Introduction
Most wax pens use coils wrapped around ceramic or quartz rods. The Yocan Orbit does something different. It borrows terp pearl technology from desktop e-rigs and shrinks it down to pen size.
Terp pearls spin inside a heated cup, spreading heat evenly so your concentrate vaporizes completely instead of burning. Dabbers have used this tech in expensive desktop rigs for years. Yocan figured out how to make it work in a $40 battery-powered pen. The Orbit lands somewhere between basic wax pens and full e-rigs in both size and performance.
What We Tested
Our hands-on testing methodology
Unit Tested
Yocan Orbit (Black)
Testing Period
10 days of use
Voltages Tested
All 3 settings (3.4V-4.0V)
Terp Pearl System
Verified spinning action
Concentrates Used
Wax, shatter, live resin
Maintenance Tested
Cleaning routine verified
Design and Build
The Orbit has a stainless steel body that feels solid. At 5.5 inches long and 0.6 inches wide, it's chunkier than pen-style devices like the Evolve Plus. Still fits in a pocket, though. The extra size makes room for the quartz cup atomizer and bigger battery.
A glass mouthpiece sits on top, which keeps flavor cleaner than plastic. It threads on tight and pops off for cleaning. One button does everything: five clicks for power, two clicks to change voltage.
Build quality is typical Yocan. Solid, nothing fancy. It'll handle daily use and getting tossed in a bag without issues. You can get it in black, silver, and a few other colors depending on where you buy.
What's in the Box
The Orbit kit includes:
- Yocan Orbit battery unit
- Pre-installed quartz cup with terp pearls
- 2 additional terp pearls
- Pick tool for loading
- Lanyard with hanging ring
- USB-C charging cable
Nice touch including extra terp pearls. They can crack if you drop them or get too rough during cleaning. Having spares means one broken pearl won't sideline your device.
Terp Pearl Technology
Here's what makes the Orbit different. Two small quartz balls sit inside the quartz cup. When you fire the device and inhale, air rushes through intake holes and spins the pearls around the heated cup.
Why does this matter?
Even heat distribution: Moving pearls spread heat across your concentrate. No hot spots. No burning like you get with stationary coils.
Complete vaporization: The pearls keep agitating your concentrate so everything vaporizes instead of pooling at the bottom like it does in regular atomizers.
Efficiency: Even heat means less waste. You can load smaller amounts and still get solid hits.
Desktop e-rigs have used this tech for years, but those cost hundreds of dollars. Yocan crammed it into a $40 battery-powered pen. That's the real story here.
Quartz Cup Atomizer
The quartz cup is what separates the Orbit from coil-based pens. You load concentrate into a cup made entirely of quartz instead of dropping it on exposed coils. Heat comes from the bottom and walls of the cup while the terp pearls move it around.
Quartz tastes better than ceramic or metal coils. It heats evenly, adds no flavor of its own, and wipes clean with isopropyl alcohol. Your concentrate never touches the heating element directly, so you skip that burnt taste you get when wax hits bare coils.
When the atomizer eventually wears out, you can replace it. Yocan and plenty of retailers sell replacements.
Performance
Vapor production impressed me for a portable device. The quartz cup and spinning pearls work together to produce smooth, tasty draws that hold up against pricier setups.
Three voltage settings let you dial things in:
| Voltage | Best For | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4V | Flavor-focused sessions | Maximum terpene preservation, lighter vapor |
| 3.7V | Everyday use | Balanced flavor and vapor production |
| 4.0V | Thick concentrates, clouds | Dense vapor, slightly reduced flavor |
Start low and work up. Most people settle on 3.7V for daily use. Drop to 3.4V for terpy live resins. Crank it to 4.0V for thick or stubborn concentrates.
Double-click the button to activate the 10-second preheat. Helps with cold starts and gets thick concentrates flowing before your main draw.
Battery Life
The 1700mAh battery is bigger than what you'll find in most wax pens. Expect a full day of moderate use, around 10-12 sessions, before you need to charge. Heavy users might need a mid-day top-up, but normal use patterns are no problem.
USB-C charging is a nice touch that budget devices often skip. Full charge takes about 2.5 hours from dead. Way more convenient than the Micro-USB ports on older pens.
Battery indicators show how much juice you have left, so no guessing when to plug in.
Maintenance
Here's the catch. The quartz cup and terp pearls taste better than coils, but they need more cleaning. Residue builds up inside the cup and on the pearls, which eventually kills the flavor and slows down the spinning.
After each session: While the cup is still warm, use the included pick tool to scrape out any leftover residue. A quick pulse of the button can burn off stuck material.
Weekly cleaning: Pop out the terp pearls and soak them in isopropyl alcohol for 10-15 minutes. Swab the inside of the quartz cup with alcohol. Let everything dry completely before putting it back together.
Deep cleaning: If residue gets stubborn, soak the whole atomizer (not the battery) in isopropyl alcohol. A small brush helps knock loose buildup from inside the cup.
If you're used to disposable coil pens where you just swap atomizers when they get gross, this routine might feel like a hassle. But cleaning restores performance instead of requiring you to buy new parts.
Who Should Buy the Yocan Orbit
Flavor chasers: If you can taste the difference between good and mediocre concentrate hits, the Orbit's quartz cup and terp pearls will make you happy. The flavor bump over coil pens is obvious.
E-rig fans who want something portable: The Orbit brings familiar tech into a pocketable size. Won't match your desktop rig, but it comes closer than regular pens.
People sick of burnt hits: Even heat distribution means way less of that charred taste you get from coil devices.
Anyone willing to clean their gear: The maintenance is real. If you want zero upkeep, stick with simpler pens.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Budget shoppers: At around $40, the Orbit costs more than basic pens like the Evolve Plus. If price matters most, simpler devices work fine for less money.
People who want tiny: The Orbit is bigger and heavier than pen-style devices. If maximum portability is the goal, look at slimmer options.
The cleaning-averse: If regular maintenance sounds annoying, coil pens with replaceable atomizers fit your life better.
Final Verdict
The Yocan Orbit shrinks e-rig tech into something you can carry in your pocket. The spinning terp pearls and quartz cup combo tastes better and wastes less concentrate than coil pens. Not marketing fluff. It actually works. You can taste the difference.
You'll deal with a bigger device, a higher price tag, and regular cleaning. Those are real trade-offs. But if flavor matters to you and you don't mind a few minutes of maintenance, the Orbit earns its spot in your rotation.
For $40, you're getting technology that usually costs two or three times as much. It's a clear upgrade from basic pens without the investment of a full desktop rig.
Related: Yocan Orbit Manual | Yocan Evolve Plus Review