In the old days, just like radios and amplifiers, vaporizers were controlled with knobs and dials. Recently, just like everything else, digital technology has entered the game. These days there are both analogue and digital vaporizers available at all price ranges, and each user will have their own preferences. For the benefit of vapers everywhere who are shopping around, we present here a basic overview of the important differences.

The first thing to keep in mind is that a vaporizer is not an incredibly complicated device. Anyone who is already used to an analogue machine may feel that there is no need to go digital. In the end it comes down to personal choice. While digital technology can offer more exact temperature readings and other benefits. this may not be an important consideration for every user.

That being said, it is also true that digital vaporizers can do some things that their predecessors can not. As we mentioned, a digital device can show you the exact actual temperature, while a simple dial only gives you a range. Careful vapers can take note of perfect heating temps and obtain the truly perfect vape every time. This is also possible with analogue vaporizers, though it requires some extra finesse.

Another important difference is the power source. Older models rely exclusively on the electrical outlet or batteries. Many digital designs can be plugged into a car lighter or have a rechargeable ion battery like a cell phone. Some digital versions have fancy extras like metered vapor capacity or lights or LED back lighting that indicate power supply and temperature. Again, personal preference will depend on how and where you like to vape.

Finally, many consumers will choose based on appearance. Maybe in the end it’s just a style question. Vaporizer users know that there can be a wide range of correct burning temperatures for different herbs at different phases of dryness, so some experimentation is necessary. Some vapers will like the precision of digital, while others will enjoy the zen approach of analogue.

Regardless of which mode interest you, it is important to do your homework before you buy. There are currently hundreds of products out there that cater to sub-markets and preferences. In order to insure that you buy a vaporizer that will last for years to come, make sure you buy a quality product that fits your lifestyle.