Convection Vaporizers
A convection vaporizer heats your herb by passing hot air through it rather than pressing it against a hot surface. Because the heat reaches every particle more evenly, convection devices are known for clean flavour and consistent extraction, and for a bowl that does not need stirring halfway through. The trade-off is technique: most reward a slow, steady draw, and some take a few sessions to learn.
Every device here is tested on the same two-strain bench, which is where the flavour differences between heating styles show up clearly. Our shortlist is the best convection vaporizers of 2026, and conduction vs convection explains the science. For individual verdicts, read the reviews of the TinyMight 2, the XMAX V4 Pro and the budget XMAX V3 Pro.
Convection vaporizer questions
Is convection better than conduction?
For flavour and even extraction, convection usually wins. Conduction is simpler, quicker to learn and often cheaper. Conduction vs convection tests both side by side.
What is a hybrid vaporizer?
A hybrid combines both methods: a heated chamber plus hot air drawn through the herb. Storz & Bickel and most modern Arizers use hybrid heating, and they appear here because convection does most of the work. See Storz & Bickel and Arizer.
Why does draw speed matter so much with convection?
Convection only moves heat while air is flowing, so a fast pull can drag in air before it reaches temperature. A slow, even draw gives the heater time to keep up and produces denser vapour.
Can I get a convection vaporizer on a budget?
Yes. The XMAX V3 Pro uses a fully convection heater at a budget price. See the best vaporizers under £100 for more.