Focus V Pro Review – Focused on the right things
A relatively new manufacturer in the scene, Focus V has put out a promising new unit, the Focus V Pro with features such as a digital display, full temperature control, haptic feedback and a replaceable 18650 battery. Sounds like the perfect formula, right? And for the price, it seems like quite a bargain, so we check out what its all about!
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Review: Focus V Pro
How it Works
Like the original Focus V Original, the Focus V Pro is pretty no-frills. Unscrewing the mouthpiece reveals the ceramic heating chamber, and loading your herb can be done without too much hassle. Reattach the mouthpiece, power it on and then choose your temperature.
After only around 20-30 seconds your bowl is ready to go! Theres also a small rotating part near the top of the unit, which allows you to adjust your airflow accordingly. Simple to use with no complex steps required.
Temperature Flexibility
With a nice built-in OLED display, youre able to monitor and adjust your temperature on the fly! It has a range between 176-465°F, or 80-240°C, which is rather generous! Temperatures at the higher end of the spectrum start approaching combustion territory, especially with drier herb, so slowly increase your temperatures during a session in order to avoid that! Once your herb starts tasting smoky, youve gone too far!
To add to that, the Focus V Pro will vibrate once it reaches your desired temperature, which is always really convenient! Since it is a conduction based unit though, I like to give it a few extra seconds to let your herb full heat soak for a bigger first hit or you may use the bubbler to cool down the vapors.
Users who want to avoid the risk of their herbs getting burnt usually tend to look for convection based units like the Mighty Vaporizer that heat the herbs evenly giving stronger flavor.
Vapor Quality
Using a standard conduction ceramic oven, you get reasonably good vapor. The vapor path consists of a stainless steel screen, glass mouthpiece, and of course the ceramic oven itself. The flavor you get is pretty good, though not quite on the level of other units above its price point like the Zeus Arc GTS Hub.
Cloud production is pretty good at the beginning, especially with airflow set to the highest, though it tapers off rather quickly a trait commonly seen with conduction vaporizers. Towards the fourth and fifth draw youre left with the typical burnt popcorn flavor. Not bad by any means, but doesnt really compare to convection units.
Its definitely no slouch and performs well, though at this point in time, Id consider it pretty average amongst others at its price point. Still, its far from bad and will satisfy the vast majority of people!
Manufacturing Quality
Youre not left out to dry with the Focus V, and it feels like quite a nice device! I personally really like the texture and feel of it, though some may be inclined to disagree. All of the parts feel pretty well machined and seem reasonably reliable.
Youre given a standard accessories kit with charger, cleaning kit, some spare screens and a handy mouthpiece cap!
Its worth another mention though that you do have adjustable airflow and haptic (vibration) feedback, which is never unwelcome! Id love to see more vapes incorporate these features since its often forgotten, yet useful! You dont see too many a portable vape packing in all the features that the Focus V Pro does, especially at this price range. Some users who are on a budget and looking for features such as the haptic feedback and beginner friendly usually tend to prefer units like the Flowermate Slick vaporizer.
Battery Life
Thankfully, theres a 3200mAh 18650 included! Youre easily able to get 7-10 sessions off a single charge, depending on temperature settings. Being removable, you wont be left with a pricy paperweight when the battery dies out after a few years.
If you prefer a larger battery, then ZEUS Arc S Hub is the best choice, with its 3500mAh battery. On a full charge, the Zeus Arc S packs a whole days worth of sessions, although your mileage may vary depending on how much you vape.
For extended outings, having a spare battery is great too! You can also check out the battery life from the OLED display, which is also really convenient.
Portability
Just slightly bigger than your average Snickers bar, the Focus V Pro is really portable! A self-contained chamber, compact form factor and durable design makes it easy to throw into any pocket or bag without any worry.
Some care should be taken when handling the glass mouthpiece, though it doesnt feel fragile by any means and Id trust it to maybe survive a fall. Dont test that though!
Users concerned about the glass mouthpiece may look at units that come without the glass mouthpiece like the Utillian 722 Vaporizer especially if they are frequently moving and take their vaporizer where ever they go.
The included mouthpiece cap will protect it better from falls and also prevent pocket lint from entering as well as keeping most smells from escaping. Furthermore, getting a case for your vaporizer may subside this concern as well and having an extra replacement mouthpiece assures you won’t miss your vaping sessions.
Ease of Use
Its about as easy as they come. Load your herb, turn it on and wait for it to vibrate! Cleaning it out is just as simple, and a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol would make quick work of any residue built up in the chamber.
For the mouthpiece, itd be easier to just soak it in a small amount of iso too and allow any gunk to dissolve after a few minutes.
The Focus V Pro is really easy to use just like the LITL 1 and a beginner wouldnt have an issue at all using it. No draw techniques, no convoluted smartphone app, and no learning curve. Its as easy as they come!
Discreetness
Being so small, its great for being discreet. Hardly looking any different than your average e-juice vape, it wont generate many second looks and prying eyes wont be a problem at all. Though not as tiny as something like the Pax, it still holds and hides pretty well.
Not to mention the pretty quick heat up time of around 25 seconds, you can have a quick session without hassle. Do keep in mind any residual smells though!
Overall Experience
If youre a beginner looking for a really portably entry level unit, the Focus V Pro is a worthy contender. It takes an existing formula and really just nails it. Vapor quality isnt anything to write home about, though itll satisfy the vast majority of people and does the trick! For what you pay, you get a really healthy amount of features.
To recap, you get an OLED display, full temperature control, adjustable airflow, removable 18650 battery, on-vibration, decent vapor quality and overall a solid unit. If you value portability and simplicity, then this is definitely the right choice for you. You can grab one directly from our shop.
For what it is though, I really like it and at the price, not many vaporizers even come close in terms of included features! If you’re decided on picking one up, make sure to check out the recently updated Utillian Glass Bubbler which is a fantastic accessory for quickly and easily introducing water-filtration into your portable setup.
If you have questions about our Focus V Pro 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!