Cheap Vaporizers
A good dry herb vaporizer doesn't have to cost much. See our picks ↓
Below the products we compare heating, battery and warranty, and name our favourites. For the full range, see our dry herb vaporizers.
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XMax V4 Pro129 €
- Three-position adjustable airflow slider
- Convection heating ready in about 11 seconds
- Glass mouthpiece fits 14 mm water pipes
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Wolkenkraft FX Mini Ultra129 €
- True convection heating with titanium chamber
- Ultra-compact 141 g pocket-sized body
- Full-length glass mouthpiece for easy cleaning
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AirVape Xs GO89 €
- Ultra-light 57 g, disappears in a fist
- Heats up in about 20 seconds
- Five presets from 180 °C to 215 °C
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Flowermate Aura89 € 99 €
- Pen-shaped and pocketable at 103 g
- Herbs, wax and oil via two capsules
- Single-degree control from 40 °C to 230 °C
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Smono 4 (USB-C)109 €
- 3000 mAh battery for several sessions
- Adjustable session timer, 3 to 7 minutes
- Airflow control on the base
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Smono 3 (USB-C)99 €
- True convection, herbs never touch metal
- Stepless temperature control from 170 °C to 221 °C
- Pyrex glass mouthpiece cools every draw
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Tempest 2 Slim149 €
- Same heating system as the Tempest 2
- 14.5 mm body in stainless steel or titanium
- No battery, no electronics, nothing to charge
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Boundless CFC 2.0 (USB-C)89 €
- Water pipe adapter included (14/18 mm)
- Digital control 60-230 °C in single degrees
- Heats to 195 °C in about 25 seconds
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PAX Mini 2149 €
- Ultra-compact at just 89 g and 9.3 cm
- Four heat modes with LED petal display
- Adjustable 0.25-0.5 g oven with half-pack lid
What you get for less
A cheap vaporizer heats your herbs. It never burns them. Two of our three picks let you set the exact temperature. You get a cleaner taste, less smell, and your herbs go further.
What costs extra is battery life, build quality and comfort. The basic principle is the same, so a budget dry herb vaporizer is a sensible place to start.
Best cheap vaporizers: our picks
I use a vaporizer every day myself, at home and on the golf course. Running the shop, I see which models customers love, which ones come back, and which still work years later. These are the cheap vaporizers I'd recommend to a friend.
I update these picks every 3 months.
1XMax V4 Pro
Fast convection with a battery you can swap.
- Ready in about 11 seconds
- Three-position airflow slider
- Replaceable 18650 battery
- Fits 14 mm water pipes
“My second vape ever and it’s the one. Multi settings multi uses and very easy to use out and about.”
Graham G, verified buyer
2Wolkenkraft FX Mini Ultra
True convection in a tiny body, with a five-year warranty.
- Titanium chamber
- Only 141 g
- Ready in 25 seconds
- Full-length glass mouthpiece
“Very easy to assemble, use and clean, unlike many comparable products. Compact as well, decent battery life. Recommended”
TAMBO K, verified buyer
3Tempest 2 Slim
Budget ball vape. Heater sold separately.
- Needs a heater or torch (extra)
- Titanium, just 42 g
- Ready in about 40 s on induction
- No battery, no electronics
Not a complete kit: add an induction heater, such as the YLL Induction Heater 3.0, or use a torch.
“Quick delivery great price, enjoying the slim immensely.”
Dominic F, verified buyer
Authorised retailer: we're an authorised retailer for XMax, Wolkenkraft and Mad Heaters, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Seen one cheaper at a reputable online shop? We'll match the price: see our price match guarantee.
Also in our budget range: the XMax Starry V4, PAX Mini 2, AirVape Xs GO and Flowermate Aura.
How to choose a cheap vaporizer
Five things decide how good a cheap vaporizer is. Here is what to look for, and how our picks compare.
Heating method
- Conduction: heats the herbs through the chamber wall. Simple, and you stir once halfway, as in the XMax Starry V4 or Flowermate Aura.
- Convection: blows hot air through the herbs for a cleaner taste, as in the XMax V4 Pro and Wolkenkraft FX Mini Ultra.
- Heated balls: the Tempest 2 Slim draws air through a cap of hot balls, so it is convection-heavy.
Temperature control
- Look for: degree-by-degree control or several presets.
- Lower settings: more flavour. Higher settings: denser vapour.
- Range: the XMax V4 Pro and Wolkenkraft FX Mini Ultra cover 100 to 220 °C.
- No readout: the Tempest 2 Slim shows its heat on a visual gauge instead.
Heat-up time
- Ready almost straight away: the XMax V4 Pro takes about 11 seconds, good for a quick draw.
- Under half a minute: about as long as it takes to grind your herbs; the Wolkenkraft FX Mini Ultra takes 25 seconds.
- About 40 seconds: the Tempest 2 Slim is ready in about 40 seconds on an induction heater.
Battery
- Replaceable 18650 battery: when the cell wears out, you swap it and carry on, which adds years of life. The XMax V4 Pro takes one.
- No battery at all: the Tempest 2 Slim, but you need a heater or a torch.
Warranty
- Five years: long enough to cover daily use for years, as on the Wolkenkraft FX Mini Ultra.
- One year: the XMax V4 Pro and Tempest 2 Slim give shorter cover. The XMax has a swappable battery, and the Slim has no electronics to fail.
The XMax V4 Pro in silver and black: convection heating, ready in about 11 seconds.
Five habits that get more from a cheap vaporizer
- Grind medium-fine: evenly ground herbs vaporise evenly.
- Pack loosely: air must get through the chamber.
- Stir conduction models: once, halfway through the session.
- Keep it clean: brush the chamber after each session, isopropyl alcohol for the mouthpiece.
- Look after the battery: don't run it completely flat every time.
Cheap vaporizer FAQ
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