DAVINCI MIQRO Review: A Super Portable Dry Herb Vaporizer
Intro
The MIQRO is 33% smaller than the IQ. It runs on replaceable 18350s and utilizes a fully zirconium ceramic vapor path for super-pure flavor. I have experience with quite a few dry herb devices so I am interested to see how the MIQRO compares to them. Let’s have a look and find out.
Colors: black, silver, blue, red, purple
Price: $199
DAVINCI MIQRO Gallery
DAVINCI MIQRO Specs and Features
Notable Remarks
Build quality and design
The herb chamber is housed on the bottom of the device. It's made of zirconium ceramic, just like the rest of the vapor path. The MIQRO is designed for micro-dosing with small amounts of herb. The bowl holds approximately up to 0.5 grams. It can be adjusted using a tiny "pearl" which is threaded to the inside of the chamber door, reducing the size of the chamber by half. Since it is a conduction oven, this feature helps maintain surface area when using smaller amounts of herb, making it ideal for shorter solo sessions.
The other side houses the removable 18350 cell which is accessible by a small latch. I had some issues with the battery door staying shut but got it to close with some minor finagling. You can always charge the MIQRO via micro USB, but it's nice to have the ability to swap cells too.
There is also a small tool cleverly housed inside which allows you to remove the zirconium vapor path. This makes cleaning and maintaining the device much easier. The kit also includes cleaning tools and alcohol swabs. The Explorer Edition includes extra goodies, like a really nice carrying pouch and a glove to protect the device from getting banged around.
Packing the bowl of the MIQRO
Ease of use
Overall, the MIQRO is extremely easy to use. The herb chamber loads with ease and the interface is very intuitive. I like how you can use the Smart Paths or enter your own custom temperatures — it's nice to have the custom temp option, even though I prefer using the Smart Paths.
The LED interface took some time for me to get used to because the numbers and letters scroll by quickly. Precision mode is not for me. They nailed it with the pre-set temperatures, but it's still nice to be able to dial in your temperature without using a Bluetooth app.
Heat-up times of the MIQRO
Smart Path 2 (370°) ~ 40 seconds
Smart Path 3 (390°) ~ 45 seconds
Smart Path 4 (410°) ~ 55 seconds
The MIQRO heats up fast. It takes just under a minute on the highest setting, or 45 seconds on Smart Path 3. Once you select your heat setting, the LED lights flash until it reaches the desired temperature. It also vibrates, a feature many vapers have grown accustomed to. The device gets pretty warm after a session or two on the 3rd and 4th settings, which is understandable due to its small size, but it never gets too hot. You can get away with two consecutive sessions, but after that, it needs a few minutes to cool down.
MIQRO Sessions
On the two lower heat paths, you can get away with two, even three sessions with one pack. It doesn't ever scorch the herb; it always comes out a golden-brown color with a fairly even consistency. On the two higher settings, I was able to get two sessions using one pack, with a little bit of stirring in between. I find that the extended mouthpiece works best with these hotter settings. The tool hidden inside the device can also be used to pack your herbs, or you can use a regular dab tool. Make sure to pack it tight.
It's nice having an extra battery, which you can chuck in your carrying tube. They charge up pretty quickly and give you about 3-4 sessions each. You can always have the next battery charging up during use (you can charge 18350s on most regular 18650 chargers.)
Cleaning and maintenance
Likes
Pros
- Compact design
- Replaceable battery
- Clean flavor
- Pure zirconium vapor path
- Easy to clean
- Intuitive interface
- Heats up quickly
- No Bluetooth required
- Adjustable chamber size
Dislikes
Cons
- A bit heavier than the PAX
- Limited sessions per battery
- LEDs aren't so easy to read
Verdict
The device produces excellent flavor and a nice stream of vapor if you pack it properly. It's also easy to maintain, so that's another plus. You can dial in exact temperatures using Precision Mode or just use the pre-set Smart Paths. The battery life for the 18350 is pretty short, but having two goes a long way.
Overall, I was satisfied with the DAVINCI MIQRO. It has a few advantages over most dry herb vapes in its price range: The all-ceramic vapor path, ultra-portable body and easy to use intuitive interface. It might not become my go-to device, but I will be using it when I need a super discreet dry herb vaporizer.
Dave Kriegel
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Dave Kriegel
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dave has always had a passion for helping people quit smoking. As a former smoker himself, he knew how hard it could be. As soon as he learned about vaping, he instantly became obsessed with it and helped many people stop smoking. Vaping360 has given Dave a platform to do this on a much larger scale, by educating the public about the wonders of vaping. When Dave is not writing he is either listening to music, performing it, or cruising around on his Penny board.
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