Wolkenkraft LIVE

The LIVE heats using true convection: a heating element warms the air, and only this hot air flows through the herb and vaporizes the active ingredients. The material sits in a titanium chamber, which retains heat evenly and – unlike conduction devices with hot walls – does not scorch anything.

Titanium is robust, flavor-neutral and transfers heat efficiently. The compromise with convection is the slightly longer heat-up time of around 40 seconds – entirely normal for pure convection devices.

A feature of the LIVE is the Coolscreen® module. It sits in the vapor path and cools the vapor before it reaches the mouthpiece. Especially at higher temperatures around 220 °C, vapor can otherwise quickly become hot and harsh – the Coolscreen module takes the edge off and makes even large draws pleasant.

It is paired with the zircon ceramic mouthpiece, which is heat-resistant and flavor-neutral.

The LIVE covers an exceptionally wide temperature range from 40 to 220 °C in 1-degree increments. The low starting point of 40 °C is unusual for a vaporizer and shows that Wolkenkraft has also designed the device for very gentle, purely flavor-focused use:

• 40–160 °C – very gentle, aromatic use with minimal visible vapor
• 170–195 °C – flavor-focused everyday range
• 200–220 °C – dense, powerful vapor with maximum release of active ingredients

The precise temperature control allows you to vape a chamber in several stages and bring out different flavor profiles.

The LIVE is controlled via a bright RGB color display directly on the device – without an app or Bluetooth. The display clearly shows the target and current temperatures, the selected mode and the battery level. The color scheme can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Having all controls on the device is a deliberate advantage: no pairing, no dependence on a smartphone and no app that may eventually stop being maintained. Switch it on, select the temperature and mode, then vape. Despite its extensive feature set, operation remains self-contained and reliable in the long term.

The LIVE offers three memory modes (M1, M2, M3) for saving your favorite settings. Instead of selecting the temperature again before every session, you can retrieve your saved profile at the touch of a button.

This is more useful in everyday life than it may initially sound: if you enjoy flavor-focused vaping at 180 °C in the morning and prefer a more powerful session at 210 °C in the evening, you can save both as presets and switch between them in seconds. The three memory slots are also a genuine convenience for multiple users with different preferences. The memory modes turn the broad temperature range into a quickly accessible system instead of requiring constant readjustment.

The sequence mode is one of the LIVE's smartest features. Instead of using a fixed temperature, the device follows a three-stage progressive heating profile: it starts low and automatically increases the temperature in several stages during the session.

This replicates the manual „temperature ramp" already used by experienced users – starting at a low temperature for the full flavor, then increasing it to release the remaining active ingredients. The sequence mode automates this: you do not need to make adjustments yourself and automatically get the full spectrum of flavor and vapor density from a chamber. This extracts noticeably more from the same amount of herb.

The expansion mode extends an ongoing session. When the current chamber load is almost spent, this mode allows you to extract additional time or temperature to vaporize the remaining material.

This is particularly useful for anyone who wants to use a load as completely as possible before refilling. Instead of discarding an almost empty chamber, the expansion mode helps you extract the last bit of effect. Combined with the sequence mode, this creates a considered workflow that uses the material efficiently.

The LIVE has a built-in 3,000 mAh battery. Ten or more sessions per charge are realistic, making it suitable for extended outdoor use or several hours away from a power socket.

Charging takes place via USB-C, and a full charge takes around one hour. Pass-through charging is supported: you can also use the LIVE while it is connected to a cable. The battery cannot be replaced – worth considering in the long term, as built-in batteries lose capacity after many charging cycles.

The LIVE uses an open, fully accessible airpath. Unlike devices with winding, permanently installed channels, every part of the LIVE can be reached, which makes cleaning considerably easier. This keeps the flavor clean and the draw unrestricted throughout the device's lifespan.

Please check the selected offer for the exact contents of the box. Here is how to keep the LIVE in good condition:

The zircon ceramic mouthpiece and titanium chamber can easily withstand this cleaning and do not retain any unwanted flavor.

The LIVE comes as a complete set. The accessories feature dosing caps, a multi-tool, a filling funnel with slider, a storage bag, a USB-C charging cable, cleaning accessories and replacement screens.

You can fill the dosing caps in advance and insert them for quick changes while out and about – this keeps the chamber clean. The filling funnel with slider makes filling easy without any crumbs. Unlike the ÄRiS, for which dosing caps often need to be purchased separately, they are part of the LIVE set – a benefit that underlines its premium positioning.

The LIVE is water-pipe compatible. With a water pipe adapter (WPA), you can pass the vapor through a water pipe, cooling and humidifying it further. Combined with the vapor-cooling Coolscreen module, this creates an especially smooth, substantial vapor profile.

Enthusiasts who appreciate large, cool draws at home can get even more from the LIVE with water filtration. The adapter is available as an accessory. Anyone who mainly uses the LIVE at home should consider the WPA option.

1. Switch on: hold the power button until the RGB display lights up.
2. Fill the chamber: remove the mouthpiece and add medium-fine ground herb to the titanium chamber or insert a prepared dosing cap; the filling funnel makes this easier.
3. Select the mode and temperature: set a fixed temperature between 40 and 220 °C, retrieve a memory profile (M1/M2/M3) or activate the sequence mode.
4. Heat up: after around 40 seconds, the display indicates that the target temperature has been reached.
5. Draw: inhale slowly and evenly for around 10 to 15 seconds – the Coolscreen module keeps the vapor pleasantly cool.

To switch it off, hold the power button again. Despite the extensive feature set, the basic process remains simple.

• Grind: medium-fine and even – with convection, a larger surface area produces denser vapor.
• Fill level: fill the chamber loosely but completely; packing it too tightly restricts the airflow.
• Use sequence mode: activate the three-stage mode to get the full range of flavor and effects from a chamber.
• Start low: begin at a flavor-focused 170–180 °C, then increase the temperature.
• Keep the Coolscreen clean: a clean cooling module delivers significantly better flavor than one with resin build-up.

Because the LIVE maintains a constant temperature and offers flexibility with sequence and expansion modes, it is worth using a load completely instead of refilling early.

Within the Wolkenkraft range, the LIVE and the ÄRiS represent two different classes. Both are pure convection devices with precise temperature control, but the LIVE is positioned significantly higher:

• Battery: LIVE with 3,000 mAh compared with 2,300 mAh for the ÄRiS – more sessions per charge.
• Materials: titanium chamber, zircon ceramic mouthpiece and Coolscreen module for the LIVE; the ÄRiS keeps things simpler.
• Features: RGB display, memory modes, sequence mode and expansion mode for the LIVE; the ÄRiS focuses on straightforward operation.
• accessories: the LIVE set includes dosing caps and plenty of accessories.

In short: the ÄRiS is the straightforward, affordable entry-level option, while the LIVE is the feature-rich premium device for enthusiasts. You can find the current price difference in the price comparison above.

In the premium class, the LIVE faces competition:

• Storz & Bickel Mighty+: hybrid heating and a very large battery – more expensive.
• Arizer Solo 3 V2: a pure convection device with a very long battery life, but larger and without the LIVE's range of modes.

The LIVE stands out in this field with its features: active vapor cooling via the Coolscreen, RGB display, memory modes, sequence mode, expansion mode and a very broad temperature range starting at 40 °C. Anyone looking for a feature-rich premium device with cool vapor will find the LIVE a strong alternative to these models.

The LIVE weighs around 311 grams, is approximately 11.2 cm tall and is therefore a full-featured yet still portable device. It is built from metal, titanium and zircon ceramic.

Wolkenkraft offers spare parts and accessories for the LIVE in its own online shop.

• Little vapor: usually caused by a grind that is too coarse or a chamber that is filled too loosely – grind more finely, fill evenly and select a higher temperature if necessary.
• Only warm air / no vapor: drawing too early. Wait for the roughly 40-second heat-up time until the display indicates that the target temperature has been reached.
• Hot, harsh vapor: clean the Coolscreen module; resin build-up in the cooling module reduces its cooling effect.
• Weak draw: clean the airpath and mouthpiece and replace the screen.
• Display does not respond as expected: check whether a memory or sequence mode has accidentally been activated.
• Battery weakens after extended use: this is inherent to built-in batteries – contact the retailer during the warranty period.

The Wolkenkraft LIVE is the right choice for enthusiasts who want maximum vapor quality and features in a convection portable. The titanium chamber, zircon ceramic mouthpiece, Coolscreen vapor cooling, RGB display, memory modes, sequence mode and expansion mode are part of its equipment. The broad temperature range starting at 40 °C and the large 3,000 mAh battery complete the package.

It is less suitable if you are looking for an affordable, straightforward entry-level option – in which case the ÄRiS is the better choice – or if app controls or a replaceable battery are important to you. However, anyone seeking a feature-rich device with vapor cooling will find it in the LIVE.