If you’ve been looking to make the switch to dry herb vaporizers from smoking, then have no fear!

In this top five dry herb vaporizers guide, we’ll be giving you all the details you’ll need to help choose the right vape for yourself, as well as explaining key features to help discern which vaporizers are better suited for certain people.

How to vape dry herb for beginners

Vaping from a dry herb vape is as easy as loading the chamber, turning it on, and then inhaling from its mouthpiece when it has reached temperature.

When it comes to choosing a dry herb vaporizer, some things to consider when shopping will be ease of use, size, affordability, and the vape’s heating system.

To help you begin narrowing your choices down, one of the first things to know is learning the difference between conduction and convection, and also induction (torch-style). As you probably already know, vaporizing is the process of boiling essential oils from your dry herb, as opposed to combustion which releases more harmful chemicals, which in part contribute to the head rush of a big bong toke.

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XMAX V3 Pro

The XMAX V3 Pro is one of our top recommendations for beginners because of how much it swings above its weight class.

The XMAX V3 Pro combines a super low price tag with a lot of modern features like USB-C charging and very quick convection heating. Users will be able to choose between session or on-demand modes to bring either automatic heating, or heating only when the power button is being pressed.

XMAX V3 PRO ON DEMAND MODE

Combine all of this with the wide range of available accessory upgrades available and you have the makings of an amazing portable vaporizer for beginners.

Another good thing is the wide range of available vape accessories to upgrade with! Whether that be dosing capsules or a bong adapter, you’ll be able to upgrade many parts – You can read more about these in our XMAX V3 Pro Review.

  • Portable
  • Swappable Battery
  • On-Demand or Session Mode Heating
  • Unrestricted airflow
  • ~$75

XMAX V3 PRO ON HAND PORTABILITY

Arizer Solo 2

As a staple amongst the top five best vaporizers since its release in early 2018, the Arizer Solo 2 is a community favorite thanks to its easy-to-use kit.

It relies mainly on conduction (hot heating element) in the form of a ceramic-lined chamber, but there will also be some convection as hot air blows through the glass stem chamber. To use the Solo 2, all beginners will have to do is remove the glass mouthpiece and put their medium-grinded dry herb into the bottom part of the glass chamber mouthpiece.

Arizer Solo 2 front profile ready to vape

After that just, smoosh the mouthpiece back into the oven and turn the vape on by holding the ‘m’ and ‘up’ buttons together. Set the temperature, and after about a minute you’ll have vapor beginning to pour up through the mouthpiece.

The battery life will last you 2.5 hours, and the LED screen is super easy to use and understand. Overall, we can say this is one of the best dry herb vapes on the market for beginners and connoisseurs alike. You can read more about it in our Arizer Solo 2 Review.

  • Slow Extraction Style
  • Good Terpene Flavor
  • OLED User Interface
  • Glass Chamber Mouthpiece
  • ~$130

Arizer Solo 2 laying down front and side profile

Utillian 620

With a setup similar to the Solo 2, the Utillian 620 features precision temperature control and a fast heat-up time that won’t require any kind of learning curve.

utillian 620 battery

Like the Solo 2, the 620 features a similar style of glass mouthpiece, but it uses a separate metal oven that the glass sits above instead.

The stainless steel bowl holds 0.2g of your dry herb and unlike the Solo 2, there is a fine screen to help prevent any dry herb from going up into the mouthpiece if you like using a fine grind. The battery life will last about an hour, the heat-up time is a very competitive 40 seconds. You can read our Utillian 620 Review for more information.

  • Smooth Vapor Quality
  • Glass Mouthpiece
  • Easy Chamber Access & Maintenance
  • Big Clouds
  • ~$145

Utillian 620 front profile

Mighty Plus Vaporizer

If you can afford it, the Mighty Plus is not only one of the easiest dry herb vaporizers to use but will also give you the best THC extraction on a portable dry herb vaporizer thanks to its potent hybrid heating. Although the session auto-off timer is a little annoying at only 2 minutes, this thing slaps.

Storz & Bickle Mighty+ filling chamber loaded with dosing capsule

With three main orange buttons, the power, up, and down temperature arrows – All users will have to do is tap the power button to illuminate the LED screen which will automatically begin heating to the last set temperature.

In 45-60 seconds, haptic feedback will let you know that it’s reached temperature and is ready for inhales. With its dual lithium-ion batteries and USB-C charging, you’ll get close to an hour and a half of battery life, and a full charge in as little as 50 minutes with a fast charger. You can read more about it in our Mighty Plus Review.

  • Best Vapor Quality
  • Bright User Interface Screen
  • Easy to Use
  • Bulky Design
  • ~$340

Storz & Bickle Mighty+ front profile with mouth piece extended

DynaVap M Plus

The DynaVap M Plus is a unique take on a vaporizer because you’ll need a butane torch or induction heater to get the most out of your device.

With a unique clicking system that will ‘snap’ once the cap has reached 350F, users will have a whole lot of customization to play around with the manual heating on this vape.

dynavap m plus outside

As a great introductory vape to make the switch from smoking with, you’ll still have that familiar feeling of having a joint or cigarette in your hand, but this time you’ll have access to more of a one-hitter session style with massive extraction in just a few seconds.

  1. To use the M 2021, all that you’ll need to do is remove the cap and place about 0.15g of finely ground dry herb into the chamber.
  2. Once you place the cap back on, heat the device on for about four seconds before you hear your first click.

From there, you can take your first inhale or go for a second heat and click for a more harsh cloud that does risk the chance of combustion of your herb. Overall though, this is a great vaporizer that lets you have cleaner vapor in a simple and indestructible stainless steel frame free from any kind of electronics. You can read more about it in our DynaVap M Plus Review.

  • Battery Free Vaporizer
  • Great Flavor
  • One-Hitter Style Extraction
  • $90

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Arizer Extreme Q

Desktop vaporizers like the Arizer Extreme Q are different from their portable vaporizer counterparts due to the need to be plugged into the wall. This, however, allows for never having to worry about battery life, and also a better power supply going toward the heater.

Arizer Extreme Q with whip

With the Extreme Q, its convection heating style will heat your dry herb via the unit’s hot air extracting THC in the glass bowl. With a unique bowl design, users will fill a glass ‘cyclone’ bowl with about 0.4g of dry herb on top of the heating element that will slowly heat up and begin to pump vapor out to either a silicone whip or fillable balloons.

With an easy-to-use remote control for temperature and fan control, you’ll have a lot of fun learning the best tips and tricks with this great entry-level desktop vaporizer.  You can read more about it in our Arizer Extreme Q Review.

  • Hookah or Balloon Bags
  • Fun To Use
  • Cheap Desktop Vaporizer
  • $120

Arizer Extreme Q 2 what's included in the box

G Pen Dash

The G Pen Dash is super easy to use and is also by far one of the smallest vaporizers on the market. It’s perfect for microdosing on a budget!

G Pen Dash filling chamber filled

With a funneled chamber design and its easy user interface, it’s hard to screw this one up. Despite the small size, the Dash uses a spiraled ceramic airpath that helps cool down the vapor that you inhale. This means that this is a great device for anyone looking to vape while they go on a walk without breaking the bank at all. You can read more about it in our G Pen Dash Review.

  • Great For Hikes
  • 3 Pre-Set Temperatures
  • Good For Microdosing
  • ~$45

G Pen Dash Front profile with charging port

Utillian 421

Perhaps the easiest to use  vaporizer on this list, everything about the Utillian 421 is straightforward by design. There are only a few things you have to do to have a good session with the 421, unthread the glass mouthpiece and load the chamber, and then press the power button five times to begin the automatic heating.

Utillian 421 filling chamber

With a user-friendly OLED screen and simple press-and-hold temperature control design, it does all of the work for you, and within a 60-second heat-up window, you’ll be puffing big and flavorful clouds for under $100. You can learn more about it in our Utillian 421 Review.

  • Pre-Set Temperatures
  • Glass Mouthpiece
  • Conduction Oven
  • Good Manufacturing Quality
  • $100

Utillian 421 front profile with heat shield

Pax Plus

The Pax Plus is the latest release since the Pax 3, and has upgraded vapor quality with the introduction of new oven screens. You’ll have access to four easy to use pre-set temperatures that adjust to your personal vaping style thanks to its lip-sensor technology.

the pax plus will be purple as it heats up

With the bonus of added features like a concentrate oven, half-pack oven, and an hour and a half of battery life, the kit has a lot of value.

While it might not be the best in any one category, it’s basically indestructible and great for sharing with friends. You can learn more about it in our Pax Plus Review.

  • 4 Pre-Set Temperatures
  • Flat or Raised Mouthpiece
  • Conduction Oven
  • Optional Half-Pack or Concentrate Oven Inserts
  • $250

the pax plus fits into all pockets

Final Thoughts

We wrote this blog to give beginners some understanding of the best beginner dry herb vapes by giving you an understanding of how they work and vary individually. Whether you are interested in an easy-to-use screen, or a torch-lit one-hitter session that melts your face off – There is a vaporizer on this list that will get you started on your dry herb vaping journey.

As always, keep on that cannabis train – To health and high times!

If you’re still undecided, be sure to check out our list of the best portable vaporizers to see how the best ones work!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dry herb vapes good for beginners?

Dry herb vapes are especially good for beginners because their lower temperatures will allow for cannabis sessions without any of the coughing that would occur from smoking joints or bongs.

Are dry herb vaporizers worth it?

Dry herb vaporizers are worth it as they are much more efficient with your cannabis than smoking. You’ll be saving money in the long run with dry herb vapes.

What is the best portable vaporizer for beginners?

Currently the best portable vaporizer for beginners would be the XMAX V3 Pro as it allows for easy vapor quality production, and there are tons of upgrades available once you get the hang of it and know what you want.

Does a dry herb vaporizer make smoke?

Dry herb vaporizers will almost always stay under the combustion temperature of ground cannabis flower of 450°F  232°C. This means that it is boiling off the essential oils and THC from your plant material instead of lighting it on fire.

Do dry herb vaporizers smell strong?

While weed vaporizers have much less smell than smoking, they will still have an odor. If you want less odor, try and choose a convection model as they will only cook your weed while you inhale, leading to less smell production. Also be sure to read our How to Remove Weed Smell Guide.

Do you have to use a grinder for dry herb vaporizers?

Yes, you’ll have to use a grinder before you place your dry herb into the chamber. A fluffy grind is really going to help you get more vapor production. One that we really recommend for beginners is the Zeus Bolt 2 which was specifically made to grind for dry herb vapes. Alternatively, you can buy the Zeus ARC GTS Hub which comes with a grinder for its dosing capsules!

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