Overview
The Ooze Pinch looks like a dab pen but vaporizes actual flower. At $50, it's Ooze's cheapest dry herb vape, built for people who want pen-style convenience without switching to concentrates.
Budget 510 batteries and dab pens are everywhere. Affordable dry herb options that fit in your pocket? Not so much. The Pinch fills that gap with a slim profile, 0.3g chamber, and dead simple controls.
What We Tested
Our hands-on testing methodology
Unit Tested
Ooze Pinch (Panther Black)
Testing Period
7 days of use
Temps Tested
All 3 preset levels
Sessions Logged
20+ sessions
Battery Life
1000mAh tested
Grind Types
Fine and medium
Design & Build Quality
The Pinch lives up to its name. Small enough to pinch between your fingers. It's one of the most discreet dry herb vapes you can buy:
- Looks like a standard vape pen
- Fits in any pocket or bag
- Won't draw attention in public
Luxe Grip Finish
Ooze wrapped this in vegan leather with a geometric pattern they call "Luxe Grip." It feels better than the typical rubberized or metallic finishes on budget vapes. The texture gives you a solid grip and looks more interesting than plain black plastic.
Color Options
Ooze went colorful with the Pinch:
- Lilac Smoke
- Ice Pink
- Green Grass
- Blueberry
- Panther Black
These colors skew younger and trendier than most dry herb vapes out there.
Features
Three Temperature Presets
The Pinch simplifies operation with three preset temperatures:
| Setting | LED Color | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Green | Flavor |
| Medium | Blue | Balanced |
| High | Red | Vapor |
0.3g Chamber
The Pinch holds 0.3 grams, about half what the Brink or Verge can fit. That's the trade-off for portability:
- Solo sessions only
- Uses less herb per session
- Quick extraction in 1-2 heat cycles
- Not great for sharing
The small chamber is the biggest limitation here. If you pack larger bowls or vape with friends, you'll reload constantly.
One-Button Operation
Power, temp selection, and activation all happen through one button. Perfect if you want simplicity.
Performance
C-Core Ceramic Heating
The Pinch uses Ooze's C-Core ceramic heating, a conduction system that heats the chamber walls. Conduction is standard at this price point and works fine for quick solo sessions.
Vapor quality is decent for the size and price. You won't get the flavor depth or cloud production of larger hybrid or convection vapes. But for a $50 pen? It works.
Heat-Up & Session Timing
- Heat-up: 30 seconds to temperature
- Session length: 180 seconds (3 minutes) per heat cycle
- Cooldown: 2-minute wait between cycles
That 2-minute cooldown prevents overheating, but it can interrupt your flow if you want back-to-back hits. Keep that in mind.
Battery Life
The 1000mAh battery gives you:
- 4-6 sessions per charge
- 60 minutes for a full USB-C charge
- LED shows charge status
Light users can get through a day easy. Heavier users should charge nightly.
Who Is It For?
The Pinch makes sense for:
- Beginners trying dry herb vaping for the first time
- Light users who don't need big chambers
- Portability-first people who need pocket-friendly
- Budget buyers who want decent quality without spending much
Comparison to Other Ooze Dry Herb Vapes
| Feature | Pinch | Brink | Verge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$50 | ~$85 | ~$138 |
| Battery | 1000mAh | 1800mAh | 2500mAh |
| Chamber | 0.3g | 0.5g | 0.5g |
| Temp Control | 3 presets | 3 presets | Precise (302-446°F) |
| Heating | Conduction | Hybrid | Triple (cond/conv/IR) |
| Best For | Portability | Balance | Performance |
The Pinch is the entry point. Want more capacity, better battery, or precise temp control? Step up to the Brink or Verge.
Maintenance
- Empty chamber after each use
- Brush clean regularly
- Deep clean weekly
- Keep mouthpiece clear
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Pen-style form factor actually fits in your pocket
- $50 is hard to beat
- 30-second heat-up
- Luxe Grip finish looks and feels better than expected
- One-button operation, can't get simpler
- USB-C charging
Cons:
- 0.3g chamber only works for solo use
- 2-minute mandatory cooldown between cycles
- Conduction-only heating (standard at this price, but limited)
- No precise temp control
- New product, so limited long-term feedback
Verdict
The Ooze Pinch makes smart trade-offs. Ooze shrank everything down to pen size and priced it below most competitors.
The 0.3g chamber and 2-minute cooldown are real limitations. Skip this for group sessions or all-day use. But solo users who want a quick session without a bulky device? The Pinch does what it promises.
Long-term durability is still unknown since it's a newer product. You're trading chamber size and features for portability and price. For a lot of people, that trade works.
Related: Ooze Pinch User Manual