Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2 – Portable Prowess

Can I just start by saying that the more comparisons I do, the more I realize how far vaporizers have come in the last few years? Either one of these would have been unfathomably good not that long ago, and here I am critiquing them.

I’ve been sitting here trying to decide which one is better between Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, and honestly, I can’t do it. They’re different, and depending on your preferences, you may like one more than the other. Let me explain.

With the Arizer Air 2, you are going to be getting lighter but very flavorful vapor. There is less draw resistance than the original and the heater seems more up to the task of keeping up with more airflow, but I still wouldn’t call the clouds it puts out dense. But the flavor is great and it goes down smooth, which are the two things I value most from vapor.

The DaVinci IQ is a full conduction vaporizer, but it still performs surprisingly well in terms of flavor. I still think the Air 2’s vapor was better in this respect, but the IQ comes close. In my opinion, IQ’s strength was vapor density.

So if you want better flavor, the Air 2 is the better bet. If you want harder-hitting vapor, go with the IQ. If you’re looking for something similar, then have a look at the Storz & Bickel Mighty Vaporizer.

The Air 2 is a simple but very functional device. It has a removable 18650 battery and a digital screen that allows for precision temperature control down to the degree. The glass stems in combination with the Arizer Air mouthpiece provide ample time for the vapor to cool down, and the heater is more powerful than the one in the original Air.

I think the IQ is a little better made though. For starters, it’s smaller. Like the Air 2, you get a removable 18650 and the ability to fully control the temperature from the device, but you also get an app that allows for smart heating modes.

One that has been a favorite of mine is the ‘Smart Paths’, which automatically increase the temperature throughout your vaping session. We would also like you to check out the Utillian 620 Vaporizer for its unique convection heating.

Either one of these is more than capable of getting the job done, the IQ just seems a bit more advanced.

I wouldn’t call either of these easier to use than the other. I’m always skeptical of apps, because they often do little more than add complexity, but in this battle of Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, the DaVinci did a great job of enhancing the features of the vape while keeping the core functionality intact.

The big thing for me is being able to access all the temperature options from the device itself, which both of these units do.

In general, I wouldn’t expect anyone to have a difficult time using these vapes. The Air 2 might have a slight advantage in ease of cleaning, though it’s not enough to call it the winner here. If you’re looking for something at a lower price but with a premium feel, try checking out the Flowermate Slick.

Both of these between the Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, offer full temperature control straight from the device. You can adjust it in single degree increments with the click of a button. This will be more than enough for most people, but the IQ does have some extra tricks. One cool option is boost mode, which causes the chamber to continuously heat until you let go of the button or it reaches max temp. This makes it kind of like a manual vape for the duration that boost mode is activated. There are also the Smart Paths that I mentioned before. So, for this reason, the DaVinci IQ gives you a bit more flexibility with your temperatures on the fly. If you’re looking for something with huge flexibility on temperature, where you can choose from various different settings try checking out the Crafty Plus Vaporizer.

If you’d like to see another comparison like the Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, check out our recent showdown between the Solo 2 & DaVinci IQ and to see how these 2 units stack up against the field, be sure to check out our Portable Vaporizer Ranking Chart.