Select Briq vs. Briq 2: Everything That Changed (2026 Comparison)

The Short Answer

The Select Briq 2, launched in March 2026, replaces the original 2023 Briq with two headline upgrades: Flavor Protection Technology™ (a ceramic heating element with advanced temperature control that stops flavor burnout) and Meter Mode Intelligence™ (a full-front digital screen showing your dose in real time). It also adds a 1g option alongside the original 2g format, improves airflow to cut clogging, expands the portfolio past 60 strains organized into three series, and debuts Select's refreshed "Select Better" visual identity. If you liked the original Briq, the Briq 2 is the same idea executed with three years of hardware lessons.

Quick History: The Original Briq

The first Select Briq launched in July 2023 as part of Select's national rebrand — and it was a genuine first: the industry's first all-in-one two-gram vape. Sealed oil and battery in one rechargeable device, no threading, no accessories. It proved the format, sold on convenience, and set up the obvious question every large-format disposable faces: can the flavor survive two full grams? The Briq 2 is Select's answer.

The Two Upgrades That Actually Matter

Flavor Protection Technology™ fixes the large-format flaw. The universal complaint about 2-gram disposables — any brand — is that the second gram tastes burnt. The Briq 2's ceramic element heats only the oil being used, with temperature control that prevents the overheating that degrades terpenes. Select cites this as the reason the oil stays fresh and true to strain through the whole device, and it's the difference most returning Briq owners will notice first.

Meter Mode Intelligence™ answers "how much did I just take?" No mainstream all-in-one had real-time dose visibility before this. The full-front screen responds to each draw, which matters for newer consumers pacing themselves and for medical patients tracking intake. Notably, Select cited consumer research that 58% of vape users wanted clogging solutions — the screen plus airflow redesign is aimed squarely at the two most common vape complaints.

Should You Upgrade?

If you're choosing between old Briq stock on a dispensary shelf and a Briq 2, the Briq 2 wins on every axis except possibly clearance pricing — original Briqs may be discounted as retailers sell through remaining inventory, which is the one rational reason to buy the 2023 device in 2026. If flavor consistency or dose tracking matters at all to you, the Briq 2 is the buy. And if you were never a Briq person because 2 grams felt like too much commitment, the new 1g format removes that objection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Select Briq and Briq 2?

The Briq 2 adds Flavor Protection Technology™ (ceramic heating with temperature control), Meter Mode Intelligence™ (a real-time dose display), improved anti-clog airflow, a new 1g size option, and a 60+ strain portfolio across three series.

When did the Briq 2 come out?

Rollout began March 20, 2026, launching at Curaleaf and partner dispensaries across 13 states.

Was the original Briq discontinued?

The Briq 2 is the current flagship; remaining original Briq inventory may still appear at dispensaries until sold through. Availability varies by state and retailer.

Is the Briq 2 rechargeable?

Yes — USB-C rechargeable, so every drop of oil in the 1g or 2g fill gets used.

Is the Briq 2 worth it over a regular cart?

If you own a 510 battery and want the cheapest option, Select Elite carts remain available. The Briq 2 costs more but eliminates hardware variables: no battery mismatch, controlled temperature, dose visibility, and flavor that holds to the end.