The PAX Mini 2 edges this one, scoring 8.4 to the Veazy's 8.3 in our reviews. It wins on portability, ease of use, build and value, and it costs $99 less. The Veazy answers with clearly better vapor from Storz & Bickel's hybrid heating, dosing capsules and standard USB-C charging.
Key differences
- Heating: pure conduction in the PAX Mini 2; hybrid conduction and convection from a 36 W mini-heater in the Veazy.
- Vapor: the Veazy scores 8.2 against the PAX's 7.2.
- Temperature: four color-coded heat modes on the PAX; 180°C, 195°C and 210°C on the Veazy, or any temperature from 40°C to 210°C via its web app.
- Oven: 0.5 g with a 0.25 g half-pack lid on the PAX; a 1.4 cm³ chamber holding about 0.25 g on the Veazy, plus dosing capsules.
- Battery: PAX rates the Mini 2 at 45 to 60 minutes; the Veazy ran 7-8 sessions a charge for us.
- Charging: a proprietary magnetic cable on the PAX; USB-C on the Veazy.
- Size: 89 g and 93 mm tall for the PAX; 134 g and 134 mm for the Veazy.
- Price: $150 US list price for the PAX Mini 2, $249 for the Veazy.
- Warranty: two years on both, plus a registration year on the PAX.
PAX Mini 2 vs Veazy: vapor and the oven
The Veazy makes the better vapor, and it isn't close. Storz & Bickel's hybrid heater pulls hot air through the cannabis as you inhale, so the chamber browns evenly without stirring and the vapor comes out fluffy and smooth. The PAX Mini 2 heats by contact with its stainless steel oven walls, which works well with a medium-fine grind packed firmly, but the flavor isn't as crisp and a loose pack leaves cold spots.
Both draws are tight. The Veazy's airflow is fixed at 10 L/min and runs slightly warmer than Storz & Bickel's larger cooling units; the PAX feels like pulling on a slightly over-packed joint. Each rewards slow, deliberate sips rather than big lung pulls, and our draw technique guide covers the method.
The PAX Mini 2's 0.5 g oven (left) and the Veazy's 1.4 cm³ chamber, both open for loading.
The ovens suit different habits. The PAX takes 0.5 g for a long session, or 0.25 g with the included half-pack lid. The Veazy holds about 0.25 g loosely filled and takes Storz & Bickel's dosing capsules, one of which comes in the box, so you can pre-load for the day. The PAX also has an optional concentrate insert and water pipe adapter; the Veazy is for dry cannabis only.
Controls and ease of use
Neither needs a phone. The PAX Mini 2 is the simpler of the two: hold the mouthpiece button for two seconds, press to cycle Purple, Green, Yellow and Orange, and it buzzes when it's ready about 22 seconds later. Set it down and it drops into standby to save battery and cannabis, then comes back as you pick it up. There's no app and nothing to pair.
The Veazy heats in about 40 seconds to 180°C. A double-click gives Boost at 195°C, another gives Superboost at 210°C, and it switches itself off after two minutes idle. Exact temperatures need Storz & Bickel's web app in a Bluetooth browser, and the battery level comes from LED blink patterns. These earn the PAX a 9.2 ease-of-use score against the Veazy's 8.5.
Battery and charging
The Veazy's 1600 mAh cell gave us 7-8 sessions per charge at 195°C, about 40-45 minutes of vaping. PAX rates the Mini 2's 2000 mAh battery at 45 to 60 minutes, or 3 to 4 full sessions; on moderate heat we got about 8 shorter sessions, roughly 60 to 70 minutes in total. Both recharge in about 90 minutes, and neither heats while plugged in or lets you swap the battery.
Charging is where the PAX loses points. It uses a proprietary magnetic cable with a USB-C plug on the power end, so losing that cable leaves the vape dead until you replace it. The Veazy charges on any USB-C cable from a 5 V/3 A adapter, which isn't in the box, and its side-mounted port lets it stand upright while it charges.
Size, build and price
At 89 g and 93 mm tall, the PAX Mini 2 is the smaller of two already small vapes. Its anodized aluminum shell feels dense and solid, with no glass anywhere in the stock kit. The Veazy is 134 g and 134 mm tall in heat-resistant plastic, with a ceramic-coated oven and a PEEK and PPSU cooling unit. Both slip into a front pocket, but the PAX also disappears into a closed fist, which is why it leads on portability, 9.5 to 9.0.
The Veazy (left) next to the PAX Mini 2: 45 g heavier and 41 mm taller.
The PAX Mini 2 lists at $150, the Veazy at $249. Both carry a two-year warranty, and the PAX adds a bonus year when you register within 30 days. The PAX's drawbacks are a body that gets warm late in longer sessions and that charging cable. The Veazy's is the fixed draw. The $99 gap buys hybrid vapor and USB-C, which is why the PAX scores higher on value, 8.5 to 8.0, while the Veazy scores higher on vapor.
Which should you buy?
- Smallest possible vape: the PAX Mini 2, at 89 g and 93 mm.
- Best vapor of the two: the Veazy, with hybrid heating that forgives an imperfect grind.
- Tight budget: the PAX Mini 2, $99 cheaper at list.
- One USB-C cable for everything: the Veazy.
- Longer solo sessions: the PAX Mini 2, with a 0.5 g oven.
- Dosing capsules and quick reloads: the Veazy.
- Concentrates now and then: the PAX Mini 2, with its optional insert.
Both fit one hand; the PAX Mini 2 is the one that fits a closed one.
The PAX Mini 2 is the discreet pick in our best budget vaporizers ranking. If you want a Storz & Bickel but the Veazy's draw puts you off, our Veazy vs Venty comparison covers the step up. PAX owners weighing the Mini 2 against its bigger sibling should read our PAX Mini 2 vs PAX Plus comparison.
