Hydrology 9 NX Review

Overview

The Hydrology 9 NX is a modular water filtered vaporizer designed for both the concentrate connoisseur and flower enthusiast. It’s a second edition of Cloudious 9’s flagship vaporizer – the Hydrology 9, released in March 2021. This device is a true dual-use vaporizer, capable of handling both herb and concentrates with ease, thanks to its two separate external cartridges.

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In the Box

The Hydrology 9 NX package includes:

• Hydrology9 NX Vaporizer
• Magnetic Charging Kit
• Heating Chamber (for concentrate or flower)
• Tool Kit (for concentrate or flower)

Design and Features

The Hydrology 9 NX maintains the same design as the original Hydrology 9, resembling a piece of lab equipment with its cylinder tube body made of space-grade anodized aluminum alloy and borosilicate glass. One of its unique features is the multi-colored LED lights, providing a vibrant appeal.

The device comes in three main parts: the device itself, the flower chamber, and the concentrate chamber. The flower chamber utilizes hybrid convection and conduction heating, while the concentrate chamber comes with two removable buckets – quartz and ceramic.

The Hydrology 9 NX is equipped with a 1900mAh lithium polymer battery, providing between 75 -120 sessions on a single charge depending on the temperature setting. It also features an adjustable temperature dial with 6 unique settings, ranging from 450°F – 750°F for the concentrate atomizer and from 324°F – 468°F for the flower heating chamber.

Usage & Interface

To use the Hydrology 9 NX, you first fill the device with water, load your selected cartridge, and slide it into the lower portion of the unit. The device powers on by pressing the power button three times. Once powered on, the LEDs will pulse as the unit begins to heat to the selected temperature. When ready, the pulsing lights will change to a solid green, and you can start your vaping session.

Tips

Remember to clean out the concentrate buckets with a q-tip after each session. Also, it’s important to never overfill the water chambers on the e-rigs. A less is more approach suffices.

Performance & Vapor Quality

The Hydrology 9 NX provides smooth and tasty vapor for both concentrates and herbs. The water filtration and mouthpiece design allow one to draw for extended periods with little effort for larger hits. The vapor quality is very smooth and pretty tasty for getting filtered.

What Could Have Been Better

While the Hydrology 9 NX is a well-rounded and quality vaporizer, it does come with a few drawbacks. The herb chamber screw lid makes the herb chamber get dirty rather fast, and concentrates can really gunk the unit up, especially if you input larger-sized dabs which splash into the water filtration area. Also, the device has one of the slowest charging times of over 4 hours.

Comparison on Other Vaporizers

Compared to other vaporizers in the market, the Hydrology 9 NX stands out for its dual-use capability. While many vaporizers claim to handle both herb and concentrates, they often do a subpar job on one or the other. However, the Hydrology 9 NX does an excellent job on both, thanks to its separate chambers and heating elements for each material.

Bottomline

The Hydrology 9 NX is a solid choice for those who want a versatile vaporizer that can handle both herb and concentrates. Despite its few drawbacks, its performance, vapor quality, and unique features make it a worthwhile investment.