The Carta 2 at a glance
The Carta 2 is Focus V's second-generation portable e-rig: a battery-powered dab device with a glass top, a directional D-PAD carb cap, an OLED screen and app control. It runs concentrates out of the box and takes dry herb with an optional atomizer, so one base covers both lanes without a torch or a banger.
It is also a device with an end date. As part of a settlement with Puffco, Focus V sunset the Carta 2 after July 2025, and Focus V no longer lists it on its store. Retail stock still turns up, mostly in the D-PAD Edition, while Focus V points new buyers to the Carta Sport as the next step in the line.
Heat, battery and session control
A 2000mAh battery powers the rig. The concentrate range runs from 365°F to 635°F, and the dry herb range runs from 275°F to 500°F once the herb atomizer is installed. Sessions last up to 60 seconds, which gives low-temp dabs time to finish without babysitting the button.
Operation is button-activated. Press to start a heat cycle and the OLED display shows temperature, battery and session time. Haptic feedback and an LED indicator light add physical and visual cues, so you can track the rig without staring at the screen.
If you are still working out where your concentrates land on that dial, the low-temp vs. high-temp dab guide breaks down how the numbers change a session, and the Carta 2's wide range gives plenty of room to test both ends.
The 360° Intelli-Core atomizer
The heart of the Carta 2 is the 360° Intelli-Core atomizer. Instead of heating from a single plate at the bottom, it wraps heat around the chamber, so the whole load warms together. The oil version ships in the box; an Intelli-Core MAX comes in the bundle edition, and a separate atomizer handles dry herb.
Focus V has said the Intelli-Core atomizer stays available for existing Carta 2 owners after the sunset. That matters for a device that is no longer made: atomizers are the part that wears out first, and a steady supply of replacements keeps an older rig in rotation instead of in a drawer.
App control and charging
The Carta 2 connects to Focus V's V Browser App. From your phone you can build and save custom temperature profiles, set session length, change LED colors and check device stats, which turns the stock presets into a starting point instead of a ceiling.
Focus V has stated the Carta 2 will keep getting support through the V Browser App after the sunset, so the smart features don't disappear with the product page.
Charging comes three ways. There is USB-C for a standard cable, wireless charging for a pad on the desk, and pass-through charging, which means you can keep dabbing while the rig is plugged in. For home sessions that last longer than one battery, pass-through is the feature that gets used most.
Build, size and what's in the box
The chassis is a plastic polymer with a rubberized coating. It's lighter than the metal-and-glass builds of some desktop e-rigs, and the grippy finish is easier to hold with sticky fingers. The glass top press-fits into place, and the D-PAD carb cap lets you steer airflow by turning it.
The rig measures 184mm by 67mm. That is portable in the backpack sense rather than the pocket sense, which is why Focus V packs a carrying bag with room for the rig and its tools.
The standard and D-PAD Edition boxes include the Carta 2 rig, the Intelli-Core atomizer for oil, the D-PAD carb cap, an atomizer sleeve, the carrying bag, a silicone stopper, a dab tool and a USB-C cable. The bundle edition adds the Intelli-Core MAX and Focus V's Saber hot knife.
Buying a Carta 2 after the sunset
Because Focus V no longer sells the Carta 2 directly, buying one now means going through a retailer with stock left. Color options thin out fast: at Element Vape, only two of D-PAD Edition colorways remain in stock, and the standard and bundle versions are sold out.
The good news for owners is that Focus V says it will keep honoring Carta 2 warranties and support services after the sunset. Carta 2 glass tops also fit the Carta Sport, so a glass collection built around the older rig carries over if you upgrade.
Where it sits in the Focus V lineup
The Carta 2 sits between two newer Focus V devices. The Carta Sport is the direct successor and shares the glass-top ecosystem. The Focus V AERIS is the brand's smart e-rig in a different shape, built around the same app-first idea of saving your settings and running them on repeat.
What made the Carta 2 a staple is the combination: an all-around atomizer, dry herb capability, app control and three ways to charge in one rig. The Carta 2 review covers buyer fit and how it stacks up against other portables.
If you already own one, the path forward is simple: keep spare Intelli-Core atomizers on hand, clean the glass top after every few sessions, and keep the app updated. If you are shopping fresh, weigh a remaining Carta 2 against a new Carta Sport, since the Sport is the one Focus V is building around now.