The Utillian 6 is a concentrate vaporizer that sits somewhere between a traditional wax pen and a small portable e-rig.
Instead of using an exposed coil like many older dab pens, the Utillian 6 uses a bottom-heated glass bucket along with ruby terp pearls and a vortex-style airflow system. The idea is to move the concentrate around the chamber as it heats, helping it vaporize more evenly while keeping the vapor flavorful.
That makes the Utillian 6 an interesting option for concentrate users who want something more refined than a basic wax pen without carrying around a larger electronic dab rig.
What We Like
One of the biggest strengths of the Utillian 6 is its vapor quality.
The glass chamber keeps the concentrate away from an exposed metal coil, while the included ruby terp pearls move around inside the chamber as you draw. That combination helps spread the concentrate across the heated surface instead of letting it sit in one spot.
The four temperature levels also give you some control over the experience. Lower settings lean more toward flavor, while the higher settings produce thicker and warmer vapor.
Another nice feature is the 1500mAh battery. That is fairly large for this style of concentrate pen and should be enough for multiple sessions before needing to reach for a charger.
USB-C charging is included as well.
We also like the built-in concentrate storage compartment at the bottom of the device. It is a small feature, but it makes more sense on a portable dab pen than carrying a separate container everywhere.
Best Concentrates for the Utillian 6
The Utillian 6 works best with concentrates that are relatively easy to load into its glass bucket.
Some of the better options include
- Badder and batter
- Budder
- Wax
- Rosin
- Live resin
- Crumble
- Small pieces of shatter
Softer concentrates like badder, budder and rosin are especially convenient because you can place a small amount directly into the center of the chamber.
Very runny concentrates can be a little messier to work with, especially in a portable device.
This also isn’t a vaporizer for dry herb or standard 510 vape cartridges. The Utillian 6 is specifically designed around cannabis concentrates.
Smaller Dabs Work Better
This is one area where bigger isn’t necessarily better.
The Utillian 6 seems to perform best with relatively small amounts of concentrate. TVape itself notes that loads above roughly 0.1 grams may not vaporize as evenly.
That makes sense considering the size of the chamber.
If your idea of dabbing involves dropping huge amounts of concentrate into a device at once, a full-size e-rig is probably going to be a better fit.
For normal personal sessions, though, the smaller chamber helps keep the Utillian 6 portable.
Temperature Control
There are four preset temperature ranges.
The lowest setting runs around 455°F to 482°F and focuses more heavily on flavor.
The second setting reaches roughly 482°F to 509°F and offers a better balance between flavor and vapor production.
Settings three and four continue increasing the temperature, with the highest setting reaching approximately 536°F to 563°F.
We think most flavor-focused users will probably spend the majority of their time around the first two levels.
The downside is that you cannot select an exact temperature. You’re choosing between four preset ranges rather than dialing in a specific number.
For most people that keeps things simple. More experienced concentrate users who obsess over exact temperatures may find it limiting.
Vapor Quality
Vapor quality is probably the main reason to consider the Utillian 6 over a cheaper concentrate pen.
The combination of the glass bucket, terp pearls and airflow system gives it more in common with a small dab rig than an old-school coil-style wax pen.
Lower temperatures should give you better terpene flavor, while moving up through the heat settings noticeably increases vapor production.
The extended mouthpiece is another smart addition. Giving the vapor a little more distance to travel can help cool it before it reaches your mouth.
It won’t completely replace a proper water-filtered dab rig, but for something that can still be carried around easily, the design makes a lot of sense.
Pros
- Very good vapor quality for a portable dab pen
- Glass bucket instead of an exposed traditional coil
- Ruby terp pearls help distribute concentrate while heating
- Four heat settings
- Good flavor at lower temperatures
- Strong 1500mAh battery
- USB-C charging
- Built-in concentrate storage
- Haptic feedback
- Two mouthpiece options
- Straightforward single-button controls
Cons
- Larger than some traditional wax pens
- Glass components can break
- No precise degree-by-degree temperature control
- Larger dabs may heat unevenly
- Glass chamber can discolor over time
- More parts to keep clean than a simple coil pen
- Heavy dabbers may still prefer a full-size e-rig
Who Is the Utillian 6 Best For?
The Utillian 6 makes the most sense for someone who primarily uses concentrates and wants better flavor than they normally get from a basic wax pen.
It’s also a good middle ground for someone interested in an e-rig but who doesn’t want to carry around something much larger.
Newer concentrate users should also find it approachable. There aren’t complicated menus or apps to deal with. You essentially choose from four heat levels and let the device handle the rest.
Experienced dab users may appreciate the glass chamber and terp pearl system, although users who want exact temperature control or very large dabs may eventually want something more advanced.
Who Should Skip It?
The Utillian 6 probably isn’t the best choice if maximum portability is your only concern. There are smaller concentrate pens available.
It also isn’t the ideal device for someone who routinely takes very large dabs. The relatively small chamber is better suited to normal individual sessions.
And if you mainly consume flower, there is no reason to buy the Utillian 6. This device is built specifically for concentrates.
Our Take
The Utillian 6 is one of the more interesting designs in the portable dab pen category because it doesn’t simply rely on a traditional coil and call it a day.
The glass bucket, spinning ruby terp pearls and airflow system give it a little more of the experience you’d expect from an electronic dab rig while keeping the device reasonably portable.
Its biggest strengths are flavor, simplicity and battery life.
Its biggest weaknesses are the lack of precise temperature control and the fact that the glass chamber requires a little more care than a basic metal concentrate pen.
For someone who enjoys rosin, badder, wax or live resin and wants a portable device that puts more emphasis on flavor, the Utillian 6 is worth considering.
If you’re looking for monster dabs or full e-rig performance, though, we’d move up to a larger device.