DaVinci Vaporizer officially announced the launch of its newest portable herbal vaporizer the IQ2.  And if you love weed vapes as much as we do here, then this is great news.  The original Davinci IQ vaporizer launched a little over 3 years ago and was a big hit in the handheld herbal vape market almost immediately.  And with 3 years of time to revise and perfect upon the original IQ, We are anxious to see how the product will stack up in a head-to-head comparison to our original DaVinci IQ Review which we had ranked as our #1 favorite vaporizer.

What is DaVinci claiming about the Davinci IQ2?

First, let’s take a look at some details in the press release:

” As the first Load Your Own & Know Your Dose vaporizer, the IQ2 features full on-device dosage control and session-tracking information without requiring a separate app.”

A lot can be derived from this marketing lingo immediately if you know the vaporizer business.

1. “Load your own” distances DaVinci from the VAPI illnesses from cheap disposable pre-filled pens.  And rightfully so.
2. “Know your own Dose” positions Davinci as a thought leader in precision dosing, directly in line with their recent partnership with Cansativa to produce cannabis vaporizers specifically for medical users.
3. By including “on-device” dosage control, Davinci is side-stepping the recent Apple ban on vaping apps on iPhones which normally allows users to extend control of the devices.  Luckily,  Android phones can still install and run these apps – which is the lion’s share of global users.

What is new in the DaVinci IQ2?

1. Brushed aluminum finish.  This will be more polished and shiny in appearance and may expose fingerprints, but has more of a wow factor.
2. Adjustable airflow.  There is now an analog dial on the bottom of the IQ2 that allows you to fine-tune the amount of airflow and draw resistance.  Some people prefer tighter/looser draws https://davinci.pxf.io/Py6QEXwhen inhaling – this will allow you to choose your resistance and density – as well as potentially cool your vapor with additional airflow.
3. 30% Longer Pearl stem.  This allows for greater adjustment of the depth of the pearl and compression of your bowl.
4. Increased mouthpiece airflow.  The airflow holes on the top mouthpiece appear to have increased slightly in diameter – allowing for more generous draws.
5. New flavor chamber design.  The original IQ had a bottleneck in the flavor chamber which was nicknamed “Satan’s anus” because of the inability to clean it easily.  The IQ2 flavor chamber has addressed that problem in a newer design.
6. Thicker oven.  Boasting a 20% thicker oven with increased insulation from the nearby battery will increase heating efficiency.
7. Ceramic Extract Tab and 0.2g Dosage Pod.  Small included additional accessories new to the IQ2.

Pros & Cons of the DaVinci IQ2

Where to buy the DaVinci IQ2

At the time of this writing, the DaVinci IQ2 was just released today.  And because of that, none of our favorite retailers have it in stock yet, and the only place to buy it is from the manufacturer.  CLICK HERE to visit the IQ2 page directly on Davinci Vaporizer’s website.  I do want to mention, that, unlike other product releases, this does not appear to be a “pre-order” purchase.  So Kudos to the DaVinci Vaporizer team for releasing the new vape with inventory ready.

I would imagine that over the coming week, you will see the DaVinci IQ2 for sale and available to buy on a number of competing retailers – some of which will offer additional freebies, as well as honor DaVinci Vaporizer Coupon Codes.  I would keep an eye open to see which retailers pop up on that site to see where the best bargains are to be had.  But if you need to be the first one to have it, or are looking for a last-minute Holiday home-run gift for your favorite stoner – head on over to  Davinci Vaporizer and pick up the brand-new IQ2! Or check out the new DaVinci ARTIQ here.

If you have a question, let us know below – we probably have the answer.

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The cannabis industry is no exception.

Every so often, however, a truly innovative product lands in your hands. And that’s what the Davinci IQ is. A revelation in handheld form, the vaporizer makes the shoddily-rolled joints in Woodstock documentaries seem like the dark ages.

Davinci’s name isn’t an accident: It’s meant to evoke Leonardo, the polymath of Renaissance fame.

Vaporizers have come a long way in their short history. The pioneering Volcano, a desktop appliance, was the pinnacle of vaping technology when it debuted in 2000 for $599. Then, the handheld Pax — which hit the scene in 2014 for $199 — was quickly dubbed “the iPhone of vapes,” and set a new industry standard.

The market has exploded since and the options can be overwhelming. There are “dab pens” which are highly portable but only use difficult-to-find oils. There are disposable vaporizers, sold in retail stores in legal marijuana states. And there’s a dizzying array of handheld vaporizers of varying qualities that use old-school flower, oil, or a combination of both.

I did the due diligence so you don’t have to: The Davinci IQ, high-priced but stocked with features, is right one to buy.

The Davinci IQ fits nicely in the palm of your hand. 

The DaVinci IQ, which retails at $274.99, is a slick piece of technology. It fits nicely in the palm of your hand, and has a weight to it that screams quality compared to other vaporizers I’ve handled — like a Rolex, compared to a cheap knockoff.

It’s not only aesthetically pleasing: The IQ shines where it matters. It produces some of the highest quality vapor I’ve experienced from a handheld. Best of all, there’s little-to-no learning curve, unlike a lot of vaporizers on the market. While I tested with loose leaf tobacco (I live in New York City, where marijuana isn’t legal for adult use), the vapor was unparalleled from the first hit. Some vapes take a specific technique to dial in the right way to hit, a learning curve that most casual users don’t want to deal with.

The DaVinci IQ is built with an all-ceramic zirconia vapor path, meaning that every internal piece your herb touches on its way to you is free from the burnt metal or plastic after-taste that many other vapes produce. It tastes really good.

Packing it is a breeze as well. The oven at the bottom of the unit is surrounded by a smooth metal slope. All you need to do is grind your chosen herb and drop it into the oven. There’s no trick to it, like with other handhelds I’ve tested. And, the shape of the oven ensures you get an even burn, with no material wasted.

Like an iPhone, the IQ has only a few simple buttons. Click the power button five times to turn on, and five times to turn off. Davinci says it takes about twenty seconds to heat up depending on the temperature, and I’ve found that to be true through my testing.

The color range. Our tester was the black one.  courtesy of Davinci Vaporizers

One of my favorite things about the IQ are the four pre-programmed “Smart Path” settings, indicated by a fancy LED display on the front of the unit. The Smart Paths slowly heat the device from a low-to-high temperature throughout your session. The lowest setting will make your herb last a long time, though you can produce much larger vapor clouds at a higher setting.

I found myself toggling between the second and third setting for most of my use, as it struck the right balance between cloud quality and burn efficiency. If you want to get extra-fancy, you can pair your IQ with an iPhone app that allows you to manually control the temperature, or even program your own Smart Paths to customize your session.

The one major issue with the IQ is its battery life. It needed to be charged after two or three decent sessions. You can use the IQ while it’s charging, but the point of a handheld vape is to be untethered. The battery is replaceable, however, and it only takes around two hours for a full charge.

It may be pricey, but if you’re in the market for quality handheld vaporizer, the IQ brings together high quality vapor, taste, precise temperature control, and user-friendliness in a slick-looking package. In my esteemed opinion, it’s the most innovative handheld vaporizer on the market right now.

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Huffington Post:

01/02/2017

“Top 5 New Portable Vaporizers for 2017”

With approximately 25% of the US permitting recreational marijuana use beginning in 2017, you’re starting to see all type of users, proudly crawling out of the woodwork. No more are the days of being stereotyped as a rasta loving hippie, but steadily the stigma is being broken down and we’re coming to realize what we already knew…..everyone, from every walk of life uses cannabis.

Devices, such as these new high tech, sleek vaporizers are helping to pave the ways, I mean who wouldn’t want a cell phone design inspired high tech gadget that gets you high. These new devices are super high tech, sleek and discreet.

2016 was the year of the portable vaporizer wars, with technology being innovated faster than manufacturers can keep up. So with all the new vaporizers hitting the market in 2017 which do you buy.

Here are my picks for top 5 best portable vaporizers hitting the market in 2017:

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