XMAX V4 Pro vs Arizer Solo 3 V2: Budget Convection or Premium Hybrid?
XMAX V4 Pro
from 102.41 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping
90 shops worldwide · 3 ship to US
Compare pricesPrice gap today: Arizer Solo 3 V2 costs 113.27 € more than XMAX V4 Pro.
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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 vapor 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; the Solo 3 V2 on features, battery life, and longevity.
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At a Glance
- XMAX V4 Pro (from 102.41 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping): convection, 10s, 2,550 mAh
- Arizer Solo 3 V2 (from 215.68 € incl. shipping): hybrid, 15s, fixed battery (up to 3 h per charge per Arizer), 280 g
Technical Specifications
| Specification |  XMAX V4 Pro 102.41 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping |  Arizer Solo 3 V2 215.68 € incl. shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | 102.41 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping | 215.68 € incl. shipping |
| Heating method | Pure convection | Hybrid |
| Heat-up time | 10 s | 15 s |
| Battery | 2550 (18650, replaceable) | Fixed (not user-replaceable) |
| Dosing capsules | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| WPA | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime on heating element, 2 years on workmanship, 1 year on battery |
Heating and Vapor Path
The V4 Pro uses a pure convection system. Hot air flows through the herb without touching heated walls.
The Solo 3 V2 uses hybrid heating combined with Arizer’s characteristic glass stem. Vapor travels through a borosilicate glass tube.
Battery Life
According to Arizer, the Solo 3 V2 lasts up to three hours per charge; according to XMAX, the V4 Pro is good for at least 12 six-minute sessions at 220 °C. However, the V4 Pro uses affordable standard 18650 cells, which can be swapped in seconds. With two spare batteries you effectively triple the runtime. 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:
- Prefer pure convection
- Like affordable, universal 18650 batteries
- Want a simple, no-frills device
- Have a small budget
Solo 3 V2, if you:
- Want a glass stem and Session mode
- 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 costs roughly half the price of the Solo 3 V2. The Solo 3 V2 is the more complete package: more features, more battery, longer warranty (heating element lifetime, otherwise 2 years). If the budget allows, the Solo 3 V2 is the better long-term investment. For the lowest cost: the V4 Pro.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Current prices compared
XMAX V4 Pro
90 shops worldwide · 3 ship to US
from 102.41 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping
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135 shops worldwide · 18 ship to US
from 215.68 € incl. shipping
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