Volcano Hybrid vs. Arizer Extreme Q – Can budget be better?

Both devices have complete and accurate, digital temperature control, unlike the Plenty that is adjusted using the dial. Both devices can be adjusted on the device itself or wirelessly via remote. The Arizer Extreme Q ranges between 50° C – 260° C (122° F – 500° F) while the Volcano can be set between 40°C-230°C.

For all intents and purposes though, they both have great temperature control and neither reign’s superior, however, the Volcano does warm up much faster at around 45 seconds compared to roughly 3 minutes for the Arizer EQ.

Slight edge to the Volcano Hybrid here for its quicker heat up time!

While the Arizer Extreme Q provides good vapor, the Volcano Hybrid really knocks it out of the park here. The extraction is more complete, the flavour is better, clouds are denser, and the vapor overall is just better.

The Arizer EQ is more light and fluffy, with nice flavour and good vapor production, depending on the set temperature.

The Volcano Hybrid, on the other hand, produces dense and powerful vapor with great flavour and strong effects. With the help of a Volcano concentrate pad, the Hybrid manages to vape concentrates a whole lot better than the EQ and even its newer sibling, the Arizer XQ2 as well. The experience with both the Volcano Hybrid tube and especially the Volcano vaporizer bags is better with the Volcano. Is it $500 better? Perhaps not, but it’s quite significant! Users looking for a high quality vapor in a portable vaporizer usually tend to prefer units like the Zeus Arc GTS Hub.

Point for the Volcano Hybrid here!

Stacking both of them side by side will show you the clear winner here. They both look like space-age instruments with interesting design philosophies, but the Volcano definitely has the better build. Both companies Arizer and Storz & Bickel have top of the top reliability.

Comparing them is a bit unfair since they’re both absolutely great and reliable, however, the Hybrid is stronger, better looking (preference), more professional-feeling and overall a complete beast similar to its portable version the Mighty which too has a strong and sturdy built. This isn’t to say that the EQ isn’t good itself, but they’re clearly in different leagues when side by side.

The Volcano Hybrid’s app is also a clear winner here. The wireless control for the Extreme Q is great however the Bluetooth app really brings it up to the next level in terms of adjustability and function.

What’s included in the box is awesome from both companies, and you’ll be set up to get up and going right away with no other annoying purchases to be made. Though we must say, the kit from Storz & Bickel is clearly of higher quality and a couple of included accessories and not found on the Extreme Q.

Clear victory here for the Volcano Hybrid, however, the Arizer EQ is still great, especially for the price!

Unlike the portable units like the Utillian 722 vaporizers that are easy to use even for a first timer, both units do have a little bit of learning required to get going and rocking, however, the Volcano Hybrid is slightly easier to use and master.

The wireless control with the remote for the Arizer EQ works great and is very convenient. The new Volcano Hybrid and it’s Smartphone app is also terrific and also gives you complete wireless control.

The Arizer is easier to clean as the glass bits can all be dropped into a jar of isopropyl alcohol and left to clean over 10 minutes before rinsing. The Volcano Hybrid and its screens and chambers are a bit more difficult to clean and require a bit more attention and care. Still, it’s not too bad.

Tie in this category!