Iolite Vaporizer REVIEW

Iolite VaporizerProbably the most ingenious portable vaporizer there is, the Iolite vaporizer is light years ahead of any other portable vape other than Iolites latest portable the WISPR vaporizer.

There is no electrical connector. There is no battery.

The Iolite is efficiently powered by butane, which makes it the most technologically advanced portable vape ever made.

As long as you have a can of butane this thing can be used anywhere.

The Iolite is available in a variety of colors. It comes with a travel case, butane fuel and a wand whip mouthpiece.

The Iolite has a very stealthy design and could easily be mistaken for a walkie-talkie or mobile phone. It fits snugly in your hand, is extremely easy to operate without adding additional parts, and heats up to optimum temperature within two to three minutes.

It’s made from medical grade plastic, which gives the Iolite a stamp of approval from the medicinal marijuana community.

Created by Ireland-based Oglesby & Butler in 2008, the Iolite uses a patented “flame-less” butane gas catalytic heater and thermostat for vaporizing using catalytic conversion technology.

The thermostat is metallic, similar to the Volcano and is capable of reaching 190° C (374° F).

The butane conversion takes place within a separate chamber so it is safe to inhale the vapor.

The Iolite vaporizer has a simple on/off switch and another button to start the heating process.

There is a small light indicator on the side of the vaporizer to let you know when optimum temperature has been reached.

The mouth wand can be removed from the Iolite, which has the filling chamber at the opposite end so it can be filled with herb. It holds a good .5 grams and can produce enough vapor to take a surprising 12 to 15 hits.

The Iolite vaporizer maintains optimum temperature very well, but it does take some time to heat up (about 5-7 minutes).

For the simple fact that this vape is so incredibly portable (literally pocket-sized), I can ignore it should heat up faster. But, I think if it did it would have to be a bit bigger to have a faster/more powerful thermostat.

Patience is needed to start it up to reach max temp, but the Iolite does a great job of maintaining temperature.

The Iolite is a rather quiet device and is pretty much undetectable. If there are no other sounds (music, TV, street traffic, whatever) going on around, it’s easy to hear that it’s running. Otherwise you’d have to hold the Iolite close to the ear to know it’s working. And once it heats up there’s no sound at all.

I’m not sure the ingenious technology of the Iolite is worth its $200 price tag. The vaporizer itself and the mouthpiece can get quite warm, and I’m a little cautious about extended use of the Iolite.

Should you get one? Yes. No question, the Iolite is attractive, light, easy to use and does what it’s supposed to do.

I have no qualms with portability issues. To me, there are none. But repeated use could cause some durability concerns.

Oglesby & Butler does have a 2-year warranty on the Iolite if that’s any consolation.

So, there you go. The pros and cons sort of balance each other out, which makes the Iolite one of my top portable vaporizer picks. Get one!

Where to Buy an Iolite Vaporizer

Best USA Price: $ 189,99 at 1Percent

Best Europe Price: € 150 at VapoShop

 

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  • Sanford M.

    I am the proud owner of 2 Iolites. When they worked they worked great. They only worked for about 3 months each. Both of them no longer light. The ignition units are burned out in them. The warranty says they must be sent back to Ireland for repairs. I don’t think I would buy them again.

  • Johnathon

    I got one of these for my birthday. The Iolite is easy and great when you’re one the go. I suggest the Iolite vaporizer for anyone that has a busy schedule and is on the road frequently. I like it because itʼs fueled by butane vs. relying on rechargeable battery packs.

  • Jaysrage

    The iolite is great when it works, yes!
    But the problem is it is very poorly designed and doesn’t work properly for very long. It does come with a 2 year manufacturers warranty, but it is SUCH A BIG EFFIN HASSLE TO USE YOUR WARRANTY!!! I am going through the process right now & have been for a month now. It probably doesn’t help that it is an Irish company, but to be fair- I recently had to use the warranty on a pair of headphones i purchased from a Swedish company & they were so prompt, so hassle free- amazing!! But with iolite, before u even get the authorization to send the unit in u have to jump through a bunch of hurdles. Emailing back and forth with sum tards, answering the same lame questions over and over again. Poor response time & horrible customer service. Highly disorganized company.

  • Bcvagabonds

    Do not buy an IOLITE vaporizer – they are cheap, overpriced junk with faulty ignition systems and a customer service department that misleads you, cheats you out of your warranty, and then insults your intelligence by pretending you are the only person who uses their product for anything other than tobacco! Tell everyone you know NOT to by an IOLITE. Thanks for reading.

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Pros

  • Small and portable
  • Stylish lightweight design
  • Easy to use
  • Quality material
  • Runs on butane, no batteries or cords
  • Efficient
  • 2 year warranty

Cons

  • 5 to 9 minute startup
  • Makes a hissing sound while heating up
  • Plastic mouthpiece gets warm after extended use
  • Pricing is a little steep but more affordable than the Volcano Vaporizer