Arizer Go SRT Review [+VS. Solo 3]

Background

The Arizer Go SRT is a new and updated version of Arizer's most portable device in the lineup. But in my opinion, the name does it injustice, it implies that it’s a small or incremental update, when in reality, this is a totally new device that has very little resemblance to the previous generation, other than the name. 

The SRT has a new operating system that’s in line with the Solo 3, and it features a new dosing capsule system which Arizer calls “Go Shells.” I’ve had around 50 sessions with it so far, and in this review, I’ll go over its design, performance, the new dosing system, and compare it to the Solo 3 (which is currently ranked as the #1 best dry herb vaporizer of 2026).

Arizer gives a 15% discount on their official website during the month of April, and after that- you can use my coupon code Vg10 to save 10% on the ArGo SRT or the Solo 3 directly from Arizer.com. 

Design

So the issue with Arizer's portables, like the Solo 3, is their lack of portability. And most of it isn’t because of the size of the device itself; it’s the glass stem sticking out on top. The Venty, for example, has the same size, but feels more portable as I can just throw it in a bag or my pocket without worrying about breaking anything.

With the SRT, Arizer concealed the stem inside the device, with only the tip sticking out. The kit also includes a silicone magnetic top that plugs the stem so it doesn’t get dirty or damaged. The Go is a lot more pocketable than the Solo 3.

The front has the screen and the buttons, which I’ll get to in a moment. The heating element is under the housing, and the chamber is under the magnetic top.

The chamber is very similar to the Solo 3, kind of, Arizer’s signature chamber, just smaller. The stems of the Solo 3 will not fit the Go, and vice versa.

Heating system 

The Go is a convection-dominant device, meaning it uses a hybrid of some conduction but mostly convection. So the glass gets hot because it’s touching the hot metal around it—that’s conduction. And the air that enters the chamber is pre-heated—and that’s convection, which does the actual extraction. It’s the same heating method Arizer uses in all its devices and has perfected over the years.

Usage

If you’re familiar with any generation Arizer, you already know that the herb is not loaded into the chamber. Do not make that mistake.

The herb is loaded into a glass stem that has a little cup at the end, which is then inserted into the chamber. The chamber gets hot, heats up the glass, which heats up the herb, and with each inhale, hot air passes through, extracts the materials, and sends them up the mouthpiece. The magnetic cover is just there to cover the stem and hold it in place; it has no “real” function as far as the actual session.

“Go Shells” Dosing Capsules 

Now, the Go SRT also features a new, optional “dosing capsule” loading system. Arizer calls these the Go Shells, and there is a single one included in the box, or this optional carry case with ten of them.

Each shell comes with a little screen at the bottom, and that’s where the herb goes. The little silicone grip has a narrow tip that can be used to pack it a little so the herb doesn’t fall down when this is flipped. Then, this Shell can either be capped on both ends and saved for a later use, or dropped into the chamber using the silicone grip. This grip is also used to remove the Shell after a session if it’s still hot, so try not to lose it. The shell is loaded with the narrow tip pointing up.

Now, since I’m using the shell, I can’t use the regular stem with the cup at the end. Instead- Arizer includes a regular hollow stem that is used with the Shells. So I’ll push out the stem with the cup, place the cover back on the device, and push the “simple” stem all the way through. So the Shell system basically separates the cup from the Stem.

I mostly use the stem with the cup. I like Arizer's loading system, and personally, I don’t have a need for dosing capsules. But I know that many do, and this is a game-changer for these users.

Water Pipe Adapter

The kit also includes a WPA, so the Go is compatible with bubblers right out of the kit, but the WPA stem doesn’t have a cup so it is only compatible with the Shell system.

Interface

Once loaded, hold the power button, and then the unlock sequence of up, down, up. I’ll show you how to remove this lock screen in a moment.

Then, I can select from three presets, and one click to start heating up. The bars stack up as it is warming up, and when they are all orange, it’s time to inhale.

The bars show the session time; as they back down, the session is coming to an end, and when they are gone, heat is disengaged. But there is some residual heat in the system, so the device can still be used, and these lighter bars show the residual heat. Once all bars are gray, the session is completely over.

I can double-click to customize any of the three presets. I can change the default temperature, and also session duration between 20 seconds to five minutes. When set to 20 seconds, the Go is used as an on-demand device, only activating heat for short bursts. And when going closer to five minutes, the Go is used as a “Session” device, where heat stays engaged, and I can hit it at any time during those five minutes.

Holding the UP button during a session allows me to add five minutes, and holding DOWN enters settings where I can swap between C°/F°, edit sound or haptic settings, brightness, inversion of the screen, as well as disabling the lock screen.

Accessories

Other than the Shell case which comes with ten Shells, caps, and grips, Arizer also sells: an Aluminum Mill, a Pre-load case which can load six Shells simultaneously, and a soft case. The Mill and the Pre-load case are compatible with each other, so I can combine them to create a mill-to-shell system.

Performance

As far as performance—again—signature Arizer. The flavor, vapor quality, and extraction efficiency are everything we’ve come to expect from an Arizer device. It heats up super fast, flexible enough for both on-demand and session use, and the vapor quality is top-notch.

VS. Solo 3

When compared to the Solo, here are the main differences:

• The form factor—as I discussed earlier.
• The capacity. The SRT stem fits around 0.2g—the same as the Solo 3 “regular” stem, but the Solo 3 also comes with an “XL” stem that has double the capacity.
• The Go supports use with the Go Shells; the Solo 3 doesn’t.
• And lastly—the Solo 3 is a bit more powerful in terms of performance as well as battery life.

The heating system is similar, the interface is similar, and the overall vapor quality is similar.

Between the two- I’d recommend the Solo 3 to most people. It’s cheaper, more flexible with two oven sizes, and the performance is slightly better. Unless the form factor is a deal breaker, and if so—the Go fills that gap.

Drawbacks

The main drawback is the same with all Arizers: since the loaded stem is open at the bottom, a little speck may fall down and touch the heating element. The herb was designed to be heated through the glass, not directly—so this obviously overheats the material and creates bad flavor.

Now it’s tricky- Arizers are convection-dominant so they do benefit from a “looser” or “fluffier” pack, yet nothing is allowed to fall down.

I usually hold my Arizers sort of “leveled” with the ground early in the session, so the herb is not being pulled downwards. As the session progresses, the herb tends to shrink and stick together as one pack- so I can use it normally. It’s not ideal but Arizer has been around for 20 years or so with the same loading system, so this method obviously works once you get the hang of it.

Bottom Line

Bottom line- the Go SRT does everything it is supposed to do: preserve Arizer's performance in an “on the GO” package—and it does that extremely well. The new dosing system will be a game changer for anyone using dosing capsules, and the interface is a lot more streamlined. If the form factor ever stopped you from buying an Arizer, the Go may make you reconsider. 

As always, check out my personal top picks in all categories- TEDs, Ball extractors, Portables, and others.