The IQ3, the IQ Core and the MIQRO-C are three of DaVinci's portable dry herb vaporisers. They share the same approach of precise temperature control and clean materials in the vapour path, but they are built for different kinds of sessions. Here is how to choose between them.
The quick pick
- Longer sessions and the most control: IQ3
- An everyday vaporiser with an all-zirconia airpath: IQ Core
- The smallest, most discreet option: MIQRO-C
Specs side by side
All figures are from the DaVinci product pages.
| IQ3 | IQ Core | MIQRO-C | |
| Oven capacity | 0.7 g | 0.5 g | 0.3 g (0.2 g with dosing pod) |
| Heat-up | 30 seconds | 45 seconds | 39 seconds |
| Battery | Removable 21700, up to 90 min | Removable 18650, up to 60 min | Removable 18350, up to 30 min |
| Temperature | Up to 221°C, 1° steps | 149 to 221°C | 4 Smart Path presets |
| Smart Paths | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Vapour path | Zirconia and glass | All-zirconia mouthpiece and airpath | Zirconia ceramic and silicone |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years | 5 years |
DaVinci IQ3: the most control
The IQ3 is the flagship. Its Cool Core system cools vapour by 50% compared with previous models, and the Air Dial increases air velocity by 70%, so you can tune how each draw feels. Of the three, it has the largest oven at 0.7 g, the fastest heat-up at 30 seconds, and a removable 21700 battery for up to 90 minutes. Temperature adjusts in 1 degree steps, and it carries a 10-year warranty.
Choose it if you have longer sessions, share often, or want the most control over every draw.
DaVinci IQ Core: the everyday option
The IQ Core focuses on pure materials and simplicity. The mouthpiece and airpath are all zirconia, the oven holds up to 0.5 g with an adjustable zirconia pearl for smaller sessions, and it runs on a removable 18650 battery for up to 60 minutes. You get four Smart Path presets, on-device temperature control from 149 to 221°C, an LED grid display, haptic feedback and a 5-year warranty.
Choose it if you want a reliable daily vaporiser with a clean vapour path and a battery you can swap.
DaVinci MIQRO-C: small and discreet
The MIQRO-C is the compact one. It measures 23 x 34 x 80 mm and weighs 87 g, with a 0.3 g oven (0.2 g with the dosing pod), a 39 second heat-up and a removable 18350 battery for about 30 minutes. It uses four preset Smart Paths, charges over USB-C and carries a 5-year warranty.
Choose it if you want something pocket-sized for shorter sessions, or a lighter second device.
How to decide
- How long are your sessions? Long or shared: IQ3. Daily solo: IQ Core. Short: MIQRO-C.
- How much do you carry it? All three are portable, but the MIQRO-C is the most discreet.
- How much control do you want? The IQ3 offers the finest tuning, with 1 degree steps and the Air Dial.
- How long do you want the warranty? 10 years on the IQ3, 5 years on the IQ Core and MIQRO-C.
New to dry herb? Read our beginner's guide and how to use a dry herb vaporiser.
FAQ
Which of the three has the biggest oven?
The IQ3, at 0.7 g.
Do all three have removable batteries?
Yes: a 21700 in the IQ3, an 18650 in the IQ Core and an 18350 in the MIQRO-C.
Which is the smallest?
The MIQRO-C, at 23 x 34 x 80 mm and 87 g.
Do they all have Smart Paths?
Yes, all three have four Smart Path presets.
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