The Arizer Solo 3 is reviewed as one of the best portable dry herb vapes, shown with two of its four included stems

Arizer long cornered the market on affordable dry herb vapes with incredible taste, but they lacked a bigger, stronger option. After at least eight different versions of the same portable vaporizer experience (Solo, Air and ArGo models), Arizer finally gave us something with more punch, and it was worth the wait! The Solo 3 punches like the 800-pound gorilla in the room and only feels like an Arizer portable vape due to its form factor. We can confidently say it’s one of the most satisfying portable vapes we’ve used!

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Bigger bowls, bigger heater, bigger hits!

Arizer Solo 3 XL bowl next to the regular bowl

XL bowl on the left, Original size bowl on right.

Ever wanted to get higher with your Arizer vape? Step up to the Solo 3 that comes with two sets of stems (aroma tubes, stems, whatever) and water pipe adapters. One set has the original sized Arizer bowl, and the other set has XL bowls that are double the size! The original bowl holds between one and two tenths of a gram depending on how you pack it (mine is about 0.12 grams), while the XL bowl easily holds a quarter gram with room to spare.

The Solo 3 heater is a blend of conduction and convection that smacks like a beast. Couple that with the bigger bowl, and I easily get lifted!

The glass bowls of the Arizer Solo 3 also have glass screens for pure flavor

What heat up time? On-demand, baby!

The Solo 3 heats up so quickly (10-20 seconds) that Arizer decided to add an On-demand mode. Now you can skip the full sessions and just take down one hit of vapor at your own pace. 

When you start the vape up, you are asked whether you want Session or On-demand mode. If you want to sit down and take down the whole bowl, choose Session mode. But if you want to slow it down and come back to the same bowl later, try On-demand. However, make sure to remove the stem between hits with On-demand mode or the stored heat will cook through the bowl before you come back.

The XL bowl on the left has an extra hole in the center for air flow. The Original bowl is on the right.

Arizer Solo 3 has fast charging USB-C port to support it's large battery

Respectable battery life

The Solo 3’s USB-C charge port is located on the backside near the bottom.

Arizer claims three hours of runtime with the Solo 3 on a single charge. While that is probably achievable with low demand sessions, my aggressive style netted me about one hour of runtime. In total I got 18 bowls from one charge in Session mode when set to 390F. Battery life is getting harder and harder to directly compare from vape to vape with On-demand vapes catering to all kinds of hit styles. But it’s safe to say the Solo 3 is stacked in the power department.

Portable, not pocketable

The Arizer Solo 3 is no small vape! I use the 3D Flow Aroma Stem to cool the vapor and reduce the profile.

The Solo 3 is anything but small. With the stem installed it stands at 7.5 inches tall! That’s the tallest portable vape I own. And it weighs ⅔ of a pound…you will feel that in your pocket, if it fits. Technically, the Solo 3 is only portable in the sense that it isn’t plugged in when you use it. I still don’t take it anywhere but around the house and yard, or on beach walks. It is, however, great for travel when you go somewhere for days and don’t want to bring a big plug-in vape for the trip. It hits hard enough to forego the desktop!

Easy to clean

One of the best things about the Arizer portable design is how easy it is to clean. All the mess is in the glass stems. Clean the stems and you have a new vape! But the best part is how you can clean them. Forget the isopropyl alcohol and make some weed hot chocolate! Boil your dirty stems in milk until the oils melt off and your stem will be squeaky clean. Then add some chocolate to the milk and you’ve got an incredible nightcap…these drink sessions can be some of the strongest!

Different session styles

No matter what your style, be sure to try the Solo 3 on a bubbler!

One-and-Done Temp

When I want to set an Arizer vape to one temp and ride it all the way through, my favorite setting is 405F. But the Solo 3 is so aggressive that I set it to 350F to tone it down for a similar session. The flavor lasts through most of the session, and the herbs come out dark tan, not scorched.

Flavor Chaser

When I feel like flavor is all that matters, I’ll use the smaller bowl and turn the temperature down to 333F for a relaxing session. 

Fast and Furious

Wanna rush through a bowl and get jacked up? Pack the XL bowl and set the Solo 3 to On-demand Mode on temp level III. I can crush a bowl in two hits, and the remains are dark and roasty.

Arizer Solo 3 works perfectly on a bong and includes a 14mm glass water pipe adapter

My Favorite Session Settings

Surprisingly enough, my favorite session uses On-demand mode. I pack the XL bowl and set the On-demand temp to level II, with the timer set to 20 seconds. I can finish a bowl in three long hits without any roasty flavor, and the remains are cooked to an even tan throughout.

Solo 3 vs other Arizer portable vapes

Arizer Solo 3 vs the other Arizer portable vaporizers

From left to right: ArGo, Air Max, Solo 2 MAX, Solo 3

An important distinction about the Solo 3 is that it has an extra gear that the other Arizer portables don’t. It can quickly tear through a bowl in just a few hits at higher tempertures. I can still enjoy that slow, tasty Arizer session with the Solo 3, but I have to turn the temperature lower. 

The form factor is identical, and while you use and clean the Solo 3 the same as the Solo 2, I have to turn down the temp on the Solo 3 by 40F to 60F to get a session similar to the Solo 2. Sessions that would take six or seven hits to finish on the Solo 2 now only take four or five hits with the Solo 3.

Arizer Solo 3 vs Storz & Bickel Venty

Troy uses these vapes so much that I wouldn’t go anywhere else with this question. The Mighty+ has been his travel vape forever, and the Venty easily slid into that spot. But the Solo 3 hits harder and is what he reaches for around the house. When it’s time to travel, he’d rather grab the Venty because, even though it’s big, it’s more pocketable with the shorter mouthpiece.

Pros & Cons

What we love:

  • Fast Heatup
  • All glass = Pure Flavor
  • Potent & Powerful Vapor
  • Easy to Clean
  • Long Battery Life
  • Includes 2 stems and 2 WPA

Things to Improve:

  • Easy to overpack
  • tight when overpacked
  • combusts when overpacked
  • not pocket friendly

Final Thoughts: Is the Solo 3 Worth It?

The Solo 3 is a superb vaporizer choice for cannabis users looking for efficient extraction and maximum flavor.

This vape is great for beginners as well as seasoned vape users.

Where to Buy Solo 3

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