Tempest vs The Hippie W

Editorial Summary

Tempest and The Hippie W are both portable vaporizers, but they target different priorities. The Hippie W is usually the lower-cost pick at $49, around $198 below Tempest. Session style, airflow, and extraction behavior will matter more than raw spec sheet numbers here.

Specs Compared

9

Different Specs

9

Shared Specs

0

Overall Overlap

0%

Shared Traits

Portable

Head-to-Head Highlights

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

Price (USD)

The Hippie W edge

Tempest

$247

The Hippie W

$49

The Hippie W is typically around $198 lower.

Weight

Close call

Tempest

—

The Hippie W

2.6 oz

Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.

Heating Style

Close call

Tempest

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The Hippie W

Conduction

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

Key Differences at a Glance

Top specs where these two devices diverge.

9 differences

Price (USD)

Tempest

$247

vs

The Hippie W

$49

Device Type

Tempest

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vs

The Hippie W

Portable

Heating Type

Tempest

—

vs

The Hippie W

Conduction

Battery Capacity

Tempest

—

vs

The Hippie W

1500mAh

Charging

Tempest

—

vs

The Hippie W

Micro-USB

Dimensions

Tempest

—

vs

The Hippie W

4.5 x 0.75 inches

Weight

Tempest

—

vs

The Hippie W

2.6 oz

Brand

Tempest

—

vs

The Hippie W

The Hippie

Chamber Material

Tempest

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vs

The Hippie W

Ceramic

Choose Tempest if...

You prefer a — heating profile.
Your usage leans toward analog and premium sessions.
You prefer Tempest's overall feature mix and form factor.

View Tempest Profile

Choose The Hippie W if...

You want the lower listed entry price ($49 vs $247).
You prefer a conduction heating profile.
Your usage leans toward concentrates and budget sessions.

View The Hippie W Profile

Spec Comparison Table

Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.

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Only differences

Specification	Tempest	The Hippie W
Price (USD)	$247	$49
Device Type	—	Portable
Heating Type	—	Conduction
Battery Capacity	—	1500mAh
Charging	—	Micro-USB
Dimensions	—	4.5 x 0.75 inches
Weight	—	2.6 oz
Brand	—	The Hippie
Chamber Material	—	Ceramic

Comparison FAQs

What is the biggest difference between the Tempest and the The Hippie W?

The biggest practical difference is price tier: the The Hippie W sits at $49 while the Tempest is $247, a gap of about $198 that puts them in different buying brackets.

Which is cheaper, the Tempest or the The Hippie W?

The Hippie W is the cheaper option at $49 compared with $247 for the Tempest, about $198 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.