Apollo Airvape X Review – To The Moon!
Airvape has already generated solid respect and love with their Airvape XS, and theyve done a slight revision and upgrade to the previous iteration. With a slightly larger chamber, revised mouthpiece and same slimline design, is the Airvape X worth the price tag?
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Apollo Airvape X Review
How it Works
For previous Airvape XS owners, youll be glad to hear its just as simple as the previous unit. The mouthpiece now detaches magnetically, the digital interface operates the same, turning on with a few clicks of the button while adjusting the temperature is done with the two aptly-shaped buttons.
From there, once the cannabis is heated just inhale and enjoy! A beginner would be able to sort this unit out in no more than a minute or so.
Temperature Flexibility
There is independent temperature control which displays on the screen. It has a range of 200-428°F or 93-220°C.
This is hugely welcomed as many units either dont go high enough, low enough or dont even adjust at all! Its somewhat mind-boggling how some devices get this wrong when its such a seemingly simple function.
Once youve chosen your temperature, the device is heated within only 20 seconds! Rather impressive and it is certainly on the lower side of the spectrum for heat-up times. If you want an even more precise temperature on your device, then you can take a look at the UTILLIAN 620.
Vapor Quality
Although it uses standard conduction heating, the vapor quality is certainly better than many other conduction-based devices.
The ceramic heating element and vapor-path give a very clean flavor, and the ceramic airflow box gives it a rather good cooling for such a short vapor-path.
While not on the level of some units such as the Davinci IQC, flavor and smoothness is quite good. I would still place it below other units at its price range like the Utillian 722 and Arizer Air 2, however those both compromise portability in their quest for vapor quality.
With the 25% larger oven compared to the previous iteration, the X puts out quite thick clouds of vapor when taking longer draws at medium-high heat settings. The concentrates pad works pretty well at the highest temperatures when using wax, however, if youre primarily a concentrates user I would definitely get something else. Its pretty good, but certainly not my go-to for concentrates.
Manufacturing Quality
Build quality is fantastic! From being one of, if not, the slimmest vaporizer on the market to the sturdy steel construction, the Airvape X feels wonderful in the hands and certainly gives you the impression its a premium product. If you’re more interested in a robust build with haptic feedback, you should definitely take a look at the Mighty Vaporizer.
The mouthpiece feels wonderful and the overall construction is really enjoyable. As well as haptic feedback a fancy term for saying it vibrates Apollo nailed the design with this one!
To add to that, Apollo includes a lifetime warranty and a standard accessories kit consisting of a MicroUSB cable, cleaning & packing tools, manual, screens and concentrates insert.
Battery Life
While not awful, its quite average. Inside is a 1300MaH battery which allows for pass-through charging, provided the battery isnt completely dead.
You can expect between 5-7 sessions on a single charge, however, with non-replaceable batteries, long-term lifespan is always a question that comes to mind when inevitably the battery does degrade.
Due to the sleek nature of the device, its quite understandable why the Airvape couldnt feature a removable battery. Need more power? you can check out Arizer Solo 2 with its 3 hours Battery life.
Portability
While not awful, its quite average. Inside is a 1300MaH battery which allows for pass-through charging, provided the battery isnt completely dead.
You can expect between 5-7 sessions on a single charge, however, with non-replaceable batteries, long-term lifespan is always a question that comes to mind when inevitably the battery does degrade. If you’re looking for something that looks like a slick stick, with a stainless steel design, the Dynavap M is another great option to look at.
Ease of Use
Likewise, in a showdown between the Airvape X vs Airvape XS, the X is no different and a complete beginner could get the hang of things quickly! Loading the oven is straightforward and since its a conduction device its recommended to opt for a slightly dense pack, however not too tight! Another vaporizer that features similar ease of use is the LITL One, mainly because its easy to load, clean and use.
Cleaning is not too big of a hassle either the intricate mouthpiece can be disassembled and cleaned with a cotton swap and 98% alcohol, or soaked in a solution and then rinsed to remove the majority of build-up. Ensure you dont leave the rubber gasket on when cleaning with alcohol though!
Discreetness
Not completely inconspicuous and the interesting design certainly makes it look like something else. It doesnt completely conceal in the hand either so for ultimate stealthiness, another device would definitely fit the bill much better. If you’re looking for something more compact, and with Bluetooth connectivity, check out Davinci IQC.
If pocket-ability and rather easy transport are important though, the Airvape X does quite well! Once the shell for the Airvape gets released, I imagine any lingering odor would likely become much less of an issue then!
Overall Experience
The Airvape X is quite good, however, it doesnt quite match the vapor quality of other units around its price range, such as the Zeus Arc S Hub and Utillian 722.
To me, the Airvape X is right in between for portability and performance, and it looks stellar as well! If the highest vapor quality is sought after, Id much recommend other units, and if ultimate portability is important, Id likewise suggest something else.
The Airvape sits nicely in the middle and as such a unit, its pretty great! Any improvements Id make would be to the heating system, using convection or hybrid heating rather than strictly conduction. That would give it a more competitive vapor quality for both flavor and efficiency.
If you have questions about our Apollo Airvape X review or just want to let us know what you think, feel free to drop us a comment below! Thanks for reading and as always, keep vapin!