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Vapes

Vaporizers, cartridges, disposables & hardware

Vaporization heats cannabis to temperatures that release cannabinoids and terpenes without combustion, reducing harmful byproducts. We evaluate vapes on hardware quality, oil purity, terpene preservation, battery life, and safety certifications. The 2019 EVALI outbreak underscored the critical importance of purchasing only licensed, lab-tested products.

Top Pick

Raw Garden

9.2/10
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Raw Garden

Editor's Pick

California's leading live resin cartridge brand

Santa Barbara, CAEst. 2017$$$ · Premium Verified
8,923 reviews
9.2/10
Live ResinFresh FrozenFarm-to-CartridgeFull Terpene Profile
Available in:CA

Raw Garden produces live resin cartridges from fresh-frozen California cannabis, preserving the full terpene profile of the living plant. Their Refined Live Resin cartridges are consistently praised for flavor accuracy and potency, and their farm-to-cartridge transparency is unmatched in the vape category.

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Heavy Hitters

Premium

Ultra-premium California vapes with maximum potency

Los Angeles, CAEst. 2016$$$ · Premium Verified
6,234 reviews
8.6/10
Ultra PremiumHigh PotencyCaliforniaMaximum Vapor
Available in:CAAZILMINV

Heavy Hitters has built a reputation for producing some of the highest-potency vape cartridges in California. Their Ultra Premium line consistently tests above 90% THC, and their hardware is engineered for maximum vapor production and flavor delivery.

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Select Elite

Community Favorite

Multi-state vape leader with consistent quality and wide availability

Portland, OREst. 2015$$ · Mid-Range Verified
12,043 reviews
8.3/10
Multi-StateConsistent QualityWide AvailabilityReliable Hardware
Available in:CAAZCOCTFLILMAMD+7 more

Select Elite (a Curaleaf brand) is one of the most widely available cannabis vape brands in the US, operating in 15+ states. Their distillate and live resin cartridges offer consistent quality and potency, and their hardware is among the most reliable in the industry.

Buying Guide

  • 1Only purchase vape products from licensed dispensaries — never from unlicensed sources
  • 2Verify COAs include testing for vitamin E acetate, heavy metals, and pesticides
  • 3Live resin and live rosin cartridges offer superior flavor and entourage effect
  • 4Ceramic heating elements are preferable to cotton wicks for cleaner vapor

Key Facts

  • Vaporization at 315–440°F preserves terpenes while avoiding combustion byproducts
  • Licensed vape products must be tested for vitamin E acetate, heavy metals, and pesticides
  • Live resin and live rosin cartridges preserve the full terpene profile of fresh flower
  • Distillate cartridges are the most common but have the least complex terpene profiles
  • Hardware quality significantly affects vapor quality and safety

Safety Notes

  • Never purchase vape products from unlicensed or unregulated sources
  • EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) is linked to illicit market products
  • Vaping is not risk-free — combustion-free does not mean harm-free
  • Avoid vaping if you have pre-existing respiratory conditions