The Pax Plus and Pax Mini are popular dry herb vaporizers. The Pax brand has a reputation for durability and mainstream staying power. The Pax vaporizer is often referred to as the Apple iPhone of weed vaporizers
Ten years ago, if you wanted a pocketable weed vape capable of getting you stoned on the ski slopes – the Pax was really your only option. But it’s been a decade. There are several palm-sized dry herb vaporizers. Some are cheaper. Some are nicer.
*Most* of these vaporizers have better vapor than Pax
Vaporizer | Vape Rating | Vapor Style | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Pax Plus | 8.8 | conduction | |
Pax Mini | 8.9 | conduction | |
Davinci IQ3 | 9.2 | conduction | $299 before savings |
Davinci IQC | 9 | conduction | |
HR Fury 3 | 9.3 | hybrid | |
HR Rogue 2 | 9.3 | hybrid | |
Arizer GO | 9.2 | hybrid | |
Arizer Air SE | 8.9 | hybrid | |
PotV V3 Pro | 9 | convection | |
Xmax Starry | 8.9 | conduction | |
Xmax V3 Nano | 8.6 | conduction |
I have more than 600 different dry herb vaporizers in my collection. These are the ones that I recommend as Pax vaporizer alternatives based on size, prize, and performance.
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Best Pax Alternative: PotV Lobo
Planet of the Vapes LOBO has taken over as the #1 budget and beginner friendly portable dry herb vaporizer. This weed vape has it all!
- Powerful convection heater full flavor and fast extraction
- All glass mouthpiece to cool the vapor and maximize smoothness
- Full temperature control with built-in display screen
- Removable 18650 battery
- Easy to accessorize
- Great capsule system
- Cool Color Options
- 100 Day Return Policy
At only $169 the PotV Lobo offers an incredible value. This vape is great for beginners as well as seasoned vape users. It’s a reliable, high quality dry herb vape that carries nicely. It’s easy to share, and easy to adapt to a bong.
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See my Lobo Review if you need more info.
Davinci IQ3
This is my favorite conduction vape. The shape is sexy and sleek. The lights and interface are hip, modern, and easy. The vapor is fantastic while being 100% conduction.
The Davinci IQ3 does much more than the Pax
- Ceramic Zirconia Cooling Chamber
- Medical Dosing Software and Hit Detection
- Removable Battery
- Badass multi-LED display panel
- Massive .7g bowl
- Herb & Wax Dosing Capsules included
- Water Pipe Adapter Included
- Quartz Bowl Spacer Options
This vape is the best conduction vape out there. It will have similar effects to the Pax, but it’s stronger and has much smoother vapor.
The Davinci IQ3 is perfect for smokers who are looking for a dry herb vaporizer to supplement their smoking methods.
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>> See my Davinci IQ3 Review
Healthy Rips Fury 2
The Fury 2 is $150 $110! That’s $90 cheaper than the Pax 3. The Fury 2 has hybrid heating, so the vapor is more fulfilling while being less robust and harsh than the Pax 3. The Fury 2 has full temp control and a sweet little display. It includes a water pipe adapter and it SPANKS the Pax 3 on the bong and off.
>> See my Fury 2 Review
Arizer Go
Another luxury unit at $220 $150 The Argo is the cutest of the bunch, while also having the best overall vapor purity and vapor quality. The glass stem makes carrying a 2nd packed bowl super convenient. This device is a pleasure to use and carry. Available at Planet of the Vapes.
Xvape Starry
The Starry is very similar in size and shape to the Pax 3. It has a magnetic top cap and small conduction oven. The vapor is better than the Pax 3 vapor, although it is similar. The Starry has a full digital display with temp control and a removable 18650 battery. $120 $89 with a free grinder is a screaming hot deal.
Xvape Fog
This is the big brother to the previous vape. The Fog utilizes hybrid heating to vastly improve the vapor quality and flavor. The Fog has 5 heat ranges instead of exact temp control, but for $160 $129 you’re still getting BETTER vapor than the Pax 3 AND a removable 18650 battery.
Vapcap M
The Vapcap M is a unique vape. It’s without battery, powered by the flames and heat of a butane torch. The M is a great on-demand personal vape. It’s not for everyone, but if you are NOT immediately turned off by carrying a small butane torch lighter and love the ability to get high as shit in less than 3 minutes – go pick up the Vapcap M. It will be the $70 you’ve spent on a weed vape today.
Is the Pax 3 Worth It?
The Pax 3 is a solid product. It’s well made, rugged, durable, and dependable. On paper and in my Pax 3 Review the vape is still one of the better vapes available.
It just doesn’t fit the needs in the vapor department for many – which is why this list of Pax alternatives exists :)
No Grasshopper? It’s a great unit! Should be listed!
Aldo! I agree with you buddy. I must have been high when I wrote this. Update coming soon! Thanks!
Thanks for the run down on the vapes. From my lungs. Smoothies vapor is what Im Looking for! Looking at all the vapes here. Which one is the smoothest vaporizer.
I’m looking for a vaporizer that has a taste good or better than the pax 1. I have a pax 2 and dry herb doesn’t taste as good.
Scott
Luv my VapCapM. Using torch to heat reminds me of smokin meth, but weed is legal!!!!!!
“The vapes on this page are sorted into 3 groups”
I think someone may have done a little too much testing in putting this page up, I see only the first, “Better Vapor than Pax” group heading on the page, and then all pictures and (non-barebones) formatting completely stops after the 5th item in the group.
Yeah this page needs another update, I’ll work on it soon. Thanks!