Dr Dabber is an American maker of concentrate vaporisers, founded in 2013 and based in Las Vegas, best known for the Switch 2, an induction-heated e-rig with a quartz insert and an app range of 250–650 °F. Every device in the current range is built for concentrates, not flower. Is Dr Dabber good? Yes, especially if you care about temperature control and quartz. It's a more technical, less lifestyle-led brand than Puffco, and the line-up runs from a slim pen to an e-rig with finer temperature control than most.
I'm a dry-herb man first, but HerbVape stocks Dr Dabber, so the range has been across my bench: set up, heated, cleaned and checked against Dr Dabber's own documentation. This page is our hub for the brand. It covers who they are, what makes the hardware different, the current line-up, which one to pick, how Dr Dabber compares with Puffco and Focus V, and links to everything we've published that's relevant.
Dr Dabber at a glance
| Device | Type | Heat settings (manufacturer) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 | Flagship e-rig, app-connected | 250–650 °F (121–343 °C) in the app, five presets, three heating modes | Precise temperature control at home |
| Switch GO | Portable e-rig, app-connected | 250–650 °F (121–343 °C), custom heating curves | Switch 2 control in a smaller body |
| Boost EVO | E-rig | Six presets | A simple, proven e-rig without an app |
| XS | Travel e-rig | Four presets, 475–625 °F (246–329 °C) | Travel, spill-proof glass |
| Ghost 2 | Compact e-rig | Five presets, 420–540 °F (216–282 °C) | Low-temperature presets in a small device |
| Drop | Heated loading tool | Two heat settings | Loading sticky concentrates cleanly |
There are no HerbVape scores here. Our scores come from the two-strain protocol (Jack Herer and Wedding Cake) on our methodology page, which is built for dry herb and doesn't transfer to concentrate hardware. We haven't published a scored Dr Dabber review. Everything we stock from the brand, including inserts, cups and glass, is in the Dr Dabber collection.
Who are Dr Dabber?
By the company's own account, Dr Dabber started in 2013 in a garage in Florida, with two people. Its first product was the Ghost, a vaporiser pen that Dr Dabber says became one of the most awarded pens of its time. The company moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2016 and has been there since. It says design and engineering are done in-house, from start to finish.
The milestones that matter:
- 2013: the Ghost pen.
- 2014: the Light pen, and the Budder Cutter, which Dr Dabber describes as the first heated loading tool.
- 2015: the original Boost. Dr Dabber calls it the first electronic rig on the market and says it coined the term "eRig" with it.
- 2016: the move to Las Vegas.
- The original Switch: the company's first induction-heated device. It also had a dry herb mode, although reviewers were lukewarm about it. It has since been replaced.
- The Boost EVO: a quartz-bucket successor to the Boost, with six presets.
- October 2024: the Switch 2, which Dr Dabber calls the best e-rig it has ever developed. Concentrates only.
- Since then: the Switch GO (a smaller Switch 2), the Ghost 2 (a reworking of the original Ghost) and the Drop, which replaces the Budder Cutter.
A note on the Boost EVO. As of September 2026, it no longer appears on Dr Dabber's own US store, which lists the Switch 2, Switch GO, Ghost 2, XS and Light. We still stock it, and its quartz atomisers remain available, but I'd treat it as the older design in the range.
What makes Dr Dabber different
Induction heating
The Switch family doesn't heat a coil or a ceramic element in contact with the chamber. An induction coil creates an alternating magnetic field that heats the metal chamber directly, and an infrared sensor reads the temperature. In practice, that means fast heat-up (Dr Dabber quotes 5–20 seconds on the Switch 2 and Switch GO) and fine control. Our e-rig explainer goes through how the different heating approaches work.
Quartz, and a wide temperature range
Dr Dabber leans on quartz inserts and atomisers where Puffco uses ceramic. The Switch 2 ships with a 20 mm quartz insert, and a sapphire insert is sold separately. The 250–650 °F app range goes lower than any Puffco factory preset. If you like low-temperature dabs, that's the brand's biggest selling point. The dab temperature guide explains the ranges and what each one tastes like.
Heating modes
The Switch 2 and Ghost 2 offer three heating modes. Descent starts hot and falls away, like a torched banger cooling. Ascent starts low and climbs. Steady holds one temperature. It's a genuinely useful idea, and more than Puffco's presets offer out of the box.
Warranty
On Dr Dabber's own terms, the Switch 2's battery, charger and electrical components get two years. The Switch GO, Ghost 2, XS, Light and Drop get one year. That cover is for the electronics, so inserts, atomisers and glass aren't part of it. These are Dr Dabber's published US terms, so for a UK purchase, confirm cover with your retailer and keep proof of purchase.
The honest downsides
- Smaller ecosystem. There are fewer caps, glass pieces and accessories than Puffco offers, and less third-party support.
- Glass on the move. The bubbler attachments are part of the appeal and also the part that breaks. Only the XS is designed as spill-proof.
- More settings to understand. The Switch 2 rewards some time spent in the app. If you want to press a button and forget about it, the Boost EVO or XS is simpler.
- Short cover on most models. Only the Switch 2 gets two years.
Cleaning matters here as much as with any e-rig. Dr Dabber recommends 91%+ isopropyl alcohol, a dry swab after every dab on the Switch 2, and no alcohol on the outer shell. The dab rig cleaning guide has the details.
The current line-up
Switch 2: the flagship
The Switch 2 is an induction e-rig with a quartz insert, an infrared temperature sensor and the Dr Dabber app, which gives you full control over temperatures, hold times, lighting and the three heating modes. The factory presets in Dr Dabber's knowledge base run Purple 400 °F, Blue 440 °F, Cyan 480 °F, Orange 500 °F and White 540 °F (204–282 °C). Dr Dabber rates it at up to 30 heating cycles a charge and 60–90 minutes for a full charge over USB-C, with pass-through charging. It comes with a glass attachment, carb cap and the Drop heated loading tool. It has no dry herb mode, unlike the original Switch. Go to the product page. The Incycler glass is available separately.
Switch GO: the portable Switch
Dr Dabber says the Switch GO is 54% smaller than the Switch 2. It has the same 250–650 °F range, app control, custom heating curves and 5–20 second heat-up. The trade-off is battery life: up to 20 heating cycles a charge, and 45–60 minutes to charge. It comes with a quartz insert, glass attachment and carb cap. It's the one to pick if you want Switch 2 control away from home. Go to the product page.
Boost EVO: the older workhorse
The Boost EVO is a coil-less quartz-bucket e-rig with six presets and a temperature sensor built into the atomiser, which Dr Dabber says is patented. There's no app. Independent reviews rate it for consistency and its free-flowing glass bubbler. It's simpler than the Switch 2 and no longer on Dr Dabber's own store, so buy it for what it is: a proven, button-only e-rig. Go to the product page. Spare quartz atomisers are stocked.
XS: the travel rig
The XS is built around spill-proof glass, so you can carry it with water in. It has four presets from 475 to 625 °F, a 9–12 second heat-up, up to 35 heating cycles a charge and USB-C pass-through charging. The kit includes a quartz atomiser, glass carb cap and filling funnel. It's the most practical Dr Dabber for a weekend away. Go to the product page, or the replacement e-chamber.
Ghost 2: the small one with low presets
Dr Dabber calls the Ghost 2 an e-rig and describes it as a reworking of the device the company started with. It uses 360-degree sidewall heating. It has five presets from 420 to 540 °F, the lowest top end in the range, plus the Ascent, Descent and Steady modes. Heat-up is 5–10 seconds, and it's rated for up to 20 heating cycles a charge. It's the best fit for low-temperature fans on a budget. Go to the product page, or the Ghost 2 glass mouthpiece.
Drop: the loading tool
The Drop is a heated loading tool, not a vaporiser, and the successor to the Budder Cutter. It has two heat settings, a magnetic cap and USB-C charging, and Dr Dabber says it works with virtually all e-rigs, rigs and pens. It does the same job as Puffco's Hot Knife, and a Drop comes in the Switch 2 box. Go to the product page.
Not listed: the Light pen (a single-setting pen that also takes 510 cartridges, still sold by Dr Dabber but not currently stocked by us), the original Switch, the original Boost and the Stella. Spares for several older models, including Switch induction cups and Ghost atomisers, are still in the collection. Check compatibility on each product page.
Which Dr Dabber should you buy?
| If you… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Want the most control you can get at home | Switch 2 | 250–650 °F, heating modes, a two-year warranty, Drop included |
| Want Switch 2 control away from home | Switch GO | Same range and app, 54% smaller |
| Travel a lot | XS | Spill-proof glass, 35 cycles a charge |
| Prefer low temperatures on a budget | Ghost 2 | Presets from 420 °F, heating modes, small body |
| Want buttons, not an app | Boost EVO or XS | Six or four fixed presets and nothing to pair |
| Mostly vape flower | None of them | The current range is concentrate-only. See our dry herb vaporiser explainer |
New to concentrates? Read what is dabbing and what is an e-rig first.
Dr Dabber vs Puffco vs Focus V
Dr Dabber vs Puffco. This is the comparison most people are really asking about. Both are American and both were founded in 2013. Puffco's Peak Pro heats a ceramic 3D Chamber from the sides and base and has factory presets from 490 °F upwards. Dr Dabber's Switch 2 heats quartz by induction, reads it with an infrared sensor and goes as low as 250 °F. Puffco wins on ecosystem, simplicity and the familiar Peak water-piece experience. Dr Dabber wins on temperature range, quartz, heating modes and heat-up speed. If you've never dabbed before, a Puffco is the easier start. If you already know what temperature you like, the Switch 2 lets you hit it. The Puffco hub covers their range in the same way.
Dr Dabber vs Focus V. Focus V's Carta Sport replaced the Carta 2 in 2025. It uses Intelli-Core atomisers heated from the sides and bottom, and a separate herb atomiser is available, which none of Dr Dabber's current models offer. Dr Dabber has the edge on temperature control and on its range of form factors.
| Dr Dabber | Puffco | Focus V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home country | USA (Las Vegas) | USA (Los Angeles) | USA |
| Flagship heating | Induction, quartz insert, infrared sensor | Ceramic 3D Chamber, sidewall and base | Intelli-Core atomisers, sides and bottom |
| Lowest flagship setting | 250 °F (app) | 490 °F factory preset, custom in the app | Varies by atomiser |
| Strength | Temperature control, quartz, heating modes | Ecosystem, simple controls | Modular atomisers, herb option |
| Weak spot | Smaller accessory range, one-year cover on most models | Chamber running costs, high presets | Smaller accessory range |
Everything we've published relevant to Dr Dabber
Concentrate explainers
- What is dabbing?
- What is an e-rig? (includes how the Switch 2's induction heating works)
- Dab temperature guide (includes the Switch 2 presets)
- How to clean a dab rig (includes Dr Dabber's Switch 2 cleaning advice)
Reviews, guides and head-to-heads
No Dr Dabber reviews, owner's guides or head-to-heads are live yet. They'll be listed here when they are.
Related brand hubs
- Puffco
- Storz & Bickel (dry herb)
- Arizer (dry herb)
Dr Dabber FAQ
Is Dr Dabber a good brand?
Yes, particularly for people who care about temperature. The Switch 2's induction heating, infrared sensor and 250–650 °F range give you more control than most e-rigs, and the company has been making concentrate hardware since 2013.
Does the Switch 2 do dry herb?
No. The original Switch had a dry herb mode, but the Switch 2 is concentrate-only, and Dr Dabber's product page lists no herb function. If you mostly vape flower, look at a dry herb vaporiser instead.
Dr Dabber or Puffco?
Puffco if you want the simplest experience and the biggest accessory range. Dr Dabber if you want low temperatures, quartz and heating modes. The Switch 2 against the Peak Pro is the flagship match-up.
Where is Dr Dabber based?
Las Vegas, Nevada. The company started in Florida in 2013 and moved to Las Vegas in 2016.
Is the Boost EVO discontinued?
It no longer appears on Dr Dabber's own US store as of September 2026, and there's been no formal announcement that we've seen. We still stock it and its quartz atomisers.
Dennis M., 42, lives in Manchester with his partner Sarah. He's been vaping daily since 2018 and writing for HerbVape since 2023. He's a dry-herb man first, and the concentrate hardware HerbVape stocks goes across his bench too. Works in IT, has ADHD, holds a UK medical cannabis prescription for chronic pain management. Opinions are his own. HerbVape pays him to be honest, not to sell you shite.