The Dr. Dabber Change is a conveyable, induction powered, focus vaporizer that makes dabbing enjoyable, simple and protected. I’ve needed to assessment it for some time now, so forgive me if I am going lengthy. I had the pleasure of beta testing it earlier than its launch, and it’s been considered one of my favourite dab rigs ever since. Opposite to public notion, it doesn’t vaporize dry herbs. But it surely doesn’t want that dual-use gimmick, anyhow. It’s well worth the excessive price ticket for the dabs alone.
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A dream to hit
The Change comes with two ceramic coated titanium induction heater cups that warmth up quick for tasty hits. The black one is meant for Leaf mode (herbs), whereas the white one is for Oil mode (concentrates). They’re similar, aside from coloration, so be at liberty to make use of both for oils. Dabs evenly boil off the underside, as an alternative of gathering within the corners. When it’s time to scrub up, the Change has a cleansing mode for the cups. From dab to cleanup, the Change could be very simple to make use of.
Connoisseurs will love the scrumptious add-on cups with inserts created from ceramic, sapphire, quartz and SiC (Silicon Carbide). The premium cups are messier and clear up like conventional at-home dab rigs, with q-tips, deep soaks, and burn-offs. Whereas the style was higher on the premium cups, I discovered myself utilizing the inventory cups essentially the most – they’re a breeze to make use of!
Loopy battery life
Dr. Dabber claims as much as 150 dabs on a single cost and, whereas we didn’t get anyplace close to that declare in our testing, the Change battery life continues to be greatest in school by a protracted mile. Whereas 150 dabs on a single cost could be mathematically doable on the bottom energy settings, actual world use will probably be a lot totally different. We ran a battery dry, utilizing solely the center temperature for dabs with the usual cups, and bought 96 cycles earlier than it shut down. However that was with none cleansing cycles, a necessity that might run the battery down faster.
We then put the Change by a extra “actual world” battery check, utilizing solely the inventory cups, however with any temperature we felt like on the time. Over the course of some days we took 48 dabs and ran 11 cleansing cycles earlier than it conked out. We sometimes averaged a cleansing cycle each 4 or 5 dabs. The Change is constructed to run all day, and when the battery runs out, you possibly can nonetheless use it whereas it costs to full in round half-hour.
Heats up in seconds
The Change is quick. Flip it on, load a dab, and push the button. Ten seconds later you’ll be deep into your dab. The inventory cups are constructed for torture, heating up rapidly time and again with out fail. We’ll discuss a bit extra concerning the premium cups later, however they dab otherwise. They warmth up slower (so long as 20 seconds) and are much less environment friendly, however style divine.
I choose “chilly load” dabs, once I load the cup earlier than turning on the warmth. However the Change works simply as properly with “scorching load” dabs. Simply flip the warmth on, anticipate it to show inexperienced, and rapidly load your focus.
Trade main tech
Induction heating isn’t only a buzzword in relation to the Change. It’s what units it aside. Induction modifications the whole lot from the warmth up time, to battery life, effectivity, security and sturdiness. The Change immediately hits constant temperatures, evenly boils concentrates, and safely cools down with out burning. However the perfect half could be the sturdiness of the induction cups.
Sturdy design
At first look, the Change would possibly look fragile with the glass bubbler hanging off to 1 facet, however sturdy innovation lies inside. The large glass high hides a deep properly that holds the cups, and heats them up. Different dab rigs use fragile ceramic cups and skinny wires to warmth up, however the Change ditches all that for sturdy, titanium cups that magically warmth up by the glass properly. The one factor it is best to have to interchange is any by accident damaged glass.
Nobody else is even trying this sort of know-how. The Change is approach forward of the remainder of the market, and can have a really lengthy shelf life.
So many temperatures and choices
Choose a dab, any dab! Out of the field, the Change is prepared with 5 temperatures for dabbing. However in the event you dig somewhat deeper, you’ll uncover 25 choices from 300° F to 800° F in 20 diploma increments (150° C to 425° C). Between the inventory cups and the premium cups, there are properly over 100 doable combos, every with its personal character. This doesn’t even think about the separate dry herb temperature scale, with its personal 25+ temperatures settings. However that’s as a result of we don’t think about the Change a dry herb vape, and also you shouldn’t both.
Not a dry herb vape
Whereas the Change is considered one of my favourite methods to dab, it’s unsatisfying, at greatest, with dry herbs. The primary hits from a cup are barely noticeable, and rapidly flip to a combination of vapor and smoke that gained’t style good to anybody who’s vaporized earlier than. Don’t fall for the advertising. You must solely purchase the Change for dabs.
Should you’re reserving for a dry herb vape, we’ve bought a number of nice ones that go with the Change properly. If something, Leaf Mode on the Change is successful with people who smoke. It’s potent and extra environment friendly than smoking. In case your concept of heaven is dabs and smokes, cease studying and purchase a Change now! Seize an additional bubbler, too, so you possibly can change between oils and herbs with out contaminating your dabs with the sturdy, smokey style.
Transportable however large
Should you lengthy for one thing that’s simple to hit on the go, just like the Puffco Peak, the Change isn’t it. It’s battery powered and moveable, however stands at 13” tall, or twice the dimensions of different e-rigs. The Change is extra akin to at-home dab rigs with large glass bubblers, digital controllers and wires, and on this context it shines. It’s extra compact, with no uncovered scorching spots, and I can stroll everywhere in the home with it with none issues. The Change packaging doubles as a carrying case, for these instances I need to energy another person’s get together. So whereas it’s moveable with nice battery life, I don’t count on to see it on many seashores or accompanying any canine walks.
Enjoyable mild present
Some would possibly see the Change mild present as pointless, and possibly even a battery drain, however I like it. I imply, why not? If I can have a fantastic vape, or a fantastic vape that’s enjoyable to take a look at, I’ll take the latter. It has 25 mild choices from stable colours to flashing rainbows, which can be a beacon in darker rooms. One of many choices is a stealth mode, while you don’t need to draw consideration. Mine is at all times on!
Cleansing and funky down modes
When you’ve dabbed a number of instances within the inventory cups they are going to get darkish, indicating it’s time to scrub. Maintain within the “+” button till a number of seconds after it hits the best temperature, blinks pink, and begins heating. Let it run a full cycle, after which give it time to chill down.
When doing a number of back-to-back dabs, the Change can enter calm down mode to guard the interior circuitry. Don’t get mad, it’s protecting you from ruining your $400 vape! It’s going to begin blinking blue till it’s achieved. Let it end. Should you flip it off earlier than it’s achieved, it’s going to begin the calm down course of once more while you energy it again up. The Change will enter calm down mode faster, and funky down longer, in the event you use the self-cleaning mode, or the premium cups in Quartz Mode.
The ritual
Each vape has its personal course of that may both draw you into the “ritual”, or frustrate it. The Change ritual is fast and easy, and will get you again to no matter you had been doing. A typical Change session appears like this:
- For a chilly load, place your focus in your induction cup.
- Flip the Change on (toggle left), and choose your temperature.
- Use the reverse motion tweezers to drop the cup into the glass properly, and canopy with the carb cap.
- Hit the Go button, anticipate the sunshine to show from pink to inexperienced, and begin your hit.
- If you’d like, twist the carb cap throughout your hit.
- End while you’ve had sufficient, or when it instances out.
- Set it apart and are available again later for extra.
Incredible upgrades
Dr. Dabber is a crowd favourite in relation to accessorizing. The Change comes with two ceramic coated induction cups and a glass attachment with a tree-style percolator. Dr. Dabber frequently releases new Change glass attachments, and we examined the Ball Attachment. The pulls felt extra turbulent, however in a soothing approach, and I choose it.
Premium induction cups make a giant distinction. The Easy Ceramic Induction Cup vapes somewhat slower than the inventory cups, however tastes higher. The opposite three premium cups (Quartz, Sapphire, SiC) vape significantly slower with vital style upgrades. The Change has a separate temperature scale (Crystal mode) that heats up slower for the premium cups, and not one of the premium cups work with the Change’s cleansing mode.
Crucial improve is to the carb cap. I think about it important, and want the usual package got here with one. The included carb cap isn’t directional, which suggests you possibly can’t push the air additional into the properly, for thicker hits. The excellent news is the Bubble Cap is the most cost effective of the Change upgrades, at solely $19.99. I spent most of my time with the Sundown Directional Carb Cap ($100), and it was properly price it.
Simple upkeep
Common upkeep boils right down to a fast wipe of the carb cap and glass properly with an alcohol sanitizing wipe. The Change cleans the inventory cups for you. Soak the glass attachment in isopropyl alcohol at any time when it fits you. That’s about it – very easy.
We’ll cowl this additional in our Cleansing & Upkeep Information coming quickly, however the premium cups require common swabbing and alcohol soaks.
Fast ideas
Should you’re new to dabbing, go gradual with all of the options. Begin with the usual mode and discover all 5 temperatures. Then you possibly can transfer on to some extra refined modifications with the Superior Mode temperatures.
Put money into a directional carb cap earlier than getting premium cups, as they make each hit higher.
If it looks like your Change is damaged, make certain the induction cup is contained in the properly. The Change will not warmth up with out it in place. We’ll dive deeper in our Ideas and Methods Information.
Who’s the Dr. Dabber Change for?
In lots of methods, the Change is the last word dab rig. Sure, it’s large, and also you’re going to pay lots for it. But it surely fixes so many issues. Damaged atomizers don’t exist with the inventory cups. Begin your dabs in 5 seconds from a chilly begin. Chasing prized flavors? The premium cups are price it.
Your folks gained’t burn themselves. And talking of mates, invite them throughout for dabs (as soon as it’s protected), as a result of the Change can energy any get together. The battery life is insane, recharges are quick, and it dabs whereas charging!
Who’s the Change not for?
Should you’re in search of a small vape, transfer alongside. The Change is larger than nearly any vape I’ve seen, for dabs or dry herbs. Transportable, sure. Run round city, no.
It’s additionally a excessive priced vape, beginning at $400 for the essential package. Add at the very least one other $20 for a brand new carb cap. The rig I hit more often than not is $700 after a brand new glass attachment, directional carb cap, and a premium induction cup.
Our take
The Change vaporizer isn’t new to the market, but it surely’s nonetheless misunderstood, principally as a result of Leaf Mode. Should you like to dab and smoke, then that is the vape for you. If you’d like a top-shelf dab rig, that is the one I attain for as a rule. If you wish to vaporize dry herbs, get one thing else.
Most of my favourite vaporizers are fragile, require a spot to arrange, and are tethered to a wall. The Change makes it simple to share my favourite dabs, and take them anyplace in the home. And don’t underestimate the tech on this factor. It looks like it will likely be serving up dabs years from now.