I was under the impression that the solo was primarily convection, is it really mostly conduction? I have an IQ and was looking for something more efficient and I’m worried this is going to use just as much and perform the same
Naw, no such thing as "primarily convection" (or conduction for that matter). One or the other, but no such thing as a combination in typical vapes. It's a temperature flow (Thermodynamics) thing. For convection to work, since the air actually carries very little heat energy per molecule) you have to heat it a LOT hotter than conduction temperatures. Like 1300 degree hot (the source in Thermovape Cera and that ilk). "Glowing hot", far hatter than needed to start combustion if you let the herb get too close to the source. Not happening in Solo/Air/ArG0 since the cup is the hottest thing around (at about 400F).
And 'heat soaks' being effective is a dead give away. It's taking time for the replacement heat to conduct into the load for the next hit, convection would give a second hit immediately since the incoming hot air would be 'right there'?
Besides, if you want efficient (more vaping for the battery life), convection is a straight up loser. A real power hog. So long battery life is another clue. Solo is the call? Popular for a good reason. Enjoy it, not to fret.
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