Hey there, Max here from Australian Vaporizers again and welcome to the third instalment
of our updated best portables of 2016 series.
As I’ve mentioned we’re going through the units best suited for specific applications
and today is battery life bonanza.
Okay so this was a tough one.
There’s an ever-growing number of portables that are eligible to claim this title and
I could only manage to narrow it down to 3.
You’ve got to consider that some units have expandable battery life with user-replaceable
batteries so I should be more specific here.
These are the best units when it comes to battery life, using only the included components.
Units like the Arizer Air — which comes with one battery but can technically outlast
anything if you’ve got a few extra batteries – aren’t being considered unless said
batteries came with the kit.
Let me get to the point here, the 3 units I’ve chosen are the Ascent, the Haze V3
by Haze Technologies and the Mighty by Storz and Bickel.
Now technically, the Ascent offers the best battery life from a single charge.
Roughly 2 hours of continuous usage is amazing.
It runs on 2 internal, rechargeable lithium ion batteries which are NOT replaceable by
the user.
The main reason I didn’t just choose the Ascent as the overall winner though is because
the vapour production and charge time leave a lot to be desired.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Ascent, the vaporpath is made up of 2
glass tubes which connect like a telescope.
The problem is, they’re not ground to a taper or anything so there’s a bit of play
in between them which kinda dilutes your vapour with fresh air.
When I use the unit, I just don’t get the same level of satisfaction per draw as I do
with the Mighty or the Haze so I’m always inclined to vape more often than I need to.
In turn, the extra battery life isn’t as useful as it looks on paper.
To make things even worse, it takes over 4 hours to charge which is a bit of a pain.
If you’re looking for great battery life, temperature control and aesthetic appeal then
the Ascent is a great option.
Just don’t be expecting easy maintenance or dense vapour production.
As far as I’m aware, the Haze V3 is the only dual bowl vape on the market
which is really surprising, ‘cause it’s such a handy feature.
They’re also heavily customisable with different screens, filling canisters and mouthpieces,
they’re quite reliable and overall perform really well.
What I’m mainly concerned with today though, is the battery.
The internal, rechargeable lithium battery is user replaceable and offers 90 minutes
of continuous use per charge.
On top of that, you get an extra battery in the kit, totalling a huge 3 hours of continuous
use.
Obviously this isn’t going to be ideal for everyone.
It’s not always convenient to take an extra battery with you, but as far as battery life
per dollar goes, the Haze is definitely a smart choice.
The Mighty is one of those great vapes that just works and works well.
It’s considered to be like the Rolls Royce of portables at the moment and once you read
the feature list, it’s easy to see why.
Full digital temperature control, hybrid convection heating, no draw resistance, super-efficient
with small loads.
Need I say more?
Yes, I do.
The two, internal lithium-ion batteries provide roughly 90 minutes of continuous vaping.
Now the batteries aren’t user-replaceable but given how awesome the airflow is and how
much power the convection heater would drain, 90 minutes is a huge achievement.
Okay so there is a down side which is the size of it — I definitely wouldn’t call
it “pocket-friendly” but it is portable enough if you don’t care too much about
discretion.
So once again here we have the winning units for the battery life section of the series.
All great options.
At the end of the day though, if you’re after great battery life, the final decision
will probably boil down to your budget or just your personal preference.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please push them towards us with a forceful
click of the mouse!
Next week we’re covering Ease of Maintenance so for those of you who hate cleaning things,
it’s definitely worth checking out.
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This is Max from Australian Vaporizers.
Have a good one guys.