PAX Mini 2 vs. Crafty+

The Full Comparison

PAX Flow brings true convection and an all-glass vapor path at $299. The S&B Crafty+ brings hybrid heating, app control, and S&B reliability at $279. Both are mid-range portables and two of the most popular vapes in the $250–$300 bracket. Here's the honest breakdown from CaliVapeKing.

Heating type is the core decision. The PAX Flow uses true convection — hot air passes through the herb without direct contact with a heated surface. This produces cleaner, more flavorful vapor and reduces combustion risk at high temps. The Crafty+ uses S&B's proven hybrid system (convection + conduction), which is excellent but not quite the same pure convection experience. If flavor is your top priority, the PAX Flow has the edge.

The all-glass vapor path on the PAX Flow is a real differentiator in this price bracket. No plastic off-gassing, no flavor contamination from composite materials. At $299, that's impressive. The Crafty+ uses a plastic/composite vapor path that's perfectly safe but doesn't deliver the same clean taste.

Wireless charging tips to the PAX Flow. QI wireless pad + USB-C gives you two options. The Crafty+ is USB-C only, which is still excellent and fast, but PAX's wireless convenience is a nice extra at similar price.

The Crafty+ brings S&B brand equity — renowned durability, dosing capsule compatibility, and the Storz & Bickel app's precise single-degree control. For users who already know and trust S&B's quality, the Crafty+ is the familiar choice. It's also $20 cheaper.

Form factor: the PAX Flow at 95g is notably lighter than the Crafty+ at 135g. Both are genuinely pocketable portables, but the PAX Flow is the trimmer device.

True convection, all-glass path, wireless charging, lighter form factor. The Crafty+ is still excellent — but the PAX Flow edges it for most buyers in 2026.