{"id":7996,"date":"2024-07-22T11:50:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7996"},"modified":"2025-02-06T13:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T18:41:22","slug":"pax-3-vaporizer-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/pax-3-vaporizer-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Pax 3 Vaporizer Review &#8211; Is it worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Editors Note:<\/span>\u00a0Pax Labs recently launched an updated version of the Pax 3. Check out the new <a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.com\/pax-plus-starter-kit.html\">Pax Plus Vaporizer<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/pax-3-complete-kit.html\">Pax 3<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is one of the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/vaporizers.html\">dry herb vaporizers<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/brands\/pax-vaporizers\">Pax Labs<\/a> and is the successor of the very pretty\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/pax-2-vaporizer.html\">Pax 2<\/a> vaporizer. The Pax 3 heats in <strong>30 seconds<\/strong> or less, features <strong>4 pre-set temperatures<\/strong>, <strong>a bigger battery<\/strong>, and possesses <strong>Bluetooth connectivity<\/strong> to customize your settings through the app. The stainless steel oven and vapor path have not changed much from the Pax 2 and still tend to mute the overall flavor of your herb. Though not much has changed on the outside (it still looks like a stick of lipstick) the changes on the inside are <strong>fairly significant<\/strong>. So let&#8217;s jump right in.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you happen to still be on the fence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">whether <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/is-vaping-healthier-than-smoking\/\"><b>vaporizing is healthier than smoking<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, check out our inside scoop with a bonus video demonstration of how these two methods of heating dry <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">herbs <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">differ inside your lungs!<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Interested in seeing how the Pax 3 stacks up against the competition? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/best-portable-vaporizers\/\">best dry herb vaporizers<\/a>\u00a0ranking page to compare Pax 3 Vaporizer with others. We\u2019ve put together a comprehensive list of the top contenders, so you can make an informed decision before you buy.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16151 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pax3-review-feature.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer Review\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"vi-lazyload\" data-id=\"508522787\" data-thumb=\"\" data-logo=\"2\">\n<div class=\"play-button\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both\"><div class=\"column one-1\"><div class=\"row cf\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax-3-how-it-works.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6434\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7901 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax-3-how-it-works.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer heating coils\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\">How It Works<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p>If you have seen or used a Pax 2, you pretty much have an idea how to use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/pax-3-complete-kit.html\">Pax 3 kit<\/a>. They certainly did not reinvent the wheel. For those who haven\u2019t, you remove the magnet cap at the bottom of the device to expose the heating chamber, fill it with your favorite material and snap the bottom back on the unit to start\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/vaporizing-cannabis-latest-tech-and-benefits\/\">vaporizing medical cannabis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You turn the device on by pressing the center of the mouthpiece on top of the unit. To select your temperature press and hold the power button while the device is on to enter the temperature \u201cmenu\u201d, a short press on the power button will cycle through the now 5 temperature settings, the first 4 are the same as the Pax 2, but the 5<sup>th<\/sup> is a custom temperature which can be set through the app.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have selected your desired temperature setting press and hold the power button again to set the temperature and exit the temperature select menu. The device will now begin to automatically heat up to your set temperature. Heat up time has been improved on the Pax 3 and should only take about 15 seconds to reach the set temperature. Once it has reached temperature the device will vibrate, the lights will turn green and you can begin to take draws from the mouthpiece.<\/p>\n<p>To use this unit with concentrates take the included concentrate container, fill it with your favorite wax or concentrate and pop it into the oven of the Pax 3. It will stick out a bit at the bottom so you can easily remove it, this is completely normal. For concentrates, we recommend setting the Pax 3 to the highest heat setting (setting 4).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For those users who enjoy wax and want a premium experience, we recommend the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/tronian-gammatron.html\"><b>Tronian Gammatron<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/utillian-8-e-rig.html\"><b>Utillian 8<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Both of these devices feature built-in tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer parts\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2-325x156.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pax 3 App<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only does the Pax 3 app allow you to set a custom temperature with the app, but it also offers different heating modes which will drastically change how you interact with your unit. The following modes are currently available through the app:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b><i>Standard<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013 This is the basic setting used for the Pax 3, it will boost the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">oven <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">temperature <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 degrees Celsius as you take your draw to help maintain temperature and then drop back down until you draw again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b><i>flavour<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013 This setting works <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">similarly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to the Standard mode but provides more on-demand heat. What this means is once the unit has done its initial heat-up, as soon as you begin to draw, the temperature will ramp up more quickly to maintain temperature and will immediately begin to cool down after your draw. This profile does a better job <\/span><b>at preserving flavor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> between draws because of the rapid cool down and will waste less herb if you forget to keep drawing from the unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b><i>Boost<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013 This heating mode works by<\/span><b> increasing the aggressiveness of the heating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> while drawing from the unit and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">decreasing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the cooldown time when you are not drawing. This setting is best for people who want to get in quick sessions or are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a session with more dense vapor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b><i>Efficiency Mode<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 This mode will slowly increase your temperature by 1 degree over the course of your session while using the Standard Mode heating algorithms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b><i>Stealth Profile<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013 This mode is how it sounds, it dims the light and has a more aggressive cool down between draws to help keep odor to a minimum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<\/div>\u00a0<div class=\"column one-1\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-temperature-flexibility.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6443\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7911 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-temperature-flexibility.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer power control\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Temperature Flexibility<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pax 3 like the Pax 2 comes with 4 pre-set temperatures; <\/span><b>182\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>193\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>204\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><b>215\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but now also includes a <\/span><b>5th temperature setting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which can be customized <\/span><b>between 182 <\/b><b>Celsius <\/b><b>to 215\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While I like the idea of being able to set a custom temperature similar to what can be done on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/mighty-vaporizer.html\"><b>Mighty Vaporizer<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, I would have liked to have been offered a couple <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">temperatures outside of the already determined range. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/zeus-arc-gt3.html\"><b>Zeus Arc GT3<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> goes up to <\/span><b>225\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/firefly-2-plus.html\"><b>Firefly 2+<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can reach 235\u00b0C with the power tuning option for a more full extraction. This setting is meant more for the user who would prefer to vape right at temperatures between the 4 pre-set temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> <div class=\"column one-1\">\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-vaporqueality.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6441\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7912 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-vaporqueality.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer mouth piece\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-align: justify\">Vapor Quality<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The vapor quality of the Pax 3 is on par with what was offered with the Pax 2, which is to be expected as not much has changed with the heating oven and vapor path. Make sure you dry your herbs using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/zeus-temple-de-humidor.html\"><b>de-humidor box<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The vapor from the Pax 3 is <\/span><b>smooth and satisfying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and can be modified slightly by selecting a different temperature and heating mode as described above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, the Pax 3 vaporizer has still <\/span><b>conduction heating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which will never provide the purest flavor like with convection, in case you are in the market for a convection style vaporizer that won\u2019t break the bank we highly suggest checking out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/utillian-722-vaporizer.html\"><b>Utillian 722<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>heating modes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are definitely what set the Pax 3 apart from the Pax 2 especially when it comes to vapor quality. Those who enjoy denser vapor and quicker sessions can opt to use the boost mode for a more punchy session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Those who like more flavor will love the aptly named <\/span><b>\u201cflavour\u201d profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which increases cooling between draws to help maintain the flavor of your herbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-manufacturing-quality.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7908 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-manufacturing-quality.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer front display\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Manufacturing Quality<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon initial inspection, you will immediately recognize that the Pax 3 dry herb vaporizer bears a striking resemblance to its predecessor, the Pax 2. The device retains a sophisticated and sleek appearance, reminiscent of a high-end accessory one might find in a woman\u2019s purse or among her beauty products. In terms of dimensions, heating chamber, vapor path, and mouthpiece, there have been no significant changes, preserving the device\u2019s iconic design and functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The only real big difference from an aesthetics standpoint is <\/span><b>the finish of the Pax 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which <\/span><b>has been changed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from a brushed aluminum finish <\/span><b>to a<\/b> <b>gloss finish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. To be honest, we are not big fans of this change, it may make the unit look more flashy from a distance, but up close it shows fingerprints like a crime scene on CSI. Pretty much once you remove the Pax 3 from the packaging you have ruined the pretty aesthetic forever and will be constantly reaching for a microfiber cloth to clean up your vaporizer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In response to customer feedback, Pax Labs has included a half-pack lid in the package, allowing users to operate the device with smaller amounts of herbs. This is a noteworthy addition, enhancing the device\u2019s versatility and user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pax 3 also now comes with a <\/span><b>concentrate canister<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> similar to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/crafty-plus-vaporizer.html\"><b>Crafty +<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for use with <\/span><b>wax and concentrates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In our opinion, we see this as a half-hearted attempt to make their unit seem multi-functional. The Pax 3\u2019s oven does not get nearly hot enough to properly vaporize concentrates and we have already heard from a few other reviewers that it left a sticky mess inside their unit so we did not even want to try it. Not to mention that the wax attachment doesn\u2019t even sit flush against the unit when inserted it sticks out slightly which is another weird choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7903 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer heating chamber\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3-325x156.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is nothing really wrong with the Pax 3 from a manufacturing standpoint besides the annoying gloss finish, it operates exactly like the Pax 2 with added Bluetooth support for further customization. We would have liked to see a least a small change to the looks of the unit besides a different coating as it makes it difficult for users who already have the Pax 2 to make the upgrade.\u00a0 It almost reminds us <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how Apple has approached iPhone updates in recent history, you could almost call this unit the \u201cPax 2 S\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.[\/column]<div class=\"column one-1\">\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-battery-life.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6435\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7904 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-battery-life.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer usb slot\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Battery Life<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One thing we were happy to see was that Pax somehow was able to increase the battery capacity without changing the size of the unit. The Pax 2 contained a 3000mah non-removable 18650 and the <\/span><b>Pax 3 vaporizer now includes a 3500mah non-removable 18650<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, giving you 500mah more power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While this does not seem that significant, it will definitely get you an extra session or 2 which can be a big difference if you are out for the day without a charger. We found the unit lasted roughly <\/span><b>an hour and a half<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> now which is pretty great for a unit this size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pax 3 also charges really quickly as well, we have found we can get a full charge in about <\/span><b>100 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when it is fully depleted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column one-1\">\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-portability.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7910 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-portability.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer in pocket\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Portability<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As was the case with the Pax 2, the Pax 3 is <\/span><b>one of the most portable vaporizers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> similar to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/tronian-milatron.html\"><b>Tronian Milatron<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It measures a mere 3.87\u201d tall and 1.2\u201d wide, just larger than a stick of lipstick. It can be easily slipped into a\u00a0 purse or pocket and chances are you won\u2019t even notice it is in there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The increased battery capacity makes the unit more portable as well and won\u2019t have you as worried about finding a place to charge your device mid-day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column one-1\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-ease-of-use.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6437\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7906 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-ease-of-use.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer in hand\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ease of Use<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pax 3 is <\/span><b>fairly straightforward<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/litl-1.html\"><b>LITL1<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to use when not using it with the app. It functions exactly the same as the Pax 2 so if you are making the switch it will feel virtually seamless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where <\/span><b>the learning curve kicks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in is <\/span><b>with interacting with the Bluetooth app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It will take some playing around to understand how to change all the available settings and to learn what certain modes actually do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you really don\u2019t see yourself ever pulling out your phone to use your vaporizer we really suggest getting the Pax 2 instead, because without the use of the Bluetooth app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> this unit is just a glossy Pax 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We also wish Pax would have changed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">screen setup in the heating chamber to promote easier <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/zeus-purify-cleaning-kit.html\"><b>cleaning<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but it appears it is exactly the same as the Pax 2. Which means you really have to keep on top of cleaning or you will notice a significant reduction in performance over time. Also the longer you leave the unit without cleaning, the harder it is to clean when you want to clean it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-discreetness.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6436\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7905 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-discreetness.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer in another hand\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Discreetness<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because of the size Pax 3 is a very discreet unit and can easily be concealed in your hand or slipped into a purse, pocket or put into a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/zeus-armor-hard-case.html\"><b>vaporizer case<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. With its glossy finish, it can easily pass as a feminine beauty product. The Pax 3 also features a <\/span><b>stealth mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which is meant to help keep your session on the down-low by dimming the logo light and aggressively cooling the chamber between draws to minimize the smell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you <\/span><b>mix this mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with a <\/span><b>low temperature setting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you should be able to get a decently discreet session in with minimal odor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With most units nowadays geared towards putting out big clouds of vapor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> we are glad to see some companies still realize some customers prefer to be a bit more discreet.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"column one-1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-overall-experience.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6439\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7909 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-overall-experience.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer full kit\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Overall Experience<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pax 3 (or should we say the \u201cPax 2 S\u201d), is a decent upgrade over its predecessor offering more bells and whistles under the same lipstick style chassis. We really liked the ability to change the heating modes through the included App as it allows you to really customize how you use your Pax 3 and is the main difference between the Pax 2 &amp; 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While we liked that they added a 5th temperature option which can be custom set, we feel they missed the boat by not offering temperatures that were outside the pre-set range and ultimately would have liked to see a slightly higher max temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We really <\/span><b>did not like<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the <\/span><b>new glossy finish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of the Pax 3 and found it to be a fingerprint magnet that will never look as good as when you first pulled it from the box. In terms of aesthetics, the Pax 3 probably comes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">close <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to the likes of Grenco Science\u2019s products. But if you\u2019ve read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/blog\/g-pen-pro-vaporizer-review\/\"><b>G Pro vaporizer review<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, you might be a bit hesitant to pull the trigger on one of those.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0;text-align: left\">In fact, for those who are looking for a unit that is of similar size but is able to output\u00a0<strong>more powerful vapor<\/strong>\u00a0and an\u00a0<strong>innovative approach to vaporizing<\/strong>, you may want to check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/zeus-arc-gt3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zeus Arc GT3,<\/strong><\/a> which offers much better vapor production and higher maximum temperature for efficient extraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"text-align: left\">If you already have the Pax 2, it is really hard to recommend upgrading to the Pax 3 because the differences are not enough to justify the price, and we would recommend you check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/utillian-421.html\">Utillian 421<\/a><\/span><strong style=\"text-align: left\">, <\/strong><span style=\"text-align: left\">which will offer you something a little more unique.<\/span>\u00a0Nevertheless, if you do decide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to pick<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> up the Pax 3, don\u2019t forget to get an extra pack of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/3x-screens-pax-3.html\"><b>Pax 3 screens<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the long haul!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"text-align: left\">If you are looking for a unit that offers phenomenal vapor quality, is still fairly portable, and is over $100 cheaper, definitely check out the\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"text-align: left\" href=\"https:\/\/tvape.co.uk\/utillian-723.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Utillian 723<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"text-align: left\">, the world\u2019s most affordable convection vaporizer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For those<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> looking for a handy vaporizer that\u2019s easy to pocket but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">doesn&#8217;t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">scrimp on build quality and costs less, you should definitely check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.com\/tronian-milatron.html\"><b>Tronian Milatron<\/b><\/a> review<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope you enjoyed reading our Pax 3 vaporizer review! We would love to hear from you! Feel free to leave a comment in the section below, you can do so anonymously. Thanks for reading and as always, keep vapin\u2019!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editors Note:\u00a0Pax Labs recently launched an updated version of the Pax 3. Check out the new Pax Plus Vaporizer. The Pax 3\u00a0is one of the latest dry herb vaporizers from Pax Labs and is the successor of the very pretty\u00a0Pax 2 vaporizer. 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