Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer by Storz & Bickel

BY Storz & Bickel

The Volcano Hybrid by Storz and Bickel is a high performance German-engineered desktop vaporizer that delivers like no other vape on the market.

4 reviews
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   Sneaky Pete says:

The Volcano Hybrid by Storz & Bickel is special to me. Way back in the day when I started with vapes there wasn’t much choice on the market, and my first one was a huge piece of shit. After that disappointment, I saved and saved until I could afford an original Volcano. I absolutely loved everything about it. That led to all these other vapes and reviews and eventually the review you’re reading right now.

After more than a decade in the making, the Volcano Hybrid modernizes the world’s premier desktop vaporizer and positions it to lead well into the future. Beginning with a more powerful double-helix heat exchanger, your new Volcano will be at vaping temps within 45 seconds; three times faster than older models. The new heating system is a patented hybrid design that combines primarily hot air convection with a metal conduction ring and a more durable valve. Not only is the heating system hybrid, but its operation is now dual use as well. You still have the classic balloon option, but there is a new whip/tube on a freely rotating valve that can spin 360 degrees. The dual-use function is perfect for one person enjoying a balloon or a group of friends passing around the whip with your Volcano vaporizer as the party centrepiece.

To top all the improvements off, a wonderfully executed mobile app lets you control basic and complex functions of your new Volcano Hybrid. You can turn on/off and preheat, but you can also program workflows to fill your balloon the way you prefer. Like all Volcanoes before it, the Hybrid is made to the absolute highest of quality standards and will last you for years and years.

Storz & Bickel is currently the only company in the world that produces medical grade herbal vaporizers. They are certified in ISO 9001 and 13485, fulfilling all essential requirements to legally develop and manufacture real medical devices. For the team at Storz & Bickel, this is about the actual applied science of healthcare.

The new Volcano Hybrid is replacing the old Digital Volcano vaporizer, and while it’s pricey at $699.97 USD ($899.97 CAD) it’s still only a hundred bucks more than the old Digital Volcano. With the upgrades, the overall user experience, and the quality of Storz & Bickel, this vape is definitely worth its price tag.

Purchasing a Volcano Hybrid isn't just buying a vaporizer. It is making a sound long-term investment in your health and in a hobby that we all love and partake in on a regular basis. We believe your health is worth every single penny.

$879.97 CAD
Best price guaranteed
$879.97 CAD
Best price guaranteed

Free shipping for orders over $100 within Canada.
Fast, low-cost, and discreet shipping worldwide.

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Included

The Volcano Hybrid, Detachable power cord, 3x balloon with mouthpiece, 1x balloon with adapter, Tube system, Filling chamber, Cap ring, Screen and air filter set, Concentrate pad, Cleaning brush, Herb mill, Owner's manual

4 reviews

   Sneaky Pete says:

The Volcano Hybrid by Storz & Bickel is special to me. Way back in the day when I started with vapes there wasn’t much choice on the market, and my first one was a huge piece of shit. After that disappointment, I saved and saved until I could afford an original Volcano. I absolutely loved everything about it. That led to all these other vapes and reviews and eventually the review you’re reading right now.

After more than a decade in the making, the Volcano Hybrid modernizes the world’s premier desktop vaporizer and positions it to lead well into the future. Beginning with a more powerful double-helix heat exchanger, your new Volcano will be at vaping temps within 45 seconds; three times faster than older models. The new heating system is a patented hybrid design that combines primarily hot air convection with a metal conduction ring and a more durable valve. Not only is the heating system hybrid, but its operation is now dual use as well. You still have the classic balloon option, but there is a new whip/tube on a freely rotating valve that can spin 360 degrees. The dual-use function is perfect for one person enjoying a balloon or a group of friends passing around the whip with your Volcano vaporizer as the party centrepiece.

To top all the improvements off, a wonderfully executed mobile app lets you control basic and complex functions of your new Volcano Hybrid. You can turn on/off and preheat, but you can also program workflows to fill your balloon the way you prefer. Like all Volcanoes before it, the Hybrid is made to the absolute highest of quality standards and will last you for years and years.

Storz & Bickel is currently the only company in the world that produces medical grade herbal vaporizers. They are certified in ISO 9001 and 13485, fulfilling all essential requirements to legally develop and manufacture real medical devices. For the team at Storz & Bickel, this is about the actual applied science of healthcare.

The new Volcano Hybrid is replacing the old Digital Volcano vaporizer, and while it’s pricey at $699.97 USD ($899.97 CAD) it’s still only a hundred bucks more than the old Digital Volcano. With the upgrades, the overall user experience, and the quality of Storz & Bickel, this vape is definitely worth its price tag.

Purchasing a Volcano Hybrid isn't just buying a vaporizer. It is making a sound long-term investment in your health and in a hobby that we all love and partake in on a regular basis. We believe your health is worth every single penny.

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Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer Review & User Guide

Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer Review & User Guide

The Volcano Hybrid by Storz and Bickel is a high performance German-engineered desktop vaporizer that delivers like no other vape on the market.

Huge clouds

Conduction and convection hybrid

AC powered

Fast heat-up

Phone app

VAPE DESIGN

A new generation of Volcano vaporizer

The new Hybrid Volcano vaporizer design looks like an updated Digital Volcano. It features new touchscreen controls and the entire display is more refined. I think the design is gorgeous: the buttons and dials are gone, and a sleek touch interface has taken their place. The loading chamber has been improved and it now locks on top of the Volcano securely.

The Hybrid name applies to two new features. First, there is now a whip function that goes with the balloons. It is made of very dense material and somehow, magically, it doesn’t attract pet hair. The whip’s attachment allows it to rotate freely on top of your Volcano’s loading chamber when in use, so it’s perfect for passing around a group.

Secondly, this new Volcano vaporizer is no longer limited to just convection heating, with a new ring in the centrepiece adding conduction to the loading chamber. Storz and Bickel is serious about its vaporizers, so I guarantee you the engineers put a lot of thought into this decision. The added conduction results in much faster heat-up and vapor production, and preheating can be done just by leaving the chamber on top of your Volcano (you don’t have to run air through it as is recommended in the manual).

The final major design upgrade is an excellent Bluetooth function. You can use your Volcano Hybrid with an app on your phone. It can turn your Volcano vaporizer on and off from across the house, which is cool for sure, but it has many more capabilities than that. It can run workflows which program temperatures and times for filling up a balloon, giving you an unlimited number of ways to extract your vapor with custom settings. It’s been a long time since I’ve got an app with a vape that I’ve actually continued to use, but this one is handy well past its novelty phase. This technology is a full generation of advancement.

USABILITY

Produces vapor in about 45 seconds

This is a desktop vaporizer, and the power cord is now detachable, making for a much more durable design. When ready to vape, press the heat button and your Volcano vaporizer will start to warm up to the last temperature you had it set at.

The first thing you’ll notice is the lightning-fast heat up time. The Hybrid produces vapor in about 45 seconds, versus the comparatively glacial three to five minutes of the Digital Volcano (which also needs a couple more minutes to heat soak). The huge time saving alone makes the upgrade worth it for many Volcano users, and for me, it really changes how I’m able to use the device.

The chamber bowl is huge, fitting a half gram comfortably. I find it best to fill up at least halfway, and for smaller loads, use the chamber reducer or dosing capsules. The whip makes me cough at higher temps, but much less when I use fan assist, which was odd. As you can see in the video review, the ABV is only lightly browned after a few sessions, still having some green in it.

THE APP

A brilliantly integrated app

Storz and Bickel did a great job with the app integration. It’s handy to be able to turn on and pre-warm your Volcano Hybrid from anywhere in the house, and filling a balloon before you leave the house is very convenient. Aside from that, you can also change the vibration, brightness, automatic shutoff time, and more. You can view usage and device statistics, such as temperature graphs and total run time, and if you’re really keen you can monitor how well it responds to your adjustments.

The other benefit of the app is the ability to create workflows. They enable you to program your Volcano vaporizer to fill your balloon at any temp you like for different times with adjustments in between. It's nice to fill a balloon to 75% at 385°F, and then have your Volcano automatically turn up to 410°F for the last 25% so it extracts all that extra kick from your herb. I find about 30-35 seconds fills the balloon how I like it, so I have a few different workflows set around that. If you’re a nerd for custom settings then you’ll love experimenting with the workflow feature.

VAPOR QUALITY

Absolutely exceptional

The vapor quality is the ultimate reason you’d buy a Volcano vaporizer, the vapor produced by it is absolutely exceptional. The device is crafted to high standards and the controls are so precise you can set the temperature very accurately. You can get the ultra-wispy clouds or make the balloon so thick you can’t see through it. The taste from the first heating of your herbs, especially if at a lower temp, is completely pure with no flavors other than your strain.

The vapor’s smoothness is probably the number one aspect I appreciate about the Volcano Hybrid’s vapor quality. Even at 410°F, it’s smoother than some vapes are through water. Considering the amount of vapor you get from the whip and the balloons, the smoothness really is mind-blowing. Hits can be as big as you want them to be. My favourite method is to take in a balloon in three large hits without any inhales in between. That pretty much finishes a balloon for me, and the effects can be super strong if done at higher temperatures. This is still primarily a convection machine, and the potency of the vapor fits that.

EFFICIENCY AND CLEANING

Uses more material than other vaporizers

This is a catch-22 for the Hybrid Volcano vaporizer. It extracts tons of vapor from your material, but the chamber is so big it uses more material than other vaporizers. And the flavor from fresh bowls is so good I always want to pack a new bowl, even when I could still get less tasty vapor from the current bowl. The color of the ABV really speaks to the efficiency of the device. Even after numerous bags at 400°F, it isn’t even close to brown.

Passing around the whip for group sessions will get a lot of miles from a bowl, but I prefer the balloons myself. They’re so convenient for personal use around the house. The loading chamber is easy to clean with a quick wash in isopropyl alcohol, and the screens can be changed if needed. I recommend replacing the balloons when they get gummed up, taste off, or start to leak. They’re not super cheap, so don’t replace them more often than you need to.

Strengths

There is a lot to love about the Volcano Hybrid desktop vaporizer. First, the vapor quality just can’t be beaten. The smoothness compared to other vapes is remarkable and you can take as deep of a toke as you like, back to back to back, and almost never cough – while blowing out huge clouds with every breath. The strength of the effects is also impressive since it’s primarily convection, plus those thick balloons are very easy and go down super smooth.

The overall quality is apparent in all aspects. From the packaging to the extremely thorough instruction manual, Storz & Bickel really considered every detail. The fit and finish of the device itself are worthy of the price tag. And while it may not be perfect, the phone app is a fantastic addition to the experience and something I use often. Workflows are a total gamechanger and dialling in your kind of balloon is something you’ll find yourself doing regularly.

Lastly, and maybe most importantly, you can use your new Volcano Hybrid through water! The whip adapter for our Mega Globe and C-150 Globe fits the Volcano Hybrid’s whip perfectly. Be sure to pick one of these up to go with your new Volcano.

Weaknesses

It’s difficult to use in the dark. When you have physical buttons, you can feel what you’re pressing, but these integrated buttons are not illuminated, so in the dark, it can be hard to operate. I don’t like how loud the pump is when it kicks on with this new Volcano vaporizer compared to the older models. And of course, the price tag. That will make the Volcano Hybrid an unrealistic purchase for a lot of consumers.

CONCLUSION

Volcano vaporizers are worthwhile investments for long term use

The Volcano Hybrid is a super-expensive, super-performing, German-engineered vaporizer that delivers like no other vape on the market. If you can afford it, you won’t be disappointed. The overall experience is pretty much unmatched. I have a ton of vaporizers, but if I knocked my Volcano Hybrid off the table and broke it tomorrow, I’d still repurchase it. It’s an investment and one that’s well worth it for long term use.

Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer

$879.97 CAD
Best price guaranteed

Free shipping for orders over $100 within Canada.
Fast, low-cost, and discreet shipping worldwide.

Assurance Images
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Included

The Volcano Hybrid, Detachable power cord, 3x balloon with mouthpiece, 1x balloon with adapter, Tube system, Filling chamber, Cap ring, Screen and air filter set, Concentrate pad, Cleaning brush, Herb mill, Owner's manual

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04/08/2022
Thomas A.
Canada

Amazing

I absolutely love this thing. The price tag is steep but I have no regrets. Very easy to use and easily repeatable results. I upgraded to the half bowl converter because I prefer to change out my flower often. As always vape north was a pleasure to deal with and shipping was very quick.

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10/18/2019
mike s.
Canada Canada

If you have the money, Volcano is unmatched

I owned an arizer eq with ddave mod for a couple years, never thought i needed another vape. Well I was ****** into the hype and got a volcano.... I sold the arizer the next day. Whip- Its the best whip experience Ive ever had, I use the air assist way more than I thought I would. Get the chamber reducer for solo use, you wont regret it. Bag- I was always a whip guy, but the bag function is so good its converting me. Nothing beats the bag for sharing, brought the volcano to a party, it was used by everyone, was a huge hit. Versatile, powerful, proven technology. If you have the money just buy it already

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10/06/2019
Nolan K.

Mercedes of Vaporizers.

Received my order of this incredible machine a few days ago, and I have to say that so far both the bags, and the whip are amazing experiences. One bag is like an entire bowl in my Firefly 2. Smooth rich flavorful vapor, so basically everything anyone would need for home use dry herb vaporization. Next I have to get the Super Bag recipe from Troy.

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08/29/2019
Huru

So damn good, lives up to the hype.

-Work flows -Whip -Conduction -S&B quality -Proven volcano heating system with 45sec heating time THIS thing is amazing alone or with a group. I dont even need water filtration when hitting the bag. Vapor is smooth af and not dry, even max temp.

Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer

$879.97 CAD
Best price guaranteed

Free shipping for orders over $100 within Canada.
Fast, low-cost, and discreet shipping worldwide.

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The Volcano Hybrid, Detachable power cord, 3x balloon with mouthpiece, 1x balloon with adapter, Tube system, Filling chamber, Cap ring, Screen and air filter set, Concentrate pad, Cleaning brush, Herb mill, Owner's manual