Lookah Unicorn 2.0 Review: A Budget Friendly Entry Level E Rig?

The Lookah Unicorn 2.0 is an updated version of the popular Lookah Unicorn E Rig. Since its launch, the Unicorn has been pretty popular in the community for its design and price point, considering it an E Rig. 

In this Lookah Unicorn review, we’ll examine Unicorn 2.0 closely. We’ll discuss what’s new and how it compares to other popular E-rigs. If you’re thinking about getting a new E Rig or just curious about Unicorn 2.0, you’re in the right place.

How it Works

The Lookah Unicorn 2.0 works just good enough to get the job done. Its design is not just about looks; it’s built to deliver vapor quickly. While testing the unit, I noticed it wasn’t super user-friendly but also not complicated. 

Here’s how Lookah Unicorn 2.0 works:

Step 1: Remove the magnetic top and put solid concentrate in the coil (0.1-0.2g is enough).
Step 2: Fill the glass chamber with a little water.
Step 3: Put the top back on, aligning the Lookah logo with the power button.
Step 4: Add the silicone mouthpiece if you want to reduce the splashback from the glass chamber.
Step 5: Turn it on with 5 quick clicks of the power button.
Step 6: Choose your temperature by clicking twice for each setting
Step 7: Press the power button 3 times to enter auto heating mode and inhale after preheating is done.

Temperature Flexibility

With three temperature settings, a preheat automatic mode, and on-demand heating, you can dab whichever way suits your needs. This is slightly better than I expected from this unit due to its low-end budget nature. 

The Lookah Unicorn 2.0 doesn’t hold back when it comes to giving you control over your vaping experience. You can easily adjust the heat with three preset temperature settings to match your preference. 

These settings are easy to understand and will work for most people. One thing to remember is that you won’t get very tasty vapor, but if you use lower settings, the flavor will be slightly better than with higher settings. The heating elements don’t have a temperature sensor, so you can’t adjust your sessions precisely. However, there are some options that can slightly change the final outcome. The higher settings will produce more vapor quickly, but the vapor will also be harsher in terms of quality.

Vapor Quality

The vapor quality of Lookah Unicorn 2.0 largely depends on the temperature settings used. Since temperatures are not precise or consistent, the vapor quality tends to differ from hit to hit. Think of it this way: whatever the temperature setting is set to, it’s probably slightly higher, so in this case, using lower temperatures provided the best results in terms of flavor.

It seems that Lookah wasn’t overly concerned with creating flavorful vapor and more so with designing a nice-looking unit to get the job done. A large amount of silicone is used to connect parts, which is cost-effective but will reduce the overall quality of the end result. Due to the use of Silicone, the vapor quality doesn’t feel good. The device also gets hot with the use of the atomizer. You can also notice the smell of the silicon as it’s not UV-tested. 

That said, vapor quality is not the Unicorn’s strong suit. I would say this feels like a decent Wax Pen with water filtration, although even saying that, a unit like the Utillian 5 would probably produce better results on its own bubbler. It doesn’t reach the level of what I would expect from an Electric Dab Rig.

Manufacturing Quality

When it comes to the quality of the Lookah Unicorn 2.0, it’s all about how it looks. They paid attention to details and focused on making it aesthetically pleasing.

Lookah used its expertise in glass to make the Lookah Unicorn 2.0 even better. The glass mouthpiece seems strong, which is the only positive thing I can say about it.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the build quality of the Unicorn 2.0. There are three main parts: the base, the atomizer coil, and the water-cooling percolator. Unfortunately, silicone is used in many places where the vapor goes during your session. They included a silicone cap to prevent splashing, but I think it only reduces the quality of the vapor. The reason why this really didn’t make sense to me was that there are other electric dab rigs that are at a very similar price point that actively avoid the use of silicone as much as possible, like the Original Core or the Utillian 8 if you want a slightly more expensive alternative.

The magnetic connections at the top and bottom and the design focused on the coil make loading and cleaning easier. The single-button control is also straightforward. If you have some experience with E rigs, you can figure out how to use them. However, it might not be easy for beginners or those who haven’t used an E Rig before. If you are new to E-rig and don’t know how to clean your e-rig, you can read our guide on that. 

Battery Life

The Lookah Unicorn 2.0 has a 1900 mAh battery. This battery life could be improved compared to the Utillian 8, which has a 3150 mAh battery that lasts several days without needing to be recharged for moderate usage. 

Lookah states that when using the Quartz Core, your battery becomes more efficient and can last up to 90 minutes. I would say that this is true to some extent but it limits the use of the other heating elements and almost makes them irrelevant except for specific cases.

I also expected the USB-C charging feature. As you need to charge it with the typical USB charger, it takes some time to charge your device. Also, no auto shut-off feature like in Utiilian 8 can prevent your device from draining the battery too fast. However, Lookah Unicorn 2.0 comes with built-in over-voltage and short-circuit protection which are useful features to help you avoid unwanted nuisances.

Portability

When it comes to traveling with your dab rig, the Lookah Unicorn 2.0 has both positive and negative aspects. While e-rigs, in general, are not the most portable gadgets available, they do offer an improvement over the traditional rig and torch setup. However, they still cannot match the compact convenience of a wax pen.

The Lookah Unicorn 2.0 is not specifically designed for travel and is better suited for use at home. This is evident from the fact that it uses a USB connection instead of the more travel-friendly USB-C. That being said, it is still possible to travel with it, although it may not be the most convenient option for using this unit.

Furthermore, Lookah has created a mini version of this unit, which you can explore if you’re interested. This suggests that even Lookah didn’t consider the original unit to be particularly travel-friendly.

Ease of Use

As I’ve mentioned earlier, the Lookah Unicorn may not be the most user-friendly device available, but it’s not overly complicated either. Once you understand how it works, it’s very similar to other wax vaporizers in terms of usability. However, I want to emphasize the range of options this unit offers.

While Lookah has certainly aimed to provide customization with this device, I discovered that selecting a single heating element and temperature setting that suited me was more effective than constantly adjusting various settings throughout my session. This is partly because accessing the chamber requires removing the entire top glass, which is a common feature in some devices but reduces the desire to experiment with the unit’s settings extensively.

As for becoming accustomed to the unit, it’s really not that difficult. Once you overcome the slight learning curve and determine your preference’s optimal settings, it’s quite straightforward and delivers the promised results.

 

Overall Experience

Well, the Lookah Unicorn exceeded my expectations. It’s a Chinese product specifically designed for beginners who want to explore the Electric Dab Rigs scene without spending a fortune. While there are cheaper options available that may not perform as well, I doubt many users would truly enjoy them, even if they are new to this category. On the other hand, slightly more expensive units like the Utillian 8 and Core 2.1 offer superior quality sessions. You can refer to our Electric Dab Rig Ranking Page for a detailed comparison between these units, so I won’t go into direct comparisons here.

That being said, the Lookah Unicorn gets the job done and boasts an impressive overall design. It proves to be highly useful, but I want to emphasize that it’s best suited for beginners. This one might not meet your expectations if you have experience with other units.

And that does it for our Lookah Unicorn 2.0 Review, I really hope you got some value from it and left a little more confident in your decision. If you have any further questions, make sure to write them down and comment. Thanks for reading and as always, keep vapin!