Volcano Hybrid vs Volcano Classic – Worth the cost?

Both devices have complete temperature control, the Volcano Classic adjusting via rotating dial while the Volcano Hybrid can be adjusted on the device in individual degree increments or with the wireless application. Sure they both cover a similar temperature range of 40°C-230°C, or 104°F-446°F, however the full and accurate control of the Volcano Hybrid can’t be matched by the relatively inaccurate guesstimation of the temperature dial.

The new Volcano Hybrid also has much quicker heating, taking less than 45 seconds while the Volcano Classic really only starts to shine after it has had 3-5 minutes to properly warm up.

To add to that, the in-depth settings found on the Volcano Hybrid in the app offers a wide array of functions and heating options which can yield you awesome results vapor quality-wise! Point for the Volcano Hybrid here!

The Volcano Classic set the standard for the better part of a decade in terms of vapor quality. With purely convection heating, the flavor is solid with great extraction and top-notch density, however, the new and improved dynamic heating found on the Volcano Hybrid really sets the new standard. Not to mention that the optional Volcano Filling Chamber Reducer makes the Hybrid a viable option for those looking to vape solo.

With the new Volcano Hybrid Filling Chamber, extraction is even more complete, vapor density is better, and with fine-tuning, the flavor is much better. To add to that, you have the versatility of the whip alongside the Volcano vaporizer bag system, which is something that the Volcano Classic doesn’t have. Both are well capable of vaporizing wax with the help of a Volcano concentrate pad, but in this regard the Hybrid still manages to eke out the Classic as well.

By no means is the Volcano Classic a slouch, even by today’s standards, but we can see why Storz & Bickel favors the new dynamic heating system, and the Volcano Hybrid definitely takes the point in the vapor quality aspect.

A tried and tested titan, the Volcano Classic has a strong reputation for being built incredibly well. A huge amount of people have reported getting over a decade of service from their Volcano Classic Vaporizer and many people even just leave the device on all the time, even though we don’t recommend doing that at all.

The new Volcano Hybrid hasn’t really been put through the paces yet, but we can only assume the best considering the reputation Storz & Bickel has earned over the years. It would be a tie in this aspect, however, the new features found on the Hybrid really makes the overall manufacturing quality and experience better. Another point to the Volcano Hybrid.

Both units are quite simple to use, designed for both veterans and beginners alike. They both function in a similar way and both yield great results. Cleaning is very similar on both units and it’s hard to pick a winner between the two in this aspect.

There are more settings and features to fiddle with on the Volcano Hybrid, however, there is a mild learning curve associated with it all. We give neither device a clear win in this category.