Pricing Info ⓘ
Comparison
Pax Flow
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Pax Plus
|
S&B Venty
|
Arizer Solo 3 (V2)
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score (1-5) |
- Current Review |
4.7 |
4.8 |
4.9 |
| Brand | Pax | Pax | Storz & Bickel | Arizer |
| Retail Price |
$350.00 |
$200.00 |
$449.00 |
$344.00 |
| Release Date | August 2025 | November 2022 | October 2023 | April 2025 |
| Compatible With | Dry Herb | Dry Herb | Dry Herb | Dry Herb, Aromatherapy |
| Heating Method | Hybrid | Conduction | Hybrid | 80% Convection / 20% Conduction |
| Vaping Style | Session | Session | Session | Session + On-demand |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Metal | PEEK | Aluminum |
| Mouthpiece Material | Silicone | Silicone | PEEK | Glass |
| Heat Up Time | 40 Seconds | 20-30 | 20 Seconds | 15 Seconds |
| Precise Temp Control | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temperature Range | 4 Levels | 104-410°F | 122-428°F | |
| Oven Capacity | 0.25-0.5 | 0.5gr | 0.25 | 0.5 |
| Oven Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Ceramic | Glass |
| Glass Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Battery Type | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal |
| Battery Capacity | 2000mAh | 3500mAh | ||
| Sessions Per Charge | 9-12 | 6-9 | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| Charge Time | 2-3 Hours | 2-3 Hours | 1 Hour | 3-4 Hours |
| Charger Type | USB-C | Magnetic | USB-C | USB-C |
| Passthrough Charging | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED Indicators | LCD | Multicolor |
| Smartphone App | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Firmware Updates | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Adjustable Airflow | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Warranty | 4 Years | 10 Years | 3 Years | 2 Years |
Background
** The new FLOW is available to order right now from the Pax official store, and based on experience, they will likely run out of stock fairly quickly until production catches up to the demand. So if you're sure you're going to grab one, do it sooner rather than later.
The new PAX FLOW is here, and I couldn't be more excited. A new PAX isn't something that happens often-
- Pax 1 was released in 2012 under the brand name Ploom
- Pax 2 in 2015
- Pax 3 in 2019
- Pax Plus in 2022
- Pax Flow 8/5/2025
But this is the first-ever redesign. All the units mentioned above have the PAX signature design/loading process, where the changer is at the bottom, on the opposite side of the mouthpiece. The new FLOW is a complete redesign, as I'll explain below.
The basic kit includes:
- PAX FLOW Vaporizer
- Flat and raised mouthpieces
- Multi-tool
- 3 extra oven screens
- 3 PAX cleaning swabs
- PAX Mini USB-C charging cable
Optional accessories:
- Silicone grip sleeve
- WPA- Water Pipe Adapter
- Fast charging power adapter
- Wireless desktop charging stand
Design
While the PAX FLOW looks a little like the previous models at first sight, don't let that fool you. This is a complete deviation from PAX's signature design, and the new FLOW moves the chamber and its cover to the side instead of the bottom.
Also, instead of having the airflow run in a narrow tube like previous PAX models, the FLOW has the airflow under the magnetic cover, so it is completely accessible for cleaning.
Features
- New hybrid (convection/conduction) heating system: unlike all previous models that were convection-only vaporizers, the new FLOW features a hybrid system that uses conduction to keep the chamber and herb warm, and convection for the actual extraction (much like the Solo 3, Venty).
- Real-time temp control system: The chamber features a temperature sensor that sends real-time information to a microprocessor, which makes adjustments to maintain a steady and consistent temperature within the chamber.
- Increased airflow: Well, they called it the FLOW- so it had better have increased airflow. And it does. The FLOW has a flow rate of 10 liters per minute, four times that of the previous model. This means lower draw restrictionand a much better overall experience.
Usage
The usage process is similar, and the new PAX FLOW has four (+1) temperature presets:
- 180°C / 356°F
- 190°C / 374°F
- 205°C / 401°F
- 215°C / 419°F
- 225°C / 437°F (Bong Mode)
The chamber capacity is 0.25 g – 0.5 g, which is similar to other portables such as the Venty or Solo 3.
The new PAX FLOW has two charging options-
- With the included USB-C cable
- An optional wireless “desktop stand” charger
Unlike previous models, which used a proprietary charger, the FLOW finally adds a USB-C, so there is one less thing to pack when traveling.
It also has an optional 30W “fast charger” (wall plug) that will charge to 50% in 20 minutes and to 100% in 40 mins.
Should you buy it?
Budget is personal, but it's a hell yes for me. I've been a PAX fan for years, and it is my #1 choice for out-of-the-house low-key situations.
The FLOW is available from the PAX official store for $350, and I think this release will be very popular. If you're on the fence, keep in mind that the first production batch may run out of stock fairly quickly. I wouldn't wait so much if I were interested.