PAX 3 Review – Is the PAX 3 worth it?

The PAX 3 vaporizer has been on the market since November 2016 and is yet to be surpassed by any other vaporizer.

PAX 3 is described as “powerful yet discreet” by the brand Pax website. It is one of the best dry herb vaporizers on the market.

Our PAX 3 review explains how it boasts better heat-up time, more heating efficiency, more control over temperature, and additional features accessible through the accompanying smartphone app.

Succeeding the PAX 2 vaporizer, the PAX 3 maximizes user experience and is unparalleled in factors such as ease of use, customizability, size, efficiency, and flavor.

The pricing is reasonable enough for a product with state-of-the-art features and top-of-the-line technology.

PAX 3 Review: My #1 Vaporizer

PAX 3 Vaporizer has a stunning and captivating appearance, compactly constructed of first-class aluminum that shines like a star in the dark sky.

This vape is specifically intended to make it portable by keeping it in your pocket or bag. However, the sleek and smart design makes it appealing and fascinating while holding it in your hands. The vapor quality is strong and mind-blowing.

 

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PAX 3 Appearance

Coming in a compact 4”x1”x1” package with an oven size of 0.3g, the PAX 3 is the best portable vaporizer with a weight of 93g (3.28 oz), and yet it packs a powerful punch.

It comes with flat and raised mouthpieces, providing options for the user’s comfort and convenience. Along with the PAX 3, one gets an oven lid, a half-pack stainless steel oven lid, a concentrate insert, a USB charger, a maintenance kit, a multi-tool keychain, and three screens.

PAX 3 Body Look

The PAX 3 review found that it is identical in size and appearance to the PAX 2 vaporizer. It is available in five gorgeous colors – matte black, matte rose gold, matte silver, matte teal, and matte fuchsia so that the user can choose the appearance that best matches their style and personality.

The PAX 2 vaporizer, in comparison, only comes in a limiting range of charcoal and platinum. The matte appearance also proves better aesthetically than the glossy finish of the PAX 2 vaporizer, as it reduces finger marks, scratches, dings, and other damage to the finish.

Portable Vaporizer

The small size makes it easy to carry around in pockets, purses, bags, et cetera, providing discretion and comfort. The outer shell is anodized aluminum, making the device durable as there is no glass or moving parts.

The portable nature of the PAX 3 ensures that it can always be within quick reach for usage and enjoyment, and a satisfying smoke session is just seconds away.

The rounded rectangle appearance ensures discretion, as it does not look like how one expects a vaporizer to look alike typically.

However, there is no compromise on aesthetics – the PAX 3 is small yet sleek, discreet yet gorgeous, innocuous-looking yet powerful, with an extremely easy-to-use interface thanks to the one-button design.

Next-level Temperature Range

The PAX 3 has a great temperature range of 360 – 420 Fahrenheit (180 – 215 Celsius), with an average heat-up time of 20 to 30 seconds, which is unprecedented. The heat-up process took 15 – 20 seconds, but the first good vapor only began after 30 seconds.

In contrast, the PAX 2 vaporizer has almost twice the heat-up time for the same temperature range. It is also superior because it comes with Bluetooth support, with a range of up to ten feet.

An accompanying mobile app can be downloaded to customize further and enhance the user experience. The conduction oven in the PAX 3 heats materials gently and evenly, ensuring as little waste as possible.

It provides maximum flavor with great efficiency in as little time as possible. It is made with industry-leading technology and a powerful stainless steel oven with extended battery life.

Five Dynamic Modes

The PAX 3 comes with five Dynamic Modes™ – Standard mode, Stealth mode (lower temperatures and quicker cooling, so that exhales are more discreet), Boost mode (limited auto-cooling for longer and more powerful smoking sessions), Flavor mode (low temperatures, but heats up during draws), and Efficiency mode (automatic increase in temperature by one-degree increments over the smoking session).

These modes can be set through an app available on Google Play on all Android devices. The app also provides specific flavor profiles from user materials and allows the user to control the temperature to a degree. You’ll get amazing vapor quality.

A Smartphone App for a Customizable Experience

The smartphone app allows users to configure lights and haptic feedback, play games on command, and lock the device. It also features tutorials and has options to order replacement parts directly from the website through the app.

The app is no longer available on iOS for Apple devices, as Apple has removed all vaping apps from their App Store since November 2019.

However, it can still be used if it was downloaded before then. The app remains available on Google Play for Android devices.

PAX 3 Battery Life

Battery life is another area in the PAX 3 claims superiority. It is highly charge-efficient compared to its predecessors and competitors on the market, giving up to eight to ten smoke sessions in a single charge and going for a long time without needing to be charged.

Not only does it provide many smoking sessions in one charge, but it also comes with a ten-year warranty – eight more years than its predecessor.

Charge time is stated to be at least 90 minutes for the 3500 mAH battery, a shorter charging time for a more powerful battery than its predecessor, the PAX 2 vaporizer. PAX 3 is charged easily by sliding it over the charger and connecting it to a computer or wall outlet with a USB cable.

However, this has the drawback that if the charger is lost, the device cannot be charged, as it is not directly compatible with the more widely used and easily available micro USB chargers.

Replacement chargers for the PAX 3 can be purchased from the PAX website at a reasonable cost if required. If you want a vaporizer that charges within an hour and has a USB-C charger, check out our Mighty Plus Review.

 

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PAX 3 Usage

According to the user’s preferences, PAX 3 is compatible with dry herbs and all concentrates. The body has four built-in LED lights in a flower petal arrangement that display features such as heating status, battery life, and temperature settings in an easy-to-read manner.

It also comes with the option to save settings according to user preferences so that they can be replicated repeatedly without needing to be programmed again. The PAX 3 also features haptic feedback – it vibrates when ready to use.

All-in-One, One for All

While its predecessor, the PAX 2 vaporizer, is only compatible with flowers, the PAX 3 can be used for cannabis flowers, dry herbs, and concentrates of all kinds. The accompanying app features a concentrated guide for easy comparison and information.

The concentrate inserts that comes with the complete PAX 3 kit slots right into the oven and works just as well as vaporizers built only for concentrates as opposed to all-in-one devices like the PAX 3. Temperature settings can be fine-tuned through the app in increments of one degree.

A Vaping Experience Like No Other

Regarding vapor, the PAX 3 provides high-quality vapor at all temperatures. There are four settings, each giving off different vapors – tasty and light at 360 and 380 Fahrenheit (180 and 193 Celsius, respectively), and thicker and more powerful at the 400 and 420 Fahrenheit settings (204 and 215 Celsius, respectively).

Users can customize the temperature according to the type of vapor they prefer. The app can also customize session duration according to comfort and preference, as opposed to the predetermined session times offered by predecessors and competitors.

The oven is located on the other end of the device from the mouthpiece. The PAX 3 also features an isolated airpath and a flush mouthpiece, which ensures that it is cool and smooth when the vapor reaches the mouthpiece, leading to a satisfying draw.

All materials are medical-grade and safe to vape with, and the heating element is a non-ceramic tuned thin film heater bonded to the over and outside of the path of the vapor.

Cutting-Edge Tech for a Satisfying Experience

PAX 3 also uses smart technology to maximize satisfaction and ease of use. It uses lip sensing technology and can know when the user is vaping and when they are not. This ensures the material is not wasted, as it is not cooked when the vaporizer is not used.

The built-in smart technology can also detect when the vaporizer is put down and will drop the temperature within half a minute. Once the vaporizer is picked up, the device increases the temperature until it reaches the temperature set by the user.

The PAX 3 also features an auto-timer, which shuts the device off if it is not moved for three minutes. The PAX 3, while extremely comfortable to use, can sometimes heat up if used for too long on the Super High mode.

However, most users will probably have turned it off before it gets to that point, as it takes a lot of usage time for the dry herb vaporizer to get that hot.

It is not entirely odorless but produces significantly less smell than its predecessors and competitors, and the smell it does produce dissipates quickly.

PAX 3 Maintenance

The anodized aluminum outer shell makes it durable and resistant to drops, falls, scratches, etc. It can be easily tossed into bags or kept in pockets without significant damage to either appearance or functionality.

Cleaning the PAX 3 is also easy to do. Only three components require regular cleaning – the oven, the mouthpiece, and the vapor path tube.

The PAX 3 comes with isopropyl alcohol (ISO) and pipe cleaners, which, when paired with some q-tips or cotton swabs, ensure that cleaning is quick, easy, and efficient.

Cleaning it every ten to fifteen smoke sessions is recommended for the best use of the PAX 3.

PAX 3 Price

The PAX 3 vaporizer is available for $200 for just the device and $250 if one wishes to purchase the complete kit. The kit includes two raised mouthpieces; three screens; a concentrate insert; a multi-tool keychain; a half-pack oven lid; and a soft pouch.

The mouthpieces, screens, and oven lids are convenient because they are compatible with the PAX 3 vaporizer and the PAX 2 vaporizer. More affordable options are available on the market for casual users than the PAX 3, a premium product best for those who are truly looking to get the most out of it.

It is especially good for users who want an all-in-one experience, but there are other options for those who want material-specific experiences. The PAX 3 is also a safe option for users who do not wish to experiment or trial too many types or brands of vaporizers.

However, for users who know what they want and are looking for powerful, easy-to-use vaporizers compatible with a wide range of materials (both dry and concentrates), the PAX 3 is well worth the cost.

Considering the 10 years of warranty time, the durability, the accompanying app, and how customizable the PAX 3 vaporizer makes the user experience, it is not a stretch to say that the pricing is reasonable. In the long term, it is more cost-effective than other options.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PAX 3 used for?

It is a marijuana vape used mostly for cannabis vapor inhalation. However, it is also compatible with other dry herbs and concentrates.

How is the PAX 3 used?

This is extremely user-friendly. It is switched on and off using the same button. It comes with two mouthpieces – flat and raised – which are attachable by magnetic attachments. It has five use modes that can be set according to user preference by going into the accompanying app.

How is the PAX 3 charged?

It is charged by sliding it over the charger, where it docks magnetically. A USB cable connects the charger to a computer or wall outlet, providing power.

How long does the PAX 3 take to charge?

It takes an hour and a half (90 minutes) to charge, and each charge lasts eight to ten smoking sessions as advertised.

How is concentrate loaded into the PAX 3?

The concentrate can be loaded into the PAX 3 using a concentrate insert, either separately or as part of the complete PAX 3 kit.

How is a PAX 3 screen removed?

The screen can be removed using the metal brush with the kit.

How is the PAX 3 switched off?

It can be switched on and off using a single button on the device’s body.

What kind of concentrate can be used with the PAX 3?

It is compatible with all kinds of concentrate, including wax, oil, and shatter.

How can the PAX 3 mouthpiece be removed?

The mouthpieces that come with the PAX 3 can all be attached and removed easily as they are magnetic.

How can the PAX 3 screen be replaced?

With regular cleaning, PAX 3 screens can be used for a long time, but replacing them every few months is recommended.

What temperature should the PAX 3 be set at?

It can be set at a temperature range of 360 – 420 Fahrenheit (180 – 215 Celsius) and adjusted using the smartphone app.

How many hits can one get from the PAX 3?

The standard oven size has the capacity for around 20 hits. Each battery charge lasts eight to ten smoking sessions.

How does one know when the PAX 3 is done?

It comes with haptic feedback – it vibrates to let the user know it is ready for use.

How can the PAX 3 be updated?

It can be updated through the accompanying smartphone app, which is available on the Google Store on Android devices.

How can the PAX 3 be packed properly?

It can be packed with its components in the box it comes in. The complete kit also comes with a soft pouch that can be used for storage.

How can temperature be changed in PAX 3?

Temperature can be changed using the four temperature settings that are built-in with the device and can be further customized and fine-tuned using the smartphone app.

How often should the PAX 3 be cleaned?

It is recommended to clean the PAX 3 every ten to fifteen smoke sessions.

How can one tell when the PAX 3 battery is fully charged?

It has four LED lights on the body, which display charging information, temperature, battery status, etc. When the vaporizer is charging, the four LED lights pulse white. When the PAX 3 is done charging, the four LED lights stop pulsing and turn solid.

How can one tell if the PAX 3 is real or fake?

Authorized websites and retailers sell only genuine PAX 3 with a 10 years warranty.

How can the PAX 3 be used with a water pipe?

It can be used with a water pipe using an adapter by Delta 3D Studios that can fit the device without a mouthpiece.

How long should the PAX 3 be charged for the first time?

It should be charged for 180 minutes (three hours) for the first charge. Subsequent charges are faster; the PAX 3 vaporizer is completely charged within an hour and a half, or 90 minutes.

Which PAX 3 mouthpiece is better?

It has a flat mouthpiece and a raised one, which can be used according to user preference.

How to take your PAX 3 apart?

The PAX website offers a video tutorial showing how to take apart the PAX 3, so it can be properly cleaned.

What is the PAX 3 compatible with?

It is compatible with flowers, dry herbs, and concentrates.

How to use concentrates with the PAX 3?

The PAX 3 complete kit comes with a concentrate insert that can be used to load concentrates into the vaporizer.

How to load flowers into the PAX 3?

It has a standard and half oven, which can load flowers and dry herbs into the vaporizer.

How to switch mouthpieces on the PAX 3?

The mouthpieces accompanying the PAX 3 can be easily removed and switched as they use neodymium magnets for attachment.

How much does the PAX 3 smell?

While the PAX 3 offers discretion, it is not entirely odorless. There will be some smell when used, but the odor dissipates quickly. Burning an entire oven in one session produces a small one lasting about forty to sixty minutes.

How can the PAX 3 be kept hot while using a water pipe?

The PAX 3 temperature settings can be adjusted using the device itself and fine-tuned using the smartphone app.

How can one get the most out of concentrate using the PAX 3?

The PAX 3 offers a complete and satisfying experience concentrating on regular maintenance, four built-in and customizable temperature settings, and five usage modes with the smartphone app. It is compatible with all kinds of concentrate, including wax, oil, and shatter.

Should You Buy PAX 3?

The PAX 3 vaporizer is the perfect all-in-one vaporizer for users looking for an easy, customizable, efficient, and satisfying experience.

It feels like it is suited to both amateur and experienced users alike and boasts superior battery life, durability, and useful features compared to its predecessors and competitors on the market.

It is built with durable, medical-grade material, with a strong outer shell available in five colors, and is small, discreet, and easy to carry around and use on the go.

The accompanying smartphone app – available on the Google Store for Android – ensures a customizable experience, allowing users to tailor their device use to their preferences.

Featuring five vape modes, the app allows users to choose the model best suited to their smoking preference and allows the device to produce smooth, tasty, and outstanding vapor quality. It is easy to maintain and comes with a 10 years warranty, making it one of the best vaporizers available.

Although not without some cons, they are far too few compared to the pros of the PAX 3 and easily outlooked in favor of the numerous high-tech features.

The PAX 3 has been described as the iPhone of vaporizers. It truly lives up to the moniker, providing a satisfying, high-tech user experience worth every penny spent.

So, that was our PAX 3 Review. I hope you enjoyed it. Want to share your experience? Feel free to leave a comment! Thank you!

 

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