{"id":11995,"date":"2019-10-20T13:21:08","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T18:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvape.com\/blog\/?p=11995"},"modified":"2025-05-19T18:37:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T23:37:32","slug":"arizer-air-2-vs-davinci-iq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvape.com\/blog\/arizer-air-2-vs-davinci-iq\/","title":{"rendered":"Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2 – Portable Prowess"},"content":{"rendered":"
Trying to choose between the Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2? These are two excellent vaporizers that both feature removable 18650 batteries, and we\u2019re about to put them up against each other in a head to head matchup to find out which is the better vape. <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2
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Can I just start by saying that the more comparisons I do, the more I realize how far vaporizers have come in the last few years? Either one of these would have been unfathomably good not that long ago, and here I am critiquing them.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been sitting here trying to decide which one is better between Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, and honestly, I can\u2019t do it. They\u2019re different, and depending on your preferences, you may like one more than the other. Let me explain.<\/p>\n

With the Arizer Air 2, you are going to be getting lighter but very flavorful vapor. There is less draw resistance than the original and the heater seems more up to the task of keeping up with more airflow, but I still wouldn\u2019t call the clouds it puts out dense. But the flavor is great and it goes down smooth, which are the two things I value most from vapor.<\/p>\n

The DaVinci IQ<\/a> is a full conduction vaporizer, but it still performs surprisingly well in terms of flavor. I still think the Air 2\u2019s vapor was better in this respect, but the IQ comes close. In my opinion, the IQ\u2019s strength was vapor density.<\/p>\n

So if you want better flavor, the Air 2 is the better bet. If you want harder-hitting vapor, go with the IQ. If you’re looking for something similar, then have a look at the Storz & Bickel Mighty Plus Vaporizer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The Air 2 is a simple but very functional device. It has a removable 18650 battery and a digital screen that allows for precision temperature control down to the degree. The glass stems in combinaton with the Arizer Air mouthpiece<\/a> provide ample time for the vapor to cool down, and the heater is more powerful than the one in the original Air.<\/p>\n

I think the IQ is a little better made though. For starters, it\u2019s smaller. Like the Air 2, you get a removable 18650 and the ability to fully control the temperature from the device, but you also get an app that allows for smart heating modes.<\/p>\n

One that has been a favorite of mine is the \u2018Smart Paths\u2019, which automatically increase the temperature throughout your vaping session. We would also like you to check out the Utillian 621<\/a> Vaporizer for its unique convection heating.<\/p>\n

Either one of these is more than capable of getting the job done, the IQ just seems a bit more advanced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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I wouldn\u2019t call either of these easier to use than the other. I\u2019m always skeptical of apps, because they often do little more than add complexity, but in this battle of Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, the DaVinci did a great job of enhancing the features of the vape while keeping the core functionality intact.<\/p>\n

The big thing for me is being able to access all the temperature options from the device itself, which both of these units do.<\/p>\n

In general, I wouldn\u2019t expect anyone to have a difficult time using these vapes. The Air 2 might have a slight advantage in ease of cleaning, though it’s not enough to call it the winner here. If you’re looking for something at a lower price but with a premium feel, try checking out the Flowermate Slick<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Discreetness<\/h3>\n

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\nThe IQ wins this category easily for the same reason it won on portability. It is one single piece that is much easier to conceal in your hand than the Air 2. It also heats up considerably faster, which is ideal in a situation where you may not have a lot of time to enjoy a session.<\/p>\n

Then there is the fact that with the IQ, you can have it prepacked and ready to just turn on. So across the board, the IQ will perform better when trying to be discreet. The IQ’s younger brother, Davinci Miqro<\/a> would also be something that you should check out, for its small size, making it easy to hide it on your hand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Temperature Flexibility<\/h3>\n

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Both of these between the Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, offer full temperature control straight from the device. You can adjust it in single degree increments with the click of a button. This will be more than enough for most people, but the IQ does have some extra tricks. One cool option is boost mode, which causes the chamber to continuously heat until you let go of the button or it reaches max temp. This makes it kind of like a manual vape for the duration that boost mode is activated. There are also the Smart Paths that I mentioned before. So, for this reason, the DaVinci IQ gives you a bit more flexibility with your temperatures on the fly. If you’re looking for something with huge flexibility on temperature, where you can choose from various different settings try checking out the Crafty Plus Vaporizer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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SHOWDOWN<\/h3>\n

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\nThe IQ is the winner!<\/p>\n

The IQ won the manufacturing quality, portability, discreetness, and temperature flexibility categories. They tied on vapor quality, ease of use, and battery life. The Air 2 didn\u2019t actually win any of the categories.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to make something clear though. These are closer matched than those results seem to indicate. The IQ may clearly outperform the Air 2 in portability and discretion, but they\u2019re pretty evenly matched everywhere else. The IQ earned it\u2019s additional wins thanks to the advanced heating options, but those really don\u2019t make a huge difference to the overall enjoyment you\u2019ll get from the device. They\u2019re cool but far from necessary.<\/p>\n

I really like both of these and imagine you\u2019d enjoy either. If you want something powerful and portable, get the IQ. If you don\u2019t care as much about always having a vaporizer in your pocket and you value flavor more than anything, the Air 2 may be the better option.<\/p>\n

For that that have decided on the DaVinci IQ and want a more up to date device with new features and better build quality, consider checking out our Da Vinci IQ2 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to see another comparison like the Davinci IQ vs Arizer Air 2, check out our recent showdown between the Solo 2 & DaVinci IQ and to see how these 2 units stack up against the field, be sure to check out our Portable Vaporizer Ranking Chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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