There’s just something magical about lasers and weed—ask anyone who’s ever been to a rock concert. Like peanut butter and jelly, the combo just makes sense. And let’s be honest, plenty of stoners have probably thought, “Man, wouldn’t it be awesome to smoke with a laser?”
Well, red-eyed dreamers, your wish has been granted. Meet The Beam by Luminary—a sleek, handheld vaporizer that actually uses a visible class-1 laser to heat cannabis extracts. At first, I thought it had to be some kind of gimmick. But nope—this is the real deal, and even though it’s still a first-gen product, it’s seriously innovative.
Let’s talk basics. From the outside, The Beam looks like your average portable vape. It’s compact, weighing just seven ounces, with a sleek black metal body that’s about four inches long, two inches wide, and one inch tall. It slipped easily into the front pocket of my skinny jeans.
Flip open the bottom compartment and you’ll find a small cartridge holder—this is where your concentrates go. The system is modular, so you can switch between thinner oils and thicker extracts depending on your vibe (we’ll get into that more later). Everything is controlled with just one button: power, temperature, and activating the laser beam itself.
- And yes—you can see the laser. A blue beam shines right through a glass window across the vapor-filled chamber. It’s not just functional; it looks seriously cool.
- When you buy new their is One refill is already in the vaporizer.
- This makes the whole thing a little easier to carry around.
- So how’s it actually hit?
- So for me, the sweet spot was low to medium. Smooth, flavorful, and easy on the inhale.
- The good news? Luminary’s working on it. They’re in the late prototype stages of an upgrade called the “EverDabber” concentrate cartridge, which sounds really promising
And yes—you can see the laser. A blue beam shines right through a glass window across the vapor-filled chamber. It’s not just functional; it looks seriously cool.
Pros
- Delivers incredibly smooth and delicious vapor
- Long battery life
- It’s got an awesome frickin’ laser that you can see working
- Doesn’t get hot to the touch
Cons
- Not super intuitive to use, you’ll need the instructions a first
- A bit tricky to load, and no in-body storage for the metal tool
- Limited to oils and concentrates
When you buy new their is One refill is already in the vaporizer.
But let’s go back to the beginning: why a laser? Besides the fact that it looks great, man. There’s a good reason for it, actually. For the most part, throwaway pens and other concentrate vaporizers heat the oil with metal wires or coils. This can lead to a number of problems, such as metal residue and rust, uneven heating and burning, the breakdown of terpenes (the chemicals in your weed that give it its flavor and some psychoactive effects), and a really bad metallic taste. There is no metal in this cartridge device, so there is no electronic waste. There is nothing but light hitting your item against a black ceramic tile. This gives you pure taste, even heating, and very smooth vapor, especially when the temperature is low.
When you first open the box, it’s a little confusing because it’s full of accessories. There’s a metal tool for loading and stirring, a silicone sleeve thing (that I later learned is to hold the metal tool), some cleaning tools, one cartridge for oils (of the runnier variety), one extra cartridge for concentrates (of the stickier variety), directions, and a USB charging cable. When you buy new their is One refill is already in the vaporizer. You should read those directions because this device isn’t very easy to use, which is the worst thing I can say about it. I felt very thankful that I wasn’t drunk while I was doing it, but it’s pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
The little metal tool is for the concentrates cartridge. Use it to pick up some larger concentrate that is about the size of a rice grain. Then you try to get that goo onto the small black ceramic plate in the middle of the white ceramic cylinder. It’s kind of like Operation. For sure, it’s a bit tricky. The goop will come off the sides of the small window, but the laser can’t really reach it. To get rid of it, use the tool’s pointy end to try to push it down into the small hole. After that, you put the cartridge back into the base plate and put the whole thing back into the vape. There is a silicone cylinder at the bottom of the concentrates capsule that is only used to hold more concentrate. This makes the whole thing a little easier to carry around.
This makes the whole thing a little easier to carry around.
It takes a little more work to put in the oil cartridge at first, but it stays ready to use for a while, like a vape pen. The top is screwed off, and the oil is put into the food-grade plastic barrel at the bottom. I Already info that in the next version, this will be replaced with borosilicate glass. then its very easy to load this in because it’s for oils that are more liquid and usually come in a syringe. It can hold 0.95 grams of material, and Luminary is working with some farms to make pre-filled capsules available soon. Then you screw on the top again. It looks like the top for concentrates, but it has a longer “wick” that goes down into the jar below. I say “wick” because that’s what it does, but it (and the black plate in the concentrates cartridge) is actually made of a type of clay that’s similar to the heat tiles on spaceships. This gives it two more cool-points.
When the device is off and you’ve got your cartridge loaded, you hold down the power button to cycle through the power levels. It starts on white—which is the hottest setting, about 400 degrees hotter than the others. From there, it moves to blue (medium heat), then green (lowest heat). It’s not super intuitive at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s no big deal. Honestly, it might make more sense if future versions started at green and let you work your way up, rather than starting at max heat.
After you pick your power level, just press the button three times quickly. The device will buzz to let you know it’s powered on and ready to go. Then, hold down the button while you inhale—the laser fires up and heats your material for as long as you’re holding the button.
One thing I really liked? The laser heats instantly. No waiting around like with some vapes—take the DaVinci IQC, for example, which can take close to a minute to heat up. With this, the laser’s either on or off—simple. If you’re using an oil cartridge, it might take a few hits before the extract melts down onto the heating plate and starts working properly. But once it does, it’s basically as quick and smooth as a regular vape pen. And when the laser’s on, it glows blue through the chamber—if you exhale a little air back into the mouthpiece, you get this super bright, clear laser effect. It’s kind of mesmerizing.
So how’s it actually hit?
Honestly—really well. I loaded it up with some live resin from Jetty Extracts (super runny stuff), and the low setting was perfect. I could taste all the subtle terpenes—it was smooth and floral, almost like a fresh nug. The vapor came on slowly, too—I wasn’t even sure it was working until I exhaled a giant cloud.
Cranking it up to medium gave me a thicker cloud, but it was a bit harsh and made me cough a little (I’m not a heavy smoker). And when I pushed it to white—the highest heat—it definitely tasted burnt. It was a bit too much for my delicate lungs and just didn’t taste as nice.
So for me, the sweet spot was low to medium. Smooth, flavorful, and easy on the inhale.
For the concentrates cartridge, I mostly used some thicker live resin from Raw Garden (clocking in at over 80% THC), which is known for super pure extracts. I also had some leftover Live Resin Diamonds (about 92–96% pure) from another review, so I threw those in too. That’s helpful, because it’s so smooth you might overdo it without even realizing—and next thing you know, you’re melted into your couch.
Cleaning the device is something you’ll want to stay on top of, especially the glass lens where the laser comes through. If that gets foggy, it’ll block light and reduce heat, which means weaker hits. The kit includes a couple foam-tipped swabs (don’t use regular Q-Tips—the cotton can mess with the lens), and you just dip them in rubbing alcohol and wipe off any residue. You’ll also want to clean the cartridges and cores every few weeks, depending on how often you use it. Again, rubbing alcohol is your friend here.
Now, just to keep expectations realistic—this is a first-gen product. The first 500 units went out to early backers, and the next batch of 1,000 is up for pre-order, shipping out on April 20, 2025. There are definitely some things that could be improved. For instance, they’re already planning to upgrade the oil cartridge to have a glass reservoir, which is great—less plastic near your extracts is always better. Personally, I’d love to see a second button added just for adjusting the temperature, and maybe some finer temp control too (like the DaVinci, which lets you tweak it by the degree).
The good news? Luminary’s working on it. They’re in the late prototype stages of an upgrade called the “EverDabber” concentrate cartridge, which sounds really promising
One thing I’d really like to see in future versions is a better solution for the metal scooping/stirring tool. Right now, it attaches to the outside of the device using a silicone sleeve, which honestly makes it kind of bulky. Plus, since neither end is sealed, it can leave your pockets sticky and, well… pretty smelly. The good news? Luminary’s working on it. They’re in the late prototype stages of an upgrade called the “Ever Dabber” concentrate cartridge, which sounds really promising.
The Ever Dabber is designed to make using live resin and cannabis concentrates a lot more convenient. It works kind of like the oil cartridge, but with a larger internal reservoir. Once it’s loaded, you’ll be able to twist a wheel to dispense 25-milligram portions into the heating chamber. That means more consistent dosing and way less mess. It’s not out yet, but it’s expected to launch in the next few months as an optional add-on. They’re also reportedly working on a dry herb cartridge, though that one’s likely still a ways off.
Despite a couple of small design gripes, I’ve gotta say—this laser vape is way better than I expected. I even took it to a party to get some second opinions. My friends, who are all much heavier smokers than I am, were in the middle of loading up a monster bong when I handed them the Beam. I had the oil cartridge loaded and the temperature set to low, and they were blown away. Each of them said the vapor was insanely smooth and flavorful. Even the ones who normally don’t like oils or cannabis concentrate vapes wanted to know how much it cost. When I told them it was $200, every single one of them said it was worth it—and I agree.
The Beam doesn’t just look futuristic—it actually delivers. The laser-powered heating kicks in instantly, and the flavor is on point. It’s super smooth on your lungs and throat, which makes it one of the most enjoyable portable vapes for dabs and oil I’ve ever tried. And honestly, I’m excited to see what Luminary does next. The Ever Dabber cartridge sounds like a great quality-of-life upgrade, and if they can tuck the tool inside the device body and streamline the accessories, this thing might just become the gold standard in handheld concentrate vaporizers.
Oh, and did I mention? It’s a vape… with frickin’ lasers.
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