Tempest 2 vs The Hippie Pipe

Editorial Summary

Tempest 2 and The Hippie Pipe are both portable / analog vaporizers, but they target different priorities. The Hippie Pipe is usually the lower-cost pick at $80, around $99 below Tempest 2. Session style, airflow, and extraction behavior will matter more than raw spec sheet numbers here.

Specs Compared

15

Different Specs

14

Shared Specs

1

Overall Overlap

7%

Shared Traits

Portable Analog

Head-to-Head Highlights

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

Price (USD)

The Hippie Pipe edge

Tempest 2

$179

The Hippie Pipe

$80

The Hippie Pipe is typically around $99 lower.

Heat-Up Time

Close call

Tempest 2

—

The Hippie Pipe

~15 seconds depending on heating method

Both devices are in a similar heat-up range.

Weight

Close call

Tempest 2

46g

The Hippie Pipe

—

Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.

Heating Style

Close call

Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

The Hippie Pipe

Primarily Conduction

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)

Tempest 2

$179

vs

The Hippie Pipe

$80

Heating Type

Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

vs

The Hippie Pipe

Primarily Conduction

Heat Up Time

Tempest 2

—

vs

The Hippie Pipe

~15 seconds depending on heating method

Temperature Range

Tempest 2

—

vs

The Hippie Pipe

Manual Heating

Chamber Capacity

Tempest 2

0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)

vs

The Hippie Pipe

—

Dimensions

Tempest 2

122mm x 18.5mm

vs

The Hippie Pipe

—

Weight

Tempest 2

46g

vs

The Hippie Pipe

—

Brand

Tempest 2

Mad Heaters

vs

The Hippie Pipe

The Hippie

Batteries

Tempest 2

None

vs

The Hippie Pipe

—

Battery

Tempest 2

—

vs

The Hippie Pipe

Not Required

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

Choose The Hippie Pipe if...

You want the lower listed entry price ($80 vs $179).
You prefer a primarily conduction heating profile.
Your usage leans toward budget and wood sessions.

View The Hippie Pipe Profile

Spec Comparison Table

Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.

14 differ 1 shared

Only differences

Specification	Tempest 2	The Hippie Pipe
Price (USD)	$179	$80
Device Type	Portable	Portable
Heating Type	Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix	Primarily Conduction
Heat Up Time	—	~15 seconds depending on heating method
Temperature Range	—	Manual Heating
Chamber Capacity	0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)	—
Dimensions	122mm x 18.5mm	—
Weight	46g	—
Brand	Mad Heaters	The Hippie
Batteries	None	—
Battery	—	Not Required
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 Tempest 2 and the The Hippie Pipe?

The biggest practical difference is heating approach: Tempest 2 runs convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix while The Hippie Pipe runs primarily conduction. That changes flavor delivery, vapor density, and how the device responds to slow versus fast draws.

Which is cheaper, the Tempest 2 or the The Hippie Pipe?

The Hippie Pipe is the cheaper option at $80 compared with $179 for the Tempest 2, about $99 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.

What's the difference in heating between the Tempest 2 and the The Hippie Pipe?

Tempest 2 uses convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix heating, while the The Hippie Pipe uses primarily conduction. Heating style influences flavor profile, vapor density, and how forgiving the device is to draw technique.