Arizer ArGo Review

Canadian vape manufacturer Arizer is well-known for its unique lineup of Portable Vaporizers, and their ArGo model has come to be known as their most portable design that still packs a nice punch!

Since its release in the winter of 2018, it has gained a solid reputation thanks to key features like hybrid heating, an all-glass vapor path, and a very portable design. 

• Coming up on five years since its release, does it still hold up to more modern portable vapes though?

In this review, we’ll go over how the Arizer ArGo Vaporizer performs as well as compare it to modern devices to help you make the right choice based on your vaping preferences. Let’s get into it. 

Arizer ArGo Specs

What’s in the Box?

Along with the Arizer ArGo Vaporizer and included 18650 battery, you’ll get a lot of accessories included in the kit. There is an impressive lifetime warranty on the heating element, a 2-year warranty on materials and workmanship, and a 1-year warranty on the battery. 

Key Features

• Hybrid Heating (Convection and Conduction) for even THC extraction
• Easy user interface
• Swappable 18650 Battery
• Steel and borosilicate glass vapor path
• Consistent sessions and vapor output 
• One of the smallest Weed Vapes on the market

How the Arizer ArGo works?

To get started using the Arizer ArGo Vaporizer, first know that the glass stem works as both the chamber and mouthpiece.

 You’ll be packing down your dry herbs into the holding chamber at the end of the stem. After you’ve filled the glass with your cannabis, simply push the stem back into the oven.

Let’s take a look at the commands to then operate the ArGo:

1. To turn the ArGo on, hold the M and the plus buttons down for a few seconds – The digital display screen will turn on, and a countdown will begin to let you know that it’s powering up.
2. From there, just press the plus or minus buttons to set the temperature you’d like to vape at.
3. Although the ArGo won’t vibrate to let you know when it’s ready, it will beep when it’s ready to be inhaled from!
4. The heat-up time takes about 30 seconds!

As a tip, we recommend waiting 10 to 15 seconds after the beep to really ensure that your vapor is ready to be inhaled. 

You can also open the ArGo menu by pressing the M button, where you’ll be able to customize:

• The brightness of your digital display
• Volume of sound alerts
• Adjust the shut-off timer

Compared to other affordable dry herb vaporizers, these are great customizable features that we wish were included in other budget units.

Relaxing Vapor Quality

The ArGo really isn’t built for vapor production with thick clouds – Its main objective is a slow THC extraction with a relaxed pace.

 An all-glass airpath is a noticeable improvement over cheaper vaporizers which may have your a vapor pass directly past their electronics or have plastic in the air path.

• Thanks to the internal heat jets inside of the chamber, there’s minimal draw resistance which really complements the pure flavor that the glass provides.

One of the knocks we have is that some of your cannabis can sneak through the airflow holes in the glass stem chamber and going up the stem and into your mouth. Because of this, we recommend using a coarse grind in the chamber. 

You can use one of the included screens above your herb, but it can tend to make the airflow more restricted.

• On the plus side, your terpene flavor will be good for longer in the ArGo because of the weaker heater!

Hybrid Heating System

The heating system on the Arizer Go is a hybrid mix of convection and conduction.

This means that your dry herb material will be heated through the stainless steel conduction oven, as well as the hot air that passes through the glass stem’s chamber whenever you inhale.

The glass stem bowl size is a bit on the smaller size at around 0.2g, but the hybrid heating ensures that you’ll get a lot of consistent vapor extraction. The only real downside of the high-quality heating in such a small device, is that the ArGo can get very warm in your hand with longer sessions. 

If a larger bowl is important to you, the 0.5g bowl of the G Pen Elite 2 might be a better choice, as it also has an intuitive screen and hybrid heating. 

Precision Temperature Settings

The Go has a wide temperature range from 50°C all the way up to 200°C (122-428°F). You can adjust the temperature increments by either single degrees or 10 degrees, which is a great selling point.

• We recommend sticking right around 200°C/ 392°F as lower temperatures will be better for vapor taste and terpene profiles.

Arizer ArGo Portability 

Coming in at about the size of a deck of cards, the ArGo was clearly created with portability in mind.

While it’s not the tiniest device out there, with units like the G Pen Dash edging it out, you’ll get a lot of consistently solid tech packed into the small unit.

At only 4in by 1in, you can expect to forget that you even have it in your pocket at times!

One nice feature is that you’ll be able to slide a plastic protector up to completely hide or protect your glass stem. When the plastic is up, most people will think that it’s just a battery bank you’re carrying.

There is one small downside that the glass can be a bit messy while reloading the chamber, so heavy users may consider buying extra ArGo Glass Aroma Tubes so they can prefill them and carry them in some Arizer PVC Carrying Tubes. 

Plastic glass protector in the raised position

Arizer ArGo Accessory Tips

A perk of the Arizer Go is having the ability to attach a bubbler or bong adapter in order to increase vapor quality and flavor.

These work in place of the normal mouthpiece, so just slide either the ArGo Bubbler or Argo Bong Adapter into the oven with a filled chamber, and you’ll have access to tons of session customization.

Every vaporizer does not have this capacity, so the ArGo has set itself apart from the crowd by having these options for a budget vape.

• For heavy users, we can also suggest picking up a spare Arizer 18650 Battery so that you can just swap it out if you run out of juice on the go. 

Solid Battery Life

Considering how compact and portable the ArGo is, its battery life is solid.

You’ll be able to get 90 minutes of continuous use out of it, but unfortunately it takes about 3 hours to fully charge.

The option for a swappable 18650 battery is great as you can easily keep the session going on the go if you purchase a second battery. Even by today’s standards, the ArGo is upper-tier in the battery department regarding portable dry herb vapes. If you want more battery life, you might consider the big brother model, the Arizer Air MAX. 

Swappable battery chamber

Arizer ArGo Build Quality 

The ArGo is a solid little device made from a combination of metal and rubberized plastic.

As an overall con, the rubberized plastic might wear off over time, but it’s lightweight & easy to hold and carry, so we can overlook that.

The pop-off protective top is also a nice included feature that guards the glass mouthpiece for those that will be carrying the Go during outdoor activities. 

Arizer themselves is an excellent manufacturer and rarely have problems associated with their devices. Safe, well-made, and reliable, we always recommend Canadian-made Arizer devices to people for these reasons.

How to Clean the Arizer ArGo?

• The nice thing about the ArGo’s design is that you’ll really only need to focus on cleaning the glass stem and oven.

This will help to make sure that they’re free from anything that affects airflow or bacteria. You can soak the glass stem in some Orange Chronic and then give it a good rinse in warm water and a light scrub afterward with q tips.

Make sure you also knock any debris from the oven and chamber after every use and occasionally use an vape cleaning stick to make sure everything stays clean in the short term.

The whole process will only take a few minutes, which is a nice benefit for those that hate maintenance like me!

Pros 

• Removable 18650 Battery.
• Solid Temperature Range 
• Impressive Hybrid Heating System 
• Pass-through Charging 
• Auto Shut-off Timer
• Highly Portable
• Easy to Use and Understand

Cons

• 3-hour charge time + Micro-USB charging port
• Very small screen 
• Glass stem will break if dropped
• Slow extraction 

Who’s the ArGo for?

The ArGo is a great pickup for anyone that’s looking to buy their first vaporizer that’s easy to use and also discreet. The glass stem design is easy to get used to, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll begin to appreciate the pure flavor of your cannabis especially if you’re trying to quit smoking. 

Who’s the ArGo not for?

The ArGo is not for very heavy users that are looking for big clouds and a fast extraction style. The ArGo will take quite a while to reach full extraction, which is nearly the complete opposite of the one-hitter style that the DynaVap M Plus uses.

Final Thoughts

The Arizer Argo Vaporizer gives you a highly customizable vaping experience in a highly compact and portable kit. It feels great in the hand and delivers delicious vapor right up until the last inhale. The highly customizable options of the ArGo vape are great for old-school consumers and all users will love the consistency of the vape as its earned a spot on our list of the Best Dry Herb Vaporizers. 

What do you think about our Arizer Argo review? Do you own one of these devices, and are you one of the Argo fans? Let us know if our assessment of it was accurate. 

We hope you have found that our Arizer Argo review was helpful! If you did, please stay tuned to the Tools420 blog for a lot more content just like this. 

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• Also be sure to check out our XMAX V3 Pro vs. Arizer ArGo Review!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the oven capacity?

You’ll be able to fill about 0.2g into the glass chamber. 

Does the ArGo smell?

Yes, there will be some cannabis smell in the air during and after a session. You can read some tips in our How to Remove Weed Smell Guide. 

How does the ArGo compare to the Arizer Air SE?

While both of their ovens and vapor quality are similar, the ArGo is the more portable and pocketable option. 

Does the Arizer ArGo have have pass through charging?

Yes, you’ll be able to use the ArGo while it charges. 

How long does it take to charge? 

It can take up to 3.5 hours to fully charge the battery which is why we suggest picking up a spare 18650 battery.