PAX
Pocket-friendly design
Vaporizer brand with San Francisco roots, known for compact shapes and understated finishes. Current flower models include conduction and hybrid heating.
Our Take on PAX
Average score across these models: 8.3/10
PAX makes the tidiest pocket vapes we test, and the lineup now splits cleanly. The FOUR is our pick at 8.9: hybrid heat in a 125 g body and denser clouds than any earlier PAX. The Mini 2 is the value buy at 8.4 and $150, with four heat modes and a 0.5 g oven in 89 g. Take the Flow for the most open draw and a Bong Mode for water pipes, but plan on 3 sessions a charge. The Plus keeps the longest battery, around 10 sessions, and a 10-year warranty. If big flavor matters more than pocket size, put the FOUR up against the Mighty+ before you buy.
- Compact shapes and understated styling suit everyday carrying
- Aluminum finishes give several models a premium feel
- One button and four heat modes on every current model, no app needed
- Plus offers a 10-year limited warranty
- Choice of conduction and hybrid models within the same brand
- Oven, screen and vapor path need regular cleaning
- Price premiums are worth comparing with larger alternatives
- Hybrid models trade battery for vapor: 5 sessions a charge on the FOUR and 3 on the Flow
Known for
Best for: Buyers who prioritize pocket-friendly shapes, understated design and convenient onboard controls
PAX prices by model
4 PAX Vaporizers in Our Catalogue
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PAX 4
2026Figures are manufacturer specifications unless marked as our measurement
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PAX Mini 2
2025Figures are manufacturer specifications unless marked as our measurement
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PAX Flow
2025Figures are manufacturer specifications unless marked as our measurement
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PAX Plus
2022Figures are manufacturer specifications unless marked as our measurement
Compare All PAX Devices
| Device | Score | US list price | Type | Heating | Heat-Up | Power / sessions | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAX 4 | 8.9 | $250 | Portable | Hybrid | 55s | 5 sessions | 125g |
| PAX Mini 2 | 8.4 | $150 | Portable | Conduction | 22s | 4 sessions | 89g |
| PAX Flow | 8.1 | $350 | Portable | Hybrid | 45s | 3 sessions | 135g |
| PAX Plus | 7.9 | $150 | Portable | Conduction | 22s | 10 sessions | 93g |
Figures are manufacturer specifications unless marked as our measurement
About PAX
The original PAX flower vaporizer arrived in 2012. The business behind it had earlier roots: a 2016 company announcement dates its founding to 2007 in San Francisco. Compact forms and a restrained appearance have remained central to the brand.
PAX 2 refined the original portable format, and PAX 3 added app controls and concentrate support with the appropriate insert. The original business also developed JUUL. PAX says the brands have been separate since June 2017.
FLOW introduced hybrid heating to the flower line in 2025, and FOUR followed in 2026 with another hybrid heater. Plus retains conduction heating and four onboard Experience Modes, while the Mini 2 (2025) is the lightest and simplest of the range. FLOW also changes the loading layout with a removable side oven door; PAX currently recommends using it with a grip sleeve.
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