Going into 2024 the ArGo is still standing tall, or short since it’s such a small vape! The Arizer Argo is remarkably good and surprisingly affordable at only $119.

The Arizer Argo has an all-glass vapor path and glass herb oven for the purest of vapor. The glass stems are easy to preload, reload, carry, and clean, making the Arizer Argo one of the easiest vapes to use and maintain.

The ArGo Vape is equipped with a precision digital oven with a display screen and a simple 3-button interface. Arizer built the Argo around a removable 18650 battery to make this vape unstoppable and maximize its value.

Arizer Argo is at the top of the budget-friendly section of my best portable dry herb vape list. because at only $119 it has the best pocket carry, the best vapor, and it’s loaded with features like a removable battery and full temp control.

The Arizer Go, or ArGo is the smallest dry herb vape from Arizer. Very Small!

Available from PotV for $119 or directly from Arizer (use code TROYTIME20 at Arizer to save 20%).

The Arizer Go was released in 2017. A surprise considering Arizer has already launched the updated and improved Air II and Solo II in late 2016.

The ArGo solves the age-old Arizer portability problem. The Air and Solo models use a separate and/or protruding delicate glass stem – “portable” only if you are willing to take the precaution. The Go still uses a glass stem for that tasty pure vapor, but the oven is recessed and the stem stays concealed within the body of the vaporizer.

The size of the unit is 1″ x 2″ x 3″ – the size of a deck of cards. More compact and carryable than any other Arizer vape.

The Arizer ArGo stem holds as little as .05g (with a screen) or as much as .25g. I usually vape about .15-.2g per bowl.

The ArGo uses the same hybrid heating native to the Arizer portable lineup. It’s a unique combination of conduction and convection.

Arizer ArGo Vapor Quality

The vapor from the ArGo is gentle and flavorful, while still packing some power in the longer draws. I vape at 385 for ten minutes.
The first few draws are whispy but extremely terpy and bright. Draws 3 through 7 are full and hearty, absolutely delicious. The 8th hit is the first that makes me cough – a touch of dryness is introduced. Sometimes at this point I will raise the temp and finish the bowl warmer, other times I’ll just ride this temp for the remainder of the session. The vapor will dry out a bit and lose its taste. Flavor profiles vary from strain to strain, and even more so with quality. Expect 15+ pulls over 5-20 minutes, depending on your temps and draws.

The interface of the vape is simple. Three buttons in total – a MODE button, a PLUS button, and a MINUS button.
Turn the Arizer ArGo on by holding the MODE and PLUS buttons down together. An on-screen timer will countdown when it beeps and says HI – let go. Within the interface, you can customize the power on a timer, the session timer, the screen brightness, the beep volume, and change between C and F.

The vaporizer does NOT start heating until you press the PLUS or MINUS button. It heats up in about 45 seconds. It’s not super fast, but it’s not slow either.

Maintainance

This is one area where the Arizer products normally shine bright. The Go follows suit; however, the recessed oven is a little trickier to clean. I’m glad Arizer included their nice poker/dabber tool. No brush is included, which surprised me. The poker tool works just fine for knocking debris from the oven – if you can see that far down. I’ve also used a Q-tip with some ISO alcohol to wipe it out. A regular Q-tip is just barely long enough to reach, not long enough for any leverage. #usetweezers

Battery – Removable 18650

Alright, ultra-portable AND a removable 18650. The included battery powers me through 5 or 6 ten-minute sessions. Respectable. I’ve used several other batteries, including the Samsung 25r and LG HG2. They’ve all worked fine with no hums, whistles, clicks, or strange behavior. I haven’t noticed any extreme performance differences compared to the OEM battery.

Portability

I’ve always given Arizer some shit for the delicate portability, but the ArGo puts it all aside. I’ve been carrying this for a month straight and I often forget it’s in my pocket. Sometimes I have to check the same pocket TWICE to find it. It’s small and sleek. It’s FUN to carry, I can keep it locked and loaded with a spare stem in my shirt pocket. The button interface is ‘feelable’ so it’s easy to turn on in your pocket. There’s an audible beep, pull it out, lock it down, go to town. It’s completely palmable and very easy to conceal in public.

Conclusion – Cliff’s Notes

The Arizer Go checks a LOT of boxes on the demands list:
– ultra-portable
– glass airpath
– hybrid heating
– clean, pure, tasty vapor
– removable 18650 battery
– lifetime warranty on the heater, 2 years on defects/etc

It’s a high-quality unit with the vapor and performance matching Arizer’s reputation.
It’s at the top end of the price range and the top of its class.
It’s perfect and at a very reasonable price since it’s only $119 at PoTV.

This vape is also available directly from the manufacturer. Arizer is Canadian and they ship to all of North America. Use code TROYTIME20 to save 20% at Arizer.

Arizer ArGo

Going into 2024 the ArGo is still standing tall, or short since it's such a small vape! The Arizer Argo is remarkably good and surprisingly affordable at only $119.

Editor's Rating:
9

Pros

• All Glass Vapor Path
• Very Easy to Clean
• Great Vapor
• Removable Battery
• Ultra-Compact

Cons

• 10-minute extraction time
• not very fun to share
• not great on a bong

How other vaporizers compare to the Arizer ArGo

The $100-$150 range is the sweet spot for budget-friendly portable herb vapes. The ArGo set the bar 5 years ago when it came out, but now in 2024 many affordable vapes compare. The ArGo was originally $270 and over the last several years the entire line of Arizer portable vapes has come down significantly in price.

Arizer Argo vs Arizer Air 2 vs Solo 2 vs Air Max

These 3 vaporizers all have a glass bowl and all-glass vapor path with the same heating technology. Their vapor is pretty much the same, with subtle differences in vapor temperature.

Arizer Solo 2, Air Max, Air 2, and ArGo

Arizer Argo, Air 2, and Air Max have a removable battery while the Solo 2 does not. The Air Max uses a larger 20650 battery with massive capacity and the Argo and Air use a traditional 18650.

Arizer Argo is the most portable. If you plan to put the vape in your pocket – get the Argo over the others.

The Arizer Air SE and Air Max are semi-portable. They’re fine with a “vape bag” or other carrying method – but don’t try to put these vapes in your pocket. Check out my Arizer Air review to learn more.

The Arizer Solo 2 and now the Solo 2 MAX are the kings of Arizer handheld vapes when it comes to around-the-house-sized portables. The Arizer Solo has a *massive* battery life, but it’s also a pretty large vape to be considered “portable”. Check out my Arizer Solo 2 Max review if you’re only vaping at home and don’t plan to carry a vape in your pocket.

I like carrying the Argo better than the other three Arizer vapes. It’s really the only Arizer portable vape I’d carry outside of the house. For vaping at my desk or at the couch the Solo 2 Max with a bent stem is the best Arizer portable experience.

Arizer Argo vs PotV Lobo

The Lobo is the new top wolf in the pack of budget-friendly portable vapes. The $159 Lobo is more expensive than the Argo but has many comparable features.

The PotV Lobo is available in Blue, Green, and Black.

The Lobo has a removable battery, mostly glass vapor path, a nice simple interface, and a powerful convection heater. The Lobo can vape a bowl twice as fast as the Argo. The Lobo could probably vape a full bowl by the time the Argo is fully heated up.

The Lobo vaporizer uses much more convection than the Arizer Argo, so the vapor is a bit hotter and considerably more potent. The Lobo mouthpiece can be easily swapped for a water pipe adapter or any of the cooling mouthpiece options available.

The Lobo is much better for sharing and for use on a bong than the Argo because of the open airflow and convection heating of the Lobo. See my Potv Lobo Review for more info or just go buy one from PotV.

How does the Arizer ArGo compare to Mighty+ and Venty?

The Mighty and Venty Vaporizers are at the very top of the best portable dry herb vaporizer ranking. They’re big and they’re powerful vaporizers, so it’s not a fair comparison for the little Argo – but we’ll go there :)

The Argo has a more pure vapor path because of the all-glass stem and mouthpiece. The Venty and Mighty vaporizers use medical-grade PEEK, which is an organic thermoplastic polymer. While the “plastic” mouthpiece of the Mighty and Venty doesn’t put off any bad flavors, the glass mouthpiece of any the Arizer just feels better on the lips.

The Mighty and Venty will vape the full bowl much faster than the Argo. The Argo takes about 8 full minutes to fully extract a bowl. Huffing on the Argo won’t make it go any faster, just enjoy the 8-10 minutes of vapor. The Venty and Mighty have convection, hitting them harder will make them extract faster and put out more potent vapor. The Venty can fully extract in 4-6 big hits if you choose to take massive hits. The Venty can also pace out a 10-minute sesh if you vape casually.

The Mighty, and especially the Venty, have massive airflow and can be inhaled directly from the vape.

The Argo is more of a sipping and sucking vape. Sort of like a thick milkshake.

The Venty is my #1 portable, see my review to learn more, or just go buy one directly from Storz & Bickel.

The Mighty+ was #1 for nearly a decade and has only recently been dethroned by the Venty. The Mighty OG is an older version that’s a bit more affordable while the Mighty+ has the upgraded bowl, boost feature, and USB-C fast charging. See my Mighty+ Review to learn more.

Not pictured, because it’s my least favorite S&B portable, the Crafty+ vaporizer is closer to the Argo in price while still offering a premium vapor and vaporization experience. The Crafty+ doesn’t have the same battery power and reliability as the Mighty or Venty, which is the Achilles heel of the Crafty+. See my Crafty+ Vape review to learn more.

Still not sure about the Argo?

Investing in a vape is a big commitment. See my list of best dry herb vaporizers or best desktop vapes for other options.

Don’t rush into a big purchase if you’re not certain! Keep researching and ask questions. Hit me up in the 420vapezone Discord or leave a comment below!