eNails will typically use a light or LED screen to indicate that your nail has reached the desired temperature—one benefit of using a dab eRig.
Best E-nails / eRigs of 2019
For THC Wax & Extracts
Last update:
July 21, 2019
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For THC Wax & Extracts
Last update:
July 21, 2019
1st
Kandypens Oura E-nail is the latest savvy concentrate eRig. It is built from durable zinc alloy, accentuated by a quartz atomizer, it operates on a powerful 3000mAh battery and has a haptic vibration feedback. With 5 seconds heat-up time, the Oura is a beast, and it comes with lifetime warranty from KandyPens.
$349
4.7/5
2nd
The Puffco Peak is the vanguard of a new category of vaporizers, the handheld dab rig. This kind of vaporizer delivers the intensity of an e-nail with the ease of use and convenience of a vape pen. The Peak delivers excellent vapor quality in a stylish package that you can hold in one hand.
$379
4.5/5
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The induction heating of the Dr Dabber Switch is no gimmick. Not only does it vaporize any dab in seconds, it produces amazing tasting vapor while it does so. The insanely long battery life is just icing on the cake. Granted, it’s a pretty expensive cake, but you’re definitely getting what you pay for here.
$399
4.4/5
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The Dr. Dabber Boost is a good e-nail that’s more suited to beginners than it is to veterans because it lacks precise temperature control. That makes it easy to use but a little less versatile. It comes with 3 nail types, so you can try all three and decide what works for you. The Boost is the best budget-friendly eRig of 2019.
$127
4.2/5
5th
The Focus V Carta is the perfect portable dab rig for anyone who has wanted to try one of these devices but found the prices too intimidating. The Carta is cheaper than the others even though it has useful features that they don’t. Features like a smartphone app and removable batteries.
$249
4.0/5
eNails are electric heating elements used to vape THC wax (think: electronic bong for extracts). Also called eRigs, eNails maintain a constant temp, resulting in optimal vaporization—and are considered the purest way to vape wax.
The following is our Guide to the Best eNails for your needs. Coupon codes and links to official stores included where applicable.
The Vape Guide has tested tens of e-rigs and based on this experience, we suggest the following list of the Best eNails of 2019 for waxy THC concentrates.
Get your dabs and enjoy our Favorite eRigs of 2019. Also, check out our favorite vaporizers for weed list.
An eNail aka eRig is the ultimate method for vaping waxy THC concentrates as they allow for ultra-high temps and precise control, unlike vape pens.
Even experienced vapers get intimidated by e-nails because of the size, expense, and complexity. Though, as occurs with technology, e-rigs are becoming smaller, more affordable, and easier to use.
E-rigs earned their reputation due to the use of advanced components like high powered batteries and nails made from titanium, ceramic, or quartz. THC Wax is placed on the nail, and the powerful batteries used in eNails heat the nail itself to temps as high as 1000°F in just seconds.
Typically E-Nails are intended for home use and vape pens are still the choice for vaping wax on the go. But concentrate users looking for an elevated experience, and to take their casual sessions to the next level, should seriously consider an eRig.
Dabbing is the consumption of THC extracts, such as oil and wax. The best way to dab is with an eNail or Vape Pen. We cover, What is Dabbing? and all your dab related question in our vaping educational series…check it out 
Personal preference, but IMHO dabs or oil concentrates have a few inherent benefits over dry herb:
e-Nails, also known as eRigs, are the electronic version of a dab rig. Used to vape THC extracts, eNails have more advanced, powerful capabilities than vape pens do.
e-Nails are usually available in two options: a full kit or an attachment. If you own a vape mod, you can purchase just the attachment, which is 510 threaded. If you do not have a box mod, you will need a complete kit. e-Nails allow water filtration for cool and potent vapor.
An eNail can be made from either: Quartz, Ceramic, or Titanium. Some e-Nails will include more than one kind of nail so you can experiment with different materials, and re-order your favorite. Each produces a different sensation, flavor, and vapor quality.
Generally, yes. Some advanced e-Nails will allow control of the temperature anywhere between 500-1200 degrees Fahrenheit. Most e-Nails heat up quickly and can reach optimal vaping temp within seconds.
eRigs are more powerful than vape pens, so you can expect apparent vapor clouds and an associated smell. The smell, however, is entirely different than smoking weed or using a dry herb vaporizer.
There are 3 main types of vaporizers:
Technically, yes. In theory, you are able to pack your eNail up in the convenient storage containers that they come with. However, they are definitely designed to be used at home, with electrical connectivity.
Optimal dab temperature is ultimately up to you.
Traditional Nails:
• Need to be heated and then cooled accurately, requiring guess work.
• Accumulate residue, which is hard to clean, and eventually wear out your nail over time.
• Require additional equipment to function, like a butane torch and a carb cap—costing you money in the long run, and making you get off the couch when you run out of butane.
Enails:
• Use electricity. They don’t run out of butane, and don’t cost you money in the long run, with essentially no maintenance.
• Don’t heat and cool as quickly, but maintain a constant temperature, ensuring that your dab is vaped at your preferred temperature no matter what.
• Reduce the leftover residue after a dab, by always staying hot and utilizing every bit of your wax – leading to a better hit!
Yes, you can use essential oils—including CBD and THC—and just drip them onto the nail head and proceed per usual!
eNails will typically use a light or LED screen to indicate that your nail has reached the desired temperature—one benefit of using a dab eRig.
Carb caps make it easy to vape at low temperatures by letting you “cap off” the vapor, and inhale it through the mouthpiece instead of a letting it escape from the point of vaporization.
Vape Pens and eRigs are good for different purposes:
Vape pens are a good way to get started in dabs, while eRigs will definitely take you to the next level. Check out our Extract Vape Buying Guide for more info.
eNails are designed to be used almost exclusively with water pipes or dab rigs. They’re not portable because of their electric needs, and can’t really be used without a pipe. Vape pens are usually an all-in-one portable solution to vape concentrates or herbs on the go, and thus always have a function vs. form trade-off.
Enails are by far the best solution for home dabbing, providing consistent and regulated temperatures for optimal concentrate vaporization. There is still no vape pen that we know of that comes close to matching a good dab rig and enail setup—think: motorcycle vs car.
Choose the best eRig for your needs from this list of the Best eNails of 2019.