The WISPR vaporizer is a new portable vaporizer made by the same company as the Iolite portable vaporizer. It’s not simply an update of the original Iolite; rather, it’s intended to be a higher-end vape that functions more efficiently. Thus, it has a higher price point – currently around $250 as compared to $100 for the original Iolite. Most buyers consider this investment to be well worth it, especially since the company (Oglesby & Butler) provides a 2-year warranty and are very good about honoring it.
The original Iolite has both devoted fans and critics around the online vaporizer forums. In particular, some users mentioned a butane taste, and many buyers found that the plastic mouthpieces often broke. Neither of these problems was excessive, and the great majority of purchasers are still very happy with their Iolites. However, the company has addressed these issues with the new vaporizer. The main features of the WISPR as compared to the Iolite are:
1. The WISPR has a cool, squared-shaped retro design as compared to the ‘walkie-takie’ shape of the original
2. The herb chamber is larger
3. The mouthpiece is foldable plastic (actually heat-resistant silicon) so it can’t break
4. While both vapes use butane as their fuel source, the WISPR has a fuel-level window so you can see how much butane is left
5. The WISPR comes in a variety of different of colors, just like the Iolite. The company has given amusing names to the new colors such as Pistachio Green, Espresso Brown, and Oyster Blue.
WISPR Vaporizer Reviews From Buyers
After its debut in mid-2011, the WISPR received very positive reviews, although a few buyers had problems with the ignition system. However, every person that received a malfunctioning vape was able to use the 2-year warranty and get a completely new replacement unit. Although the company is based in Ireland, they have a warranty depot in Canada; you simply ship your defunct unit there, and the company sends a new one. The drawback is that is takes about 3 weeks to get the new unit.
Most users liked the silicon foldaway mouthpiece. One of the main criticisms of the original Iolite was that plastic mouthpiece was susceptible to breaking. The company addressed this issue by adding the soft mouthpiece to the new vape. While this is a benefit for most users, some people don’t like the rubber texture of the soft mouthpiece, and actually prefer to draw through hard plastic. If this is the case, you might actually like the original Iolite better.
Overall, the reviews of the WISPR have been very positive. One user from the FC forums wrote:
In my opinion, I think most people that are talking negatively about the WISPR have not actually used it yet. I think that this model produces more vapor than the original Iolite. I am able to vaporize one filling for over 5 minutes.
Hands down, the WISPR does perform better than the iolite. The added vapor density, larger herb chamber, 3 hour run time, and folding mouthpiece were worth the extra money! I expect to pay more for a better product and the WISPR is just that. I have tried several other portable vaporizers on the market and ultimately, this one does produce the best taste.
Another buyer wrote:
I’ve been using the WISPR for about two months now and have really grown to love it. It has become my go to vape because of the portability and ease of use. I usually fill the chamber half full and use the unit for about 4-5 rips; then I am where I need to be. A full vaping session with this amount of material will last about 10-15 minutes. I know that each person will have their own opinions but I find this to be one the best vapes I have used as far as portability and size of hits.
Here’s a video review from a guy in the UK. You can see the retro look and rectangular shape. It appears the color of this vape is Pistachio Green:
WISPR Portable Vaporizer Summary
Overall, if you want a vaporizer that is user-friendly and portable, the WISPR is a very good choice. It doesn’t require any draw skill and gives 3-4 great hits for each bowl. Most of the people that have bought it agree that it’s worthwhile to spend the extra hundred bucks for this unit instead of purchasing the original Iolite.
This new vape is still very small and stealthy to use – you can easily carry it around in a jacket pocket. To see the different colors that are available and the current price, head over to Amazon now: WISPR vaporizer.
Author: Herb Green
