The Switch 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the original Dr. Dabber Switch, the world’s first induction-powered dab rig.
Dr Dabber has been busy in the lab, shrinking the Switch’s size without sacrificing power or precision. The Switch 2 is the size of a tiny kitten, while the original Dr Dabber Switch is more like a human baby.
The Switch 2 brings a fresh look to dabbing and e-rigs. It doesn’t look like a bong or any other smoking device. It looks like it belongs in the kitchen or on a cosmetics counter.
The Dr Dabber Switch 2 normalizes cannabis concentrates and blends them into a modern living environment. This is a dabrig that doesn’t scream “drugs!”.
I’ve spent more than 6 months testing the Switch 2 and comparing it to other dab rigs and other dab methods. I’m confident in this review and excited to present my insights and opinions. I’ve organized my Switch 2 review into sections for easy navigation.
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The Switch 2 is $420.
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Table of Contents
Hits Like a Real Quartz Banger
The Switch 2 is the first e-rig to hit like a full-sized dab rig. It hits like a quartz banger, because it is a quartz banger.
Dr. Dabber designed the Switch 2 around the standard quartz bucket banger. It uses a real quartz insert. It’s the same size and shape as the standard 20mm quartz bucket.
It heats up fast enough to hit cold start dabs without any significant waste. Hot start dabs are also an easy option with the included hot knife.
The induction heater pumps massive amounts of heat into the quartz bucket. The Switch 2 outperforms the standard Puffco style atomizers. This vape hits like a real rig.
Built In IR Sensor Means Perfect Temperatures EVERY. TIME.
The Induction heater heats the chamber evenly and all around. There’s even a built-in InfraRed sensor. The software will adjust heating to compensate for larger dabs or colder dabbing environments.
The Switch 2 nails the temperature every single time.
Customizable Dab Experience
Cannabis culture is all about customizing and the Switch 2 fully embraces the life. Several hardware components on the switch can be replaced with customized
Tune Your Dab with the App
The Switch 2 has a robust app with several settings to customize your dab sesh. The app allows you to completely change how the device heats up and build your own heating profiles. You can choose Ascent, Descent, or Plateau modes of temperatures management, and you can customize each temperature profile with different preferences.
The Switch 2 app can do more than any other e-rig app. This one is worth installing!
- Temperature Control:
- Customize the five preset temperatures and override defaults
- Dynamic Heating Modes:
- Switch between, Descent, Ascent, and Steady temp modes
- or design your own temperature curves
- Session Control:
- Each preset can have a different sesh length, up to 90 seconds
- Monitoring & Tracking
- View real time temperatures, live on your screen
- Tracks your sessions and settings overtime
- LED & Haptic Customization
- LED colors, brightness, and themes are fully customizable.
- Haptic Feedback can be disabled
- Profile Sharing
- Share your custom heating profiles with your friends
- Or upload for all Dr Dabber users to try
- Firmware Management
- Keep your Switch 2 running the latest firmware
Dr. Dabber Switch 2 App Compatibility:
- iOS via LabLink Browser. Navigate to drdabber.app
- Android via Dr. Dabber Sync in the Google Play store
Upgradeable Glass & Bubble Cap
The Switch 2 comes with a nice joystick-style bubblecap with a magnetic attachment ring.
I thought the original bubble cap was great until I tried the Switch 2 with an upgraded bubblecap.
Dr. Dabber designed the Switch 2 to be compatible with any 20mm bubble cap. Autospinners make the oil move around the chamber and drastically increase the vapor density. Bubblecaps vary in airflow and I love the way the Switch 2 hits with a high airflow bubblecap.
You don’t need an expensive bubblecap! I love my Mothership cap, but there are much cheaper bubblecaps out there that will work just as good.
Dr. Dabber Designed the Glass Bubbler for Easy Adoptability
The Switch 2 bubbler is designed around stock glass tubing sizes, making it easy and affordable for glassmakers to fit bubblers. Other erigs use custom joints and fittings that require glassmakers to purchase a special tool to make their glass.
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Dr Dabber Hot Knife Included
The Switch includes an amazing heated dab tool, too. The Dr. Dabber DROP is the best heated dab tool out there.
The Dr. Dabber DROP has two heating profiles – low temp and normal. Double click the button to heat up in low temp mode or single click to heat up normally.
Low Temp Mode is made for super sticky fresh-pressed hash rosin. The LOW TEMP profile is perfectly tuned for gently melting and sculpting sticky hash. I use it to carve out a small dab-sized slice of rosin.
Double click to carve and sculpt. Single Click to drop.
The tip is durable and the cap is magnetic. The DROP charges via USB-C
Easy Cleanup
Cleaning up after each dab is very easy. A simple Q-tip is all it takes to soak up any remaining oil stains.
I like to wait about 10 seconds for the oil to thicken. Sometimes I even blow gently into the chamber to help cool it down. A single cotton swab / Q-tip should wipe out the leftover dab. An isopropyl wet wipe or ISO-Swab will leave the Switch 2 cup clean and ready for the next dab.
When I’m dabbing around the house I use those little isopropyl filled cotton-swabs. They’re perfect for traveling too. When I’m at my desk I use the spray bottle alcohol to clean my Switch. I spray alcohol straight into the cup and swab it out with a paper towel or a few Q-tips.
Deep Cleaning the Switch only takes a few minutes. The quartz cup can be soaked or torch-cleaned. I like to gently torch it once per week. While the cup is cooling is a good time to clean out the chamber. Isopropyl alcohol and Q-tips are the perfect tool for the job. Make sure to clean the little hole where the vapor connects to the bong!
Sapphire Dab Dish Upgrade
Dr. Dabber offers a Sapphire insert to replace the quartz. Sapphire has a smoother vapor signature.
I love the Sapphire dish and don’t plan on using the quartz. The Sapphire expresses the subtle flavors of rosin better than quartz. Quartz is bright and loud on the front of the palate but sapphire has a better representation of terpenes overall.
Sapphire is more fragile than quartz. It’s still torchable, but you need to be gentle. Heating it too quickly or unevenly will cause it to crack. The Sapphire insert is about $80. It’s worth it.
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Dr. Dabber also offers a Titanium insert for the Switch 2. This cup is only $24 and I have not tried it. Replacement Quartz inserts are available for $39. With proper care these inserts should last forever.
The Switch 2 has a physical on/off switch. Most eRigs are “click power button 5 times”
Is the Dr Dabber Switch 2 Dabrig worth $420?
The Switch 2 is the best portable dab rig out there. It’s not as pocket friendly as some of the other devices, but the compromise in size yields massive gains in functionality and power.
This is the only eRig that hits like a real bucket banger. There are plenty of cheap dabrigs that slap, but they all hit like an e-rig. The Switch 2 has the power of a real rig and its vaping interface feels like a real rig.
I still prefer Terp Slurpers when I’m dabbing at home, but for the first time ever I feel like portable dabs aren’t a complete waste of my rosin. The Switch 2 is perfect for dabbing on the go, or dabbing around the house. I’ve been enjoying my dab time away from my desk.
Dr. Dabber Transparency Statement
Dr. Dabber is a reputable company. I’ve met them and hung out with them numerous times over the last decade. They’ve never tried to buy my opinions or butter me up with fancy dinners, but they did provide the Switch 2 in exchange for an honest review. They also hooked me up with the bubble cap and sapphire insert.
I do have an affiliate relationship with Dr. Dabber and purchasing through my affiliate link will earn a small commission.
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Dr Dabber Switch 2
The Switch 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the original Dr. Dabber Switch, the world's first induction-powered dab rig.
9.5
Pros
- Hits like a real rig
- Easy Cleanup
- Upgradeable Glass
- Upgradeable Insert
- Upgradeable Cap
- Customizable Temps
- Customizable Session
- Includes Hot Knife
- Includes Fast Charger
Cons
- Not Pocket Friendly
As a VERY avid concentrate enthusiast, I was compelled to buy one based on Troy’s initial thoughts (discussion, videos, live streams). I must agree on most points. Nothing beats a proper rig and a naturally cooling GOOD quartz nail, but dang this thing is close!
Saphire is a nice upgrade, but I’ve not replaced mine yet (broke during cleaning…complete user error).
No complaints, but a VERY simple display of current temperature would be a NICE addition so I don’t have to use the app, or remember if it’s on ascent, descent, or constant. Don’t make me remember things Dr. Dabber!!
Great points, thanks for the review Unit!
Do you take yours on-the-go at all?