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The DaVinci EQ Is Where Quartz Glass Dabbing Meets Touchscreen Tech

Analog dab ritual meets digital control. 

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I love dabs, but sometimes I want it to be quicker than using a whole setup with a torch and a timer.

So this is where electronic dab rigs like the DaVinci EQ come in. The DaVinci EQ (Electric Quartz) is a concentrates-only e-rig with a quartz atomizer, quartz crucible, on-device touchscreen, USB-C charging, and a precision temperature range from 450°F to 650°F. It starts at $399, which puts it in premium e-rig territory, but still below some flagship dab devices.

A good e-rig should give you the flavor and water-cooled feel of a glass setup. There are tons of e-rigs to choose from at this point, but while other e-rig brands are basically trying to own that category, the DaVinci EQ is trying to make a slightly different argument: what if an e-rig cared more about quartz-use, touchscreen control, and a cleaner vapor path?

The thing to know right away is that the EQ is not the most casual e-rig I’ve ever used. It looks very nice; it feels sturdy. It has a heavy-duty body and a futuristic little glass tower sitting on top. But it is also more geometric than most e-rigs, which are usually closer to cylindrical. Even the mouthpiece opening has that angular shape. It looks cool, but it can be a little harder to hold, so this reads more like a desktop setup than a device I’d want to casually grip for a whole session.

That is not necessarily a bad thing. It just means the EQ has a clear personality. It feels like DaVinci wanted to make something that looks different from most e-rigs. This is obviously not a pocket dab device, anyway.

The DaVinci EQ is best for concentrate consumers who care about low-temp flavor, water-cooled vapor, and precise temperature control without needing an app. It is a dedicated e-rig for dabs, not flower, carts, or disposable oils (you can find those in our best cannabis vapes roundup, though).

The biggest win is the quartz and heat control. The deep quartz chamber is clearly built for concentrates, though you may want a longer dab tool to load it comfortably. The EQ heats up fast AF—one of the fastest e-rigs I’ve seen get up to around 500°F—and it handled low-temp dabs nicely. Low temps are where you find out whether a device can manage heat or whether it will just blast your concentrate into a crisp.

The biggest drawback is the shape and interface. The body looks premium, but the geometric design makes it less comfortable to hold in-hand than some other e-rigs. The touchscreen is useful, but it gives Y2K cellphone energy, and the touchscreen can be a little wonky to use if you have bigger fingers.

Best for: Dabbers who want a flavor-first desktop-style e-rig

Not best for: People who want the easiest handheld shape and portability

Best........

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