10 Best Dab Pens of 2020 [Beginners Guide to Wax Vaporizers]

Every year, we see a rise in recreational and medical marijuana. Most of this is fueled by the legalization sweeping through worldwide from Canada to Uruguay and even many states in the United States of America. This is why the dab pens have become more popular than ever.

Wax vaporizers are portable electronic vaporizers that heat your wax or concentrates into vapor. This makes it easier and more discreet, without having to use your dab rig.

We figured if you’re new to wax vaporizers, you’re going to have a hard time finding the best dab pen. We have compiled a list of the best ones so far in 2020.

10 Best Dab Pen in 2020

#1 – Dr. Dabber Boost eRig

Not quite a dab pen, the Dr. Dabber Boost eRig is still a lightweight, tall, and thin wax vape that makes it easy for you to dab on the go and use them no matter where you are. 

Portable E-Rig (e-Nail Vaporizer)

To put it simply, the Dr. Dabber Boost eRig is an eNail that allows you to dab without the need for a torch or a complicated dab rig. This can become problematic when you are trying to smoke wax freely!

The rig itself is a long, vertical cylinder that looks almost like a battery with a nail on the top. Just on this part alone, you get some exciting features such as a single-use button, a titanium nail for excellent vapor quality and production, and a magnetic stand that helps to keep the device supported as you prep it and load it with your material. 

Features

Moving on up to the top of the device, the Dr. Dabber Boost eRig comes with a glass water attachment that helps to cool and filter the vapor before it reaches your lips. The carb cap itself is positioned directly above the nail and comes with a magnetic loading tool so that you don’t have to go fumbling about for your own when you are ready to place your concentrates onto the nail. 

Powerful

The rig itself is quite powerful, as it needs if you want a great vape session. Simply turn on your device and the nail will heat up within 30 seconds, allowing you to quickly start dabbing. This rig will give you a generous 50 to 60 hits before it needs to be recharged and the device charges fairly quickly. 

Although it’s not technically a wax pen, the Dr. Dabber Boost eRig is a very portable, powerful way for you to get your dabs on the go and is definitely one that you should consider if you are in the market for a portable dab rig. 

#2 – QloudUp Nexus Pro

The QloudUp Nexus Pro is an example of a dab pen done right. It features an extremely attractive body that helps to add a touch of sophistication to any dab session. It has easy to use features that make it perfect for both experienced and inexperienced dabbers alike. 

Construction

The QloudUp Nexus Pro is a stainless steel wax vaporizer that easily fits within the palm of your hand and makes dabbing simple and enjoyable. The components that make up this device are all magnetic so that you don’t have to deal with screwing and detaching various parts in order to start getting hits. Additionally, the internals of the device are equally focused on care and quality. Featuring a quartz and titanium atomizers to provide you with clean hits and massive clouds and a glass mouthpiece to further protect the flavor (this mouthpiece also comes with a splash guard so that you are not hit by the excessively hot wax during any point in your dab session!), you are guaranteed to get great hits every time. 

Features

The charger is magnetic as well and charges up the device rather rapidly. Once activated, you can choose between the device’s four preset temperature settings: 330°F, 390°F, 420°F, and 480°F. Although the temperature settings may seem a little low for some, they help to produce the giant clouds and great flavor that this vaporizer is known for. This is also beneficial as the chamber inside can hold up to half a gram of wax concentrates at a time. 

It’s truly hard to find a product that is high-quality and basic at the same time. For users who need this mix, the QloudUp Nexus Pro provides the best of both worlds that is essential to those who want a hassle-free, great dab session each time they use their product. 

#3 – Flytlab Stik

Not a name that is commonly brought up when one is talking about some of the more popular brands of wax pens, the Flytlab Stik takes a lot of the complexity out of the dabbing process and strays from the traditional design path by providing a product that looks more like a portable vape then a dab pen. 

Features

The Flytlab Stik features a blocky design that breaks down all of the necessary components and provides you with an easy to use product that literally spells out everything for you. The body features four rectangular LED lights that indicate the four preset temperature settings built into the device. Moving up, the product has two rectangular atomizers that are clearly labeled in the Flytlab font. The two choices that you have are between the ceramic slab and the dual quartz slab. The mouthpiece fits nicely on top. 

Wax Atomizer

Because there are two different atomizers, that means that the device functions differently with your choices. Using the ceramic slab, your device will last for approximately 70 sessions and will provide you with clean flavors and strong clouds. The temperature range for the ceramic slab includes 200°F, 250°F, 300°F, and 350°F. If you are looking for higher temperatures and larger clouds, you are going to want to go for the dual quartz slab, which may provide harsher hits but will give you a temperature range of 400°F, 500°F, 600°F, and 650°F. It is easy to switch between these different temperature settings as the entire device is controlled by one button on the face of the vape. 

Sometimes, shying away from the norm to provide something unique can be a good thing. If you want a vape that looks different but provides the same value you would expect from any high-quality dab device, you should go for the Flytlab Stik. 

#4 – Kandypens Prism Plus

Unlike the previous mention, Kandypens is a brand name that dominates the dab pen industry and one that does so because of its consistently great releases that are aesthetically and functionally pleasing. 

Body Construction

The Kandypens Prism Plus features a sleek, matte body that looks great while you’re dabbing and comes with an attractive stainless steel, single-use button and a glass mouthpiece that preserves the flavor of your wax concentrates. Looking good can sometimes be an important part of the dabbing experience and with just a glance at the Kandypens Prism Plus, you can clearly tell that people are going to do a double-take when you are actively using the device. Because it is stainless steel and light, you are also going to be able to rest assured that you don’t have to worry if your product takes a little damage here and there. 

Quality Features

Taking a look at the internal mechanisms, the Kandypens Prism Plus comes with two different atomizers that can be attached to the body. The first is the ceramic coilless atomizer that melts down your concentrates without you have to worry about nicking a real coil. The second is a dual quartz atomizer that provides a bit more power to your session. Rather than temperature settings, there are four different voltage choices that are indicated by the LED light on the front of the device. The battery on this version is improved and while you can expect more sessions, you also don’t have to worry about waiting for your device to charge as they added pass-through charging capabilities on this product as well. 

Overall, the Kandypens Prism Plus is yet another excellent portable dab vaporizer to add to your list of wax pens to consider. If you are looking for a vape that has a more mature design than some of the other wax vaporizers out there, this is definitely an option that is right for you. 

#5 – Puffco Plus V2

A lot of dab pens are not quite the real deal. As you can see from some of the above options, many of them have much larger bodies that vary from the traditional vape pen body and the ones that are closer are still much thicker than one would expect of a pen-like device. If this is something that bothers you and you want an authentic vape pen experience, then you are going to love the Puffco Plus V2. 

Consutrction

The Puffco Plus V2 is arguably the thinnest dab pen on the market that you can get your hands on and one that will certainly impress. This product features an all stainless steel body that provides you with a futuristic look and feel that looks great. The device comes in three sections and has a single button on the front that controls the entire product. Some of the other cool features that make up the build include a coil free ceramic chamber that streamlines the dabbing process and provides you with clean vapors and a mouthpiece that comes with an integrated carb cap, dabbing tool, and splash guard so that you don’t need any additional tools on you in order to use your device. 

Quality

Despite its small size, the Puffco Plus V2 produces massive, flavor clouds that can give many other wax pens a run for their money. The pen comes with three different temperature settings and heats up in a matter of seconds. Additionally, you can expect your vape to last for approximately 50 sessions before you need to recharge it. The only downside to this product is that it does not come with passthrough charging so you will have to wait approximately 3 hours before it fully recharges, which may be a disadvantage to some users. 

With all that in mind, it’s important to truly emphasize that this is one of the few, true wax pens on the market. Given its small size, the features and performance are excellent and are what you would expect from products of much larger size. If you have your heart set on a dab pen, the Puffco Plus V2 is one that you should go with. 

#6 – Dr. Dabber Aura

While our first Dr. Dabber product on this list was an e-rig, this product slims down the design to a portable wax pen that is sure to excite even the most experienced dab enthusiasts. 

Design

The Dr. Dabber Aura is a dapper dab pen that features an all-black look and a matte satin finish that helps to make each of the logos look more pronounced against the light. Even the thin mouthpiece at the top looks stylish! As with more modern vape products, all of the pieces on the Aura snap together magnetically so that you don’t have to thread them together. Overall, convenience and portability greatly influence the design of this piece. 

Functionality

The functionality, however, is where the Dr. Dabber Aura exceeds expectations. Starting with the atomizers, the Dr. Dabber Aura features three different options for those who want to be able to experiment with their device: a dual quartz with quartz dish atomizer for thinner concentrates and low heat settings, a dual ceramic rod with quartz dish for thicker concentrates and medium temperatures, and a ceramic halo heater for high heat settings and very thick concentrates. There are three different heat settings that correspond to the different atomizers and you can expect clean and powerful clouds when you use this product. 

Quality

There is not a specific number of expected sessions as there are varying heat settings and atomizers but you can expect it to have an average performance. When it is ready to be recharged, simply attach the magnetic USB cable to the slot. 

Many dab vaporizers will give you a handful of options but the Dr. Dabber Aura is a product that really goes out of its way to give you multiple atomizers that can help you meet all of your concentrate needs and have the most efficient session possible. If you want a product that can handle everything you have to throw at it, go with the Dr. Dabber Aura wax pen. 

#7 – Boundless CF-710

To get a better idea of why the Boundless CF-710 is so revolutionary, we first have to understand the third most common dab tool option. When you think about dabbing, you most likely think about dab rigs and electronic dab devices. However, there are also these other products out there known as dab straws or dab sticks. These products rely on heated tips that are then dabbed into wax concentrates so that you can pull the vapor through the tool and into your lungs. The Boundless CF-710 takes this concept one step further by providing you with a compact option that doesn’t match the giant body that comes with manual dab straws. 

Design

The Boundless CF-710 looks like many other dab pens. The outer design is dark and sleek, featuring a single button towards the top and a mouthpiece that extends out of the top of the device. Being made of stainless steel, the product is well-protected and will be able to withstand most bumps and falls, especially due to the internal components that differ greatly from traditional dab products. 

Atomizer

What makes this product unique is that all the action happens at the bottom. Featuring a ceramic or quartz heating rod (your choice), the bottom of the device contains a small tip that heats up in five seconds and is dipped into a dish of concentrate. The heat rapidly vaporizes wax concentrates, which are then inhaled through the device when you place your lips on the mouthpiece and take a draw. Using this model, you don’t have to worry about hot vapors as the vapors have plenty of time to cool down as they travel through the device and you are guaranteed to get clean, large clouds with every rip. 

Battery

The battery itself is also impressive as it can handle up to one hour of continuous use or around 500 inhalations if you are not using it all at once. When you run out of battery power, you can easily recharge the device within 2 hours. 

Dab sticks can sometimes be far more efficient and desirable than regular wax vaporizers. If you want something that deviates from the basic product that works great and looks even better, check out the Boundless CF-710. 

#8 – Linx Hypnos

Sometimes, stripping down a product is the best way to go and the Linx Hypnos takes advantage of this by providing us with a simple but effective dab pen. 

Quality Construction

The Linx Hypnos is a stainless steel wax vape pen that combines fashion with function and protects your device against damage that it might sustain. Featuring one button that controls the device, the face of the device is rather plain except for the intimidating Linx logo at the bottom of the vape. The top of the vape is topped with a glass mouthpiece that is designed to preserve the flavor of the vapors and cool them as they travel from the device to your lungs. 

Features

The inside of the Linx Hypnos features a large ceramic chamber with a ceramic plate that keeps concentrates pure and produces decent clouds. Besides these aspects, the most impressive part of the vape is the battery. The Hypnos comes with four different temperature settings, can reach its temperature within 15 seconds, and lasts for three hours of continuous vaping. Even better, this vape only takes one hour to fully recharge, meaning that you don’t have to spend much time waiting around when you run out of juice. 

Although it doesn’t come with as many features as you can see with some of the other wax pens, you don’t always have to have the most features to have a great product. For those who want a simple product that effectively vaporizes dab concentrates, is a portable product, and lasts for longer than most, reach for the Linx Hypnos. 

#9 – Kandypens Crystal

Another stripped-down product, the Kandypens Crystal is a high-quality wax vape pen that offers up a simple yet excellent performance. 

Construction

The Kandypens Crystal is a compact dab pen that features a single-use button that controls the entire device and four small LED lights to help indicate the different temperature options as you cycle through them. The dark matte finish contrasts well with glass mouthpiece at the top and the electroplated stainless steel body helps to keep your device protected. Overall, the design is basic but still attractive and easy to use. 

Functionality

The functionality is excellent as well. The Kandypens Crystal comes with a built-in quartz bucket that evenly heats your wax concentrates and keeps flavors protected. Along with great flavors, the Kandypens Crystal is well-known for producing massive rips, especially at the higher voltages. The device is extremely easy to use, heats up fast, lasts for a while, charges up quickly. 

If you aren’t too picky about having an abundance of features and just need a portable option that is reliable, you should choose the Kandypens Crystal as your next dab pen. 

What is a Dab Pen?

A dab pen, or also known as a wax pen is very similar to a vape pen. Instead of vaping liquid concentrates, it is designed to help you melt down and vaporize wax concentrates. A wax pen will typically be smaller than the average dry herb vape pen but larger than a regular vape pen and will be equipped with powerful batteries and coils that simplify the process. These products are used to make the process of dabbing easier when mobile. 

Benefits

Dab rigs take up a lot of space and even the compact ones feature intricate designs and complex water filtration systems that make it near impossible to use out of the house, which is made even more complicated by the need of a torch to heat up the nail. Dab pens are the logical response to these products as they are powered internally, are able to fit comfortably in the hand and are easy to carry around, and give you more control over your vape sessions. 

What Are Dabs?

Dabs, or the process of dabbing, is taking a small amount of wax concentrate and applying it to a hot surface in order to vaporize and inhale it. This is often done for those who have a substance like marijuana and who want to get stronger, purer highs without having to smoke more herbal weed. 

How to Use a Dab Pen?

As with most portable vaporizers, these wax vape pens are extremely simple to use and have limited controls to make the process easier. Usually, you will start by turning on the device and waiting for it to heat up. You will then take a scoop of your wax concentrate and place it into the device or do so before the heating process so that it can properly vaporize it. Once your product is heated, you just enjoy your dab!

FAQ

Dabbing is quite different from smoking or vaping other products so users are understandably concerned about some aspects of using dab pens in lieu of dry herb vapes or regular vape pens. Here are some of the most common questions and their respective answers. 

Does a Dab Smell?

You would think that a dab of concentrated marijuana wax would smell, correct? Actually, wax smells significantly less than smoking dry herbs and is practically invisible. If discretion is on your list of things you need when smoking, dabbing is a great alternative to choose. You just have to make sure that you take smaller dabs if you are not experienced as the effects of dabs will be much stronger, which defeats the purpose of being discreet if you are noticeably high. 

Best Atomizer Coil for Wax Pen?

Portable dab products use various atomizers to get the job done. Atomizers often include…

Ceramic

Ceramic atomizers help to preserve the flavor of dabs and make it so that you don’t have any of your wax pen’s components mixing in with the vapor that is produced. You will just need to be careful with these types of atomizer coils as they are subject to breaking at higher temperatures!

Quartz

Quartz atomizers are able to retain heat very well and heat up rather quickly too. As with the above, you will need to watch out for breakage over time as quartz can sometimes be fragile. That said, quartz also provides an excellent vapor quality. 

Titanium

Titanium makes for a high-quality atomizer that protects flavor and remains durable despite extensive use. If you can, you should aim for a dab pen that includes an atomizer coil made of titanium. 

How Is the Dab High?

As we stated above, wax concentrates include much higher levels of THC as they are concentrated forms of the substance. Dab highs, even when you only have a little bit of the product, can be quite intense. The more you take, the stronger the effects. Just make sure that you don’t overdo as an intense dab session isn’t always enjoyable!