WISPR 2 vs Tempest 2

Editorial Summary

WISPR 2 and Tempest 2 are both portable / analog vaporizers, but they target different priorities. WISPR 2 is usually the lower-cost pick at $115, around $64 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)

WISPR 2 edge

WISPR 2

$115

Tempest 2

$179

WISPR 2 is typically around $64 lower.

Weight

Close call

WISPR 2

—

Tempest 2

46g

Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.

Heating Style

Close call

WISPR 2

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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)

WISPR 2

$115

vs

Tempest 2

$179

Device Type

WISPR 2

—

vs

Tempest 2

Portable

Heating Type

WISPR 2

—

vs

Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

Chamber Capacity

WISPR 2

—

vs

Tempest 2

0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)

Dimensions

WISPR 2

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vs

Tempest 2

122mm x 18.5mm

Weight

WISPR 2

—

vs

Tempest 2

46g

Brand

WISPR 2

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vs

Tempest 2

Mad Heaters

Batteries

WISPR 2

—

vs

Tempest 2

None

Country Of Manufacture

WISPR 2

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vs

Tempest 2

United Kingdom

Heating Time

WISPR 2

—

vs

Tempest 2

~30-45 seconds with torch

Choose WISPR 2 if...

You want the lower listed entry price ($115 vs $179).
You prefer a — heating profile.
Your usage leans toward conduction sessions.

View WISPR 2 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.

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Only differences

Specification	WISPR 2	Tempest 2
Price (USD)	$115	$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 WISPR 2 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 WISPR 2 or the Tempest 2?

WISPR 2 is the cheaper option at $115 compared with $179 for the Tempest 2, about $64 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.