Best Vape Pens (Updated for 2020!)

by Thomas Gregorich

The best vape pens deliver premium vapor on-the-go. They’re pocket-friendly but powerful, offering advanced settings, heating, and vapor production. And they pack a potent dose that won’t break the bank.

But here's the problem...

With so many options out there, it’s tough finding the right device for you.

If you’re on the hunt for your next device, here are the best vape pens of 2020 for dry herb, concentrate, and eliquids.

G Pen Nova LXE - Cookies Edition - $39.95

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Features:

650mAh Battery

650mAh Battery 3.2V, 3.6V, and 4.1V Options

100% Ceramic Heating Chamber

Stainless Steel Loading Tool

Limited Edition Cookies SF Collab

Stylish and efficient the G Pen Nova LXE - Cookies Edition lets you take your concentrate use anywhere. A Cookies SF limited-edition design adorns the vape pen to let everyone know your dedication to concentrate culture. This is the upgraded version of the G Pen Nova - Cookies Edition, offering a more powerful 650mAh battery for denser vapor.

The Nova LXE - Cookies Edition houses a 100% ceramic heating element to deliver the most flavor possible. Ceramic is inert, which means no outside flavors will sully your concentrate's vapor. A patented reverse airglow and "check" ball system promote even heating during sessions, further ensuring smooth draws.

To make loading your material easier Grenco Science gave the G Pen Nova LXE - Cookies Edition a stainless steel loading tool, it's detachable and located at the bottom of the mouthpiece so it won't get in the way. If you're needing a new vape for on-the-go use, the Nova LXE - Cookies Edition is for you.

Yocan Evolve Plus - $49.99

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Features:

1100mAh Battery

Dual Quartz Atomizer

Leak-Proof Cap

Built-In Concentrate Container

Micro-USB Charging

15 Second Auto-Shut-Off

3 Second Heating

Yocan Evolve Plus packs more power than the usual vape pen, which is why it has a wider build to make room for its 1100mAh battery. The stronger battery gives you lightning fast 3-second heating, and 15-second auto-shut-off feature to conserve concentrates and battery power, and a long battery life. A large dual quartz rod atomizer heats far faster than ceramic and delivers excellent taste since the quartz doesn’t rub off on vapor. The Evolve is the best vape pen for flavor chasers who want power, portability, and ease-of-use.

Temperature flexibility is limited. The longer you hold the button down, the more the coil will heat up until the 15-second auto-shut-off kicks in. You can pulse the button to maintain, to some degree, the temperature you want. After a few sessions, you’ll get the hang of how long you need to hold the button down to produce the clouds you like. Holding down the button for the entire 15 seconds will produce giant rips. Just a few seconds will deliver smaller, smoother, more flavorful hits. We recommend holding the power button down for 3 to 5 seconds for the best vapor quality.

"The Yocan Evolve Plus is a classic concentrate vaporizer in my book. The dual quartz rod atomizer allows for faster heating and less time waiting. There's a splash-proof cap over the atomizer which allows me to enjoy the great flavor and nothing else. I get a sizeable hit with only a short pulse or two of the button after packing. The flavor tastes great and I can easily reload with the silicone container sneakily stowed away at the base of the vape. The Yocan Evolve Plus packs a punch and is incredibly easy to use."

The dual quartz atomizer features a cap, a rarity in vape pens, that prevents splatter and leakage. It also promotes better heating so you get more out of your concentrates. The cap enables vapor to cool off a bit before it is inhaled.

Finally, a non-stick container is hidden in the bottom of the Evolve Plus so you can carry your stash with you in a discreet way--perfect for on-the-go vaping.

KandyPens Prism - $ 97.99

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Features:

Sub-ohm Battery

Temp settings: 320F, 350F, 390F, 430F

Pocket-Friendly Size

Dual Quartz Coil

Ceramic Coilless Atomizer w/ Ceramic Heating Pad

Glass mouthpiece with Splash Guard

Lifetime Warranty (Battery)

Handmade

KandyPens Prism combines a portable design with powerful vapor production. Two different atomizers offer unique ways to enjoy concentrates. The dual quartz makes huge clouds. The ceramic coilless extracts mouth-watering flavor. A temp controlled sub-ohm battery gives you command over vapor profiles with the added benefit of fast heating. It can also be quickly charged via Micro-USB and lightning cables, bridging the gap between sessions when your battery dies.

Two atomizers made of premium materials leave little to desire in the way of vapor. Concentrate fans will like the dual quartz rod wrapped in titanium coils. It churns up double the vapor production with great flavor. The clouds are large, but also smooth because the quartz heats concentrates at lower temperatures. The ceramic coilless atomizer is more efficient, heating extracts “slow and low” to create smaller, flavor-rich draws. While most vape pens offer only one atomizer, Prism has two. And both deliver noteworthy vapor.

The design is sleek. Styled like a vape pen, it fits easily in your pocket or hand. The glass mouthpiece cools hits, delivering good airflow, and preventing heated concentrates from splashing. The single button controls heating and power. Clicking through the four heat settings is seamless. Everything is geared toward on-the-go vaping so you can enjoy huge hits on your feet. The Prism is fast, beautifully designed, and versatile, making it one of the best vape pens for concentrates.

KandyPens RUBI - $49.95

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Features:

Ceramic Coil with Japanese Cotton

4” Length

Refillable 1ML Pod

8 Second Auto-Shutoff

Leak-Proof

Handmade

Air-Activated

Temperature Regulated

Lifetime Warranty (Battery)

Most vape pens for liquids are only compatible with prefilled cartridges. The affordable yet advanced KandyPens RUBI uses a refillable 1ML pod that enables you to use your liquid of choice rather than the manufacturer’s proprietary liquid. Incredibly pocket-friendly, the RUBI gives you the portability of a vape pen with smooth and flavorful on-demand vapor.

OCELL Ceramic Coil Technology produces extremely flavorful clouds. The heating element delivers 1.6 ohms of power for bigger rips. The coil wrapped in Japanese cotton, extracts intense flavor that you’re not going to find in most vapes this size.

The RUBI’s battery is 280mAh. Expect about 30 to 50 draws per charge. The battery is air-activated, creating vapor instantly when you inhale. These instant hits of flavor-rich clouds let you dose throughout the day with zero hassle. For the liquid concentrate enthusiast looking for a seamless open-system vaping experience, the RUBI is the way to go.

Boundless Terp Pen - $29.99

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Features:

Instant Heat-Up Time

Ceramic Heating Element

Elite Flavor Production

Durable Construction

The Boundless Terp Pen is a discreet and ultraportable device that makes vaporizing wax quick and easy. Durable construction from medical-grade stainless steel makes the Boundless Terp Pen durable and easy to clean. The ceramic coil helps deliver all of your concentrate's flavor, without introducing outside tastes. Slightly larger than a ballpoint pen, the Boundless Terp Pen won’t draw any unwanted attention.

Using the Boundless Terp Pen is easy, you simply place the ceramic tip directly onto your concentrate and inhale. The direct draw nature of the Terp Pen means you get the most out of your material's flavor. Based on the old Boundless CFC, the Terp Pen is a slimmed down version that features a more efficienct battery so you get larger vapor clouds.

AirVape OM Mini - $29.99

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Features:

300mAh Battery

Variable Voltage (2.4v to 4.0v)

Keychain Ring

Works with Standard 510-Threaded Cartridges

Very Pocket-Friendly

5-Second Heating

Elegant Metal Design

The OM Mini is a seriously stealthy device. A vape pen disguised as an otherworldly metal keychain pendant, this little guy works with standard prefilled 510-threaded cartridges to deliver smooth rips. Variable voltage, rapid heating, and a sturdy metal build enable customized clouds on-the-go. Those capabilities are packed into an uber-compact build that hides completely in your grip. The OM Mini is one of the smallest vape pens on the market, if not the smallest.

The operation of the OM Mini is geared toward keeping your rips under wraps. You can click the button like an office pen to power on and toggle temperature with the vape pen utterly concealed in your palm. In just 5 seconds, the clouds emerge, and they are delectable. The vapor quality is better than what you’d expect from a little vape pen. Not top notch, but flavorful and potent.

Stealthiness and convenience are the main reasons why the OM Mini rules. If you vape outdoors, especially in public, it won’t blow your cover. It’ll also enable quick, hassle-free rips that fit seamlessly into your day-to-day lifestyle.

KandyPens Amber Rose - $148.00

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Features:

Original Design by Amber Rose

Coilless Atomizer with Quartz Crystal Chamber

Dual Quartz Rod with Quartz Crystal Chamber

.5ml Glass Cartridge

Collector's Hardshell Case

Glittery Exterior

Deep Dish Chamber

Handmade

Designed and Developed in USA

Lifetime Warranty on Battery

Like its designer, sex symbol Amber Rose, KandyPens' latest vape pen is bold, beautiful and full of surprises. The glittery finish dazzles, complemented by gold lining and a rose decal. Slim, lightweight, and solid, this is one of the best vape pens for on-the-go use. Upgraded atomizers feature quartz crystal chambers for extra flavor and smoothness. Swapping to liquid is easy with the included 510-thread cartridge. The vapor quality is amazing. And rapid heating delivers hits on-demand. If you want style and grace with no shortage of versatility, put this in your pocket.

HoneyStick Elf - $29.99

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Features:

3" Tall

Extremely Palm-Sized

Concealed Cartridge

Snap-On Magnet Connection

Liquid Level Window

3.7 Volt Battery

On-Demand Hits

USB Charging

Lightweight

Durable Metal Build

Matte Finish

The Honey Stick Elf auto draw vape isn’t necessarily shaped like a pen, but it does provide a discreet experience. Its design has come to be known as a “conceal battery” that places the tank in a slot on the side of the battery and not on top of it. It basically cuts the height of a stylus battery setup in half, making this vape easy to hold in the palm of your hand. And it also features a magnetic cartridge connection, meaning the Elf vaporizer offers quick swaps of carts instead of having to unthread them each time. One final convenience worth noting is the liquid level window that is built into the side of the Honey Stick Elf, which allows you to view how much concentrate is left in a cartridge without having to remove it. This is one of the best vape pens for super stealthy (and versatile) vaping.

KandyPens Slim - $19.95

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Features:

510-Threaded

Sleek and Compact

Compatible with 510 Tanks

Buttonless Control

KandyPens Logo

USB Charging

If stylish designs are more your flavor, the KandyPens Slim is the best auto draw vape battery for you. Multiple chromed out finishes make this vape one of the more chic batteries currently available. The 510 threading on the KandyPens Slim battery makes it virtually compatible with all of the most well-known cartridges. Just connect a pre-filled tank then you are ready to hit the town. If you prefer to fill your own, KandyPens has a few tank options and they even match the battery colors. Plus with the backing of a lifetime warranty, the Slim won’t let you down.

O.pen 2.0 - $39.95

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Features:

Variable Voltage (Four Settings)

Stylus Button

Color-Coded Light Display

Ultra-Compact

Rapid Charge Mode

USB Charging

510-Thread

Eight-Minute Auto Shutoff

One of the first things that can happen is a battery dying while you are out and about. Okay, maybe that’s just a first world vaping problem, but it definitely can be frustrating! The O.pen 2.0 features a power meter, just three clicks of the stylus tip and you’ll know how much battery life you’ve got left. That same tip is also used to toggle through the four variable voltage options, all it takes is two clicks and the LED light will flash to signal the change. And if you ever find yourself needing to charge the O.pen 2.0 in a hurry, no worries, this auto draw battery has you covered. Slide your finger across the O.pen logo on the USB charger to activate Rapid Charge Mode. The logo will change from orange to red and in only a few minutes, you’re ready to go.

Auto Draw Variable Voltage - $19.99

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Features:

Variable Voltages

Pre-Heat Setting

Compact and Stealthy

USB Charging

Now if you are seeking a quality auto draw vape, but don’t have a lot of money to spend, check out the Auto Draw Variable Voltage battery. This unit is not promoted by the expensive marketing as some of the other options out there are. As a result, the savings get passed on to the customer. But just because this is a more cost-effective auto draw battery, does not mean that you lose out on features. This VV battery has four different voltages that you can switch through depending on what sort of material you are vaping. And a preheat setting is great for thicker concentrates that require a little extra heat before inhaling.

Yocan Evolve-D - $39.99

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Features:

Pancake-Style Atomizer

Dual Coils

Simple Controls

650mAh Battery

Pocket-Friendly

This particular vape pen makes the list because it’s affordable but still features an advanced atomizer, sturdy chrome build and a decent battery that provides about 3 to 6 hours of continuous vaping. It’s difficult to come by a good dry herb vape pen, but the Yocan Evolve surprises with a thoughtful design (the mouthpiece doubles as a tamping tool to keep the chamber packed tight) and a pancake-style atomizer that cooks up big rips. If you’re looking for a small vaporizer for herb that won’t hurt your wallet, the Yocan Evolve-D is a worthy option.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Evolve-D is its solid but lightweight build. It’s made of tough chrome that will hold up against wear-and-tear, but it won’t weigh heavy in your pocket. Next you’ll notice it heats in just 7 seconds--way faster than the usual dry herb vaporizer. Just click the simple single button control 5 times rapidly to power it on and it’s ready to go. The Evolve-D heats at around 3.2v to 4.2v, which is a fairly optimal range for dry herb.

Again, it’s tough to find a good dry herb vaporizer that is this pocket-friendly and affordable. Dry herb needs a bigger chamber and exactly the right temperatures to show its best flavors and effects. Most vape pens just can’t offer that because of their smaller builds (and therefore lesser heating systems). The Yocan Evolve-D transcends the limitations of herb pens to deliver better vapor quality than other devices.

What Do the Best Vape Pens Offer?

The vaporizer industry has exploded in the past few years. In the wake of all this craziness, experts found vape pens to be one of the most sought after devices for concentrate consumption. They don’t offer the greatest vapor production when compared with larger vaporizers, but they make up for it by enabling quick tokes on the street with little hassle. These pocket-sized devices are generally affordable, though expensive ones exist. Their budget-friendly prices make them an economical tool for enjoying concentrates, much cheaper than a desktop rig and more convenient and efficient than a joint.

What Sets the Best Vape Pens Apart?

Materials used, design, vapor production, ease-of-use, and stealth are a few factors that come into play. The cream of the crop excel in at least a few of these areas, and generally provide a vaping experience with little to desire. It’s generally better to invest in a unit that has it all rather than one that’s only great at one thing. Still wondering what to expect? Here is a breakdown of what the best vape pens offer.

Vapor Production - Top-shelf vape pens boast vapor quality that transcends their compact sizes. This is thanks to their high-grade atomizers and powerful batteries. The best vape pens feature advanced atomizers made of high-quality materials. Their batteries offer fast heat up times for quick hits, as well as multiple heat settings for a customizable experience. With most vape pens, you have to sacrifice vapor quality for a smaller, more travel-friendly design. But these top 10 vaporizers offer the best of both worlds.

Stealth - Having a stealthy vaporizer allows you to take hits in a more discreet way if you’re around other people. The best vape pens are super compact, thin, and lightweight. You can easily carry them in your pocket or hide them in your hand. Some units like the R2 RiG Edition and the Yocan Evolve Plus have secret containers so you don’t have to carry around a separate jar--plus your concentrates will be hidden in the compartment.

Ease-of-Use - The easier a vape pen is to use, the faster you can take a hit, which comes in handy in on-the-go situations. Plus it’s less of a headache not having to fiddle with the controls to take a rip. Most of the best vape pens have simple single button interfaces with click-based temperature control. Just a few clicks and you’re taking a hit. Loading and cleaning a vape pen is also easy. Just remove the mouthpiece to reveal the chamber.

Quality - The materials used matter. They affect vapor quality, how long the unit will last, and even how much it weighs. It’s common for the best vape pens to feature high-grade materials. The chambers are often made with thermal-resistance solids that hold up against high heat to deliver smooth vapor. The build quality is also generally higher thanks to solid, long-lasting materials like steel or aluminum. Investing in a great vape pen pays off, as it will perform better and last longer than a cheaper device.

Looking for Something Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger?

The best vape pens are designed for vaping on your feet in the stealthiest way possible. But if you want even better vapor production, you’ll want to check out our list of the Best Portable Dry Herb Vaporizers of 2018. These devices aren’t as super portable as vape pens, but they offer stronger heating systems, advanced controls, and impressive vapor while still boasting pocket-friendly experiences.