Affordable dab rigs are the name of the game these days. With so many people eager to explore the world of concentrates without shelling out $400 for the fancy dual-percolator recycler, it’s time to explore a few of the best dab rigs under $50 that will still taste great and get the job done. Here’s a brief intro into dab rigs as well as our list of the top oil rigs under $50. 

Dab Rigs: 101 

Dab rigs come in all shapes and sizes and at many different price points, but they all fundamentally work the same way. They’re essentially just glass water pipes outfitted with a banger that can be used for dabbing, and they all tend to be on the smaller side. Due to the sensitive nature of the terpenes found in concentrates, dab rigs are small in size to make sure you can experience the best flavors out of your concentrates when you dab them. 

With that said, you can pack a lot of unique designs into dab rigs. Some of the more elaborate and expensive styles contain everything from recyclers to percolators and everything in between all in the same sized package. However, the biggest issue with those are that while they look cool and really cool down your hits, a lot of those terpenes dissipate and get lost along the way. So at the end of the day, you’re left with a rig that’s harder to clean and doesn’t taste as good. 

On the other hand we have dab rigs under $50. They don’t contain any extravagant features, but in our opinion, they offer superior hits and better flavors with the added benefit of being easier to clean. Don’t get us wrong, there is a lot of junk out there in that price range. But if you sort through your selection and look for reputable companies with high-quality borosilicate glass and avoid cheap extravagant glass from China that typically comes with faulty suction and a mess of other issues, you’re in for a good time. 

But all that said, finding dab rigs under $50 isn’t as complicated as it seems. We’ve broken down our top 5 picks in the list below. 

Best Dab Rigs Under $50 

Below you’ll find our recommendations for the best rigs under $50. Each one is sturdy, portable, and made from high-quality materials. Best of all, they’re all available here in the States, so you won’t have to wait 8 weeks to get your oil rig shipped from China. 

1. Terp Tube Lil Chugger

The Lil’ Chugger by Terp Tube is easily the best dab rig under $50 on this list. It provides practically unmatched suction and makes for a clean and even draw. Standing at 5” tall, featuring a small percolator, and coming in a variety of colors, these rigs taste great and stay cool.

2. The Hive Rig

The Hive Rig is another one of the best oil rigs under $50. It’s very small, checking in at only 4” tall, delivering a clean, extremely terpy taste every time. Due to it’s small size, it gets a bit warm, but it’s easily one of our favorite dabbing experiences. Best of all, you can’t beat that $30 price tag.

3. Terp Tube Fat Bottom Rig

Terp Tube makes an excellent product through and through. We love the fat bottom rig for the accident prone. It’s a beautiful, sturdy rig standing at 7.5” tall with a nice wide base and a curved mouthpiece, perfect for a tabletop setup. It’s small size and thoughtful design produces cool and flavorful hits.

4. Terp Tube Full Color Handbell

The full-color handbell is another fantastic Terp Tube product that comes in an opaque blue or green color. It stands at 7” tall with a straight mouthpiece and a fixed downstem, perfect for dabbing in your comfy chair. Like other Terp Tubes, it’s made with high quality glass and everything fits the way it’s supposed to, so you can expect great flavors and cool hits.

5. Terp Tube Colored Lil Beaker

The Lil’ Beaker features a range of bright, beautiful colors and a 3” multi slit downstem. Standing at around 6” tall with a straight mouthpiece, this Terp Tube staple is another must-have dab rig under $50.