Gifts for Stoners: The Vaporizer Gift Guide for Every Budget
The best gift for a cannabis lover is one they will use every day. A good vaporizer does exactly that: it upgrades a ritual they already have and shows you paid attention to how they like to enjoy it.
This guide is organized by budget and by what they use: flower, concentrates or carts. Every pick is a device we make and stand behind.
First, what do they use?
- Carts (oil cartridges): a 510 thread battery is the right gift.
- Flower: a dry herb vaporizer.
- Concentrates (rosin, resin, badder): an electric dab rig.
- Not sure? A dry herb vaporizer is the safest bet, and our curated deals page lists current bundles.
Under $75
DaVinci ARTIQ: for the cart lover
A 510 thread battery that hides the cart inside its shell and cools vapor 90% on average through an extended airpath. It takes standard 0.5g to 1.0g carts, has three heat modes and haptic feedback, and charges over USB-C. It comes in several colors, including Golden Aurora.
DaVinci Hot Knife: for the dabber who has everything
A heated dab tool with a ceramic glazed tip that makes sticky concentrates easy to load. A small upgrade they will notice every session.
Under $150
DaVinci MIQRO-C: the pocket dry herb vaporizer
Built for quick sessions and microdosing. It weighs 87 g, has a 0.25g oven and a removable 18350 battery good for about 30 minutes, and comes with a 5-year warranty. It is available in several colors.
Under $300
DaVinci IQ Core: everyday flavor
Full-size flavor at a lower price: a 0.5g oven, an all zirconia vapor path, about 60 minutes from a removable 18650 battery and a 5-year warranty.
DaVinci IQ3: the flagship
Our most capable dry herb vaporizer: a 0.7g oven, up to 90 minutes from a removable 21700 battery, the Cool Core flavor chamber for vapor 50% cooler than earlier DaVinci models, AirDial airflow control and a 10-year warranty.
The big gift
DaVinci EQ Skyrise and EQ Jacuzzi Collection
The only all-quartz e-rig. Precise on-device temperature control from 450 to 650°F, four Smart Paths, dual 3000mAh batteries and a full-color touchscreen with no app required. The Jacuzzi Collection is the complete kit with a 60ml bubbler, all zirconia parts and a carrying case. The Skyrise delivers the same purity with 30ml Skyrise glass. Add the Halo Heater: Dry Herb and the same EQ handles flower too.
Add-ons that make it personal
- Spare batteries for the IQ3, IQ Core or MIQRO-C, so the session never stops
- EQ accessories like bubblers, mouthpieces and crucibles
- Dosing capsules for preloading sessions
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FAQ
What is a good gift for someone new to vaping?
The MIQRO-C or IQ Core. Both are simple to use, and our guide to the best vaporizer for beginners covers the first session.
What if I do not know what they use?
Ask a friend who knows, or choose a dry herb vaporizer, which suits the widest range of people.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. Vaporizers can only be sold to and used by adults 21 and over.
Related reading
DaVinci products are intended for legal use with cannabis and legal herbs by adults 21 and over. Not for use with tobacco or nicotine.
