Ruby Wireless vs Tempest 2

Editorial Summary

Ruby Wireless and Tempest 2 are both convection / ball vape vaporizers, but they target different priorities. Tempest 2 is usually the lower-cost pick at $179, around $76 below Ruby Wireless. Session style, airflow, and extraction behavior will matter more than raw spec sheet numbers here.

Specs Compared

19

Different Specs

19

Shared Specs

0

Overall Overlap

0%

Shared Traits

Convection Ball Vape

Head-to-Head Highlights

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

Price (USD)

Tempest 2 edge

Ruby Wireless

$255

Tempest 2

$179

Tempest 2 is typically around $76 lower.

Weight

Close call

Ruby Wireless

—

Tempest 2

46g

Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.

Heating Style

Close call

Ruby Wireless

—

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)

Ruby Wireless

$255

vs

Tempest 2

$179

Device Type

Ruby Wireless

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vs

Tempest 2

Portable

Heating Type

Ruby Wireless

—

vs

Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

Temperature Range

Ruby Wireless

510F - 560F (Suggested)

vs

Tempest 2

—

Chamber Capacity

Ruby Wireless

—

vs

Tempest 2

0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)

Dimensions

Ruby Wireless

—

vs

Tempest 2

122mm x 18.5mm

Weight

Ruby Wireless

—

vs

Tempest 2

46g

Brand

Ruby Wireless

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vs

Tempest 2

Mad Heaters

Ball Type

Ruby Wireless

520 gem-cut rubies

vs

Tempest 2

—

Batteries

Ruby Wireless

—

vs

Tempest 2

None

Choose Ruby Wireless if...

You prefer a — heating profile.
Your usage leans toward desktop and electronic sessions.
You prefer Ruby Wireless's overall feature mix and form factor.

View Ruby Wireless Profile

Choose Tempest 2 if...

You want the lower listed entry price ($179 vs $255).
You prefer a convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix heating profile.
Your usage leans toward portable and analog sessions.

View Tempest 2 Profile

Spec Comparison Table

Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.

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Only differences

Specification	Ruby Wireless	Tempest 2
Price (USD)	$255	$179
Device Type	—	Portable
Heating Type	—	Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix
Temperature Range	510F - 560F (Suggested)	—
Chamber Capacity	—	0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)
Dimensions	—	122mm x 18.5mm
Weight	—	46g
Brand	—	Mad Heaters
Ball Type	520 gem-cut rubies	—
Batteries	—	None
Bowl Capacity	Not specified	—
Coil Size	25mm coaxial	—
Country Of Manufacture	—	United Kingdom
Heating Time	—	~30-45 seconds with torch
Housing Material	Not specified	—
Joint Size	14.4mm and 18.8mm male	—
Materials	—	Grade 5 titanium, aluminum heat shield, stainless steel
Power	Classic PID controller with dock	—
Temperature Control	—	Visual gauge with click indicators

Comparison FAQs

What is the biggest difference between the Ruby Wireless and the Tempest 2?

There's no single headline gap. The differences are spread across 19 smaller spec rows rather than concentrated in one place. The spec table below marks each row that differs.

Which is cheaper, the Ruby Wireless or the Tempest 2?

Tempest 2 is the cheaper option at $179 compared with $255 for the Ruby Wireless, about $76 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.