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In this guide I will be covering what I believe to be the best portable vaporizers that money can buy. The truth is that there are plenty of portable vaporizers available that fit virtually any budget, the trouble is choosing one that's going to be worth your money. That's where I can help.

My name is Taylor, and I've been using vaporizers for over 7 years. I've tested more vaporizers than most people you'll encounter and more vaporizers than most people will even see, and I've even got the receipts to prove it. In all honesty my wife would kill me (or more likely divorce me) if she knew how much I've spent over the years. Luckily, I know just the vape for her, too.

I don't want to self qualify myself, but I personally feel pretty confident to make recommendations on which portables you should and shouldn't buy, seeing as I've tested 90% of the popular models on the market. I've also tried to confirm my suspicions about any particular vaporizer with as many friends as possible to help bring some objectivity into the mix.

Unlike what most people think, you don't need to break the bank on quality vaporizer. There are plenty of solid portables for under $100, and in this article my goal is to show you just what to expect from vaporizers at all points of the price spectrum.

Out of all the portable vaporizers I've used, the next 5 are the best I've ever personally used, the top of the class, if you will. Without wasting any more time, lets get into my top 5 vaporizer picks for this year.

Top Portable Vaporizers of 2018

Vaporizer

Features

Price

Pulsar APX

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Best Vaporizer Under $75

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    Delivers massive hits of vapor
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    Heats up in under 40 seconds
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    Very beginner friendly
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    Convenient battery indicator

$79.99 

​​$69.99

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Pulsar APX

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Best Portable Wax Vaporizer

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    Massive dab rips
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    Amazing flavor production
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    Great battery life
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    Super portable

$79.99 

​​$69.99

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Magic Flight Launch Box

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Most Portable Vaporizer

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    Very easy to use
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    Excellent value for your money
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    It's supremely portable and discreet
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    Comes with two batteries

$129.99 

$119.99

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Firefly 2

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Overall Best Portable Vaporizer

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    Delivers massive hits of vapor
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    Heats up in under 40 seconds
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    Works with herbs and wax
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    Convenient battery indicator

$349.99 

$329.95

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Atmos Vicod 5G

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Overall Best Value Vaporizer

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    Very reasonable price tag
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    Long battery life
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    Temperature/battery display
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    Excellent vapor quality

$149.99 

$129.95

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Table of Contents
Top Portable Vaporizers of 2018
Pulsar APX - The Best Vaporizer Under $75
Pulsar APX Wax - The Best Wax Vaporizer
Magic Flight Launch Box -  Most Portable Vaporizer
Firefly 2 - The Highest Quality Portable Vaporizer
Atmos Vicod 5G - The Best Value Vaporizer
What To Look For In a Portable Vaporizer

Pulsar APX - The Best Vaporizer Under $75

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The Pulsar APX is one of my personal favorites, and a vaporizer I use almost every day no matter where I might find myself.


It's a solid little dry herb vaporizer that retails for under $75, which in my opinion is insane since just a few years ago I wouldn't have expected to grab something so jam-packed with quality vaporizing power for under $200.


It delivers solid vapor quality, and has a pretty good battery life, especially considering its size. I can usually get somewhere around a dozen chambers to a single charge. This translates to about an hour and fourty five minutes of straight vape time. 


Don't let the low price fool you, the Pulsar APX compares to vaporizers that cost well over $100.


The Pulsar APX is hands down the best value herbal vaporizer on the market, and one that I highly recommend if you're looking for a dry herb vaporizer that won't break the bank.

Size wise, the APX is slightly larger than two standard BIC lighters stacked on top of each other, making it small enough to lose track of in your pocket but big enough to find again. Included is a concentrate/oil adapter so if you can get stoned off of it, there's a good chance you can make it work with the APX.


A vaporizer of this size and price doesn't give you a lot of say in how you're able to control it. There's only enough room for a single button and the digital LED display, so everything is controlled at literally the push of a button. The three temperature settings are more than enough for this to be a great about-town vaporizer that is easy to replace should anything tragic happen.

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The heating chamber is fashioned from ceramic and takes a meager 40 seconds from to go from cold to blazing.

Be sure to read our in-depth review by clicking the link below if you'd like to find out more information about the Pulsar APX.

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Pros

  • Cheapest portable on the market
  • Good vapor quality
  • Solid battery life for its size
  • 5 different temperature settings
  • Handy battery indicator on the front

Cons

  • It's got a pretty small herb chamber
  • Mouthpiece can get warm after extended use

Pulsar APX Wax - The Best Wax Vaporizer

It's definitely worth mentioning that the APX also comes in a wax version. The APX Wax retails for the same price as the normal version. 


The only difference is it's a vaporizer thats designed to be used with concentrates and wax, as opposed to dry herbs. The APX Wax is a triple quartz coil vaporizer that delivers massive dab rips. I've personally fallen in love with the triple quartz coil, since I love taking dabs and this baby rips something special. Quartz tends to bring out the best flavor profiles in concentrates and the triple coil design ensures there's no wastage if you dab just a bit too generously.


The APX Wax is the only vaporizer I personally use with concentrates. Since its basically the same thing as taking a dab off a quartz nail in my opinion, except I'm able to rip this thing while walking down the street instead of in the confines of my home.

  

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It delivers incredible flavor and vapor quality for a portable concentrate vaporizer and for me the APX is the only portable vaporizer that truly vaporizes concentrates instead of just poorly mimicking what a dab rig can do. I really can't understate how great the triple quartz coil is because you can fit a fair amount of shatter in there in a single scrumptious rip.


The APX Wax is a little smaller than the original version, and its the perfect vaporizer to vaporize wax if thats what you're looking to do. Pulsar was kind enough to include a concentrate jar and a metal dabbing tool, so I even recommend the APX for those who might want to move up to a full size dab rig one day just to see if concentrates are the right choice for them. Concentrates are notoriously expensive and this is a fantastic way to dip your toes without having to remortgage your home.


Battery life is rather impressive, mainly because of how quick it is to charge. Depending on how you use it the APX Wax will last about an hour or two of consistent usage, but it only takes an hour and some change to get it back to fully charged.


If you're looking for a portable wax vaporizer that will deliver massive rips, then this is the vaporizer I'd recommend. It's an excellent vaporizer for conserving concentrates, and a must have if you like using your concentrates to their full power. Especially since it comes with such a low price tag at under $70, it's an all around package cheaper than some dab rig accessories. Be sure to check out our in-depth review by clicking the link below.

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Pros

  • Delivers massive hits of vapor
  • Great flavor and vapor quality
  • The triple quartz coil is amazing
  • Pretty solid battery life and recharge time
  • Extremely portable

Cons

  • If you don't like massive rips, steer clear
  • 5 temperatures are pre-set and cannot be adjusted
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    6 month warranty is fairly short compared to other manufacturers

Magic Flight Launch Box -  Most Portable Vaporizer

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The Magic Flight Launch Box (also known as the MFLB) is one of the most popular portable vaporizers and has been around for many years. The launch box is ubiquitous among stoners because of it's ease of use and affordability. 


It's one of my personal favorites, and is the smallest, most simplistic vaporizer I've ever used. The majorly steampunk vibes it gives off probably factors into my admiration for it as well.


However, don't let the simple design discourage you as this is one of the better performing portables I own.


The MFLB is my go-to vaporizer if I need something discreet and portable to take with me on the go. I can conceal the entirety of the device in my closed palm.


It comes with two batteries which makes it even more convenient. The MFLB is the only vaporizer I reach for whenever I go to a concert or festival. Since it's so small, its easy to sneak it just about anywhere. 

Using the MFLB is quite simple. Place one of the rechargeable batteries into the port on the side of the device after loosely packing a trench full of weed and push the battery towards the connection within the device. You have to keep the battery touching the connection to keep the device on, which can be slightly uncomfortable if you want back to back trenches. This system of heating means there's only about a 10 second wait time to start getting vapor, though.


The trench is designed in such a way that all of the herbs are vaporized evenly, I seldom if ever stir my weed in my Launch Box and find any green left over.


Don't let it's simplicity fool you into thinking it's not a top performing portable, because let me tell you, you'll get some excellent flavor production from the MFLB. The heating element does a great job at heating your herbs to just the perfect temperature without ever risking combustion of your herbs.


If you're looking for a portable vaporizer that is both simple to use, and doesn't cost very much money, the Magic Flight Launch Box might be a good option for you. 

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Pros

  • Very simple to use
  • Good battery life, and it comes with two batteries
  • Its the most portable vaporizer on the market
  • Delivers excellent vapor quality
  • The manufacturer will replace broken units free of charge

Cons

  • No temperature control
  • Might be too simplistic for some users
  • Works best with finely ground herb
  • No way of telling how much power is left in batteries without a tester

Firefly 2 - The Highest Quality Portable Vaporizer

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The Firefly 2 has quickly became my one of my favorite portable vaporizers since I started using it. Its about the size of a particularly large USB key and could probably pass for one if you were asked in passing.


I first picked it up when it was first released in 2017, and I've barely put it down for an entire day since. It's one of my daily drivers, and my go-to when I want something high quality and portable that doesn't require too much focus to use properly.


The vapor quality and flavor production is incomparable to any other portable that I've personally ever tried. 


The unique herb chamber provides for an amazing experience unlike any other portable since you're able to pack huge bowls and the chamber will vaporizer the entire bowl evenly as it is a convection style vaporizer with excellent airflow.


The Firefly 2 delivers impressive vapor quality, as well as an all-glass vapor path keeping the vapor cool and full of flavor. A full battery gets you somewhere in the realm of 50 draws, which in my opinion makes it the ultimate portable vaporizer. Did I mention it comes with a spare battery?

The original Firefly was bogged down with bad vapor production, the vapor it did produce was harsh and of poor quality, and the battery lasted about as long as the battery of that RC car I got at Christmas time over a decade ago which is to say the battery was not very good. The Firefly was a great proof of concept but they should have refined it to where the Firefly 2 is now before releasing it to the public.


All of those glaring issues were thankfully solved by the time the Firefly 2 came to the shelves and they were also able to add two much needed features: a concentrate mode and the ability to completely customize the temperature settings with the Bluetooth app.


If you have the cash to spend, there's really no other vaporizer in the same price range that compares to the value you get with the Firefly 2. There are very few vaporizers that live up to such high price tags, but this vaporizer is certainly one of them.


I have no regrets buying the Firefly 2. Be sure to read our full review to see why this vaporizer was highest quality portable vaporizer that I tried this year.

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Pros

  • Incredible vapor quality
  • Very long battery life
  • Large sized herb chamber, and excellent heat distribution
  • Amazing flavor production

Cons

  • Could be about $30 cheaper

Atmos Vicod 5G - The Best Value Vaporizer

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The Atmos Vicod 5G is a portable vaporizer that well out-performs its price tag. It retails for under $150 but it stacks up against vaporizers I've paid almost double for.


It's LED temperature/battery display is easy to use and makes vaporizing with the Vicod super convenient. Temperature can be customized to the exact degree with the full range being 350°to 430°F.


The vapor production on the Vicod is very impressive as well, as it delivers really nice hits of vapor that leave me on my arse.


The Atmos Vicod 5G is the second generation of the original Vicod. Atmos made some pretty noticeable improvements to the overall design, and gave it a brand new look.

When I compare my original Vicod to the newly re-vamped 5G model, theres no comparison. The Atmos Vicod 5G is a beast. It's hands down one of the top portables on the market. If you need a portable vaporizer under $150, this is the vaporizer you should purchase. It's everything you need in a portable, and more.


Once the device has adequately heated up the only thing stopping you from a lungful of powerful vapor is those first few puffs to get things going. Usually the entirety of the bowl is completely vaporized without me having to stir the cannabis around midway through the session, keeping my fingers odor free and without any sort of gunk.


A good comparison I make when buying any vaporizer or smoking piece for that matter is if I spent that same amount of money on weed, would I be more satisfied with the product or the weed? At $110 that's about a half ounce of the dankest chronic I can put my hands on. The ease of use, portability, and standard of vapor production from the Vicod 5G is definitely more satisfying than having an extra half ounce of weed.


If you're looking to invest in a portable vaporizer that is going to last a long time, and will be worth the money you spend on it, the Atmos Vicod 5G is worth your consideration.

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Pros

  • Very reasonably priced
  • Excellent vapor/flavor production
  • Works with herbs or concentrates
  • Very portable and discreet

Cons

  • Display screen could be bigger
  • Mouthpiece could be of higher quality although replacements are available

Why Trust Me?

All of the vaporizers mentioned above have been purchased at retail price, and have been tested by me personally. Who am I? 

I am the sole contributor on this website and I test all of the vaporizers I review personally, and have tested over 50 different vaporizers to date. Sometimes I invite my friends over and have them all try out my devices so I can get a good composite of how these vaporizers stack up to the varying tastes and preferences of different vape users. 

Unlike other marijuana vaporizer review websites, who don't actually purchase the products they review, I actually own every single vaporizer listed on my website. My garage is packed full of vaporizers and miscellaneous vape parts, and my wife absolutely hates it. But hey, you get the closet and 75% of the bed at night, I get the garage, fair is fair. I've spent many thousands of dollars over the years testing vaporizers so that you don't have to waste money in low quality products. 

My #1 goal is to help my readers avoid buying low quality vaporizers. This is why we only recommend vaporizers that we've tested and enjoyed using. Cheap Chinese knockoffs or any vape made from dangerous materials will never be featured on this website, that is my guarantee to you.

There you have it.

Those are the top 5 portable vaporizers in my opinion from my experience testing vaporizers over the past 7 years.

If you think I've missed one of the best portable vaporizers, be sure to comment the name of the vaporizer down below. I've been known to make mistakes, and there are obviously way too many solid portables for me to list all of them. Besides, these things tend to impart some memory fuzziness due to their nature.

Let me know which portables I've missed by leaving a comment and letting me know down below. I'd love to hear from you in the comments section, and I will be sure to respond to each and every one of you.

About the Author Taylor

A marijuana enthusiast, vaporizer connoisseur, a frequent user of CBD and he's also the founder of iMarijuanit.com.

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Pascal says

I just thought I pass on what I notice. You write that you get “usually get somewhere around a dozen chambers to a single charge. This translates to about an hour and fourty five minutes of straight vape time.”

Do yourself a favor and make it only 2 chamber refills to the single charge. Time yourself – keep the one fill going for 45 minutes at least!

Only stop if you stop getting ripped which will take 50 minutes if you vape correctly and not at burning temps. Trust me mate and try it. Your mind will be blown at how little you use. Hardest thing coming from smoking to vaping is to realize this potential.

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