The Davinci Miqro is a dry herb conduction vaporizer made by the company Davinci. This is the fourth portable vaporizer released by the company with the first being the OG Davinci back in 2012.
The complete Davinci vaporizer line up is the OG Davinci (March 2012), the Davinci Ascent (August 2013), the Davinci IQ (October 2016) and the reason you’re here, the Davinci Miqro (July 2018!). The OG Davinci is still for sale to this day on its website.
While I wasn’t the biggest fan of the Ascent, I feel like Davinci really stepped up their game with the IQ and I’m a big fan of the Miqro. With the Micro, you get a full temp spectrum + smart paths, replaceable battery system, and the new pearl design actually works well to shrink chamber size for those single-person sessions.
Out of all the portable vaporizers I have tested, the Davinci Miqro is definitely the smallest battery-powered portable vaporizer I have reviewed to date. I’m blown away by the size, design, and overall functionality.
Second, the battery is a small 18350, so overall life is only a bit above 30 minutes which means you’re only getting about six, five-minute sessions per battery. You do get two batteries for 60 minutes in total.
Quick Synopsis – Who is the Miqro Vaporizer for?
In short, the Miqro is perfect for someone vaping alone or in a group, needs portability/discretion and doesn’t need the most battery life.
This is not the vaporizer to sit around at home having long casual sessions all day. This is the vaporizer to take to a festival, night on the town or walking the dog. You can easily hide the unit in your palm and it’s about like putting a key fob in your pocket
SIZE, PORTABILITY, AND BUILD QUALITY
Size and Portability
The Miqro vaporizer weighs roughly 104 grams with the battery in and a full chamber. The Exact dimensions of the Miqro are 3 1/8 inches tall by 1 3/8 inches wide and roughly an inch deep.
This unit is not only extremely small but also packed full of great features. It’s easy to pocket, easy to conceal and you can completely palm it for discretion. It’s honestly so small that I’ve misplaced it a couple of times already. It’s about the size of a key fob so if you lose your keys, you might misplace this guy.
Build Quality
So far the Micro vaporizer seems very durable. I’ve had a few minor drops with no issues and the materials feel high quality and strong. I will continue abusing it hard outdoors and will report back with any weaknesses I manage to find.
The unit feels good in the hands as far as size goes but it does get hot similar to the IQ. I’ve found that it helps to hold the device in your hand and let your palm dissipate some of the heat.
WHATS INCLUDED, ACCESSORIES + ADD-ONS
IN THE BOX
Davinci offers the Miqro dry herb vaporizer in two different options. You can get the basic kit or the Explorers Collection. The Miqro Explorers collection retails for $109 and the Unit Only retails for $99. Here’s what you get in the Miqro “Explorers Collection”:
Explorers Collection
- Davinci Miqro
- Carry Can
- Glove
- Grinder Card
- 2 x 18350 900 mAh Batteries
- 10mm Water Pipe Adapter/Extended Mouthpiece
- USB Cable
- Miqro Cleaning Tool/Pick
- Extra Pearl Post and Gasket
- 4 x Cleaning Pipe Swabs
- Mouthpiece Gasket
- Carry Case
So far the Explorers collections seem very worthwhile to me. I have been really liking the carry can which has two different sections, the front end holds your spare battery, and the back end holds your extra dry herbs. The carry can also has watertight gaskets which I like. I also like the padded Davinci carry case which has sealed zippers to help lock in smell and should help prevent water from getting in.
Extra Accessories
If you do plan to be using this device heavily an external charger like a nitecore and an extra battery or two might be a wise choice. This way you can be charging two batteries at one time.
HEATING, VAPOR PATH & TEMP OPTIONS
Heating
The Miqro heats up in roughly 40-50 seconds which is about average for today’s vaporizers. Some other portables like the Pax 3 are in the 20-25 second range so it all depends on when and where you’ll be using your vaporizer.
I have noticed that the heater in the Miqro is not as strong as the IQ. I find myself using the higher temps a more on the Miqro especially when if I am wanting to exhale some clouds. With the IQ I basically never stirred the bowl, with the Miqro sometimes I do towards the end of the session.
Vapor Path
The vapor path in the Miqro is Ceramic Zirconium. The pearl, the bowl, the air path, and the mouthpiece all use this material. It’s easy to clean (much easier than the IQ) and provides a great taste for a conduction vaporizer.
Draw Resistance
In my testing I’ve found that when the Miqro is clean it has less draw resistance than pretty much every other portable in this price range. You will notice an increase in draw resistance once you get passed the 5 bowl range and I recommend cleaning all pieces after about 6-10 bowls to get the best results.
Temperature Options & Info
The Davinci Miqro features a full temp spectrum ranging from 300F-430F, smart path technology, boost mode,and standby mode.
Smart Path Technology
This mode allows you to pick a smart path labeled 1-4. Each path has a set temp range with an increment of 20 degrees. The unit will start at the low end of the spectrum and gradually increase the temp to the high end of the spectrum over the 5-minute session. Below are the temp ranges for each smart path. I’ve been using smart path 2 the most for flavor, and 3 and 4 the most for effect.
- Smart Path 1 = 350F-370F
- Smart Path 2 = 370F-390F
- Smart Path 3 = 390F-410F
- Smart Path 4 = 410F-430F
Boost Mode
The Miqro Boost Mode will rapidly increase the device to max temp and hold it there while you keep the button pressed.
Standby Mode
This mode will rapidly cool down the vaporizer to help conserve not only your precious dry herb but battery life as well. The unit will automatically turn off if left in standby mode for 2 minutes
CHAMBER/OVEN INFO
Chamber Info (Bowl Size)
I’ve been able to get roughly .25 grams of dry herb in the chamber with a tight pack. I prefer to stick to around .15 grams and use the pearl to take up some of the chamber space.A tight pack will more likely require stirring but you’ll also get more clouds this way. A fine grind will also produce more clouds but will increase how often you’ll need to clean the device.
A lot of this depends on the herbs you are using, your loading styles and if you clean out the chamber regularly after sessions. Leaving herbs in the chamber will cause it to get dirty quicker.
The Pearl
Other than the size, I feel like the pearl is the most improved upon feature with the new Davinci Miqro. The pearl actually works well and can shrink chamber size by around half for single person sessions. I also like to start a session with the pearl in one spot, and then when the bowl is at the very end I can give it a quick stir, and then extend the pearl to get the very last little bits out of the bowl.
BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery Specs
The Miqro uses a rechargeable 18350 900mah battery and you get two. At least I know you get two in the “Explorers Collection” version. I’ll update this for sure when I know what the “Unit Only” version comes with.
Battery Life
So far I’ve been averaging about 30 minutes of use per full battery. Like I mentioned above, this is not going to be the vaporizer for someone who enjoys long sessions at home regularly. This IS the perfect vaporizer for those times you need discretion or when you just don’t want to carry a bulky unit.
Charging Times
The Miqro has been charging a dead battery within the unit in about 90-110 minutes. I’ve been testing charging times on my external charger and so far it’s about 10-20 minutes faster. Not a huge deal but at least you can charge two at a time without needing the unit.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY
Cleaning Instructions
The Zirconium Pearl, vapor path, and mouthpiece are easy to remove and clean. Generally, I give the pearl a wipe down, and then just drop the vapor path and mouthpiece in some iso for about 10 minutes, give them a quick wipe, rinse and let them dry before putting them unit back together. The included pipe cleaners work great for cleaning the vapor path quickly. If you are not time-limited, you can just drop the mouthpiece, and vapor path into ISO overnight and you won’t even need to use the pipe cleaner.
Warranty Info
The Miqro vape comes with a five-year manufacturer warranty which is one of the best in the price range. I have nothing but good things to say about Davinci’s customer support and the overall durability of their products. They have been around for over a decade now and still sell the OG Davinci on their website.
DAVINCI MIQRO VS IQ/IQ2
Davinci IQ
While I really like the IQ because of all the features that it offers, I’ve always been a fan of small vaporizers. I use them a lot in the outdoors, and usually, the smaller the pocket they can fit in, the better.
The Miqro offers all the same features heating wise except the ability to customize smart paths. The only big differences between the two are battery life and I feel like the heater is either stronger on the IQ, or it gets more juice from the battery. The Davinci IQ offers about 60-80 minutes of average battery life per battery.
Between the two, the Miqro is easier to clean, maintain and the pearl actually functions how it was designed. You can shrink the chamber size roughly 50% making it perfect for single person sessions, whereas you need to buy the spacers to adjust the bowl size in the IQ.
Davinci IQ 2
The IQ 2 fixed all the flavor chamber cleaning issues with the original IQ and also includes some new features that really set it apart from the previous model. Here are a few of my favorite upgrades:
- Added the “Air Dial” to the bottom of the unit which allows you to adjust the airflow. More airflow equals less dense hits but cooler vapor, while less airflow equals more dense hits with hotter/harsher vapor but massive clouds. So you can tweak the dial to adjust the kind of session you are looking for.
- Introduced a new way to track the amount of herb you are using via the new “Dosage Control” feature. The algorithm is based on a few different variables (read more about it in my IQ 2 Review) but it basically tracks your usage and gives you a rough guestimate of how much THC you are getting per session. This is perfect for medicinal users looking to microdose throughout the day.
- Last but not least, they now include ceramic extract discs meaning that you can use your IQ 2 with concentrates!
While I understand that going from $99 to $295 is quite the jump, the IQ 2 offers better battery life and more reliability with heavier users. If you think that you’ll be using your vaporizer more than the average user, I would consider checking out my IQ and IQ 2 reviews before pulling the trigger on the Miqro.
MIQRO VAPORIZER REVIEW SUMMARY
Overall the Miqro is another great addition to newly released portable vaporizers this year. Portable vaporizers seem to continue to get cheaper and better as time goes on. The $100 and below price point is blowing up and I feel like manufacturers are really starting to focus on making quality vaporizers in this price range.
The Miqro is the smallest battery-powered vaporizer to hit the market yet and still comes loaded with features. Basically everything you could want in a portable vaporizer and I can’t really complain too much about the battery life when it’s this small.
Again, this is not the vaporizer for someone who will be using it all day every day. I would go for the IQ 2 if that’s how you’ll be using it. This is the perfect dry herb vaporizer for someone heading to a friend’s house for a bit, going out for the night or hitting up a concert.
With two full batteries, you can expect about 60 minutes of use depending on how you’re using the device and how much dry herb you’re loading for each session.
Where to buy
If you’re cool with the battery life and looking for something super portable, look no further than the Miqro. You can pick one up directly from Davinci here. Be sure to use code “WIZARD” for 10% off all your accessories when they release the Miqro.
Thanks for checking out my Davinci Miqro vaporizer review and let me know If you have any questions below or hit me up on my contact page. Have a great day!
Hey Buzz looks like using the Nectar Collector Honeybird Core gives you more smoke (which I would interpret as a bigger hit) maybe using this additional tool would give Ken a bigger bang for the amount of product he is using in his miqro. my question: what is the piece called that you have attached to the bottom of the Nectar Collector Core that fits on top of the miqro mouthpiece, is this the threaded glass/quartz tip or something else?
It comes with the nectar collector. It’s a threaded piece that connects to the nectar collector. If you lost yours, you can buy replacements from their site, it is listed as the “DaVinci Nectar Connector”
I recently bought the Davinci Miqro and have been disappointed with it. It is a beautifully made device but it uses lots of herb and doesn’t produce an equally strong or even similar effect and the flavors are all off. I personally don’t care for the sweet flavors the vaporizer produces at lower temps as much as old school Diesel and Skunk and Spice and the high is nowhere near the equal of smoking just a few hits of good weed.
I found that the vaporizer encouraged overconsumption which does have a strong effect even if it isn’t the same effect, but mostly it just used up a lot of very expensive dispensary weed.
I would love to see a comparison between this vaporizer and a regular bowl of weed based on the effects of consuming equal amounts of product, the economy of use, and the flavors. These are my priorities, in this order.
All of Davinci’s vaporizers are conduction. I would check out something like the Crafty Plus which is a Hybrid (convection/conduction) or go for a vaporizer that is pure convection like the Firefly 2 Plus. You can’t compare a bowl of smoked weed to a vaporizer. You’re getting all kinds of carcinogenic chemicals when you combust. Vaporizers heat the herb to the point where it releases the compounds in the plant without all the negatives of combustion. I think that you would enjoy a desktop vaporizer like the Ditanium as well. Pure flavor and potent rips. Sorry you didn’t like the Miqro but IMO it’s WAYYYY better than any form of combustion.
I’ve had my MIQRO for about two days now. The first thing I noticed when using it was the fine grind from the included grinding coin clogged the pipe after 1 bowl and put a lot of particles in my mouth. After a good cleaning, I haven’t gone back to that grinder and it works much better.
My only real complaint so far is that it doesn’t produce an immediate strong high like smoking a bowl and it’s very slow to use and difficult to regulate how much you’re taking in.
The high is very soft and light compared to smoking. It’s also difficult to know how much you’re taking in as each temperature change changes the flavor and potency and none of it has a very strong impact. The only practical way to measure your intake is by the bowl.
It’s also very slow to use. There’s no quick tokes or two hits and quit with this. It requires a prolonged and relaxed draw and a full session to extract all the vapor. It takes time to heat up and cool down and cooks your bowl. Without finishing the bowl you waste a lot and have little idea how much you’re getting.
Typically when I’m out skiing or hiking or walking the dog I’ll stop and do a quick toke by myself or share a bowl with friends, and that’s all it takes. By myself, one small smoked bowl can last for several quick sessions with good quality.
My initial purpose for buying this was economy and health. While it may be healthier than smoking from a pipe it uses more herb with less noticeable impact.
Conclusion: This is a really nice, very solid and well-built device that fits in a pocket or hand easily and works discreetly.
However, vaping, in general, doesn’t seem to be economical or practical for quick outdoor use. The best use I’ve found for this device is relaxing in front of the TV taking my time to completely exhaust a bowl with back to back sessions at different temps. This seems to be a great way to use this as I can take my time to slowly extract the vapor and enjoy the flavors and it doesn’t smoke up my house and I can easily do multiple small bowls.
This is still a new toy.
I will keep using and testing this and I will post any updates here as this is one of the best Vaporizer review sites I have found.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts Ken. If you are ever skiing up in NW Montana area hit me up :)
Hey Buzz, You mentioned an external battery charger in your review? Is that available through Davinci?
Davinci does offer a charger, however I have also used a nitecore charger that I picked up off amazon for 10 or 15 bucks a few years ago and it charges all of my external batteries wonderfully
Has anyone tried a small screen at teh bottom of the chamber to reduce particles accumulating in mouthpiece and vapor path?
You can do this, however it does add an extra step to cleaning and repacking the bowls. Whenever I completely clean the unit I get a few particles coming out of the bowl and up the vapor path, however once the vapor path gets slightly sticky from the vapor it catches all of the particles so nothing makes it to my mouth.
Hey Man,
in your video you used a mouth piece of some sort whats is that called and when can I find it?
Thanks
It’s the Nectar Collector Honeybird combo. Check it out at Davinci here.
This is great idea Rachel. I’ll try this solution.
I’ve been using a very dey herb (and probably old too) and I keep breathing these annoying particules.
Hey man,
How do you deal with the tiny herb particles that go through and make their way to your mouth / throat ?
Hey Paul,
I generally like to use a medium grind, I find that when I grind the herb too finely I get more of the herb particles going through. I also notice that I get some particles when the vape is freshly cleaned, but even after a single bowl once the vapor path and mouthpiece have a slightly sticky coating the herb particles will hang up along the way before making it to your mouth.
I went and got some pipe screens and placed one between the mouth piece and rubber piece that attaches to it. I cut mine in half and it fits. All you have to do now is blow the particles off and keep going
I was having the problem with Scooby-snacks too, so I cut a brass screen to the shape of the herb chamber and place it in the chamber before loading. Just remember to catch the screen when you empty out the ABV herb and put it back.
Hey Buzz,
my question is similar to Shawn’s. I’m wondering wether to get the MIQRO or the PAX 3 with the half oven lid. The main purpose would be using it on the go just like you described it above: nights out, in the park, walking the dog. What I’m looking for is something I can put in my pocket easily just like these two.
Pax 3 is a little slimmer but the Miqro is smaller overall. Much better battery life per full charge with the Pax 3 but I prefer the vapor quality and free-flowing aspect of the Miqro. You can also change the temps directly on the device of the Miqro. You get a full temp spectrum with both devices but can only change the Pax 3 via the app.
Hey Buzz,
Thank you for your detailed answer.
I plan to buy the Davinci Miqro when it is released next week. I wish it came with a USB wall adapter. Do you think Its a good idea to use the wall adapter I use for my iPhone or iPad to charge it? Also, is it best to buy directly from Davinci? I see a lot of folks are going with authorized online retailers to buy their Vape’s. I hope that the Miqro is still working out well for you, on your summer adventures.
Peace
Hey Shawn, you are definitely safe to use the Miqro with your iPhone/iPad adapter, or any computer’s USB port. The worst thing that will happen if your charger/port is old is that it will charge slower. You can buy units like the Davinci Miqro from other authorized dealers, however if you buy directly from the manufacturer, and ever have any warranty issues they can often be streamlined.
hi buzz
is there still rubber between the chamber and the vaporpath?
i‘m getting my 5th IQ soon, and find the engineering bad. i had heater issues with 4 IQs now… will sell this one and either buy a miqro or an ARGO. wich one of these is easyer to clean and has better taste? regards, martin
Better taste with the ArGo but I think the Miqro is easier to clean. Both devices are about the same size, use replaceable batteries and feature a full temp spectrum. I’m not a huge fan of the screens with the stem on the ArGo so I think my pick would be the Miqro. The Miqro also has less draw resistance meaning that it’s easier to draw from.
I like the smaller oven size. I have been looking for a pocket friendly vape with high quality materials , avoiding units that use a lot of plastic especially around the oven. The only thing I see about the Miqro is the silicone stem holding the pearl. In your opinion is this safely not going to become part of the vapor. I have been considering the Pax 2 with a pusher also as I mainly Micro dose. Any thoughts on purity between these two? Thank you
Slightly better vapor quality with the Miqro and the Miqro vaporizer offers much less draw resistance. You also don’t have purchase anything extra because the pearl reduces chamber size. You will get about 30 more minutes of battery life with the Pax 2 but not replaceable. Personally, I think the Miqro is perfect for micro-dosing and will be easier to clean/maintain than the Pax 2. I like them both but the Miqro is my go to right now.
Buzz? What about the silicone stem? I wonder myself about that at high temperature, and the rest of the silicone components. is there some safety limit on those silicone?
I also had mine fall apart after a few good washes with alcohol, the glue turned to goo in several places.
What about the glue they use? Is it toxic?
They should make all in pressure fit instead.
Hey Jim, I do know the silicone is food grade and rated for higher heat than the unit will see. If you contact Davinci themselves they should be able to answer your questions more in depth