Pax 2 and Pax 3 portable vaporizers are best sellers on the market and many have adopted them.
Wondering what are the differences between Pax 3 and Pax 2 portable vaporizers?
We will compare for you these two vaporizers in all points, in order to define which one is the best.
Here's our comparator/comparison for Pax 2 VS Pax 3 vaporizers.
This article is not a complete test of these two vaporizers, but just a comparison!
| Model | PAX 2 | PAX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| maker | PaxLabs | PaxLabs |
| RELEASE DATE | 2015 | 2017 |
| note | 16,4/20 | 15,9/20 |
| BEST PRICE | €149 | $199 |
| TYPE OF VAPORIZER | Portable Vaporizer | Portable Vaporizer |
| bowl | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| PANEL DE TEMPERATURES | 182C-216C | 185C-215C |
| TYPES OF VEGETAUX | Plants and concentrates | Plants and concentrates |
| TYPES OF HEATERS | conduction | conduction |
| steam | Warm/hot | Warm/hot |
| ENERGY SOURCE | 1 Accu Fixed | 1 Accu Fixed |
| USE DURING CHARGING | No | No |
| Size | 9.8cm-3.1cm-2.2cm | 9.8cm-3.1cm-2.2cm |
| Weight | 89g | 93g |
| CONSTRUCTOR WARRANTY | 2 years | ten years old |
Comparison Pax 2 vs Pax 3: Rating
| Pax Spray 2 Rating | Pax Spray 3 Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY/PRICE RATIO | 16,5/20 | 16/20 |
| STEAM QUALITY | 24/30 | 24/30 |
| STEAM QUANTITE | 6.5/10 | 6,5/10 |
| PANEL DE TEMPERATURES | 6.5/10 | 6,5/10 |
| ACCUSED AUTONOMY |
7,5/10 | 8,5/10 |
| WARM-UP TIME | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| ERGONOMICS/USE | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 100 | 79/100 | 79,5/100 |
Pax 2 vs Pax 3: Steam rendering
The steam delivered by the Pax is of good quality, the extraction of the active ingredients is well done and accompanied by a good rendering flavor.
This is due to their stainless steel bowl, a clean material that respects the aromas and molecules of plants.
On the other hand, the problem is that the steam is hot, too hot even, which makes it irritating and prevents the user from enjoying it to full potential.
In addition, the draw has been changed on the last Pax.
As a result, the steam is a little less dense than the Pax 2 and the inhalation is easier which can make the experience more enjoyable.
In addition, since the Pax 3 has 3 removable heater bowls each dedicated to a specific use (plant bowl, plant half bowl and concentrate bowl), the experience is optimized on a case-by-case basis.
Pax 2 vs Pax 3: Extraction Efficiency
These vaporizers work with fairly efficient conduction heating systems.
However, the manufacturer PaxLabs saw fit to improve it, because the Pax 3 is more efficient than the Pax 2!
Indeed, the extraction of plants is more homogeneous with the last Pax, which means that more active ingredients have been extracted.
This will save you more plants because they will be extracted more efficiently.
In addition, the Pax 3 plant half bowl will allow optimal extraction with zero mess!
Pax 2 vs Pax 3: Temperature control and panel
They are programmed on four temperatures of predefined heaters that unfortunately will not allow the user to vaporize a wide range of herbal plants…
The pre-defined temperatures are almost the same: 182/193/204/2016oC for the Pax 2 and 185/193/204/215oC for the last Pax.
On the other hand, the Pax 3 is compatible with an Apple and Android smartphone app that allows you to set the temperature more flexibly!
Thus, you can choose the temperature between 185 and 215 degrees Celsius in increments of 5 degrees Celsius, which is still quite precise.
Pax 2 vs Pax 3: Autonomy
The Pax 2 portable vaporizer is equipped with a battery with a nice capacity of 3000 mah, which is very respectable.
In fact, it gives you a substantial battery life of about 90 minutes depending on the temperatures at which you vaporize.
This battery will be recharged in three hours of time, which is correct for a battery of this capacity.
But as you can imagine, PaxLabs has not rested on its laurels, as these features have been improved for the Pax 3!
Thus, the Pax 3 portable vaporizer has 16% extra battery life with its 3500 mah battery.
In addition, this battery will provide approximately 105 minutes of battery life, allowing for the time of an additional session to be vaporized.
Moreover, its loading time remains unchanged, with about three hours of charging.
Heating speed
The Pax 2 portable vaporizer is, like the vast majority of ultra-compact vaporizers, very fast in heating time.
Indeed, 30 seconds to reach 180 degrees Celsius is already performing well.
On the other hand, the Pax3 sets the record straight in this matter.
Hold on tight, this portable vaporizer achieves the desired temperature in 15 seconds!
It's super fast and we'll count the Pax 3 among the most responsive on the market.
Ergonomics
They are exactly the same size and almost the same weight.
They look like twins!
If not the excess of four grams of the Pax 3 compared to the Pax 2, as well as the number of the logo that identifies them.
In addition, they work in the same way.
To turn them on, press the mouthpiece.
The heat starts instantly.
If you want to change the temperature, press the mouthpiece for a long time to access it.
Then re-pressed short, the number of illuminated diodes will tell you if you are on the first, second, third or fourth temperature.
Re-press long when your choice is made.
The Pax will vibrate when the temperature is reached and when inhalation is possible.
In summary
Finally doubt is no longer allowed… The pax 3 is an improved Pax 2 in every way!
Indeed, it heats faster, has more autonomy, and its heating system has been revised for more efficiency.
So why hesitate?
Ah! Because the Pax 2 is still cheaper while being a very good vaporizer!
Thus, it will always suit tight purses in search of an ergonomic and efficient machine.
Finally for 50 euros difference, there is in my opinion not enough to whip a cat.
Especially since the Pax 3 is compatible with many accessories, making it a more versatile and therefore more appreciable vaporizer!
