PAX Plus vs PAX 3: Different session settings

All of their differences lie within the sessions. The PAX 3 is no stranger to PAX’s signature Experience Modes, but you can only access them through the smartphone app. Without it, you’re set with four preset vaping settings , programmed to specific temperatures.

PAX 3 has preset temperatures

The PAX 3 comes with four sessions settings:

• Setting 1 (one lit petal) - 360ºF (182ºC)
• Setting 2 (two lit petals) - 380°F (193°C)
• Setting 3 (three lit petals) - 400°F (204°C)
• Setting 4 (four lit petals) - 420ºF (216ºC)

With the smartphone app, you can dial each setting to a specific temperature of your choosing and access the four Experience Modes. We'll cover the app a little later.

PAX Plus has Experience Modes only

The PAX Plus comes loaded with four preset Experience Modes only and nothing else. Whether you want cool and tasty or thick and potent, each one starts on the lower end and gradually crescendos to the end of the session. Each one sets its own session “journey” that does the work for you.

Here’s what each Experience Mode is all about:

• Stealth mode (one lit petal): starts at 360°F / 182°C and dims the lit petals. Visible vapor is minimal to keep things inconspicuous.
  
  
• Efficiency mode (two lit petals): Extended session that starts out light and tasty but finishes strong for a slow, relaxed session.
  
  
• Flavor mode (three lit petals): Prioritizes flavor with a combination of strong, tasty hits and solid vapor production.
  
  
• Boost mode (four lit petals): Maximizes extraction with higher temperatures and dense vapor. Also suitable for concentrates.

If you want the Experience Modes on the PAX 3, you’ll need to jump through a few hoops and access them through the smartphone app.

PAX 3 has a smartphone app

**On November 15th, 2019, Apple removed all vaporizing apps from its store, including this PAX app. PAX has since created a simple solution for all Apple/iOS users. Check it out here.**

The Bluetooth smartphone app for the PAX 3 grants users a plethora of useful customizations from light and haptic settings to session modes and precise temperature adjustments.

On top of the four Experience Modes, you'll have access to a suite of features and customizations. Change the temperature in one-degree increments, lock the device, and customize the lights and haptic feedback to your liking.

PAX 3 smartphone app features

• Experience modes
• Boost
• Efficiency
• Stealth
• Flavor
• Customizations
• Precise temperature control
• Lock device
• Light and haptic settings

Strong vapor with different approaches

Each vaporizer produces rich, tasty vapor that slowly trails off as your session progresses. However, each one has a different approach.

PAX Plus uses tailored experiences

Sessions from the PAX Plus start at one temperature and gradually rise to deliver a full experience. For example, Flavor Mode starts low and slightly fluctuates to produce the tastiest vapor, while Boost Mode starts hot and ends strong with the thickest vapor. So flavor and cloud production will fluctuate depending on the Experience Mode you choose.

PAX 3 has preset temperatures

Out of the box, the PAX 3’s preset temperatures cover light, tasty hits, thick vapor, and everything in between. The first two settings produce softer hits with an emphasis on flavor while the last two settings are warm and thick from the get-go. Jump around each temperature to create your own Experience Mode!

Both share additional features

Both vaporizers share additional features like haptic feedback, standby mode, and more.

Shake to confirm selection

Cycle through each mode and either ‘click’ or give it a shake to confirm your selection.

Shake to check battery level

Give the vaporizer a shake to check the battery level on both the PAX Plus and PAX 3. The lights will light up white with the number of petals to indicate its current charge.

Haptic feedback

Both vapes have three different vibrations. A long initial vibration when you turn it on, a quick double-tap vibration when it’s ready to vape, and a short, single vibration when you turn it off.

Standby mode

If you don’t take a hit after 30 seconds during your session, the lights will turn blue and the vape will enter standby mode to preserve your herbs, and re-engage as soon as you pick it back up.

Both heat up in around 30 seconds

The PAX Plus and PAX 3 have some of the fastest heat-up times on the market. Click it on once and they’re ready to go in around 30 seconds . It’s so fast you might miss it so make sure you’re paying attention!

PAX 3’s battery lasts longer

Battery life on the PAX Plus falls a little behind the PAX 3 . Its fluctuating temperatures is more demanding on the battery and averages around 75 minutes of runtime. Not a bad showing, however, the PAX 3 doesn’t have to work as hard with steady temperatures so it edges it out at 90 minutes on a single charge.

Battery life

PAX Plus : 75 minutes
PAX 3 : 90 minutes

Charge time

PAX Plus : 2 - 3 hours
PAX 3 : 1.5 hours

PAX Plus is easier to clean

Another highlight of the PAX Plus is the updated 3D oven screens . These new screens come with a slight flair around the edges to make it much easier to remove and clean up. Just press down along the edge to dislodge it.

The PAX 3’s oven screens are completely flat and harder to clean or replace. It’s a pain to remove directly from the oven, and almost impossible if it’s dirty and sticky. Instead, you’ll need to remove the silicone mouthpiece from the top and poke the screen out through the vapor tube.

This is a small change that makes a huge difference in the long run.

What accessories do the PAX Plus and PAX 3 come with?

The PAX Plus is available as one, complete package. The PAX 3 Complete Kit comes with about the same accessories.

PAX Plus Accessories	PAX 3 Accessories (Complete Kit)
PAX Plus Vaporizer	PAX 3 Vaporizer
Charging Dock	Charging Dock
Flat Mouthpiece	Flat Mouthpiece
Raised Mouthpiece	Raised Mouthpiece
Cleaning Brush	Cleaning Kit
Standard Oven Lid	Standard Oven Lid
Half-pack Oven Lid	Half-Pack Oven Lid
Dry Concentrate Insert	Dry Concentrate Insert
Extra 3D Oven Screens	Extra Standard Oven Screens
Multi Tool	Multi Tool

 

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Different price, same warranty

The PAX Plus enters at $250 and is a complete vape kit with useful accessories. Currently, the PAX 3 is only available in its Complete Kit and is $50 less than the Plus at $199.

Both come with a 10-year warranty.

Which vaporizer should you buy?

Get the PAX 3 if you want more control

As Jerry Stickstones says, the PAX 3 is great if you like more of a “manual transmission” approach. It has more customizations to play with if you don’t like the preset temperatures, want to dim the lights, or adjust the haptic feedback. If precise temperature control is a must-have, this is the vape to go for.

Get the PAX Plus if you want more vaping options

If you want a streamlined experience and don’t care for the extra bells and whistles, the PAX Plus pumps out great sessions with zero work from you. Its preset Experience Modes provide a tailored experience, whether you’re a light or an experienced user, and are only a few clicks away.

What about the PAX 2 and PAX Mini?

PAX Plus vs PAX 2

The PAX Plus is a decent upgrade from the PAX 2. It comes with a full set of useful accessories and more dynamic sessions that you can’t access with the PAX 2. The Plus’s oven is slightly larger and its battery lasts a little longer but that’s really it.

PAX 3 vs PAX 2

The PAX 2 and PAX 3 are very similar, with the same preset settings and great battery life. The PAX 3 sees improvements on the PAX 2 with a faster heat-up time, a smartphone app, and the option for concentrates.

The biggest difference here is the price and the PAX 3’s extra features.

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PAX Plus vs PAX Mini

If you consider yourself a lighter user and don’t need a whole lot of vapor to get going, the PAX Mini may be the perfect vape for you. It’s downright simple with a click-it-and-rip-it setup that starts off light, has a smaller oven, and will adjust the temperature according to your draw style.

Otherwise, the PAX Plus has more diverse sessions that will satisfy most users.

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PAX 3 vs PAX Mini

If you need something simple and brainless, the PAX Mini is it. A single click is all it takes and it’ll take care of the rest with a system that adjusts the temperature to your unique draw style. The oven is smaller and the sessions start a little cooler but provides a well-rounded vaping experience with a focus on simplicity.

Besides that, the PAX 3 is made to cater to multiple types of users with a larger oven and multiple session settings. It just takes an extra step or two to get there.