Linx Hypnos Zero Review – A Linx to the Past

Updated: October 6, 2023

Wax pens have been around for a few years now and we have seen them come in all shapes and sizes.  When they first started out they were pretty basic and not much to look at. But in the recent years, the “apple-fication” of the cannabis extract world has begun, turning these pen units into works of art. Today’s wax pen, the Linx Hypnos is by far one of the prettiest pens we have had the pleasure of trying and also one of the latest additions to the lineup of Linx products. Keep reading on down below for the full Hypnos Zero review.

Also if this is your first time purchasing a wax pen, be sure to check out our Wax Pen Buyers Guide which is full of helpful tips of what to look for when purchasing your first pen.

Review: Linx Hypnos Zero

Hypnos Zero Vaporizer

 

How Linx Hypnos Zero Vaporizer Works

How it Works

The Linx Hypnos is very straight forward in its functionality. To turn it on press the power button 5 times within 2 – 3 seconds. To change between temperatures simply click the power button 3 times, the button will change color to correspond with the set temperature. Next load the Hypnos Zero atomizer with your cannabis extracts, screw the Linx Hypnos Zero mouthpiece on and press and hold the power button to enjoy your vapor.

Temperature Flexibility Of Hypnos Zero Vaporizer

Temperature Flexibility

The device offers you 4 temperatures to customize your session, the bottom 2 temperatures focus more on a flavour filled experience, while the top 2 will produce larger clouds. As we mentioned above changing the temperature is an easy 3 clicks on the power button.

The light of the power button will change to indicate your current temperature setting. Blue is the lowest temperature setting, green is the medium setting, yellow is medium high and red is the highest. A lot of wax pens don’t have temperature flexibility and others like the Utillian 2 give you 3 temperature settings, so having 4 is really nice and gives you a lot of room to play with to find your preferred quality of vapor.

Vapor Quality Of Hypnos Zero Vaporizer

Vapor Quality

The quality of vapor from the Linx Hypnos Zero is very impressive to say the least. The unit features an all ceramic heating chamber with a ceramic donut style atomizer; these atomizers usually are known more for their flavour production rather than cloud production and the same applies to the Hypnos Zero.

However we did find with this pen that the higher temperatures did produce nice clouds of vapor, just not as thick as a coiled unit like the Source Orb 4.However the flavour off the higher temperatures is still far better than any coiled unit we have used, so even though clouds won’t be as thick, vapor is always going to be tasty.

We mentioned that this unit features a donut style atomizer, but it’s actually more like a reverse-donut atomizer (phrase coined). What we mean by this is that traditionally donut atomizers heat a ceramic donut that is located on the outside of the chamber while the middle of the donut remains cooler (see Pulsar Sirius+ for reference).

Linx has reversed this design moving the heating element to a center post this sticks a few millimeters higher than the rest of the trench. Your wax is melted by the middle heating element and pools around it in the “donut” part of the atomizer. Personally we found this setup much more efficient than the original donut setup and it resulted in a much more even cook.

It may seem like a small change but Linx was the first to do so and it paid off huge, so we have to give them props. This pen puts out some of the most flavourful vapor we have experience.

Manufacturing Quality Of Hypnos Zero Vaporizer

Manufacturing Quality

This wax pen is gorgeous. The way it’s been designed it looks almost like an apple product and compliments my Macbook Pro very nicely, so if your one of those weird people like us who like all their electronics to match, this is one for the collection.

Besides the beautiful brushed stainless steel finish, the mouthpiece is actually made out of glass which helps improve the flavour of your vapor. Linx is nice enough to provide you with 2 mouthpieces to start so that the clumsy vapers out there don’t have to worry too much about breaking the glass.

The battery is a standard 510 threaded 650 mAH ego battery but the finish on the battery along with the Linx logo on the bottom adds a certain aesthetic beauty to a simple battery. Users usually tend to prefer the Utillian 5 (V3) for its larger battery that helps vape longer.

And finally, the gem of the Hypnos Zero, the atomizer, is nicely constructed out of ceramic with 4 air holes located on the outside stainless steel shell. As we previously discussed we really liked the engineering of the Hypnos Zero atomizer and found the “reverse donut” design works extremely well to cook evenly and produce flavourful vapor. It’s going to be hard to find another pen unit that looks this great and has the function to back it up.

Linx Hypnos Zero Wax Pen Battery Life

Battery Life

The Hypnos Zero has a pretty average life for a wax pen, which is to be expected since it only boasts a 650 mAH battery. From our testing, it lasted about a day and a bit of moderate vaping before needing to be recharged. This will vary depending on your own use and heat settings.

While we do wish the battery was a bit larger, it would have ultimately added bulk and length to the unit. And we find the Linx is the perfect size as it is, so if a bit of battery life has to suffer for a sleeker profile then so be it. If you are looking for a similar unit that offers a bit better battery performance be sure to check out the Linx Blaze.

Portability Of Hypnos Zero Vaporizer

Portability

Unlike some units such as the Focus V Tourist, this unit is extremely portable measuring just 10.7cm long and only weighing 46 grams. It can easily slip into your pocket and you will not notice it while it is in there. Because the device has a shallow dish ceramic dish, loading on the go is extremely easy to use.

The battery life as we previously mentioned is average but if fully charged you should not have an issue with it dying if you take it out for the night. The device also comes with a USB charger for the battery so if you do find yourself without battery power it is fairly easy to find a charge source so you can keep going while out.

Linx Hypnos Zero Wax Pen Ease Of Use

Ease of Use

The Linx Hypnos is very easy to use and it’s probably a big reason why people in the vape community are enjoying it so much.

The hardest thing with most wax pens is loading; you have to be careful not to damage the coils while loading your wax using the applicator. Also, a lot of wax pens like the Kandypens Gravity have very deep dishes to hold the wax which adds another layer of challenge to loading.

The Linx Hypnos Zero’s dish is much shallower than most and is completely ceramic. I actually found myself loading the unit with my fingers, which wouldn’t be possible with a deeper dish and there are no coils to worry about. If a device is easier to load and use you will want to use it more, which is definitely the case when it comes to the Hypnos Zero.

Operating the device is easy as well, as we touched upon, 5 clicks turn the unit on and 3 changes the temperature. Then just press and hold to heat the unit. Now the only finicky part of the Hypnos Zero is how the auto-shutoff works. Auto-shutoffs are normal for wax pens, ensuring the unit doesn’t overheat and saves battery life.

However, with most wax pens the auto-shutoff just cuts power to the atomizer and then you just have to press the button again to begin heating. With the Linx Hypnos Zero, the unit literally shuts itself down after 10 seconds, meaning you have to turn it back on to take your next draw. Coming from using a plethora of other wax pens, we found this feature annoying and had to remind ourselves to let go of the power button a few seconds before the cut-off so we wouldn’t have to turn the pen on.

We understand why Linx has done this, as it helps safeguard against someone leaving the unit on in their pocket or bag, but we just find it hinders more than helps. This tiny quirk wasn’t enough to turn us off the pen; it just caught us off guard because it is completely different from any other pen. Besides this one small gripe, the Hypnos Zero is an extremely easy unit to use and will have you tasting your wax in no time.

 

Overall Experience Of Hypnos Zero VaporizerOverall Experience

We can’t say enough good things about the Linx Hypnos Zero. It’s a really slick looking device that offers users a fantastic wax experience. It’s extremely easy to use and flavours are pure while providing users with decent cloud production at higher temperatures. We hoped battery life would be a bit better but it is on par with the competition so we cannot complain too much.

Overall this wax pen is great, especially for flavour chasers who prefer tasting the subtleties in their cannabis extracts rather than ripping big clouds. If you are looking for a portable wax pen that is stylish and has great performance to boot it is hard to look past the Hypnos Zero. Be sure to get yours directly from our shop if you are interested to buy Hypnos Zero in Canada.

If you’ve got reservations about cleaning this device, make sure to check out our complete guide on how to clean a vape pen to keep that fresh flavor and vapor going strong!

Have a dab rig and looking to get some water cooled performance out of your vape pen? Check out the Dab Cap Adapter which lets you hook up the Hypnos Zero with your water rig of choice! You can also pick up the Utillian Glass Bubbler which is a great and easy way to add water filtration to this setup.

If you have questions about our Hypnos Zero 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’!

Score 7.9 Good
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Alex is a cannabis enthusiast, long time vaporizer lover, writer and filmmaker. He is also a board and video game nerd with a penchant for hosting a weekly board game night. Partygoers have been heard saying things like “is anyone else going to show up?” and “I don’t think I can make it next week”. He strives to make people laugh at every opportunity and sees cannabis as a helpful tool in doing so.

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