IOLITE 2.0 vs Tempest 2

Editorial Summary

IOLITE 2.0 and Tempest 2 are both portable / analog vaporizers, but they target different priorities. IOLITE 2.0 is usually the lower-cost pick at $90, around $89 below Tempest 2. Session style, airflow, and extraction behavior will matter more than raw spec sheet numbers here.

Specs Compared

12

Different Specs

12

Shared Specs

0

Overall Overlap

0%

Shared Traits

Portable Analog

Head-to-Head Highlights

A quick snapshot of the specs people usually care about first.

Price (USD)

IOLITE 2.0 edge

IOLITE 2.0

$90

Tempest 2

$179

IOLITE 2.0 is typically around $89 lower.

Weight

Close call

IOLITE 2.0

—

Tempest 2

46g

Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.

Heating Style

Close call

IOLITE 2.0

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Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

Heating style differs, which can impact flavor and extraction behavior.

Key Differences at a Glance

Top specs where these two devices diverge.

10 differences

Price (USD)

IOLITE 2.0

$90

vs

Tempest 2

$179

Device Type

IOLITE 2.0

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vs

Tempest 2

Portable

Heating Type

IOLITE 2.0

—

vs

Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

Chamber Capacity

IOLITE 2.0

—

vs

Tempest 2

0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)

Dimensions

IOLITE 2.0

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vs

Tempest 2

122mm x 18.5mm

Weight

IOLITE 2.0

—

vs

Tempest 2

46g

Brand

IOLITE 2.0

—

vs

Tempest 2

Mad Heaters

Batteries

IOLITE 2.0

—

vs

Tempest 2

None

Country Of Manufacture

IOLITE 2.0

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vs

Tempest 2

United Kingdom

Heating Time

IOLITE 2.0

—

vs

Tempest 2

~30-45 seconds with torch

Choose IOLITE 2.0 if...

You want the lower listed entry price ($90 vs $179).
You prefer a — heating profile.
Your usage leans toward conduction sessions.

View IOLITE 2.0 Profile

Choose Tempest 2 if...

You prefer a convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix heating profile.
Your usage leans toward premium and hybrid sessions.
You prefer Tempest 2's overall feature mix and form factor.

View Tempest 2 Profile

Spec Comparison Table

Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.

12 differ 0 shared

Only differences

Specification	IOLITE 2.0	Tempest 2
Price (USD)	$90	$179
Device Type	—	Portable
Heating Type	—	Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix
Chamber Capacity	—	0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)
Dimensions	—	122mm x 18.5mm
Weight	—	46g
Brand	—	Mad Heaters
Batteries	—	None
Country Of Manufacture	—	United Kingdom
Heating Time	—	~30-45 seconds with torch
Materials	—	Grade 5 titanium, aluminum heat shield, stainless steel
Temperature Control	—	Visual gauge with click indicators

Comparison FAQs

What is the biggest difference between the IOLITE 2.0 and the Tempest 2?

There's no single headline gap. The differences are spread across 12 smaller spec rows rather than concentrated in one place. The spec table below marks each row that differs.

Which is cheaper, the IOLITE 2.0 or the Tempest 2?

IOLITE 2.0 is the cheaper option at $90 compared with $179 for the Tempest 2, about $89 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.