Last updated: December 19th, 2025
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If you’re in the market for a convection vaporizer, look no further - our top picks are right here. Don’t worry if you’re new to vaporizing. We’ll also tell you what a convection vape is, and why you should consider choosing one.
Quick summary
- Tafee Bowle Series 2
- POTV XMAX V3 Pro
- Tinymight 2
- Camouflet Convector
- Lotus Vaporizer
Best Desktop convection vaporizers
- MiniNail Flower Wand
- Arizer XQ2
- Vaporbrothers VB1.5
- EpicVape NXT E-Nano
- Volcano Classic
What is a convection vaporizer?
There are three types of heating methods for today’s dry herb vaporizers - convection, conduction, and both (hybrids). Convection vaporizers are tastier and more efficient because they only heat your herbs while you hit the vape. They don’t cook between draws, and nothing is wasted, but it takes a lot of battery power to repeatedly heat up on-demand.
Best portable convection vapes
At one point in time, convection vaporizers were exclusive only to desktop options, but today, a handful of options are at your disposal.
Tafée Bowle Series 2
At the opposite end of the pricing spectrum is the Tafée Bowl Series 2, accompanied by some of the best performance we’ve experienced from a portable vaporizer. This vaporizer produces rich, tasty vapor in a dense, cloudy fog, all within seconds of firing. It’s quick, effective, and as smooth as a swig of your favorite beverage. If you’re in the market for the pinnacle of connoisseurship, and your budget can handle it, the Tafée Bowle is the only worthy option. Don’t get hung up on the cup - this is a world-class vaporizer!
Tafée Bowle Review
Tafee Bowle Series 2 Vaporizer
Starting at $449.00
Enjoy exquisite flavors, lightning-quick vapor, and your favorite beverage with the Tafee Bowle Series 2
- The best flavor in a portable - full convection
- Ready in seconds
- Up to 15 sessions per charge
- USB-C charge port
- Five preset temperature settings
POTV XMAX V3 Pro
With the release of the POTV XMAX V3 Pro, full convection, portable vaporizers are now available at a budget-friendly price point. Along with a full convection oven, this vaporizer sports both a session and on-demand mode. Load up with session mode and enjoy a bowl in one sitting. If you only want a hit or two, switch to on-demand mode and take a few hits throughout your day as you please. With our signature Accessory Attachment and glass accessories, a removable 18650 battery, and a highly portable form factor, it’s hard to find fault with the POTV XMAX V3 Pro.
XMAX V3 Pro Review
POTV XMAX V3 Pro Vaporizer
$109.95
The XMAX V3 Pro hits the value bullseye, with:
- Strong, tasty, convection vapor
- Long battery life and removable batteries
- Budget-friendly price
- Session and On-demand modes
- Pocketable
Tinymight 2
The Tinymight 2 is one of the very best convection vaporizers on the market. Just like it sounds, the Tinymight 2 is small, but powerful. Its rich, flavorful vapor packs a punch that can rival many desktop vaporizers and it comes with both on-demand and session modes. Settle into a full session or take quick one-hitters whenever you want. It sits at the higher end of the price scale, but if you can swing, it's easily one of the very best options out there.
TinyMight 2 Vaporizer
$349.00
Inhale desktop-quality sessions with the powerful Tinymight 2
- Full convection flavor and dense clouds
- Session & On-demand modes
- Replaceable battery
- Adjustable oven
- A real heavy hitter
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Camouflet Convector
Camouflet enters with their full convection Convector vaporizers. These vaporizers ditch the batteries and put you in the hot seat with torch-powered sessions and a roll-your-own style package. Fill the oven with your dry herbs, heat the tip for 15 seconds or less, and enjoy strong hits and the flavorful experience of full convection heating. If you want a little more oomph with a bigger oven, the Convector XL adds the power with an oven twice as big as the standard model.
Lotus vaporizer
The flame-powered Lotus vaporizer delivers full convection sessions in style. Just fill the heating chamber, torch the center of the Lotus flower for three seconds, and then start your draw as you continue to inhale. Your breath pulls the heat through the herbs and puts flavor front and center with maximum efficiency and minimal harshness. The heat stops as soon as you do, so nothing goes to waste in between hits. The included J-hook mouthpiece features a 14mm connection and an extended, curved shape that delivers vapor to you in sleek fashion.
Lotus Vaporizer
$159.00
Best desktop convection vapes
MiniNail Flower Wand
The MiniNail Flower Wand brings full-on ball vape performance to the desktop convection scene. With a dense pack of ruby terp balls and a powerful ceramic coil, it blasts hot air through your herbs for instant, hard-hitting vapor. It’s designed to pair with your favorite glass and deliver wide-open airflow and dense clouds that rival any heavy-hitting desktop. From microdoses to full loads, the Flower Wand brings out the best in your herbs with speed, precision, and the unmistakable punch of a top-tier ball vape.
MiniNail Flower Wand Vaporizer
Starting at $299.99 Regular price: $369.99
Arizer XQ2
The Arizer XQ2 is one of the best vaporizer deals on the market. Improved upon its predecessor, the Extreme Q, the XQ2 comes with better functionality and all the bells and whistles. Power on and set the temperature from across the room with the included remote, then attach the whip and enjoy hookah-style sessions, or blow up a bag and pass around with friends. With precise temperature controls, macro and microdose bowls, and much more, the XQ2 is the full package at a great price point. If you’re looking for a stripped down version at a cheaper price, check out the Arizer V Tower.
Arizer XQ2 Review
Arizer XQ2 Vaporizer
$199.95 Regular price: $269.99
The Extreme XQ2 - extreme value with all the goodies.
- Strong, tasty vapor
- Ready in five minutes
- Hit from a whip or bag
- Programmable remote control
- Trippy lights tell you when to vape
Vaporbrothers VB1.5
The Vaporbrothers VB1.5 vaporizer brings full ball vape power to a clean, classic box design without any exposed hot parts. A ceramic heater warms up a bed of borosilicate glass balls that supercharge your draws with consistent, powerful heat. Extract each bowl with big, punchy clouds in just a few hits. It's strong, efficient, and tastes great from start to finish. It comes with a flexible whip that plugs right into the heater for chill solo sessions or some group fun.
Vaporbrothers VB1.5
$399.95
EpicVape NXT E-Nano
The EpicVape NXT E-Nano doesn’t look like much, but its simple convection heating can pump out full, flavorful hits with ease. The E-Nano’s log-style build is pleasing to the eye, without drawing too much attention on a desk or atop a shelf. What makes this vaporizer stand out is its all glass air path and level of efficiency with large and small loads. It can keep up with loads as big as 0.25 grams and as little as 0.015 grams! The E-Nano is a solid convection option for those looking for superior efficiency. $199.00
The E-nano has been dubbed the “King of Microdosing”, but its bowl can be expanded for larger appetites.
EpicVape E-Nano Review 
EpicVape E-Nano Vaporizer
Volcano Classic
The Volcano Classic has been on the market for two decades, and is still one of the best vaporizers on the market. Once it’s heated up, a full bag is ready to go in 30 seconds. From there, you can take it around the house or pass it among a group of friends. Its massive bowl can keep up with the heaviest of hitters, and power large groups. With two buttons and a temperature control knob, the Volcano Classic is also one of the simplest vaporizers to use. Turn it on, attach the bag, and blow it up! The Volcano’s easy valve system won’t leak between hits, so relax and take your time with each session. Starting at
$407.15
Regular price:
$479.00
The Volcano Classic vaporizer is exactly that - a classic.
Volcano Classic Review 
Volcano Classic Vaporizer
Benefits of a convection vaporizer, and the downsides
Simply put, pure convection vaporizers are more efficient and produce tastier vapor than other types of heating (we’ll get to those below). That delicious efficiency comes at a cost, though. Convection vaporizers are typically harder to control, use up a lot of battery life, and are more expensive.
There are very few pure convection portable vaporizers, and most are made in small batches by artisan manufacturers. The ones listed above represent the mass-market options that are readily available.
Pros & cons of convection vapes
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How do conduction and hybrid vaporizers work?
Conduction vaporizers are like a mini-oven that’s on for a full session, whether you hit it or not. Your herbs cook between hits, making it impossible to take just a couple hits and come back later without some waste and loss of taste. But there are lots of positives to conduction vapes, like the POTV Starry or Davinci IQC. They’re typically less expensive, more consistent, and easier to use. They’re also better for people with weaker lungs or sensitive throats, creating the best vapor with gentle sips.
The majority of vaporizers today fall into the hybrid category. These vapes preheat the herbs to a lower temperature setting, and heat the incoming air at a higher temperature to finish it off during your draw. Hybrid vapes like the Mighty/Crafty or POTV ONE have become wildly popular because they are consistent and easy to use, and fully extract everything from your herbs in less time. When it comes to taste, efficiency, and other metrics, hybrid vapes tend to fall in line somewhere in the middle, as they combine the pros and cons of the other heaters.
How do convection vaporizers work?
Let’s get techie for a minute. Convection vaporizers fully separate the heating element from the bowl and your herbs don’t cook between hits. The heater is located next to the bowl, but only sends hot air to your herbs as you hit the vape. It never comes in direct contact with the bowl or your herbs. This adds an unpredictable variable for engineers to conquer - your draw speed. Slower draws can dump more heat into the incoming air stream and into your herbs, for fuller hits and quicker extraction. Faster draws can overwhelm the heater and lead to weaker hits. This is generally true for portable convection vaporizers, and is why they can be finicky, while some desktop vapes have the draw resistance and power to handle massive draws.
Most desktop vaporizers use convection heating, and they have all the power they need from the wall. Direct draw vapes that have whips or mouthpieces like the E-nano and Ditanium have a bowl that you remove from the heat source between hits. If you have the space for a desktop and it’s parts, the vapor quality is on another level compared to portable vapes.
Conclusion: Are convection vapes for you?
If you prize flavor and/or efficiency in a portable vape, then you need to look strongly at the few convection vapes out there. The vapor rewards are great if you can get past any learning curves and inconsistencies. If price range and ease of use are your priorities, or you have weaker lungs or an irritated throat, a conduction or hybrid vape might suit you better.
If you’re in the market for a desktop vape, it will probably be a convection vape unless you get the Storz & Bickel Hybrid Volcano vaporizer. A lot of vaporists prefer desktops once they’ve used one, thanks to the amazing hits. They usually have bigger heating chamber than portable vapes, no charger, and appeal to the more serious users.
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