C/410F). Depending on your preferences, it may be better to start in one of the lower settings such as green and then increase to orange throughout the session.
Chamber
Like the Solo, the Air has a high quality ceramic chamber and all glass vapor path when the longer stem is used. The new stems are considerably smaller, but they come with a plastic screw on mouthpiece, which is detrimental to the all glass vapor path experience. In general, the bowl can hold about .2 grams of dry herbs, which could be enough for most people. As previously mentioned, it is possible to use the GonG adapters and the glass stems of the Solo with the new Air.
Battery
The Air features a new battery system that offers some improvements, including the fact that it uses a replaceable 18650 internal rechargeable li-ion battery. Unfortunately, the battery life falls short when compared to the Solo. Still, the removable batteries are good for outdoor activities and sports. There is only one battery and no charging dock, but you can get an additional 18650 batteries from Arizer and a charging dock could be released in the future. Charging the battery takes over 2 hours and the vape offers pass-through charging after about 20 minutes of initial charge. The battery can last about one hour or more, depending on usage.
Accessories
The Air comes with a good range of accessories, which helps to improve the experience with the vape. The package comes with thee different glass stems, a protective silicon skin for easy grip and better management of high temperatures and a stylish carrying case.
Conclusion
With the Air, Arizer has addressed some of the issues that many users found with the Solo. The size is more practical and the charging system is better, although the battery life seems to have decreased. The new Air uses replaceable 18650 batteries and you can carry the unit in your pocket. The vapor quality is strong in the first few draws, but it gradually becomes weaker, just like with the Solo. However, with the GonG adapter and Hydrotube you can get impressive clouds.
Overall, the Arizer is a good option for users looking for a portable vaporizer that supports additional attachments. If you already own the Solo, the pieces are interchangeable, which is very practical. While the Air works well for home use, but if you are looking for a vape that can go with you anywhere, the PAx 2 would be a better choice.