Vapium Lite Vaporizer Review – Liteweight

How it Works

Load up the device with roughly 0.25-0.33 grams of dry herb. Pack it down slightly, but not too much to still allow air to flow through the device. Finely ground herb works better! Once that’s done and the mouthpiece is back on, power the unit on by holding down the button for three seconds and adjust the temperature according to the + and – buttons.

Once it reaches temperature, it’ll vibrate to let you know. Take 10-15 second long draws and enjoy!

Tip: Power on the device and let it start heating up while loading your herb. It’ll be ready to go once you finish loading it up!

Temperature Flexibility

The Lite features 8 different settings! Although you don’t get full, incremental control, 8 settings is more than enough to dial in the best one for your herb. With a range of 172-228°C (342-442°F) and each temperature increase going up by 8°C/14°F, you have pretty good control.

On one hand, we would’ve liked to see a lower minimum setting. Some people (like myself) like starting at 160°C and going up from there, and compatibility with other herbs like lavender or sage would be better. This is why users opt for a unit like the Utillian 620 for its temperature flexibility up to 220 degrees celsius.

Vapor Quality

The Vapium Lite isn’t really special in the vapor quality aspect. Using a standard ceramic conduction oven we see on most budget devices, you won’t be getting anything wild. Starting off with nice flavor for the first couple hits, it develops that recognizable ‘roasted popcorn’ flavor throughout the session.

We find units with a glass mouthpiece like the Utillian 420, does a better job with vapor production and flavor.

For novices and beginner users, the Lite will get you to where you want to go, however experienced users will definitely be wanting a little more oomph to their hits. 

Manufacturing Quality

The Vapium Lite feels decent in the hand with a solid anodized aluminum body. The modern addition of USB-C is a nice touch but overall the unit feels just okay when in use. We’re not a fan of the aesthetic the visible numbering brings, though it’s no big deal really. The integrated stir stick is a great feature that we want to see on more devices!

We’re glad that Vapium includes a good kit for the price, including the device itself, a USB-C charger, spare air intake insert, 14/18mm water pipe adapter, stir stick, cleaning brush, and user manual. This is pretty satisfactory and we don’t have any complaints. A unit like the Utillian 722 uses a plastic mouthpiece and a longer vapor path to combat this issue.

Battery Life

We’re a bit disappointed in the battery. Using a non-removable 18500 battery rated to 1100mAh, you won’t be getting a very good battery life. This is good for around 2 – 4 sessions before needing to top up, which is below average compared to almost every unit on the market.

Implementing a removable battery like the one on the Arizer Air ii vaporizer would’ve been welcome as almost every other budget device we’ve tried such as the Utillian 421 has a stronger battery and more to offer.

The addition of USB-C charging is a great feature that allows you to top up quickly, however, the frequent recharging we see is going to be a hassle.

Portability

A pretty small device, the Vapium Lite slides comfortably into almost any pocket or bag without a problem.

A touch bigger than other ultraportable vaporizers like the LITL One, it’s still a great compact carry option.

Ease of Use

The Lite is quite simple to use, requiring no complex draw technique or operation in order to get reasonable results.

The large chamber makes it good for sharing with others and little to no coaching will be required to get your friends going.

Cleaning is also quite simple, as a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol will clean out the chamber of any grime and residue easily. If you’re interested in a one-button operation system, you could also have a look at the Focus V Pro.

Discreetness

It’s quite a small device that hides away almost entirely in the hand when in use. This is pretty solid and the jet black color helps the discreet nature of the unit. Still not quite on the level of the Zeus Arc GT Hub, it also puts out a significant amount of odor and it takes quite a while to fully extract a bowl.bowl. 

Overall Experience

Though we like the additions of an integrated stir stick, USB-C charging, and a large chamber, the battery life, and vapor quality leave us very ‘meh’ about the device.

Still, it’s not a bad device per se and you’ll definitely get some good results with it, however, don’t expect it to blow you away by any means and we wish they put a little more into the heating element and battery life. If you’re looking for the best affordable vape, we can definitely think of other devices that perform better at a similar price point.

If you have questions about our Vapium Lite Vaporizer 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’!