XMAX V4 Pro vs Arizer Solo 3 V2: Budget Convection or Premium Hybrid?
XMAX V4 Pro vs Arizer Solo 3 V2: Budget Convection or Premium Hybrid?
Summary: Two of the best portable vaporizers under £150 with different strengths. The XMAX V4 Pro costs roughly half the price, heats up in 10 seconds with pure convection, and uses standard 18650 batteries. The Arizer Solo 3 V2 counters with a glass stem vapour path, dosing capsules, degree-precise temperature selection on the device, and a lifetime warranty on the heating element. The V4 Pro wins on value for money and flavour purity; the Solo 3 V2 on features, battery life, and longevity.
Current offers from our partner shops
Visit shop
All prices come from automated shop queries. Some shop links are affiliate links.
At a Glance
- XMAX V4 Pro (from 81.00 € Code VAPOCHECKER · incl. shipping): convection, 11s, 2,550 mAh, 138g
- Arizer Solo 3 V2 (from 210.60 € Code VAPOCHECKER10 · incl. shipping): hybrid, 15s, fixed battery (over 5,000 mAh in testing), 280 g
Technical Specifications
| Specification | XMAX V4 Pro | Arizer Solo 3 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | 81.00 € Code VAPOCHECKER · incl. shipping | 210.60 € Code VAPOCHECKER10 · incl. shipping |
| Heating method | Pure convection | Hybrid |
| Heat-up time | 10s | 15s |
| Battery | 2550 (18650, replaceable) | Fixed, over 5,000 mAh in testing (not user-replaceable) |
| Dosing capsules | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| WPA | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | – | Lifetime on heating element, 2 years on workmanship, 1 year on battery |
Vapor Quality
The V4 Pro’s pure convection system excels at terpene extraction. Hot air flows through the herb without touching heated walls — clean, flavourful vapor, especially at low temperatures around 175–195 °C. The first hits are exceptionally tasty. Downside: later draws thin out faster than with hybrid devices.
The Solo 3 V2 uses hybrid heating combined with Arizer’s characteristic glass stem. Vapor travels through a borosilicate glass tube, gaining a level of flavour purity that no plastic or metal mouthpiece can offer. The hybrid system produces thick, consistent vapor from the first to the last draw.
Battery Life
This one is not close. 12–15 sessions vs 6–7. However, the V4 Pro uses standard 18650 cells for ~€5, which can be swapped in seconds. With two spare batteries you effectively have 20+ sessions. The Solo 3 V2’s battery is fixed and not user-replaceable; on the upside, it can be used whilst charging via USB-C PD.
Features and Ecosystem
The Solo 3 V2 has a clear feature advantage: degree-precise temperature selection on the display (50–220 °C), Session and on-demand mode, dosing capsules, and the entire Arizer glass stem ecosystem. The V4 Pro has none of this — but makes up for it with water filter compatibility and a simpler, no-frills approach.
Arizer offers a lifetime warranty on the heating element, plus 2 years on materials and workmanship and 1 year on the battery (glass excluded). The V4 Pro has 1 year — standard for budget devices.
Who Should Get Which?
V4 Pro, if you:
- Want the best flavour per pound spent
- Prefer pure convection
- Like affordable, universal 18650 batteries
- Want a simple, no-frills device
- Have a budget under €100
Solo 3 V2, if you:
- Want glass stem purity and Session consistency
- Need a massive battery for all-day use
- Value degree-precise temperature selection on the display and dosing capsules
- Want a lifetime warranty on the heating element
- Can invest €120–150
Verdict: The V4 Pro is a remarkable device for its price — it competes on flavour with vaporizers costing twice as much. The Solo 3 V2 is the more complete package: more features, more battery, longer warranty (heating element lifetime, otherwise 2 years), and the glass stem is genuinely special. If the budget allows, the Solo 3 V2 is the better long-term investment. For maximum flavour at minimum cost: the V4 Pro is unbeatable.
Frequently Asked Questions
→ To the full XMAX V4 Pro review
Long-term test with vapor quality, battery tips, and temperature guide.