If you're comparing DaVinci vaporizers, you've probably already narrowed it down to three: the IQ3, the new IQ Core, and the ArtiQ. Each is built for a genuinely different kind of session, so picking the 'wrong' one usually just means picking the wrong category of vaporizer — not the wrong DaVinci. Here's how they actually compare.
Quick Comparison
| Model | Best For | Material Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DaVinci IQ3 | Dry herb purists who want maximum flavor and precise control | Dry herb | $281.25 |
| DaVinci IQ Core | Straightforward daily use — pure materials, no frills | Dry herb | $176.00 |
| DaVinci ArtiQ | 510 cartridge convenience, most portable of the three | Cartridge / oil | $59.99 |
DaVinci IQ3: For the Dry Herb Purist
The IQ3 is DaVinci's flagship dry herb vaporizer, and it's built for people who care about flavor above almost everything else. Its Cool Core™ system cools vapor by 50% compared to previous DaVinci models, while an enhanced Air Dial™ increases air velocity by 70% for a smoother, more flavorful draw. Four Smart Path™ temperature settings plus +/-1° precision control let you dial in exactly the session you want, and the airtight zirconia/glass vapor path keeps flavor clean and unaltered. A 33% larger oven (0.7g capacity) and a removable 21700 battery rated for up to 90 minutes round it out, backed by a 10-year warranty.
It's the pick if you're upgrading from a lower-end vape and want to actually taste the difference between strains — or if you've been vaping long enough to know exactly what temperature you like and want a device that lets you set it precisely.
DaVinci IQ Core: New in Canada — The Straightforward Choice
The IQ Core just launched in Canada, and it trades some of the IQ3's deep customization for something a lot of people actually want more: simplicity. It's built around DaVinci's core philosophy — pure materials and precise heat — in a device designed to not ask anything of you beyond packing it. If the IQ3 is for someone chasing the most dialed-in session possible, the IQ Core is for someone who wants that same DaVinci quality without a learning curve.
DaVinci ArtiQ: For Cartridge Convenience
The ArtiQ is a different animal entirely. Rather than dry herb, it's built for standard 510-thread oil cartridges, with DaVinci's ultra-cooling airpath technology applied to concentrate vaping instead. It's the smallest and most discreet device of the three, slipping into a pocket without any of the bulk of a dry herb vaporizer — and at $59.99, it's also the most accessible starting point if you're new to DaVinci.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Want the best possible flavor from dry herb and don't mind paying for it → IQ3
- Want DaVinci quality with the simplest possible day-to-day experience → IQ Core
- Prefer 510 cartridges over dry herb, or want the most pocketable option available → ArtiQ
None of these three are built for dabbing concentrates in their raw, unprocessed form, though. If that's what you're actually after, take a look at the DaVinci EQ Electric Quartz Collection — our electric dab rig lineup, purpose-built for wax and shatter rather than herb or cartridges.