Vivant V Leaf Go Review – Go, Gadget, Go

How it Works

As with any device, we highly recommend charging it fully before your first use. Next, pull off the top of the device and load your ground herb into the chamber. Tap the power button 5 times rapidly to turn the device on. Then hit it two times to cycle between temperatures.

Press the power button three times rapidly to start session mode where the V Leaf Go will stay at temperature for 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can press and hold the power button to heat the device up.

If you do so, remember, as with most vaporizers, to let it stay at temperature for a few seconds before inhaling.  I will say, it has a very quick heat-up time, which I definitely respect.

Temperature Flexibility

The V Leaf Go has three temperature settings as indicated by the light around the power button. Unfortunately, I could not find any information on exactly what these temperatures are, but they are just noted as “low, medium, and high”.

This was a little disappointing, but at the end of the day, there is a part of the vaporizing community that will enjoy not having to worry about actual temperatures. Users who prefer full temperature control will benefit from checking out the Utillian 620.

Vapor Quality

The vapor quality of the V Leaf Go is… complicated. I really like the fact that it heats up very quickly, but the vapor path is extremely short and there is no cooling to speak of. As a result of this, the vapor comes out extremely hot, especially on the highest setting.

Vivant has combated this in a way I definitely enjoy, as they have made their mouthpiece fit into both an 18mm and a 14mm downstem for rips through your water piece. A very nice touch that I would love to see in more vaporizers.

The vapor without a water piece is not altogether unenjoyable, but I definitely appreciate vaporizers with a long vapor path, like the Zeus Arc GTS Hub.

There are airflow ports on the side of the device that allows your draw to be pretty free-flowing, but that’s traded off with a lot of hot vapor moving through your throat, which I personally found to be mildly irritating on my throat, especially when I took big draws.

The only solution I could come up with is to take shorter, smaller draws, which did a decent job of keeping the vapor relatively cool. 

Manufacturing Quality

The V Leaf Go is definitely different from its predecessor. It is shaped more like a wax pen or a nicotine vape than your traditional dry herb vaporizer. I like the LED light over the fire button, but I’ve had a couple of issues with the LEDs being dim.

I like the built-in stir tool in the pen cap, vaguely similar to the Dynavap M. I also enjoyed the fact that you can remove and replace almost every part of this vaporizer.

You can actually take out the heater, which is a very interesting feature that I’m sure will go largely unnoticed until your friend Derek accidentally drops the device and the heater falls out (Derek, c’mon man). That, or when the heater dies and you have to replace it. All in all, a pretty neat feature for a budget-friendly device.

That’s about where the manufacturing quality stops impressing me. The screen seems to fall out constantly, which is a huge issue for me, as I like a no-hassle device. I’ve also noticed that as the battery gets closer to dead, the performance takes a drastic drop. The battery life isn’t super great in this device either, which adds to this issue.

Look, I get it, it’s a $70 USD device. I’m running it through the ringer like it’s a top of the line device, but when units like the Utillian 421 exist for a similar price, with a glass mouthpiece, 6 temperature settings, and a larger bowl, I’m going to be a little critical.

Battery Life

The V Leaf Go has an internal 900mah battery, which is drastically underwhelming. It will last you about 30-45 minutes of use before needing a recharge, and as I stated before, the last 15 or so will be some underperforming minutes.

To put this in perspective, the Pulsar APX 2 Vape, which is the same price as the V Leaf Go, has a 1600mah battery, almost double the life of the Go.

Suffice to say, we would’ve liked to see a bigger battery on this device.

Portability

In terms of portability, the V Leaf Go can slip in any pocket or bag easily. What it lacks though is that battery life to really take it to the next level. Investing in a portable charger will be a must if you’re taking the Go on the go

That being said, it does have an almost instant heat up time, which is great for a couple of small hits when out and about. If you’re going out for a short amount of time, this should do you well, but if it’s for hiking or camping for a few days, I’d recommend grabbing a device with a bigger battery, like the Utillian 722, which has a 2300mah internal battery.

Ease of Use

The V Leaf Go is incredibly easy to use, with a pretty standard 5 clicks to turn on, 2 to change between temperatures. The bowl has a built-in scoop, which makes loading a breeze, and stirring and emptying your bowl is easy with that pen-style cap and built-in tool.

I can’t say enough about these tools and would really like to see them included on as many devices as they can be, as they really make the whole user experience better.

Discreetness

The Go is almost as discreet as it gets, looking more like a nicotine vape than anything, and is hidden easily by most hands.

I would definitely say it’s one of the most discreet dry herb vaporizers on the market, and we’ve reviewed a couple!

Again, the heat up time is very quick, so it’s a great stealthy companion for a night out!

Overall Experience

We’re pretty mixed on the V Leaf Go. There are a couple of things to like about it, but there are areas where it could have certainly been improved.

The discreetness, quick heat-up time, and removable heater are all great features, but the harsh vapor and low battery are pretty large drawbacks that could have been addressed.

Those on a quest searching for the best affordable vape are well-advised to look elsewhere. For a starter vaporizer, you can get more bang for your buck with a unit like the Utillian 421.

If you have questions about our 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’.