Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer Review – Not the 5G we want

Updated: October 6, 2023

We’ve checked out other devices by Airistech before like the Airistech 3-in-1 and the Airistech Headbanger. We came away with mixed opinions and not feeling too great about the products. Here we now check out the Airistech Herbva 5G, a small portable dry herb vaporizer. Check out how it compares and if it’s worth it or not.

If this is your first dry herb vaporizer, check out our useful dry herb Vaporizer Ranking Chart to see the best the vaporizer industry has to offer.

If you are on a budget and are looking for the best vaporizer for the price, check out our list of what we think are the Best Budget Vaporizers on the market today, a great way to start your vaporizer journey.

Editor’s Note: The Herbva 5G is a re-brand of a device manufactured in China. It also goes by other names like the Honeystick HRB. They are all identical in form and function.

Review: Airistech Herbva 5G

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer Review

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer heating coils

How it Works

The Herbva 5G turns on with 5 rapid clicks of the button, while the temperature settings can be swapped with one short click.

After you’ve packed the chamber with medium-fine ground herb, just turn the device on and wait for the Herbva 5G temperature to rise. Slowly inhale and enjoy the results!Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer flat display

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer power control

Temperature Flexibility

The Herbva 5G comes with three different temperature presets – 390, 405, and 420°F/ 199, 207, and 215°C.

This is certainly nothing groundbreaking and we’d much rather see a lot more flexibility (a range of 165-220°C) with more presets or better chosen presets for a more versatile temperature range like the Arizer Solo 2 that offers precise temperature control.

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer mouth piece

Performance

Budget conduction vapes can only get so good, and the Herbva 5G doesn’t quite get close to the best or even good quality conduction ovens. The heater is lethargic, the vapor production is low, the vapor path is very short and produces hot vapor, and really just performs poorly.

There was also a strong smell of manufacturing oils/plastic which raises some concerns. Not quite what we’re looking for. When compared to a budget unit like the Utillian 421 it is underwhelming and when compared to ultra-portable vapes like the Zeus Arc GTS Hub it because even more underwhelming.

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer front display

Manufacturing Quality

Beyond the health and safety concerns, we’re not very impressed with the rest of the build quality. It feels cheap, breakable, and a bit too plasticky. We get this is a budget vaporizer and corners need to be cut for cost competition, but it feels like a toy more than an herb vape for adults.

Included in the box is actually a decent kit consisting of the device itself, 1 each glass and flat mouthpiece, USB charger, cleaning brush, dab tool, and user manual. This is pretty fine considering the cost.

Users that prefer units built for medical users usually tend to prefer devices like the Mighty.

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer detached

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer usb slot

Battery Life

The battery capacity is claimed to be 1100mAh but we’d be impressed if you can manage to pull off more than 4, 5-minute sessions in a row with this thing. It makes sense due to the very small size and we really can’t fault the device for that.

It uses a non-removable battery which charges via Micro-USB in around 1-2 hours time. Bring a power bank if you’re going for an extended outing! Users looking for a device with a removable battery usually prefer units like the Davinci IQC.

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer with armor case

Portability

Without a doubt one of the smallest dry herb vapes on the market today. Tiny form factor fits in any pocket, and it’s pretty easy to even forget it’s there in the first place.

At 3 inches tall and less than an inch wide, it is in direct competition with the likes of the LITL 1. Definitely easy to take around anywhere you go.

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer in hand

Ease of Use

Budget herb vapes are quite easy to use and the Herbva 5G is about the same with its one-button operation. The Herbva 5G temperature settings can also be changed with just a few clicks.A slow draw technique works better than a quick inhale, though a large cloud of vapor still won’t really come out regardless. Most friends or a stranger you pass the device to will be quite confused at the lack of immediate results. Users looking for a device that is easy to usually prefer units like the Zeus Arc GTS Hub.

Cleaning is quite simple as a cotton swab can be soaked in isopropyl alcohol and scrubbed against the chamber and mouthpiece to clean it out properly.

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer in another hand

Discreetness

Since its nearly the size of a lighter and easy to conceal in the hand like the Davinci Miqro, it’s ultra discreet and very easy to hide. Being stealthy is pretty simple although you will still emit quite a strong odor.

Airistech Herbva 5G Vaporizer full kit

Overall Experience

It’s so small, quite affordable, and very convenient, but that is where the positives stop for this little vaporizer. The vapor quality is worse than other options like the LITL 1, Utillian 421 and Utillian 620, all well-regarded portable dry herb vapes with conduction heating.

We’d certainly recommend shelling a bit more for something like we’ve mentioned above, the results will speak for themselves.

If you have questions about our Airistech Herbva 5G 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’!

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Alex is a cannabis enthusiast, long time vaporizer lover, writer and filmmaker. He is also a board and video game nerd with a penchant for hosting a weekly board game night. Partygoers have been heard saying things like “is anyone else going to show up?” and “I don’t think I can make it next week”. He strives to make people laugh at every opportunity and sees cannabis as a helpful tool in doing so.

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