The Xmax V3 Pro is the vape that proved convection doesn't have to cost £200+. At £69, it delivers true convection heating — hot air passes through your herb rather than baking it against a hot wall — which means better flavour, more even extraction, and significantly better efficiency than any conduction vape at this price point. It's not the prettiest or the best-built, but for pure vaping performance per pound, nothing else comes close.
On-Demand Convection at a Budget Price
Most budget vapes use conduction heating because it's cheaper to manufacture. The V3 Pro uses a ceramic convection chamber that heats the air passing through your herb, not the herb itself. The result is cleaner flavour, more even extraction, and the ability to take a single hit without cooking the rest of your bowl. In on-demand mode, it heats up in about 20 seconds. In session mode, it maintains your chosen temperature for a full session. The replaceable 18650 battery means you can carry spares and never run out of power — a feature usually reserved for vapes three times the price. For the full comparison, see our best dry herb vaporisers UK guide.
Build and Accessories
The build is where the budget price shows. The body is a high-grade plastic rather than the aluminium or stainless steel you get on premium vapes. It doesn't feel cheap, but it doesn't feel luxurious either — it feels functional, like a well-made tool rather than a lifestyle accessory. The interchangeable mouthpiece system is excellent: you get a standard plastic mouthpiece in the box, plus an optional glass mouthpiece for better flavour and a water pipe adapter for running through a bong. USB-C charging and a haptic feedback vibration when it reaches temperature round out a surprisingly mature feature set for a £69 vape.