Plenty vaporizer by Storz and Bickel is a stationary electrical device designed to heat loose-leaf herbs to release their active compounds and flavours as inhalable vapour, without burning them. By avoiding combustion, these units produce a cleaner, smoother, and far less odorous experience than traditional smoking.
There are several unique features that set it apart from traditional pocket sized vapes. There is a food-grade silicone tube attached to the herb chamber, allowing for direct inhalation like a hookah.
An internal fan blows the produced vapour into a lightweight, detachable plastic bag, filling it with thick vapour. Detach the bag, cap it, and inhale it at your own pace. It is highly praised for its German build quality, massive vapour production, and cool draw.
Despite being an older model, it remains popular as it uses a massive chamber that mimics a heavy hit. Secondly, it uses a mechanical thermometer and mechanical switch that rarely break, while modern vapes rely on Lithium batteries, LED screens, and Bluetooth.
When those electronics fail, the device is useless. Thirdly, it delivers the same Clean vape quality as some vapes of $700, but at less than half the price, because in costly vapes there are balloon inflation pumps while it doesn’t have an inflation pump.
It comes in a cardboard box. In which there is a user manual, a plug-in with gauge and switch, and a temperature dial ranging from 1-7, a cooling coil, a grinder and a bag of accessories. It is built from medical grade (heat resistant) plastic and stainless steel.
It weighs around 700 grams (1.5lbs). The setting goes from 130 to 202 degrees Celsius (266- 395 degrees Fahrenheit). It takes three minutes to heat up. It has a chamber capacity of 3.4 cm^3, which makes it highly suitable for group sessions.
It is very easy to start. Just grind the herbs, fill in in the chamber to full then set the temperature dial to 5-6 and turn it on.
Pros
Plenty Vaporizer has incredible vape quality and flavour. It is one of the most affordable devices.
It has no battery hassles, which means it directly plugs into the wall, so don’t worry about charging batteries or a decline in performance over time.
It uses a unique stainless steel cooling coil instead of a traditional short mouthpiece. Which offers cooler, smoother and resistance free vapour. While traditional mouthpieces often produce harsh vapour due to short and direct path to the throat. As the metal coil gradually scatters heat without relying on artificial filters or water, the active terpenes remain preserved while the extended part condenses and conditions the vapours, which results in dense yet comfortable clouds. It has unrestricted airflow that provides natural draw with zero resistance.
It has the same medical grade high-quality construction as the legendary Volcano.
It works excellently during extended sessions due to its wide and efficient hybrid heating system.
Cons
The chamber size is massive which requires a lot of herbs to function efficiently.
It takes 2-3 minutes to reach a steady vaporizing temperature which is slower than many modern or portable vapes.
Despite its portable shape, it requires a wall outlet to operate.
The unit cannot stand upright on its own.
The cooling coil and internal parts require regular maintenance and cleaning to keep airflow clean and clear.
The device will only maintain its target temperature if the mechanical handle is periodically clicked or held down. If you didn’t squeeze the handle during a long session, it cools down and takes a minute or two to reheat.
The herb chamber is very large; using a small amount will result in loose herb and poor vapour quality.
The iconic metal cooling coil can become hot to the touch during prolonged use sessions. When the heater is on, the vapour naturally continues to waft off the herb and escape from the mouthpiece, which wastes the product.
At high temperatures, the vapours can be hot and can cause a cough unless you use a water pipe adapter or attach it to a bong.
Key Specifications
The Storz and Bickel Plenty Vaporizer is made in Germany. It uses a hybrid model (mix of convection (hot air) and conduction (bowl air)) which extracts efficiently without scorching. It comes with a plug-in gauge and switch, a temperature dial ranging from 1-7, a cooling coil and a grinder.
Design And Build Quality
The build is of matte black and bright orange colour. Instead of standard digital buttons it has a large orange handle grip. It looks like a “power tool”. Resembling an industrial heat gun or a cordless drill.
The body is built from medical grade (heat resistant) plastic and the helix coil is made up of stainless steel. It weighs around 700 grams (1.5lbs). It has a portable shape but it requires a wall outlet to operate. The unit cannot stand upright on its own.
The Storz and Bickel Plenty produces exceptional vapour quality due to its hybrid heating and stainless-steel cooling coil it delivers smooth and flavourful draws. Because it uses a mix of convection (hot air) and conduction (bowl air) which extracts efficiently without scorching. The metal coil naturally cools the vapor before it reaches the throat. This stops dry air from muting the flavour.
Setup & Ease Of Use
It is very easy to use. Just grind the herbs, fill the chamber to full then set the temperature dial to 5-6 and turn it on.
The chamber size is massive and requires a lot of herbs to function efficiently. It takes 2-3 minutes to reach a steady vaporizing temperature.
It is best for heavy home users, group shares or anyone seeking a Volcano tier vapour quality.
Vapour Quality
Plenty Vaporizer has incredible vape quality and flavour. While traditional mouthpieces often produce harsh vapour due to a short and direct path to the throat. It has unrestricted airflow that provides natural draw with zero resistance.
The metal coil gradually scatters heat without relying on artificial filters or water; the active terpenes remain preserved while the extended part condenses and conditions the vapours, which results in dense yet comfortable clouds.
Temperature Performance
At low temperatures below 175 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit, it produces very thin vapor clouds. To seek pure taste, focus on optimizing the grind.
At higher temperatures, it produces dense, massive and highly potent vapours while remaining smooth. Because the helix shaped metal part reduces the temperature of the vapor the delicate Terpenes and Flavonoids remain cool and don’t degrade before they reach our lungs. Terpene extraction is excellent in the first few pulls.
The vapor is exceptionally dense and flavourful without burning the material. It achieves this through an oversized heat exchanger and a hybrid system that combines convection and conduction heating.
It takes 2-3 minutes to reach a steady vaporizing temperature. The device will only maintain its target temperature if the mechanical handle is periodically clicked or held down. If you didn’t squeeze the handle during a long session, it cools down and takes a minute or two to reheat.
It uses a unique stainless steel cooling coil instead of a traditional short mouthpiece. Which offers cooler, smoother and resistance-free vapour. While traditional mouthpieces often produce harsh vapour due to a short and direct path to the throat. The iconic metal cooling coil can become hot to the touch during prolonged use sessions.
Cooling Coil Maintenance
To maintain the cooling coil for prolonged use and optimal performance, cleaning is required. For that, disassemble the cooling coil. Soak in Isopropyl Alcohol (90%+) for 15-30 minutes. Thoroughly rinse and air dry completely.
To clean the cooling coil, filling chamber and mouthpiece. Soak metal parts and silicone screens in Isopropyl Alcohol (90%+) for 15-30 minutes while the plastic parts are only in warm soapy water. To clean the heating base unit, use a dry or lightly damp cloth to wipe the exterior. Thoroughly rinse all soaked parts and air dry completely. Deep cleaning is required after 1-2 weeks or 5-6 sessions.
Common Praise
The price is incredibly low compared to the other vapes.
The card covers quick start setup and cleaning instructions.
Common Complaints
It looks like some industrial machine rather than a vape.
The grinder is made of plastic material, which most people avoid as they prefer a metal one.
The need to repeatedly squeeze the mechanical trigger to maintain heat, a large chamber size and an awkward shape.
Price And Value
The price is incredibly low compared to the other vapes. The price ranges globally between $199-250. At this price it provides the same German-engineered vapour quality and medical grade materials as the Premium Volcano but at half the cost.
It comes with two-year manufacturer’s warranty and if the device is registered at the Storz and Bickel website, up to a full 3-year guarantee can be availed.
Final Verdict
The Storz and Bickel Plenty vaporizer delivers exceptionally smooth, potent and cool vapour due to its hybrid heating and metal cooling coil best for at-home heavy sessions without balloons or fragile glass parts. It is easy to maintain and can be packed according to needs as it can be used in group sessions as well as alone. It is best for heavy home users, group shares or anyone seeking a Volcano tier vapour quality over tight budget.
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