XMax Starry 4

You should get the Starry 4 If…

You're in search of an economical dry herb vaporizer that does the job effectively. The XMAX Starry V4 Vaporizer, a portable option, offers decent vapor quality at a reasonable cost, catering well to both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts on a budget. For those who want higher quality vapor, we suggest the Milatron Budget Beast, which employs Hybrid heating for improved vapor quality while remaining within the same price range.

The replaceable 18650 battery of the Starry 4 affords users the convenience of having a spare for uninterrupted sessions. However, thanks to the device's passthrough charging capability, most users will likely opt for simply taking the smaller USB-C cable when on the move. Another nice feature is the precise temperature control, ranging from 212ºF to 464ºF (100ºC to 240ºC)

Budget-Friendly & Useful Features

This Portable Dry Herb Vaporizer is pretty good when you take into consideration its price point. The device has a haptic feedback feature that alerts you when it's ready, a smart memory function that remembers your last temperature setting, and a 4-minute auto-shutoff feature that preserves battery life and offers peace of mind.

This unit is not on par with premium devices in terms of Vapor Quality, especially since it's purely conduction based. On the other hand, Convection devices like the Utillian 620 simply provide better-quality vapor. That being said, the Starry’s screen is slightly better than the U620’s since it shows more information, such as:

- Set Temperature
- Current Temperature
- Session Time
- Session Mode
- Battery Level

Enhanced Battery Pack

The Starry 4.0 features a 2550 mAh battery which is replaceable, meaning it can be swapped out for a fully charged 18650 battery when out of power. The V4 also allows users to plug in the updated USB C while the chamber heats up, so you can use it even if it's at a low battery as long as it's plugged in. Keep in mind if the device is off and plugged in, it will not turn on, so it does feature pass-through charging, but only if the device is powered on before plugging it in.

Decent Build Quality

The device's ergonomic design fits comfortably in your hand, while the magnetic Zirconia mouthpiece ensures decent airflow and functionality for inhalation, it is important to mention that the inside is lined with silicone and as a result does not provide the flavour purity that one would expect from zirconia. .

It's discreet size and elegant finish make it a good companion for your travels, but it's important to mention that its compact size forces the device to be top-loaded. What this means is that your vapor has less time to travel through any cooling components resulting in hotter vapor. This can also affect the taste of your vapor, but it doesn't seem this was the main focus for this budget device. For users who are hell-bent on taste, we recommend the Zeus Arc S, which replaces its silicone with gold plates that keep your flavor intact.