Vape accessories
by Arizer
The Arizer XQ2 Glass Connoisseur Bowl is a borosilicate glass replacement bowl that upgrades vapour delivery on your Arizer desktop vaporiser. It fits the XQ2, Extreme Q, and V-Tower units straight out of the box, and gives you two chamber sizes — one for full loads, one for microdosing — so you can dial in exactly how much herb you want to run through a session. The built-in glass screen replaces metal mesh entirely, keeping your vapour path 100% glass from bowl to mouthpiece.
The Connoisseur Bowl ships with two chamber options built into its design. The larger chamber suits standard sessions — pack 0.1–0.3g of ground herb for full, dense clouds through either whip or balloon. The smaller microdose chamber is sized for 0.05–0.1g, which is enough for a light solo session without wasting material. You don't need to buy separate bowls; just load the chamber that matches your mood.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Screen type | Integrated glass screen |
| Compatible vaporisers | Arizer XQ2, Extreme Q, V-Tower |
| Chamber options | 2 (standard + microdose) |
| SKU | VS0301 |
| Airflow | Optimised open-draw design |
| Cleaning | Isopropyl alcohol soak |
Complete your Arizer desktop setup: the Glass Cyclone Bowl is the standard alternative if you prefer the swirl-style airflow, and the Glass Stirring Tool makes repacking between sessions quick and clean. If you run whip sessions regularly, a spare Arizer whip tubing set saves you from vaping through discoloured silicone.
The stock Cyclone Bowl that ships with the XQ2 and Extreme Q does a solid job — we're not going to pretend otherwise. But the Connoisseur Bowl solves two specific annoyances that come up after a few weeks of daily use.
First: metal screens. The standard bowl uses a small stainless steel mesh that clogs, warps, and eventually needs replacing. Every time you swap a screen, you're fiddling with tiny bits of metal while the unit's still warm. The Connoisseur Bowl's glass screen is part of the bowl itself. Nothing to replace, nothing to drop between the sofa cushions. You rinse it in isopropyl, let it dry, and you're back in business. Over a year of use, that's a noticeable quality-of-life improvement.
Second: herb waste. If you're vaping solo and only want a light session, packing 0.2g into a full-size chamber means uneven heating and leftover half-vaped material. The microdose chamber on this bowl is sized so a small pinch fills it properly, sits close to the heating element, and extracts evenly. We've found that 0.05–0.1g in the small chamber produces surprisingly thick vapour — more than you'd expect from that amount. It's the best Arizer bowl option for anyone who vapes small amounts regularly and doesn't want to waste herb.
One honest limitation: borosilicate glass is tough, but it's still glass. If you knock this off a table onto a tile floor, it will break. The Cyclone Bowl has the same vulnerability, so this isn't unique to the Connoisseur — but it's worth mentioning. Handle it like you'd handle a good wine glass. If you're clumsy around your setup, keep a spare on hand.
We've had customers come back specifically to say the glass screen changed how their Extreme Q tastes. That tracks — metal mesh, even stainless steel, can impart a faint metallic note at higher temperatures. With the all-glass vapour path on the Connoisseur Bowl, what you taste is herb and nothing else. It's a subtle difference at 180°C, but north of 200°C it becomes obvious. If you've ever wondered why your desktop doesn't taste as clean as a glass-stem portable like the Arizer Solo 2, this is likely the reason.
The weight of the bowl itself is noticeable — it's a solid piece of glass, heavier than the Cyclone Bowl. That extra mass actually helps it stay seated on the heating element during balloon fills, where the slight upward pressure from inflation can sometimes nudge a lighter bowl out of alignment. Small detail, but it matters if you run bags regularly.
Yes. The Connoisseur Bowl is compatible with all three Arizer desktop vaporisers: the XQ2, the Extreme Q, and the V-Tower. The 18mm ground glass joint is the same across all three units.
Absolutely. The bowl sits on the heating element the same way regardless of delivery method. Attach your whip or balloon adapter on top as normal. Both work with either chamber size.
After every 5–10 sessions, or whenever you notice restricted airflow. A 20-minute soak in isopropyl alcohol dissolves residue from the glass screen. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and let it dry before reuse. Avoid using metal tools to scrape the screen — you'll scratch the glass.
The Cyclone Bowl uses a stainless steel mesh screen and a single chamber size. The Connoisseur Bowl replaces the metal with an integrated glass screen and adds a second, smaller microdose chamber. Airflow is also redesigned for a smoother draw. The Cyclone is the stock option; the Connoisseur is the upgrade.
You can try, but below 0.05g there's not enough material to form a proper bed over the glass screen. Air channels around the herb rather than through it, which means thin vapour and poor extraction. Stick to 0.05g as a practical minimum for the small chamber.
It's borosilicate glass — the same material used in lab equipment. It handles heat cycling and isopropyl soaks without issue. It won't survive a drop onto a hard floor, though. Treat it like any glass vaporiser component: careful when it's off the unit, and you'll get years of use from it.
No. The glass screen is built into the bowl itself — there's nothing to replace. That's one of the main advantages over the Cyclone Bowl's removable metal mesh. If the screen ever cracks, you'd replace the entire bowl, but under normal use that shouldn't happen.
Last updated: April 2026
