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Specs, scores & verdict — which one is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Firefly 2+
Choose this if you want the best vapor quality and fast heat-up in this price range.
PAX 3
Choose this if you want the best longer battery life and ease of use in this price range.
Both scored 7.0/10 — this one comes down to personal preference.
| Category | Firefly 2+ | PAX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Vapor Quality | ||
| Ease of Use | ||
| Value | ||
| Build Quality | ||
| Portability |
| Spec | Firefly 2+ | PAX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Method | convection | conduction |
| Heat-Up Time | 3sec | 15sec |
| Temp Range | 149–232°C | 182–215°C |
| Temp Control | precise | preset |
| Oven Capacity | 0.15g | 0.35g |
| Adjustable Airflow | ||
| Session Type | on-demand | session |
| Vapor Delivery | direct-draw | direct-draw |
| Spec | Firefly 2+ | PAX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 770mAh | 3500mAh |
| Sessions per Charge | ||
| Battery Type | built-in | built-in |
| Replaceable | ||
| USB-C | ||
| Pass-Through Charging | ||
| Time to Full | 45min | 90min |
| Spec | Firefly 2+ | PAX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Weight | 150g | 93g |
| Height | 127mm | 98mm |
| Width | 51mm | 32mm |
| Body Material | Magnesium alloy | Anodized aluminum |
| Oven Material | Borosilicate glass | Stainless steel |
| Colors | Black White Blue Oak Neon Green Zebra Wood | Matte Black Matte Silver Matte Rose Gold Matte Teal Burgundy Gold Sage |
| Spec | Firefly 2+ | PAX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| App Control | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Dosing Capsules | ||
| Water Pipe Adapter | ||
| Concentrate Support | ||
| Warranty | 2yr | 10yr |
| Price (MSRP) | 249 | 199 |
Too close to call
The Firefly 2+ and PAX 3 are neck-and-neck in our testing with overall scores of 7.0 and 7.0 respectively. Your choice comes down to personal preference: the PAX 3 saves you $50.
Firefly 2+
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