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Arizer Solo II
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Product Review: Arizer Solo II Vaporizer
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Vaporizer enthusiasts rejoice! Arizer has introduced a remarkable new vaporizer, an updated version of one of our absolute favorite portable vapes; the Solo II. The Solo 2 pays tribute to its roots with a very similar design tothe original Solo, with a few key upgrades.
Arizer hasn’t announced an official release date as of yet, and the cost of the Solo II is still unknown. We’ll be updating you on the launch date as well as price tag as soon as we know.
Arizer Solo II Review
The Arizer Solo II will come in two colors to start, Mystic Blue and Carbon Black. We assume it will cost around ~$200, putting it in line with Arizers other portable vaporizers.
The Solo II took quite a few cues from the original, from the way you load / operate the unit to the overall dimensions. The addition of an organic LED display allows users to closely monitor / adjust things like temperature, operating time and battery life. The height of the Solo II is virtually identical to the original, but it was given more of an oval design which makes holding the unit more comfortable.
Found in the box:
- Solo 2 Vaporizer
- 2 Glass stems (90mm & 110mm lengths)
- 2 Silicone stem caps
- Glass aroma dish
- Carrying case
- Stainless steel stirring tool
- 4 Stainless steel screens
- Sample of aromatic botanicals
- Wall charger
As far as the overall experience and vapor quality, the Solo II is almost exactly the same as the original Solo. This might not sound like a good thing, but it’s a fantastic thing! The original Arizer Solo was, and still is one of the best vaporizers. I love that Arizer didn’t try to reinvent the wheel, they just upgraded the guts and brought the aesthetics up to date.
Once you get a hold of the Solo II you get a sense for how well it’s built. It has a solid feel, nothing rattles around at all. Arizer used a piece of brushed stainless steel to cap off the top and bottom of the unit, and quite honestly it’s my favorite change aside from the vastly improved battery life. It just looks really great, reinforcing a feeling of durability, quality and pure function; plus it’s easy to clean.
Here’s the big change that will have any existing Solo owners clamoring to order a new Solo II; battery life. The Solo II battery will last up to 3-hours on a single charge. More realistically you can expect a little over 2-hours of battery life, at least that’s been my experience. The unit also takes 3-hours to fully charge, but it can be used while charging to avoid too much downtime.
The OLED display is controlled with 3-buttons at the front of the unit and will let you know when the device is heating, battery life and of course temperature. You can dial in the exact temperature you want between 50° C and 220° C (122° F – 428° F) using 1-degree or 10-degree increments. You can also adjust things like the volume of the beeps or you can turn them off completely. Display brightness and Celsius / Fahrenheit settings can also be adjusted.
The Solo II has a power-on delay as well as an auto shut-off timer built in for safety reasons. You can adjust these in the settings, but you can’t turn either off completely. The auto shut-off isn’t an issue as it allows you to vape for up to 15 minutes per session. The power-on delay is a bit of a nuisance as it can’t be set any lower than 4-seconds. All this means if you have to hold the power buttons for 4 seconds before the device turns on, not the end of the world, but kind of annoying.
In terms of performance the Solo II is fantastic, just like the original. Vapor quality, density and flavor are all top notch. What you can expect is a faster heat up time, reaching 200° C in ~40 seconds. This more powerful heater also allows for more aggressive hauls because it can maintain temperature during use more easily.
The glass stems on the Solo II are virtually the same as the ones found on the original, holding the same amount of herb (around 0.2 grams). Original Solo stems will fit in the Solo II without issue.
Pros
Performance. Arizer has figured out how to provide optimal vapor flavor and quality in an extremely efficient portable vaporizer. There’s a few vaporizers that can compete, but none come to mind that can exceed the Solo II.
The improved battery life and heat up time helped bring the new Solo vaporizer up to date in terms of current vaporizer technology.
The tweaked design and style of the Solo II are great! Paying homage to its lineage and at the same time offering a more refined and updated look.
Cons
Size has always been a hot topic when discussing the Solo. As a portable vaporizer it is on the large side, not to mention the protruding glass tube. While the Solo II has trimmed down a little, it’s still on the larger side of portable vaporizers.
I would have liked to see easily interchangeable batteries in the Solo II. The Arizer Air allows users to quickly replace dead batteries, I’d like to see this carried over to the new Solo. Being able to use the device while it’s charging helps make this a non-issue while vaporizing at home.
The stems DO fit in a 14mm glass fitting, but not well. 14mm glass attachments made specifically for the Solo and Air have been around for a while, and they’re extremely popular among Arizer users. I would have liked to see one included with the Solo II, even at the expense of one of the regular stems.
Arizer Solo vs Solo II
Aside from the changes we mentioned above, here’s what the Arizer Solo and Solo II look like side by side.
Final Thoughts
Quite frankly I’m over the moon that Arizer decided to update an old classic. The Solo II is my new favorite ‘at-home portable’. What it lacks in stealth and portability it more than makes up for through its performance.
If you’re in the market for something you can throw in your pocket, take on a hike or outdoor adventure, the Solo II probably isn’t for you. If you’re primarily vaporizing at home and want to have an uncompromising vaporizing experience, get a Solo II.
Get yours here: Arizer.com
Comments
March 18th, 2017
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I want to see a picture next to an Air. It looks pretty compact. Probably not super pocketable, but quite portable none the less. I think it looks pretty cool, nice and simple which is critical for medical patients. Arizer makes a quality product, hitting the Air right now, and I really like the build quality and durable finish.
And real time battery life is HUGE, a critical feature lacking in many portable vaporizers.
And real time battery life is HUGE, a critical feature lacking in many portable vaporizers.
Are you serious? Pretty sure every one of your posts in here has been negative?
Did you even READ the review??
Obviously not
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This looks sick! I didn't think that there would be a beefed up heater but the ability to get to 220c is impressive as well as the heatup speed. And the better ability to maintain temp, and finally be able to vape sub 180c with single digit increments.....sold. Oh, and better battery life?
Nice work Arizer!
KeroZen
Chronic vapaholic
The battery life is awesome according to the review. So it could really be 3h of continuous use and 2h of practical use when taking the multiple heatup + cooldown cycles for the many sessions into account.
This is so far the best reported run time I've heard of for a portable device. It's impressive. The vape must be really efficient and energy conservative. Going fully digital surely helped in that regard. But 40 seconds heatup time on the other hand hints that it's either not very powerful or there's quite some heatsink mass to pre-heat (or maybe both)
Anyways, I imagine that the old Solo will be phased out, and this is a pretty damn good successor. I'm all for incremental upgrades like that. They didn't change the spirit nor the essence, it's still a Solo, but clearly a better one. Might not be the revolution some members expected, but by all means it looks like a good and solid product.
This is so far the best reported run time I've heard of for a portable device. It's impressive. The vape must be really efficient and energy conservative. Going fully digital surely helped in that regard. But 40 seconds heatup time on the other hand hints that it's either not very powerful or there's quite some heatsink mass to pre-heat (or maybe both)
Anyways, I imagine that the old Solo will be phased out, and this is a pretty damn good successor. I'm all for incremental upgrades like that. They didn't change the spirit nor the essence, it's still a Solo, but clearly a better one. Might not be the revolution some members expected, but by all means it looks like a good and solid product.
TheChillBud
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Hey!
Posted a few pictures to Instagram the other day because so few people have had a chance to get a good look at the Solo II. My full review was published earlier today (it's actually posted in its entirety above...)
As the review says, I'm a long-time Solo fan and I'm really enjoying the updated Solo II. If you guys have any specific questions that I didn't cover, please let me know. I'm always trying to make my reviews more helpful and comprehensive.
I'll get some shots of the Solo / Solo II / Air beside each other so you can get an even better idea of the size.
Stay chill folks
FabulatorPoeta
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Vaporizer enthusiasts rejoice! Arizer has introduced a remarkable new vaporizer, an updated version of one of our absolute favorite portable vapes; the Solo II [...]
The OLED display is controlled with 3-buttons at the front of the unit and will let you know when the device is heating, battery life and of course temperature. You can dial in the exact temperature you want between 50° C and 220° C (122° F – 428° F) using 1-degree or 10-degree increments [...]
Quite frankly I’m over the moon that Arizer decided to update an old classic. The Solo II is my new favorite ‘at-home portable’. What it lacks in stealth and portability it more than makes up for through its performance.
Thanks for this very informative review. At last, we see it, and it's certainly appealing. Remains the price tag. My concern and motivation are primarily with temperature settings, and a basic question maybe difficult to answer at this stage : how accurate is it? That will be the deal breaker for me.
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TheChillBud
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The stem is quite snug. Actually a bit difficult to put in the first time, pre-heating the device first helps.
Not entirely sure how simple a battery change would be. Unlike the original that uses Phillips head screws to secure the base, the Solo II uses very small socket screws. I haven't opened it up though so I couldn't say for sure either way.
No sound at all while heating which is kind of a surprise. No high pitch tone, clicking or buzzing.
Menu operates pretty simply. Press the middle "menu" button once to enter the menu screen, then cycle through the different option (mentioned above) by pressing the menu button again. To cycle through the options in each category you use the up-down keys. Not a whole lot of customization to worry about though.
Same DC12V charger as the original.
Just like the original Solo....I wonder how long that snug fit will last....
Any improvements in airflow?
TheChillBud
Active Member
Very much like the original. Even after excessive use with my original unit, the stem has a very slight wiggle at best. I assume the Solo II will be similar after getting more hours on it.
Airflow was virtually identical between the two units as far as I could tell. Personally I think the draw resistance and vapor production are amazing, but I've heard others say the draw resistance of the original solo was a bit too much. If you liked the original, you'll love the II.
TheChillBud
Active Member
Just gave both units a quick weigh in. The Original came in at 7.7 ounces, the Solo II was 7.5. Prettttty much the same.
TheChillBud
Active Member
No worries, happy I can be helpful
I did find the original had a weak bottom plate, mine had a crack stemming from the screws. Didn't fall apart or affect performance, but not something you want to see on a new vaporizer. The Solo II has stainless steel plates on the top and bottom, so this won't be an issue anymore.
Aside from the plastic buttons and oven-cap there's no visible plastic.
There's a seam at the top, but it doesn't appear to screw off. I'm still being quite ginger with the new unit so I haven't taken it apart at all... yet.
I did find the original had a weak bottom plate, mine had a crack stemming from the screws. Didn't fall apart or affect performance, but not something you want to see on a new vaporizer. The Solo II has stainless steel plates on the top and bottom, so this won't be an issue anymore.
Aside from the plastic buttons and oven-cap there's no visible plastic.
There's a seam at the top, but it doesn't appear to screw off. I'm still being quite ginger with the new unit so I haven't taken it apart at all... yet.
Thanks so much @TheChillBud ! Huge help giving us feedback before release. Sounds like there are actually many small improvements overall! Reminds me of when the Extreme turned into the EQ. Good stuff.
@TheChillBud you should do a video of the solo2 and air heating from a cold start.
