Zeus Arc vs Arizer Solo 2 – Top End Tussle
The Zeus Arc GTS Hub has been making waves since launch, with tons of positive reviews and feedback for this mini but mighty portable Zeus vaporizer. Today we compare the Zeus Arc to the crown jewel of the Arizer line of vaporizers, the Arizer Solo 2. So lets dive right in and see who will win this matchup, its the Zeus Arc vs Arizer Solo 2!
Zeus Arc vs Arizer Solo 2
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Manufacturing QualityThe Solo 2s manufacturing quality is a solid step up from the original Arizer Solo. A faster heat-up time like the Utillian 722, digital display, stronger battery, and sleeker shell, all put the Solo 2 a notch above the original Solo. The track record of the original Arizer Solo, gives us high expectations for the Solo 2, with many Solo 1 owners still using their original units. It is safe to say Arizer products are built like little workhouses that seem to stand the test of time. The Zeus Arc also features a fantastic build quality, sporting a super slim chassis that easily fits in the palm of your hand. What is more impressive is the features that they packed into such a small unit. The Arc is loaded with haptic feedback, an accelerometer, a 3500mah battery, a built-in multi-tool, oh and of course the all gold vapor path. To have all of this in such a portable vaporizer, as well as have the Zeus Arc perform the way it does is quite remarkable. Zeus also backs the Arc with a 3-year warranty, along with a one-time hassle-free replacement if you should ever run into any issues. But so far no issues with the Arc have been reported. For this section it is very difficult to pick a winner, so its going to have to be a tie. Both the Arizer Solo 2 and the Zeus Arc offer superb build quality. If you want something smaller the Zeus Arc is an obvious choice, while the Solo 2 is geared more towards the at home crowd. |
Ease of UseThe Arizer line of products have always been fairly easy to use, but the glass stem has always been a bit of a mixed bag. While it is great for producing great tasting vapor and they are easy to clean, they are also very fragile and tend to break if treated with any roughness. The tubes also become quite hot after use, make it tough to quickly reload or even put away the stems after you are finished a session. This makes the Solo 2 a little more difficult to navigate when you are out. The Zeus Arc is a bit more hassle-free in its approach, with a built-in chamber that can be easily loaded with your fingers or the scooped lip near the heating chamber. The Zeus Arc only has 1 button which makes it super simple to operate similar to the Utillian 722 vaporizer and the included multi-tool which is magnetically connected to the bottom is useful for stirring your cannabis or dumping them out at the end of a session. Checking the Arcs battery life just takes a simple shake and the device will begin to cool down if it does not detect motion. Overall, we feel like the Zeus Arc is the easier of the 2 units to use, especially if you are looking to use it while out for the day. The Solo 2 tubes pose too much of an issue with their fragility and how warm they become after a session. |
PortabilityWhen it comes to portability, its not really much of a contest, the Zeus Arc is much smaller and way more portable than the Solo 2, standing a mere 22.5mm x 42mm x 87mm. Not to mention the Zeus Arc does not have any additional parts to be stored separately. For the Solo 2, you are going to want to look into getting a case for your vaporizer to efficiently carry it and the stems around with you. It is like the Mighty vaporizer; bulky and difficult to pocket at half the price. |
Battery LifeWhile the Solo 2 may not be the smallest unit on the market like the Davinci Miqro, it makes up for this with its battery life, offering 3 hours of charge time, which is astounding. It will be days before you need to charge your Solo 2. The Zeus Arc also has an impressive battery for unit of its size, the 3500mah battery lasts about 90 minutes on a full charge. This will be more than ample for most people and you can easily go a day or 2 without charging the Arc. But at the end of the day 3 hours is double the available charge time of the Zeus Arc, so we have to give this section to the Solo 2. |
Temperature FlexibilityThe Arizer Solo 2 features a digital display which allows for precise temperature control. This will let you set the temperature of the device anywhere up to 220 degrees Celsius so you can fine-tune the vapor to your preference. Although the temperature for the solo 2 is impressive as per the market standards but not as impressive as the Firefly 2+ that has temperature as high as 260 degree celcius and that too with the heat time of just 5 seconds. The Zeus Arc has 3 pre-set temperatures which can be adjusted by pressing the power button. The 3 temperatures are perfectly calibrated to produce impressive, yet smooth vapor. However, at the end of the day, the Solo 2 does offer more flexibility through the digital display. |
SHOWDOWNWhen it comes to the Zeus Arc vs Arizer Solo 2, both units offer a great vapor experience and are geared towards different users. The Solo 2 is for those who prefer to vape at home and love the idea of a glass vapor path, despite the issues with fragility. The Zeus Arc, on the other hand, is geared towards those who want ample amounts of vapor on the go. Offering impressive vapor production at the palm of your hands. When it comes down to it, we find the Zeus Arc a more versatile vaporizer, excellent for both home use and for when on-the-go. It is packed full of features yet remains tiny even to tuck away in your pocket for a night out. If you want a more portable device that is discreet yet with ample vapor production then be sure to buy Zeus Arc GTS Hub in Canada from our store. And if you think the Solo 2 has what you want you can also grab it directly from our shop. If you want another comparison check out our showdown of the Zeus Arc vs Mighty. |