Price (USD)
JCVAP Poby Ember edgeJCVAP Poby Ember
$117
Zeus Arc GTS
$200
JCVAP Poby Ember is typically around $83 lower.
Vaporizer Comparison
Side-by-side specs, pricing context, and clear decision guidance.
JCVAP Poby Ember
JCVAP from $99.37
Zeus Arc GTS
Zeus Arsenal $200
JCVAP Poby Ember and Zeus Arc GTS are both portable / electronic vaporizers, but they target different priorities. JCVAP Poby Ember is usually the lower-cost pick at $117, around $83 below Zeus Arc GTS. Zeus Arc GTS has the quicker listed heat-up profile, which can matter for shorter sessions.
Specs Compared
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Different Specs
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Shared Specs
2
Overall Overlap
8%
Shared Traits
A quick snapshot of the specs people usually care about first.
JCVAP Poby Ember
$117
Zeus Arc GTS
$200
JCVAP Poby Ember is typically around $83 lower.
JCVAP Poby Ember
About 2.5 minutes
Zeus Arc GTS
~80 seconds
Zeus Arc GTS has the quicker listed heat-up profile.
JCVAP Poby Ember
Hybrid, 3D heater with a ruby or SiC ball bed in the injector
Zeus Arc GTS
Conduction
Heating style differs, which can impact flavor and extraction behavior.
Top specs where these two devices diverge.
Price (USD)
JCVAP Poby Ember
$117
Zeus Arc GTS
$200
Heating Type
JCVAP Poby Ember
Hybrid, 3D heater with a ruby or SiC ball bed in the injector
Zeus Arc GTS
Conduction
Heat Up Time
JCVAP Poby Ember
About 2.5 minutes
Zeus Arc GTS
~80 seconds
Temperature Range
JCVAP Poby Ember
175-225°C (347-437°F)
Zeus Arc GTS
401°F - 437°F
Battery Type
JCVAP Poby Ember
Replaceable cell rated 15A or more
Zeus Arc GTS
Internal
Battery Capacity
JCVAP Poby Ember
5000mAh
Zeus Arc GTS
3500 mAh
Battery Life
JCVAP Poby Ember
20-30 puffs per charge, up to 40 in JCVAP's spec table
Zeus Arc GTS
~90 minutes
Charging
JCVAP Poby Ember
USB-C
Zeus Arc GTS
Micro USB
Power Adjustment
JCVAP Poby Ember
Six presets
Zeus Arc GTS
Modular - 3 Stages
Brand
JCVAP Poby Ember
JCVAP
Zeus Arc GTS
Zeus Arsenal
Current price
$99.37
at JCVAP
Typical price
$200
No stores listed yet
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Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.
| Specification | JCVAP Poby Ember | Zeus Arc GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $117 | $200 |
| Device Type | Portable | Portable |
| Heating Type | Hybrid, 3D heater with a ruby or SiC ball bed in the injector | Conduction |
| Heat Up Time | About 2.5 minutes | ~80 seconds |
| Temperature Range | 175-225°C (347-437°F) | 401°F - 437°F |
| Chamber Capacity | — | ~0.3 grams |
| Battery Type | Replaceable cell rated 15A or more | Internal |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Battery Life | 20-30 puffs per charge, up to 40 in JCVAP's spec table | ~90 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Charge Time | — | ~2 hours |
| Dimensions | — | 86x42x22.5mm |
| Weight | — | 125g |
| Power Adjustment | Six presets | Modular - 3 Stages |
| Chamber Material | — | Gold-Plated |
| Concentrate Support | With the separate Poby concentrate heater | — |
| Brand | JCVAP | Zeus Arsenal |
| Adjustable Airflow | — | No |
| Ball Type | 2mm ruby or SiC pearls | — |
| Display Type | Colour LED, no screen | — |
| Haptic Feedback | Yes | Yes |
| Injector Options | Titanium, ceramic, or quartz with a dosing capsule | — |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
| Session Style | Timed cycles of 60, 75, 90 or 180 seconds | Session |
| Warranty | Free replacement for faults within 30 days, 3-day returns | 3 years |
| Water Filtration | Glass bubbler body | — |
The biggest practical difference is heating approach: JCVAP Poby Ember runs hybrid, 3d heater with a ruby or sic ball bed in the injector while Zeus Arc GTS runs conduction. That changes flavor delivery, vapor density, and how the device responds to slow versus fast draws.
JCVAP Poby Ember is the cheaper option at $117 compared with $200 for the Zeus Arc GTS, about $83 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.
Zeus Arc GTS reaches session-ready temperature in ~80 seconds, while the JCVAP Poby Ember takes About 2.5 minutes. That's roughly 70 seconds quicker on the Zeus Arc GTS, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.
JCVAP Poby Ember uses hybrid, 3d heater with a ruby or sic ball bed in the injector heating, while the Zeus Arc GTS uses conduction. Heating style influences flavor profile, vapor density, and how forgiving the device is to draw technique.
JCVAP Poby Ember uses replaceable cell rated 15a or more, so you can carry spares for back-to-back days. The Zeus Arc GTS has a built-in battery you can't swap on the go.
JCVAP Poby Ember's spec sheet lists 20-30 puffs per charge, up to 40 in JCVAP's spec table; the Zeus Arc GTS lists ~90 minutes. The two manufacturers measure battery life differently here, so direct comparison isn't straightforward.
JCVAP Poby Ember charges over USB-C; the Zeus Arc GTS uses a Micro USB port. USB-C means one fewer cable to keep around if your phone and laptop already use it.
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