Charlotte Quartz Banger XXL

For the price of a last-season model, this quartz is surprisingly thick and evenly heated — no hot spots at all. I’ve used it daily for two weeks and the flavor stays clean. Really glad I grabbed one of these older versions.

Heated it up for the first time last night and the quartz held heat way better than my old one, even with the XXL size giving plenty of room. For the price on these older models, you're getting a solid piece that's clearly made in the US.

The quartz is thick and solid, and it holds heat noticeably longer than my old cheap one. Only gripe is the weld where the joint meets the bucket looks a little uneven, but for the clearance price it's a fair trade.