Overview
The Atmos Liv costs $49.99 and targets beginners. One device, two chambers (wax and oil), and a couple of thoughtful features that actually help.
What We Tested
Our hands-on testing methodology
Unit Tested
Liv Kit (Black)
Testing Period
8 days of use
Voltages Tested
All 4 settings
Sessions
20+ concentrate sessions
Chambers Tested
Both wax and oil
Features Tested
Preheat, haptic feedback
If you don't know whether you're a wax person or an oil person yet, this is a cheap way to find out. Swap chambers, click a button, and you're in business.
What's in the Box
Atmos includes everything you need to start:
- Liv battery unit
- Wax chamber with coil
- 1ml oil chamber
- 2 magnetic 510 adapters
- Micro-USB charger
- Packing tool
- Mouthpiece
- User manual
No extra shopping just to take your first hit. That matters at this price.
Design & Build Quality
Straightforward pen-style device. Slim, cylindrical, pocketable. At 4.4" x 0.8", it vanishes in your hand.
Build Quality
Doesn't feel premium. Doesn't feel cheap either. One button runs everything: five clicks on/off, three clicks to change voltage, two clicks for preheat. Easy to learn.
Magnetic 510 System
The magnetic 510 adapters are a nice touch. Instead of threading chambers directly onto the battery, you use magnetic adapters that snap into place. Swapping between wax and oil takes about two seconds.
The magnets hold well enough day-to-day. Toss it around in a bag and you might knock the connection loose. Not a dealbreaker, just something to know.
Features
Four Voltage Settings
Four power levels. Triple-click to cycle through them:
| Setting | Best For |
|---|---|
| Lowest | Flavor-focused, light vapor |
| Low-Mid | Balanced everyday use |
| Mid-High | Increased vapor production |
| Highest | Thick concentrates, bigger clouds |
Atmos doesn't publish exact voltages. Start low and bump up if you want more vapor.
Preheat Mode
Double-click to preheat. Warms concentrates gently before full power. Useful for thick wax, cold weather, or a gunked-up oil chamber.
Haptic Vibration Feedback
Same as the Astra 2, the Liv buzzes to let you know what's happening. It vibrates when:
- Powering on/off
- Reaching set temperature
- Completing preheat cycle
More useful than it sounds. You feel when it's ready instead of squinting at a tiny LED.
Performance
Wax Chamber
Basic coil setup. Load a small dab onto the coil, preheat if you need to, hold the button, and draw.
Mid to high voltage gives you solid vapor. Low keeps the flavor. Crank it up and taste drops off, which is normal for coil pens.
Oil Chamber
The 1ml oil chamber works with liquid concentrates and distillates. Fill carefully, let the coil saturate, draw. The magnetic connection makes switching from wax to oil dead simple.
Works like a basic 510 cart, just refillable.
Battery Life
Atmos doesn't publish battery capacity. Feels like 350 to 400mAh based on use. Light users can stretch it a day or two. Heavy users should charge daily.
Micro-USB charging takes 1 to 2 hours. It works. But micro-USB in 2026? Come on.
Important Clarification: Not for Dry Herb
Some sellers claim the Liv works with dry herb. It does not.
Pack it with flower and you'll burn it, not vaporize it. The heating element gets too hot. People who've tried this aren't subtle about what happens:
"The heating element directly contacts the herb and BURNS IT! The element glows red hot!"
Want dry herb? Get something built for it: Atmos Astra 2, Arizer Solo, or PAX. The Liv is wax and oil only.
The Atmos Question
Atmos has a reputation problem. Trustpilot shows 3.3/5 with reviews all over the place. Some people love the hardware. Most complaints focus on support.
Common concerns:
- Slow or unresponsive email support
- Difficulty with warranty claims
- Out-of-stock replacement parts
The hardware works fine for the price. Just don't expect quick support if something goes wrong.
Who Should Buy This
Buy it if: You're new to concentrates and want one device for both wax and oil without spending much. See our best wax pens roundup for alternatives.
Skip it if: You need dry herb, USB-C, a premium build, or solid customer service.
The Bottom Line
$50 for the Liv is fair. The kit is the win here: both chambers included, no extra gear needed to start.
Won't impress concentrate veterans. But if you're testing the waters, it does the job without draining your wallet.
Just remember: concentrates only. Dry herb belongs in devices built for it.
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