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Was just looking at the xq2 yesterday. I love my air max but the limited battery life is starting to become a challenge for all day vaping.was comparing between the arizer starter desktop and the xq2. I think I should just spring for the xq2. Can you share how you feel about it?
So I bought the original Arizer ExtremeQ specifically for my jacuzzi and pool time needs - where I don't want to bring an electronic or butane powered device, but I want to bring some vapor with me to have fun. The fan assist to fill balloons was what I needed at a cost effective price (the volcano was too expensive for my needs)
The ExtremeQ absolutely exceeded my expectations. It lasted me for several years until the temperature sensor failed (likely because I would try and "cheat" the vaping extraction process by rocking/shaking my vape while filling a balloon for more optimal extraction hahaha). I have no doubt I could find a replacement temp sensor and fix the vaporizer myself, but I never got around to it.
Instead I opted to buy the new XQ2 from Arizer a few months after it hit the market.
Note, there is the cheap Arizer desktop - the "V-Tower" which is essentially the EQ without the fan blower to fill balloons - it's a whip or direct-draw vaporizer only.
Trust me when I say you want that fan-assist, it makes the device more versatile.
Here's the main differences between the original Arizer ExtremeQ and the new XQ2:
That's it - the XQ2 is really a fancier version of the ExtremeQ with very minor tweaks, nothing that really changes the performance.
If you're on a budget, my advice would be to look for an ExtremeQ, and if there is none available, then splurge on the XQ2.
Another fun thing I like to do with desktops like these is called the "nugget method" - break off a mini nugget and throw it in the oven. No grinding or anything. Savor the flavor at this temp for a bit, then stir to break up the nugget and refresh the flavor. This lets you "flavor chase" throughout the sesh by refreshing the flavor every time you stir/break up the herb.