I’m impressed by the performance of the Starry 4 vaporizer. The XMAX Starry 4 is one of the best-performing portable vaporizers in this price range. You get a conduction heating system, a 25-second average heat-up time, and a zirconia mouthpiece to help cool the vapor. Vaporist, vape beta tester, vape reviewer. I like to vape, talk about vapes, and think about vapes. Sometimes I dream...about vapes. To change between Session Mode and On-Deman mode, press and hold the top temp button and the bottom temp button at the same time for two seconds.

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Simplicity seems to be the theme with the Starry with just three buttons to control everything from the power and full temperature controls to session timers and temperature scales. Really the only downside with the overall design is the fact that the mouthpiece and upper lid do get pretty hot with prolonged use. I’m talking long sessions at high temps but overall it’s not bad. XMAX Starry Accessories Draw Resistance: The draw resistance is about average when clean but goes up when dirty. The biggest contributor to the draw resistance is the mouthpiece/screen. It tends to clog up after multiple sessions so it’s important to brush out the chamber and mouthpiece after every session. I also try not to leave herbs in the chamber after a session. When possible I Immediately dump the bowl to help keep down on cleaning. The Starry has precise temperature control and a digital screen. The Temperature Range is 212°F – 464°F and can be easily set through the buttons adjacent to its screen.I GIVE IT A 10! 10! What more can you ask for? The XMAX Starry features a replaceable battery system with a rechargeable 2550mAh 18650 and a USB-C charger. Overall vapor quality is about average for a conduction portable vaporizer in this price range, and it’s a close match to the POTV One ( read review) but it’s not quite as good as the Davinci IQC ( read review), which features a bottom-mounted chamber and longer vapor path, which helps cool vapor quite a bit more. I also recommend temp-stepping your sessions. Temp Stepping is when you start the session at a certain temperature, say 360F, then as the session goes on and you take a couple of draws, increase the temp by 10-20 degrees and take a few more draws. Continue this method until the vapor is wispy and loses flavor. The finished flower will look brown to dark brown in color. By now you should be able to tell that I really like the Starry. In general, I’m only this impressed with one or two new vapes or manufacturers a year, and this is the first 2017 release to really do it for me. Select your session mode, wait for it to get to temp, or press the power button and wait for the three vibrations. You can see which mode you’re in via the top of the display.

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The “POTV” XMAX Starry 4 version features an upgraded 18650 with a 3200mah capacity versus a 2550mah in the original Topgreen model. Other than that, the only thing different is the POTV logo, and while I have both units, most of the photos in this Starry 4 review will be with the POTV version. The outer shell is made of aluminum, and so far, it has proven to be very durable. I’ve used it skiing, mountain biking, hiking, pretty much everything outdoors, and it’s survived the abuse. The Session Timer can be set to 4 or 6 minutes. By default, it’s set to 4 minutes. Hold the power button and top temp button simultaneously for two seconds to change it. You can also restart the session when the timer ends. Pro tip: Remove any flower from the chamber immediately after a session. This includes dosing capsules because the resin from the flower will gunk up the chamber faster and increase the cleaning frequency. Vapor Quality and Performance The cleaning and maintenance with the XMAX Starry 4 is simple and straightforward. The main thing you’ll need to stay on top of is the screen above the chamber. Make sure to empty the chamber immediately after a session and wipe any residue off the screen in the mouthpiece. You will notice more draw resistance when the unit starts to get dirty and needs to be cleaned.To turn on the XMAX v3 Pro vaporizer, you’re going to press the power button three times. The vaporizer will use your default or last temp settings when powering up.

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The Starry’s controls are simple and make sense with three buttons to turn it on/off, adjust temperature control, session timer and Celsius/Fahrenheit OLED display. Turning it on is as simple as holding the power button in for three seconds. Plus, the Starry will buzz gently to let you know when it reaches vaping temperature. Easy to load. Cool mouthpiece. You don’t have to shell out a bunch of cash to get good results and the performance is really unmatched at this price point. It’s easy to conceal, easy to use, and easy to maintain. Tired of the sea of plastic shell vapes on the market at this price point? This is where the Starry 3.0 really stands apart with its anodized aluminum body, magnetic lid enclosure and ceramic zirconia mouthpiece. The size is right, too, coming in at just a smidge bigger than the PAX 3. Fast heat-up time For dry herbs, I prefer to start a session around 360-380, but the temps on the XMAX Starry run high, so I encourage you to experiment with different temps and see what works best for you. Overall, the XMAX V3 Pro vaporizer features pretty good battery life for the size, all while being replaceable and charging via 5V/1A USB-C charging.In this XMAX V3 Pro vaporizer review, I will go over the basics like size, build quality, and what’s included, plus jump into the details of the new on-demand and session modes, battery info, proper maintenance, and some tips for the best use. We are a small group of avid Vapers that came together to guide users when buying a new vaporizer and reduce the guesses you have to make when searching for the best vaporizer for your needs. Our full maintenance guide can help with the deep cleaning, but you can keep those to a minimum by cleaning out the oven right after use. After it’s cooled down for a minute, brush any remaining particles from the oven and mouthpiece screen.