Introduction
Dry herb vaporizers range from $30 junk to $300+ luxury pieces. The Honeystick HRB Turbo lands at $75, which is exactly where a lot of people actually want to spend. Not cheap enough to feel like a gamble. Not expensive enough to require justification.
What We Tested
Our hands-on testing methodology
Unit Tested
HRB Turbo (Black)
Testing Period
10 days of use
Temps Tested
392F, 410F, 428F
Sessions Logged
35+ sessions
Mouthpieces
Glass and rubber tested
Battery Cycles
Full discharge tests
So who's this for? People who want something better than bargain bin stuff but don't need a $200 device with features they'll never touch. After 35+ sessions, I can say it nails the basics: clean vapor, decent temperature options, and build quality that doesn't feel like it'll break next week.
Design and Build
Pick up a $30 vape and you can feel the cheap plastic flex. The HRB Turbo doesn't do that. It has actual heft to it. Feels like something that won't crack if you drop it on concrete.
You get three color choices. All perform the same, so just pick what you like.
Size-wise, it pockets easily without looking like you're smuggling something. Big enough to hold comfortably, small enough to forget it's there when you're not using it.
Ceramic Heating Chamber
The ceramic chamber is the main reason to pick this over cheaper options. Here's why that matters:
Flavor neutrality: Ceramic doesn't add any taste. Your herb just tastes like your herb.
Even heating: Heat spreads better across the chamber, so you get fewer burnt spots.
Easy cleaning: Smooth surface means residue wipes off without much scrubbing.
It's a conduction vape, so the herb touching the hot walls is what vaporizes. Heats up fast, but you'll want to pack it right. Medium grind, loosely packed. Too tight and airflow suffers. Too loose and you waste material.
Temperature Control
Three temps. That's it.
| Setting | Temperature | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 392F | Best flavor, lighter effects |
| Medium | 410F | Good balance |
| High | 428F | Thick clouds, strongest effects |
Some people want 50 different temperature options. I get it. But honestly? Most of us cycle between 2-3 settings anyway. These three cover the range you'll actually use without making you overthink every session.
Vibration Feedback
Hit the button, put it down, wait for the buzz. Simple.
The vibration tells you when it's ready so you don't have to stare at it like a microwave. Works in your pocket, works in your bag. You'll know.
I didn't think I'd care about this feature. Then I used a friend's vape without it and kept checking if it was hot yet. Small convenience, big difference.
Dual Mouthpieces
You get two mouthpieces in the box:
Glass: Feels nicer, tastes cleaner, cleans easier. I use this at home.
Rubber: Won't break if dropped, more comfortable on the lips, vapor runs a bit warmer. Better for taking out.
Nice that Honeystick includes both instead of making you pick one or buy extras.
Performance
30-45 seconds to heat up. Not instant, but you won't be waiting around.
Vapor quality impressed me. Low temp sessions taste clean, you can actually pick up the flavor notes in your herb. Crank it to high and you get thick clouds with real punch. The 4V output stays consistent until the battery dies, no fade-off toward the end.
Each chamber lasts about 10-15 minutes depending on how you pack it and what temp you're running. Stir the material halfway through if you want even extraction. That's just how conduction vapes work.
Who Should Buy the Honeystick HRB Turbo
You want quality but not luxury prices. You've tried cheap vapes and they sucked. You don't need a $200 device.
You'll actually use the features. Temperature options, vibration alerts, swappable mouthpieces. If these matter to you, the HRB Turbo has them.
You need something portable. It travels well without feeling fragile.
You already like Honeystick. If their other stuff has worked for you, this keeps that quality consistent.
Final Verdict
The HRB Turbo does exactly what a $75 vape should do. Ceramic chamber keeps flavors clean. Three temps cover your bases. Vibration feedback means you're not babysitting the device.
Want precise temperature control down to the degree? Convection heating? You'll need to spend more. But if you want something that works well without the premium markup, this is it.
No gimmicks, no fluff. Just a solid dry herb vape at a fair price.
Related: Honeystick Phantom Review