Our expert used the Yocan Cylo for a few weeks in different settings, including at home, outdoors, and in small group sessions, to see how well it performs in real life. Here’s everything we found during daily use.
Build Quality & Portability
The Cylo feels solid for its price. It has a smooth aluminum body with a matte finish, which makes it sturdy but still easy to carry. Its rounded rectangular shape is comfortable to hold, and the single-button design is simple to use. The mouthpiece is made of silicone. It is not as premium as zirconia or metal, but for an affordable dab pen, it works fine.
The color screen is a standout feature for a pen under $100, showing battery, voltage, and puff time. It adds real value if you like keeping track of your sessions.
It fits in a pocket and looks discreet. Overall, it’s a good balance of style, size, and durability.
Ceramic Coil for Cleaner Flavor
The Cylo uses a ceramic bucket-style atomizer. You load your wax directly into the ceramic atomizer, which helps keep flavor clean. The atomizer isn’t huge, so about grain sized dab is ideal.
Tips for best results:
- Use a dab tool to place wax in the center.
- Don’t overload the atomizer.
- Use the preheat function for sticky concentrates to make them easier to vaporize.
The downside is that there’s only one coil type. If you like trying different atomizers, this could feel limiting. Yocan is known for offering plenty of coil options in devices like the Yocan Evolve Plus, so it feels a bit restrictive here. Still, for most users, the included coil works well for flavor and vapor.
Vapor Quality & Temperature
The Cylo offers voltage control from 2.0V to 4.2V. Lower settings give smooth, flavorful hits, while higher settings produce thicker, more intense hits.
Flavor is good but not as rich as more expensive wax pens like the Puffco Pivot or Focus V Aeris. Still, it’s much better than older Yocan quartz coils.
The preheat function and puff timer are nice extras, making it easier to get consistent hits.
Airflow is a little restricted on big hits, so it’s not the best choice if you want massive clouds.
If you have a sensitive throat, pair it with our 10mm mini bubbler to reduce irritation and enjoy smoother hits.
In short, it gives solid flavor and decent clouds for a budget pen.
Battery & Charging
The 1400mAh battery lasts under 1 hour with regular use. USB-C charging is fast, taking about 1-2 hours for a full charge. The on-screen battery percentage makes it easy to see when a recharge is needed.
Ease of Use
The Yocan Cylo is beginner-friendly but also lets advanced users customize their experience.
How to Use the Yocan Cylo – Step by Step
- Turn on/off: Press the power button 5 times quickly. The screen lights up to turn on and goes dark to turn off.
- Load concentrate: Remove the mouthpiece and cover, place a small amount of concentrate on the coil, then replace the cover and mouthpiece.
- Adjust temp: Press “+” to increase or “-” to decrease voltage. The screen shows the current level (2.0V to 4.2V).
- Menu settings: Press the power button 3 times to enter the menu. Use “+” and “-” to scroll and power button to select.
- Set cutoff time: In the menu, choose 15 or 60 seconds for auto heat.
- Set light mode: Choose Normal (lights cycle during use), Soft (lights breathe softly), or Close (no lights).
- Draw activated: Hold the power button to heat the coil and inhale. Release to stop.
- Auto heating: Double-press the power button to start auto heat for the set cutoff time.
- Check battery: Look at the top right corner of the display screen. The battery bars show the current charge level.
- Charge: Plug in a Type-C cable. Full charge takes about 1.5 hours.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Ceramic coils hold onto residue, so cleaning is important:
- Run a burn-off at max voltage with no wax.
- Let the coil cool.
- Wipe with a ISO Cleaning Stick.
Don’t soak the warm coil in alcohol, as it can crack. The magnetic mouthpiece is easy to remove for a quick rinse and can be soaked in ISO alcohol for a deeper clean if it gets gunked up. Overall, cleaning isn’t hard but needs regular attention to keep airflow smooth.
In conclusion, the Yocan Cylo is a solid, budget-friendly dab pen that’s easy to use and delivers good flavor and clouds for its price.
Perfect for beginners or casual users, it’s simple, reliable, and ready to hit right out of the box.
Grab your Yocan Cylo today and enjoy smooth, flavorful sessions without breaking the bank!
I love the cylo awesome
The ceramic chamber hits smooth and clean, awesome flavour every time.
Love the screen and voltage control, super easy to dial in the perfect session.
Magnetic mouthpiece is a awesome, quick to reload and mess-free.
Looks great, works better. Perfect little dab pen for daily use!