VLab Halo Review – E-Rigs Evolved?

How it Works

As with any device, we highly recommend charging it fully before your first use. First, as with any e-rig, remove the bubbler from the device and fill it up with water, then reattach it. Then press the power button five times rapidly to turn the device on.

Press the power button three times rapidly to change temperatures, drop your concentrate into the chamber and then press and hold the power button to initiate heating. The Halo will vibrate when it reaches temperature and the light will go solid.

Work the carb cap for better airflow during your inhalation. In order to turn the device off, press the power button twice rapidly.

Temperature Flexibility

The Halo has three temperature settings to work with – green is 480F or 250C, blue is 600F or 315C, and red is 750F or 400C.

I found that these temperatures are good for extraction and not too hot. 750F is almost as high as I will ever go with concentrates, and I didn’t find it to be overwhelming for my throat. The green and blue temperature settings were pleasant and provided a great amount of vapor.

Vapor Quality

The VLab Halo can produce some serious vapor. It doesn’t mess around, I got some decent rips off this guy. The flavor is what you’d expect from a device this price – it’s not astounding, but the flavor is there and the vapor is pretty good!

The quartz bucket I found better for flavor and the ceramic better for vapor production, but if I’m honest, they both performed pretty well. The coil underneath the bucket does a great job of evenly cooking throughout the bowl.

The water did a good job of cooling the vapor down, and I found both bottom settings to be pleasant. The highest is not my cup of tea, but as I said, it wasn’t overwhelming on the throat and a top temperature of 750F is great, in my opinion.

It wasn’t as tasty or as cloud-pumping as the Focus V Carta, but hey, we can’t all be winners.

Manufacturing Quality

When we heard that VLab was releasing an e-rig for $150 USD, we were skeptical. The technology is relatively new and to be able to offer it at this price must mean they cut some corners. However, right out of the box I was impressed – I liked the look, I liked the design and the profile is nice and small.

The VLab Halo is on the lighter side, but is sturdy on a table and won’t get knocked over easily. In terms of important parts, the coil under the bucket is decent and works well. The atomizer connects easily to the base of the device and it’s easy to switch buckets. I like that it came with a carb cap tether.

There are, however, some loose parts in the device, which is unfortunate – when you shake the device you can hear them rattle around. And the power button is a little less solid than I’d like it to be – seems like a small note, but I noticed it.

If I were to compare it to another device, it would probably be the Core. For an extra $50USD, you get more atomizers, more kit and a travel case – not to mention the fact that the vapor production is higher.

I will say I haven’t had the device for very long and I’m still a little skeptical on its longevity because of these small things. However, I don’t know that for sure and I’m still doing research on this (i.e. using it as much as I can).

Battery Life

I have not been able to find any accurate data on the actual battery life of the VLab Halo, however, it claims to be able to handle about 35 cycles before needing a recharge.

I found in practice I could get between 25-30 sessions, and it recharges via a USB-C cable, so I had no real complaints there. It charges back up quite fast and lasts me as long as I need it to.

Portability

The VLab Halo does not come with a carrying case of any kind, and just like most other e-rigs I wouldn’t necessarily recommend you take it on the go. It’s on the lighter side and doesn’t make me feel confident in taking it around. If you’re looking for a portable alternative to an e-rig,

I would take a look at the Utillian 5 and glass bubbler. A fan favorite, it gets the job done wherever you happen to be – and the two items combined are still less than the VLab Halo.

Ease of Use

The VLab Halo works like any other e-rig on the market. It’s simple to operate and use, and I figured it out without reading the manual. Except for turning it off. That took me too long to do, and like a classic man, I decided not to read the manual until I was ready to break some stuff.

VLab makes a claim that it features smart touch power sensor operation, which, as far as I can tell, means nothing. It’s easy to use, sure, but it has a button just like every other e-rig. Nothing complicated or new. But again, simple to use and operate, I had no complaints in this department.