We put The World’s Best Vaporiser to the test in this full review of the PAX 3, with a chance for you to win one of your very own.
To say that I’ve owned and tried a lot of vaporisers is an understatement. Just the thought of the heaps of cash and weed spent on sorting out the good from the bad brings a fat tear to my eye. So terrible was the experience with all the grey imports, knockoffs and disappointing claims made by manufacturers that I simply walked away from it all and refused to be a part of what was an industry in which very few vaporisers walked the talk. Then when a I heard that one of my favourite brands was officially coming to South Africa it lit a small flame of hope that I would no longer have to deal with dodgy products and even dodgier warranties.
So how do you figure out if a vaporiser is any good, let alone one of the best in the world? Quite simply it comes down to two words, form and function. This applies particularly to portable vaporisers as there are loads of them out there that look great, but barely work. Then there are the ones that work fantastically, but are as publicly discreet as nailing a plank to your face and they barely fit in your pocket. Fortunately this is a fast evolving market, so now we are all spoiled for choice with the dazzling array of options out there.
Although it does becomes a bit trickier when vapes such as the PAX 3 make claims that they can easliy vape both herb and concentrates on the go. Traditionally this is where portable vaporisers fall far short and never really live up to the claims of dual functionality. So let’s take a look at whether this will be another dud along the boulevard of broken vaporiser dreams.
What you get
- PAX 3 Vaporiser
- 4 Temperature settings
- Wireless charging dock
- 2 Mouth Pieces
- 2 Oven lids for use with herb
- Concentrate insert for use with concentrates
- Multi tool
- 3 Spare screens
- PAX 3 App
- Maintenance kit
- 10 Year warranty
First impressions
It’s a bit smaller than previous models and a part of me misses the pop up mouthpiece of the OG Pax 1, but the sleek finish and palm size high performance continue to be super duper discreet. Having been through loads of bag checks this month, it even passed through High Court and SABC visits without a single security guard raising an eyebrow. If anything, most people thought it was a small battery bank until I started busting fat clouds of vape with it. The high build quality and 10 year warranty ensure that it should perform well for years to come.
Performance
You’ll get about half a gram of freshly ground herb into the oven based at the bottom of the vaporiser. The magnetic pop top lid on the oven makes loading it an absolute pleasure, while the multi tool is a convenient solution for packing and emptying the oven. That the chamber is at the bottom makes for a longer than usual path that cools the vape a bit. As with most vaporizers, the PAX 3 seems to prefer herb that is finely ground so that you get maximum vape for as long as possible. making a good herb grinder an essential companion. A simple firm push on the mouth piece easily changes the temperature settings. I recommend the low to medium settings for herb as it can get a bit toasty on the highest setting.
Charging to full takes about an hour and a half and I never flattened the battery in a day, getting about 5 to ten sessions depending on low or high temping.
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Using concentrates
Definitely not meant for runny or liquid concentrates, thick to solid ones perform best and don’t end up everywhere. The tank is easy to fill with a few fat dabs, but may need frequent reloading for heavy users. Removing the tank does require a bit of firm effort though as the concentrates can get a bit sticky in the oven. It would come out a lot easier when warm. There is no leakage so nothing went to waste. I recommend a generous clean once in a while to keep the concentrate tank and vaporiser at optimal performance.
Long term impressions
The PAX 3 has been an absolute pleasure to live with. Daily charging was a must to be on the safe side and the occasional clean was definitely worth doing. Other than that though, it was as if using a product designed by Steve Jobs. All in all it reminded why I should have never sold my PAX 2 and why I fell in love with PAX products during those dark vaporiser days no so long ago.
What about the app?
Oh yes, the app. It is a nice option that is in line with the current trend towards being able to fiddle with your vaporizer via your phone, but it doesn’t feel like the app is really that essential and it never felt like more than a novel way to geek out with friends. It’s worth using it just to keep up with firmware updates or if you would like to fine tune the vaporiser with the Standard, Boost, Efficiency, Stealth and Flavour settings. But you will probably dial it all in the first time and not play with the app much more after that.
Conclusion
It’s up to you what you look for in a vaporiser. For me it is all about delivering consistently high performance while elegantly blending into the crowd. the PAX 3 does this by the bankie load while impressing with its dual functionality. Is it the best vaporizer in the world? Honestly, I couldn’t think of a premium vaporizer that I would rather own… for herbs. If you are looking for something to vape bud with and the occasional dab, nothing beats the PAX3.
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Win this reviewed PAX 3!
It would be selfish of us to keep such a great product all to ourselves, because it was fortunately sponsored by the lovely ladies over at SA’s official PAX distributors. So enter to stand a chance of winning this reviewed vaporizer.
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Competition terms
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Prize will be delivered to your door anywhere in South Africa.
Entries close 4:20PM on 30/09/2017. Decision is final.
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@William (The High Co) Dope review.??
To keep it real,
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3. Vape, whether bud or wax was sponsored by good growers in EU a week back in their portable Vape.
Even though they blessed me with 3G finest to blaze, save so much more bud in the Vape from combustion in comparison, can’t argue that. Would be a blessing to receive one now.
Thanks in advance and have a blessed day! Trust made it in time for 4:20, pe<3ce. :)
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I have done all types of smoking, excpet dabbing.
I have a vape for weed currently and enjoy that high when i don’t want to be as high. It’s alot more gentle, but maybe i could do with a better vape.
There’s now few things better than getting home after a long day and rolling a joint to smoke while I enjoy a cup of tea. But other than that, medicating is hard during the day.
I don’t have much vaporizer experience but I have used them before and what a blessing! This would definitely be put to good use in a good home :P
Vaping is Dope…
I prefer dry herb vaping as a first choice, the second choice would be concentrates and third choice would be joints.
vaping for me is a much more gentle and pleasant experience.Not as high but without the jagged edges. I need a better vape than the cheapy I have.
Vaping all the way! (although a cheeky bong every now and then never hurts)
Bongs for home use, but can’t say I’ve been lucky enough to try a portable vape so I can’t discredit it yet!
Vape for the healthy lads!
I would love a PAX3.
Being able to taste the cannabis cooking in the oven instead of burning it! Plus it’s a lot healthier of my lungs.
A dream!
Bongs on the daily ?, but the Pax would be great for on the go toking?
I am a joint girl. I love taking the time to craft the perfect joint. Have smoked a bong (know it’s better on the lungs) and pipes but would very much like to try vaping as it’s a lot healthier than any other method.
Joints and vapes
Changed over to a vape for the last few years while receiving cancer treatment and find it the best for me. It also doesn’t smell too much which is great if you don’t want to be noticed :-)
I am dying to try the Pax3!
The only one I haven’t tried yet is dabbing…but all methods for me…the pipe for the chilled outside table session, a bong to blow my mind, a joint for the celebrations, and the vape for the discreet “I gotta get my shit done today” work sessions ;)
Ive only smoked joints, pipes, bongs, buckets, but never vaped. Time to try.
Bongs and the occasional joint
Joints have always been the one for me. Looking to transition to the vape life.
I find it better to medicate using a vape.
Vape all the way ?
Dabs!
Vapes, dabs, and bongs. Anti-paper
Always been a bong kinda guy! Never tried a vape before so that would be interesting.
Have been smoking for a few years and recently I noticed my lungs are not in as good condition as it should be. So I started using a vape of my friend for a while the effects on my lungs were quite noticeable. Hopefully I can win one of my own.
I like myself a discreet puff like a pipe or vape
Vapes are ?
Holding thumbs I win this amazing PAX 3 ?
I would prefer a vape to spare my lungs, I currently only use my bong but as an asthmatic it’s not Ideal, I also make edibles to lay of the bong but it’s too much effort tbh.
I have tried a vape once and it was the best smoking experience to date. Although I mainly smoke joints, I would love to transition to a vape. Please make my dream come true!
So I grew up on the streets rolling joints (ok not actually on the streets but I did roll joints on the side of the road…) and always felt this sense of accomplishment after rolling an amazing splif. I found the smoke to be much more enjoyable. But now being all grown up and what not, one does not always have the time to truly appreciate a joint. Vapes are great and have filled that gap regarding time management. Its also a lot easier to take a few quick hits and not feel pressured to finish a whole joint (I dont like to waste) but I havent had great luck with previous vapes so here’s hoping that the Pax 3 can bring me that smooth easy smoke that I’ve been longing for. Peace and love…
I love vapes the most because it gives you the best high ??
I love baps the most because it gives you the best high ??
From all the Different Bongs bought and tried out from you, I must say the Dab Rigs are my most favorite and now knowing I can dab those amazing extracts with your vape and not to mention being able to dab it up on the move…. would make my 710 society life that much better and finally complete my collection. Thank you for being SA’s best and most favorited & advanced Head Store. Keep up the much appreciated work provided by you and Jules and Myrtle
Have never vaped and have seriously been considering it lately. Coincidence that I should come across this?
The Vape wins every time. Although I make awesome brownies. Not a huge fan of joints, but a nice bong goes a long way.
Bongs, pipes and vapes – Helps conserve your stash; Minimal smell and smoke; Discreet (easily hidden), especially for public use; Efficient (more bang for buck) and also minimal non-weed parts involved (papers, butane, tobacco, etc). Gotta love that Green.
The last time I had a vape I was in heaven! I never had dab before , unfortunately bongs hurts my lungs, I do however smoke pipes and joints, pipes for on the go type of mission and a big fat joint when im at home and not planning on doing anything. I dont smoke to much during the week and that os where the vape came on handy. I had to throw it away, kept on giving problems, it may have been a nock-off. It will be good to have a vape again or win one haha have fun all, remember…. dont drink and drive, SMOKE AND FLY
I’ve tried the snoopdog vape, I’ve even tried the original first Blue BC vaporizer, the one with the Jar top and I am still looking for that next product that might take me into the world of Vaping.
I’d really like to win this product and will post and share photos of my use of it!
Normally use a bong, battling these days lol maybe I smoke to much weed ha ha . Would love to win a vape as i understand it heats up your herb at the exact right temp. One love
I’m a joint smoker through and through, bongs occasionally… I’ve noticed my lungs are taking strain lately. I tried a vape once and loved the high. But I loved the fact it didn’t make me cough up a lung! I would seriously love a PAX vape in my life :)
Since quitting smoking cigarettes, I prefer to not smoke herb but vape it. This device looks like a winner!
At the moment still on joints. Money is just too short for a proper vape and need one to get the damn asthma in line. Joints are becoming just too harsh. Have been eyeing the pax 3 for a long time coming now.
I prefer bong. I still don’t know how to roll after all these years. My throat and chest can’t handle it anymore so for health reasons I got a vape but it it’s crap it’s that snoop dogg G Pro shit and the cap keeps cracking from the heat
: something about the act of rolling a joint that beats it all… but a vape would be a bonus for sure #21STCenturyToking
Nothing like a good ‘ol jay, however I’d love a healthier toke.
Bong girl :) but would love to have a Vape…the PAX 3 sounds Amazing! x
Loving Vale.. But nothing beats the good old j :)
absolutely love rolling joints… however prefer the vape.. got a feeling me and the PAX 3 will be best of friends… .. pick me.. pick me..
joints had bad experiance with vapes maybe this one can convert me
Prefer pipes for convenience :D
Would love to win!
High bud ?
So which do I prefer ? Well I would say my favourite is smoking some good herb in a fresh clean bong. Joints I enjoy when I’m traveling around . Dabs I like alot but just start it really hey . Been a herb smoker for awhile now so my number 1 favourite has to be Mr Billy bong ?. I have never vaped, or smoked a pipe so can’t really tell you about that smoking line . #031stoners
Never vaped weed but definitely want to try ?✌?
I’d love to vape! So far nothing beats a good old joint!
Dying to get a vape, but it’s still only J’s for me at the moment!
Definitely joint…
Big bongs. Big big bongs are always the way to go! Would love a vape for portability though! :) PLUS the vape high is super refined in comparison to a bong …
Although my initiation into doob was fatties at Durban varsity and I’m sentimentally attatched to a shared spliff, vaping is pure pleasure with no hot smoke and refined flavor. Be great to have a number like this which can also do extracts and herbs.
♡Vape & Joints♡ #OneLove
its joints for me, but only because I smoke tobacco – time to stop :)
Love bongs !!! However would really love this vape ?
For me, vapes are the best! I enjoy the taste of the different herbs and the purity that comes through.
I mostly smoke bongs and joints because I unfortunately can’t afford a vape. But I really enjoy smoking a vape because I love the relaxed easy high that comes with it, also I really love the fact that it is a healthier method of smoking, and it keeps my lungs fresh.
So it would be amazing if I was to win the Pax 3 ?????
#thehighco
Prefer vapes
Wrong email address! Wakaka
I love joints. But my lungs don’t.. started vaping and it’s clearer and tastes great.. but I still got to blaze one every now and then
Always been fascinated by vaporizers since seeing the ones that fill a bag with the vapor. A better, quicker alternative to inhaling smoke.
I prefer joints, but would love to explore vaping as a replacement.
Definitely vaping! Preferred option due to health issues.. ?
If it smells good then I will l light it up
vaping then bong …… i was never a cig smoker so i dont enjoy the burn of a joint
Bongs & Joints ? would love to try vape
Would love the chance to try out a pax 3! Most beautiful design out there! Vaping FTW!
Vapes. More efficient use of your bud. More bang for bud!
Hi i REALLY REALLY REALLY LOVE vaprozing over any othe rmethod! it is super healthy and leaves my lungs and chest feeling good! PLEASE PLEASE PICK ME :D this will be a dream come true!
my preference is joints and/or vaping . . . . . . .
Haven’t tried a vape yet, would love to win this to add to my experience.
I have been smoking the plant for about 10 years. I have smoked it in loads of diff ways but I like a bong or a joint.
Jay’s are lit
Bong’s are a hit
But there’s nothing better to take
Than a smooth hit
of a PAX 3 Vape!
Bongs, haven’t tried vaping yet.
Inhale from the vape, do it for the taste
Good old fasioned joints .nothing better
Bongs tend to give a stronger end result than Vaping.
Just Love hitting bongs because it’s easy, quick and convenient. The PAX3 would definitely suit my style? Would Love to try vaping herb just once… Ok more! Since I’ve been smoking through various methods for only 23 years! I would Love try this model for a pleasant variation.
It’s so hard to choose just one but usually for social settings joints are the best to pass around. Bongs are probably my favourite especially when it’s a best friend bake sesh. Dabs give me the best high but I hear vaping is more of a safer route so I’d love to give the vape a try :) xx
I’ve always loved the joints, but now that i have a son on the way, im more about responsible cannabis use, and cutting out the negatives derived from burning plant matter is probably the most responsible thing to do, smoked a volcano a couple of times, but you cant walk around with that bastard.
Bong for sure! Mostly for financial purposes…
Although a fair deal of creative consumption was executed in a myriad of ways over the years, being a vape virgin hasn’t been my proudest moment and I’m obviously very excited to experience a whole new paradigm.
Vape is the best the high is more clear and it is very discreet allowing me to smoke more often.
I have never tried a vaporizer before but I have tried dabs and it’s too tough on my throat I need something more smooth and I hope that would be vaporizing.
Have not yet tried vape so would have to say bong hits it good. would love to try vape tho :D
Have never tried a vaporizer but have always wanted too..Ready to take this to the next level ?
There’s something to love about all the options available. I love the process of rolling the perfect joint, like a crafted work of art. Pipes are amazing to collect if you are into beautiful (usable) ornaments. Bongs are my go-to after a long day (or after I wake up, or any other time of day). Talk about wake-n-bake; I love baking carb-conscious chocolate space cakes! I’ve never tried a dab before (feel free to include some in the package). I’ve been looking for a vape! My friends all have shitty ones and I don’t want to get the same one like them. None of them have a PAX 3 tho. I’d be like an ambassador! And I’ll only ever smoke the best that I could find
Vape is by far my preferred method
Vapes not papes!
I would take cape all day
Love my glass bongs but Im a all round smoker so dabs, bongs, joints , pipes and vapes are all just as good .
Hey Guys
So I hope that I can win this prize as I have tried vaping quite a bit but have never quite been satisfied. I own a magic flight launch box, and while this little gadget is pretty cool, it has never quite lived up to expectation.
My favorite method of smoking is my bong (I own one of Ice catcher bongs with an ash catcher and I absolutely love it). But I have heard so much about the PAX 3 that I would love to give it a go.
Anyway, keep up the great service and hopefully I’m the lucky random winner!
I haven’t used a vape before but I prefer hash out of everything else
Vape all the way, everyday.
Vapes are great……have borrowed a mate’s one. Just don’t do what I did when I had flu – I vaped some Tea-tree oil……BAD, BAD, BAD idea…..
Okay you got me, convince me otherwise.
I’m old school, give me a good old fashioned pipe and I’m happy.
That been said I have been eyeing out the Pax2 for some time now as the cheaper vapes I’ve tried just fall flat. Well out of my price range though. :-(
I have always used a pipe but would like to move onto a vape for the health benefits.
I usually prefers joints but this looks like it could change my mind
The vape is great in that it is highly mobile and discreet. The fact that you can still use the ‘vaped’ herb for edibles and stuff ensures you really get the full value out of your herb. For chilling at home there’s nothing better than a bong. Except maybe a sneaky dab. :D
Vapes …..????
Never used a vape pen before – according to research it’s the healthiest way to consume the famous herb and discreet. I have shopped around as I don’t want to purchase a bad product , but some vape pens like this one are so expensive ..
Would love to have my own vape pen – would make life so much easier ..for the on the go smoker :)
Since giving up smoking tobacco I way prefer to Vape these days…
I love using a pipe as I can be a functional stoner. I do everything else when I am planning on chilling the hell out.
I prefer joints myself, but I have tired a few Herb vapes with limited success.
Would love to get my hands on the Pax 3 though!
I really prefer vapes! I bought one a couple of years ago in California before they were so widely available here and you just can’t beat the stealth and quality of a great quality rig! Sadly mine died 2 years after purchase so it would be 10/10 to win a new one ;)
Vapes and Bongs for the win!
I prefer vaporizers for sure, you can’t beat the taste, and it makes your medicine last longer. I’ve had a magic flight for 8 years and treat it like my baby but I could really use an upgrade :)
joints and bongs so far, haven’t tried a vaporizer as yet
Im still old school so i make joints, but would love to have the Vape i have not tried this yet and i have only heard good reviews
Im so glad i saw the DAgga couple post your site, will make life so much easier that i can now order from you all the nice goodies
Definitely prefer bongs. Living in a small town not too far from PE, but definitely not close enough to drive through often enough to buy weed, bongs work the best, because I get more value for money.
Hi(gh) @thehighco ??. Must say that I’d much prefer herb vapes but only got to experience what using one was like once. Besides that I prefer using pipes for personal use, mostly because they’re convenient, inconspicuous and work like a bomb. Joints are also great, mostly because it’s a more social way to consume cannabis.
vipes
At first, I preferred rolling joints because I actually enjoyed the art of rolling itself and I felt like it was better value for weed than smoking through a bong. But ever since I started vaping weed, I realized that my dank would last longer and it was overall better for my health(since I smoke 6+ joints a day). Using a vape is also more discreet and I can smoke it almost anywhere without offending anyone. Lastly, with smoking a joint, a lot of grandular trichomes are destroyed, but with vaping almost 95% of the THC is absorbed, so all in all, I think all people that smoke should vape, whether they smoke cigarettes or weed, it’s better for you in the short and long term.
Currently, prefer dabs but would love to try the vaporizer.
Dabs and joints are my absolute fav
Vapes
Definitely a nice joint for social smoking
I loved my vape till my dog chowed it! Was a sad day indeed.
I would be totally stoked if I could replace it with this beast!!
Vapes& dabs& bongs& pipes and joints. Buuuuuuuut, old faithful joint would probably edge ahead.
I would love to say vaping is my favorite..but sadly I am not rich enough to get one :( so I stick true to clean green joints ❤??
Joints and vapes, for life!
I’m definitely a bong man but have never tried the vape and would really like to so if I win I would be able to see what all the hype is about.. keep well guys
Ide have to say i perfer bongs, but that may be due to the fact that ive never used a good quality vapouriser
I love vapes because they are discrete.
I prefer bongs, but I want to try vaping. I already vape my nicotine. I’m ready!!!
I love vases because they are discrete.
I PREFER DABS!!!! Dab puts me on a new level, a different high. I can hit a dab in the morning and go to a business meeting a close big deals. Proud to be apart of the 710 club. Hopefully I can win this cape and try it out too!
I would simply love to have a vape for herbs – my magic flight launch box has made its last vape. Thank you for the opportunity and I really hope to win :)
My favourite way to smoke is still a joint – I would love a vale ? Lol but I love to smoke a fat j ?
I dig a pipe, but would like to give that vape a try ?
I prefer joints for the social element and therapeutic nature of rolling
I prefer a gravity bong. Hits you like a freight train and the High is incredible.
I Prefer Vapes to all the others :)
Bong or joint for the win.
i have used vapes, dabs, bongs, pipes and joints,but when i smoke alone i prefer a vaporiser
and i would love to win a PAX 3 ,i would ‘nt be able to afford one
From what I have experienced from a vape, it does not give you that lazy feeling when coming down. Keeps you high and uplifted. Therefore I would say a vape is the best method of consumption which I have tried. Please help me get my very own vape!
I love anything THC ????