Contents
- 1 Pax Mini Vaporizer Introduction and Overview
- 2 About the Reviewer
- 3 What makes it Unique?
- 4 How to use the PAX Mini?
- 5 Set Temperatures with Conduction Oven
- 6 Vapor Quality Review
- 7 How to clean it?
- 8 Portable Design
- 9 Battery Life Review
- 10 Who’s it best for?
- 11 Advantages and Disadvantages
- 12 Accessories and Included Items
- 13 Warranty
- 14 Build Quality
- 15 Pax Mini vs. Pax Plus
- 16 Pax Mini vs. Pax 3
- 17 Is the Pax Mini worth it?
- 18 Conclusion and Recommendations
- 19 FAQs
Pax Mini Vaporizer Introduction and Overview
The PAX Mini is a new portable dry herb vaporizer from Pax Labs, formerly known as Ploom, and is made to be the more affordable version of the PAX Plus.
- In this review, I’ll provide an overview of the device, its pros and cons, and how it compares to other vaporizers on the market.
I enjoyed testing it, but it’s definitely designed for beginners or microdosers due to its preset temperature and smaller chamber, as I’ll explain further.
About the Reviewer
At Tools420, we’ve carefully curated a selection of the best vaporizers, and the Pax Mini is one of our top picks. As a 420 vape store committed to a customer-first approach, we test every vaporizer extensively, including the Pax Mini, to ensure it meets our high standards for quality and performance. As authorized sellers, we aim to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about the Pax Mini, helping you make the right choice for your vaping experience. If you have any questions about the Pax Mini, feel free to leave a comment or use our live chat feature—our team is here to assist you quickly!
What makes it Unique?
This portable dry herb vaporizer offers a unique, simple, and easy-to-use experience. Some of the features that make it stand out are:
- It is the smallest PAX device yet, with a pocket-sized design and a magnetic oven lid
- It has a patented temperature control that heats but never burns your flower for more consistent flavor and aroma
- It has a new oven design that is ideal for solo sessions, and can be packed and emptied quickly. The new 3D oven screen easily pops out for a deeper clean
- It has a simple one button operation with no settings to change. From flower to feels in 22 seconds with 80 mins. of continuous battery life on a single charge
How to use the PAX Mini?
Super simple and easy-to-use!
Here are some basic steps on how to use it:
To ensure optimal performance, fully charge the device before your first use. The LED indicator will turn white when the charge is complete. Loading your preferred herb is simple: remove the oven lid, pack in 0.25g of medium grind, and replace the cover.
Turn on the device by pressing the button on the top of the mouthpiece once; the LED indicator will turn purple to indicate heating and green when ready to vape. Take slow and steady draws from the mouthpiece as the device adjusts the temperature automatically until the 10 minute heating session ends.
Set Temperatures with Conduction Oven
The PAX Mini has a new oven design that is smaller than the PAX Plus, making it ideal for solo sessions.
The oven can fit about 0.25 grams of herb, which is enough for about 8 to 10 draws. The oven lid is magnetic and easy to remove and replace. The oven is made of stainless steel, which is durable and easy to clean
The device also features a new 3D oven screen, which enhances airflow compared to the Pax 3. The updated screen has larger holes, allowing hot air to pass through more efficiently.
Vapor Quality Review
If you’re an experienced vaper who enjoys thick, dense clouds, you might find the vapor quality of this device too light for your preference.
This device comes with a single, non-adjustable temperature setting, which is lower than other PAX models like the PAX 2 and PAX 3. It’s tailored for beginners or casual users who prefer lighter, wispy vapor.
It comes with two mouthpiece options, a flat one and a raised one, that offer different draw resistances – Most people prefer the raised mouthpiece as it allows for easier inhales, even if it won’t be as portable as the flat mouthpiece.
How to clean it?
There’s just a few parts on this Pax device that will need cleaning including the 3D oven screen, the vapor path tube, and the mouthpiece.
You can pop out the screen easily as well as the mouthpiece and the chamber lid before soaking them all in warm, soapy water before wiping away any loosened up resin. While these parts are off, you can use a vape cleaning wipe to clean away any resin buildups.
If you notice that the airpath has any resin buildups, you can use the included bristle brush with some iso to clean it out.
Portable Design
The PAX Mini has some great portability features as a dry herb vape pen that make it awesome for getting sessions on the go! It’s super pocketable at just over 3in x 1in and the magnetic lid will help keep your chamber secure.
There’s also nothing that will break easily on this vape. Just like the older models, it has a very durable design and won’t break easily when dropped.
- The only real suggestion I have is a dedicated case for this device, which allows you to travel with it and a few accessories all in one convenient spot.
Battery Life Review
It great battery life, making it perfect for on-the-go vaping.
It can last up to 80 minutes of runtime, which is definitely decent for the price tag.
This device has a 3000mAh Lithium-ion battery that can be easily charged with the magnetic USB charging dock included, which will take about 3 hours from dead.
The charging dock is definitely the biggest drawback for the battery spec, as it’s very outdated compared to modern portable vapes like the Arizer Air MAX which is able to swap its battery and uses USB-C charging. For instance, if you misplace the charging dock for this device, you’ll be stuck without a way to charge it until you find a replacement, rendering the device unusable.
On the plus side, you’ll be able to check the battery level by shaking the device and seeing how many of the four LED petals are on the front – Each petal represents 25% of the battery.
Who’s it best for?
This mini dry herb vape is designed for users who want a simple, discreet, and flavorful vaping experience.
You’ll enjoy it a lot if you:
- Have an active lifestyle and need a pocket-friendly and durable device.
- Prefer to skip fancy settings and features and jump straight into a cool session with an on button.
- Enjoy rich and tasty vapor without complex controls.
- Want a smaller oven size that is perfect for solo sessions or micro-dosing.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Pros |
Cons |
✅Pocketable design | 🚫Fixed temperature setting |
✅Good flavor | 🚫Only compatible with flower |
✅22 Second Heat Up Time |
🚫2 Year warranty compared to 10 on the Pax Plus
|
✅Easy to Use |
🚫Chamber and airpath will require regular cleaning
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✅Smaller oven size |
Accessories and Included Items
Inside the kit, you’ll receive:
- Pax Mini Vaporizer
- Flat mouthpiece & Raised mouthpiece
- Replacement 3D screens
- Cleaning Bristle Brush
- Dock Charger
In other words, the kit is a bit shrunken down in comparison to the Pax Plus, as they’ve taken out the concentrate chamber and half-pack oven since the oven is half the size of the Pax Plus. For upgrades, you’ll be able to get a grip sleeve and a water pipe adapter if you want to use a vape bubbler or bong.
Warranty
On top of the shrunken kit, you’ll also have a smaller Pax Vaporizer warranty of just two years. On the bright side, there’s not a whole lot that can go wrong with the PAX Mini, and the manufacturer is great at honoring warranties.
Build Quality
- Isolated stainless steel vapor path
- Flat and raised mouthpiece are food grade
- Durable metal frame
- Not compatible with Pax oven accessories
Pax Mini vs. Pax Plus
In summary, this device is a lighter version of the Pax Plus, featuring a smaller kit, half the oven size, and less power for extracting dry herb. While this may be a drawback for seasoned users, it can be a benefit for beginners who don’t require all the extra features.
- 0.25g oven vs. 0.5g oven
- 9.3 cm (3.6in) x 9.8cm (3.85in) height
- One temperature vs. 4 pre-set temperatures
- Dry Herb Compatible vs. Dry Herb and Dab Compatible
- 2 Year Warranty vs. 10 Year Warranty
- Thin Vapor vs. Thick Vapor
- No Haptic Feedback vs. Haptic Feedback
- $200 vs. $320
Pax Mini vs. Pax 3
A lot of the specs between these pax dry herb vapes are the same as the last comparison, except that the Pax 3 also had a smartphone app which would let you precisely adjust the four temperature settings to your liking.
Is the Pax Mini worth it?
Despite the shrunken down kit, the performance is just about the same as the previous models, it has a long-lasting indestructible design, and is perfect if you just want a reliable device.
Conclusion and Recommendations
This device is an excellent choice for beginners or casual users seeking a compact and flavorful vaping experience.
It has decent vapor production and heats up quickly for a small Vaporizer. The combination of a one button design and an automatic heating make it a good choice for solo sessions on the go for its price.
However, this device may not suit everyone. Heavy users and connoisseurs might be disappointed by the fixed temperature setting, and unlike the Pax+, it doesn’t support concentrates.
Especially compared to the Best Portable Vaporizers, it can’t hold a candle in terms of session customization and vapor quality, but it has its own place lower in the market & if it’s what you’re looking for, go for it!
- If you’re still on the fence, also be sure to check out our Pax Plus Review!
FAQs
Is it the most portable dry herb vape?
While it might be the smallest dry herb vape with premium manufacturing quality, the Litl 1 is the smallest dry herb vape on the market.
Does the PAX Mini smell?
As a bottom-loaded conduction oven vaporizer, it does produce some noticeable odor during sessions, though still significantly less than traditional smoking.
Which Pax is best for dry herb?
The current best Pax for dry herb is the Pax Plus.
How many hits can you get?
You can expect to get around 8-10 solid hits from the chamber per session.
Does it produce vapor or smoke?
This device produces vapor by staying below the combustion temperature of dry herb, ensuring a smooth vaping experience without burning the material.