Desktop vapes were some of the first types of vaporizers ever developed. Originally designed as an alternative to smoking, they’re essentially special ovens that bake dry herb at specific temperatures to produce vapor. The vapor is then inhaled using a tube, referred to as a whip, or using traditional vaporizer bags.

Dry herb desktop vapes typically plug into the wall and run on A/C power. Today there are also many portable dry herb vaporizers that use rechargeable batteries. Vaping dry herbs provides a different experience from smoking, with more pronounced flavor with less odor.