Arizer Extreme Q vaporizer review

• Design
• Balloons vs. tubes
• Vapour quality
• Temperature settings
• Heating
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Rating
• Conclusion
• Technical specifications
• Pros and cons

Design

The Extreme Q has a cylindrical stainless steel body built on a sturdy base.

The Extreme Q is a fairly large device that looks really impressive thanks to its glossy finish. In fact, it doesn’t resemble a vaporizer at all, but rather an ordinary household appliance.

At the bottom, it has a digital display surrounded by controls for adjusting the fan and temperature. The display is large and clear, making it easy to read even from a distance. The display shows useful information about the temperature and fan speed settings. The display is backlit in a pleasant blue colour, which gives the device a mysterious touch.

 

The controls are simple and intuitive, but the Extreme Q also includes a handy remote control that allows you to operate the vaporizer without touching it. While the remote control is useful, it also betrays the age of the original model, as most modern devices would use a smartphone app instead.

However, the lack of Bluetooth connectivity probably contributes to the vaporizer’s low price.

Connecting the tube or balloon is very easy. The biggest drawback of the Extreme Q in this regard is that there is no valve on the balloon, so when it is filled with vapour, you have to cover the opening with your finger to prevent vapour from escaping.

Balloons vs. tubes

The main feature of the Extreme Q is the ability to use both balloons and tubes. The fact that it can be used as a diffuser for aromatherapy is just a nice bonus.

Vapour quality

The vapour quality is very good, especially when you consider how inexpensive this vaporizer actually is. It’s not the best you can get from table vaporizers, but it’s definitely above average.

Whether you use a balloon or a tube, you’ll get high-quality vapour, but if you want denser vapour, there are a few tricks you can try. For example, if you’re using a balloon, set the fan to low or medium power to fill it. It will take longer to fill, but the vapour will ultimately be stronger than if you used the highest power setting.

If you’re wondering why you should use the Extreme Q instead of one of the larger portable vaporizers, there are several reasons.

The vapour produced by the Extreme Q is smoother and denser than what you can get from a portable vaporizer. Plus, you get more options for vaping with a tube or balloon, not to mention a wider temperature range. Even the best dry herb vaporizers don’t offer these options. It’s true that they’re much easier to use, but if vapour quality is your priority, then a desktop device will always beat a portable one.

Temperature settings

The Extreme Q has full digital temperature control similar to the Volcano Hybrid vaporizer, allowing you to set the temperature between 50–260 °C. This gives you plenty of scope to find the right setting for you!

Heating

The vaporizer heats up quickly, but filling the balloon can take a few minutes, especially at lower fan speeds, which are more suitable.

The device is relatively quiet, so you won’t be bothered by the noise of the fan. This applies to all fan speeds. You also don’t have to worry about excess heat, as the device remains cool to the touch regardless of the temperature setting.

Cleaning and maintenance

You must regularly replace the balloons, tubes and screens. In addition, you must regularly clean the various glass parts. To do this, soak them in isopropyl alcohol for about half an hour and then rinse them with warm water. For more stubborn residues, you can use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.

Evaluation

It is not the most powerful desktop vaporizer, but the more powerful ones come with a much higher price tag. For those who focus on the best value for money, the Extreme Q is a first-class choice.

Conclusion

Even in 2025, the Arizer Extreme Q still delivers more than solid performance! Minor improvements and changes to the glass parts over the years are a welcome addition.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Arizer
• Height: 17 cm
• Base diameter: 16 cm
• Top diameter: 6.5 cm
• Weight: 420 g

Pros and cons

Pros:

+ Incredibly affordable price

+ The Arizer Extreme Q is highly versatile

+ Allows vaporisation with both a balloon and a tube

+ The vaporiser is very easy to use

+ The model is durable and very quiet

Cons:

– The balloons do not have a one-way valve

– The glass parts get quite hot during use