I ordered an Aeris on launch day and had it in my hands a few days later and I have to say, this device is amazing. This is the best portable e-rig on the market imo (unless you need something smaller and then you sacrifice a lot of the Aeris's features.
Pros (off the top of my head):
Portable
Large bowl (same atty as Carta 2)
Strong magnet (does not separate in pocket)
Quartz coated ceramic cooling unit (durable, not plastic, does not impart taste)
Removable batteries (I'll take proprietary over throwaway device any day)
USB-C and wireless charging (Carta dock charges as does any wireless charger)
Design (I like the grooves down the side and apparently the inside looks rea
Build quality
Same atty as Carta 2
Smooth vapor
Usable out of the box (without ever connecting to the app BUT the app allows you to change temps, profiles, colors, timers, etc.)
Hits from the Aeris are surprisingly smooth and the cooling unit kind of gives me a Ghost MV-1 vibe with how much it breaks up the laminar air flow. I put a flash light to the holes on one side and I can't see any light coming through the other side. That quart/ceramic insert does not come apart (it almost looks like it does when you look at the bottom) but I don't see any issues cleaning once you give it a soak in ISO. Focus recommends 70% in the manual but I only use 99% (as do others) with zero issue.
**I would avoid not use 99% ISO on the exterior as I'm not sure how the silicone shell would respond. Focus recommends 70% for the exterior as well iirc.
The intellicore atty (same as the Carta 2) rips and I love having this large of a bowl in pocketable device.
Since the design of the device brings fresh air in through the top 2 holes and immediately back out, you don't have to worry about spill over like you do with the Carta 2 (and others). I'm sure if you pack a massive dab and rip as hard as possible, you might get some splashing through those tops holes. I've hauled on it with 4mm sphere of rosin (and a ruby pearl) and it only splashed up the side a bit.
Build quality is better than the Carta 2 imo. The only thing I'd nitpick is the visible seam on the silicone outer body, and that's completely aesthetic (and minor).
Proprietary batteries are never ideal when compared to on the shelf cells, but I'm just happy to be able to swap in the future. I did not pick up a spare but I like the option of adding spares or buying a replacement if needed. With the USB-C port I'd just carry my 20,000 mAh battery pack if I ever feel the need.
The battery specs are Li-ion polymer, 800mAh, 7.4V.
Max charging current is 5V/2A so it charges fairly quickly.
The only negative I found was that striaght out of the box it carried that typical "robot fart" smell. A few dabs later and it's no longer noticable.
FYI, I'm highly sensitive to the taste that silicone can impart.
I haven't done a side by side comparison with my other dabbing devices but I suspect only the T-bucket with sapphire dish will still be in the lead. All my others are fairly similar, with the biggest change being the attachment used.
The vapor path is short, but very non-laminar. I've been ripping dry dabs with zero issues, but water would add a little extra cooling. I'll put some comparisons in another thread.
I have a top from Enjoy & Prosper for my Carta 2 and he does really nice work. I was eyeing that attachment so you'll have to let us know what you think when it arrives. I'm sure there will be lots of feedback on the discord too, which is where I spend a good deal of time.
Edit: One thing I forgot to mention is that the Aeris comes with a cap for the mouthpiece
. That only leaves 2 small air intake holes on the top exposed.
@LesPlenty @Ramahs There is a glass blower on IG zachharrisondesign that started making glass tip insert for the Aeris. They are only straight at the moment, but I sent him a message asking if he could put a 90°. I'll let you know what he says. There are probably other people that would like something like that.
though.
www.enjoyandprosper.com
