By Steven Voser


If you're in the market for a vaporizer, you've no doubt heard of PAX. Instantly recognisable by their sleek designs and high-quality build, PAX 2 and PAX 3 are highly regarded as some of the best portable vapes in their price range. In this article, we explore the characteristics of both vapes to help you make an informed decision between PAX 2 vs PAX 3.

PAX 2 vs PAX 3: Detailed Vaporizer Review

What Are the Main Differences Between PAX 2 and PAX 3?

At a glance, PAX 2 and PAX 3 are almost identical and impossible to tell apart. However, there are some key differences between the two vaporizers, including:

  • Colours: PAX 2 is available in Charcoal and Platinum. PAX 3, on the other hand, comes in Onyx, Sand, Sage, Burgundy, and Blue Ocean. At Royal Queen Seeds, we also offer a limited stock of Special Edition PAX 3 vaporizers with a custom-made pattern.
  • Temperature controls: Both PAX 2 and PAX 3 have four predetermined temperature settings; 180°C (360°F), 193°C (380°F), 204°C (400°F), and 215°C (420°F). PAX 3, however, has extra temperature settings that can be set using a mobile app (more info below).
  • App compatibility: PAX 2 is not compatible with the PAX Vapor mobile app.
  • Haptic feedback: PAX 3 has haptic feedback, meaning it vibrates when it starts up and when it's finished heating up.
  • Battery life: PAX 2 has a 2,600 mAh battery, which is enough to power roughly 90 minutes of active use time. PAX 3, on the other hand, has a 3,500 mAh battery, which can power roughly 110 minutes of active use.
  • Charge time: PAX 2 takes approximately 120 minutes to charge fully, while PAX 3 charges in about 90 minutes.
  • Heating time: Whereas PAX 2 takes roughly 45 seconds to get to temperature, PAX 3 heats up in just 25 seconds.
  • Concentrate compatibility: PAX vapes have always gone above and beyond when it comes to vaping dried herb. The PAX 3 Complete Kit, however, comes with a concentrate insert. Load the insert up with your favourite dabs and crank the temperature of your PAX 3 using the mobile app to enjoy full-flavoured dab hits from your portable vape.
  • Price: We sell PAX 2 for €99.00 and the PAX 3 Special Edition Complete Kit for €199.00.

Keep reading for a more detailed look at these differences, and how they might affect the way you vape with PAX 2 or PAX 3.

PAX 2 vs PAX 3: Detailed Vaporizer Review

PAX 2 Is a High-Quality Dry Herb Vaporizer

PAX Labs has established itself as a leading developer of portable dry herb vapes. And that's exactly what PAX 2 is. With its high-quality components and simple functions, PAX 2 has all the essentials you need to vaporize herbs on the go. Its stainless steel oven and vape path are sealed from the rest of the internal components, producing pure, full-flavoured vapor in less than a minute. Meanwhile, the two mouthpieces (one flat, one raised) give users the ability to make their vape a little more comfortable, based on their preferences.

Unlike PAX 2, PAX 3 is PAX Labs' first official step into the world of concentrates. Buy the PAX 3 Complete Kit and you'll get a unique concentrate insert. This small insert fits snugly into PAX 3's oven and is specially designed to vaporize a variety of concentrates—from traditional hash to modern BHO. Combined with its improved temperature controls (see below), PAX 3 offers all the functions needed to enjoy full-flavoured dab hits on the go.

Note: While the PAX concentrate insert technically fits into the oven of PAX 2, users typically find that this vape lacks the high temperatures needed to fully vaporize concentrates.

PAX 2 Has Simplified Temperature Controls

Temperature is super important when vaporizing—too cool, and your vaporizer will struggle to produce strong clouds of vapor; too hot, and you risk combusting your herbs/dabs, ruining their taste and potency while exposing yourself to toxic chemicals. With its four preset temperature settings, PAX 2 makes vaping super simple, especially for newbies. Pack your vape, turn it on, and use the button on top of the mouthpiece to select your preferred setting. The petals on the PAX light up to show which temperature setting you've selected. Remember that PAX 2's lowest setting is ideal for preserving more terpenes and flavonoids, while the higher settings will produce bigger, thicker clouds.

If you want more precise temperature control, PAX 3 lets you customise your vaporizer's temperature in 1-degree increments using the PAX Vapor app. This comes in super handy when vaping concentrates, as they typically require higher temperatures in order to fully vaporize.

PAX 2 Isn't App Compatible

PAX Vapor is a smartphone application from PAX Labs designed to give users more control over their vape experience—especially those who use concentrates. Unlike PAX 2, PAX 3 can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth over a range of 3m (10ft). From the PAX Vapor app you can then customise your vape's settings, access unique games, and instal firmware updates. The app also allows you to customise and save temperature settings, as well as access modes such as Boost Mode (for bigger, stronger hits) and Efficiency Mode (which utilises PAX 3's lip-sense technology to only heat your herb or concentrates when you're about to inhale, making for longer sessions).

PAX 2 vs PAX 3: Detailed Vaporizer Review

PAX 2 Has Simpler Specs

PAX 2 is a great no-fuss vape that features the quality build that PAX vaporizers are known for, at an affordable price. It offers good battery life, a decent charge time, and heats up in less than a minute (45 seconds, to be exact). If you're new to the world of vaping and plan to vape dried herb only, PAX 2 is a simple yet high-quality vape available at an unbeatable price.

PAX 3, on the other hand, offers slightly improved features that appeal to the demands of more experienced. Its large battery offers increased battery life and a faster charge time, and its improved oven also heats up in just 20 seconds. Apart from the extra features accessible via the PAX Vapor app, PAX 3 also has haptic feedback (i.e. it vibrates when you turn it on and when its done heating), a simple feature that's becoming ever more standard in new portable vapes.

Is PAX 3 Worth It?

PAX Labs is a renowned brand in the world of vaporizers and vape accessories, and both PAX 2 and PAX 3 consistently hold up as some of the best portable vapes on the market. So, if you're in the market for a new portable vape, how do you go about choosing between PAX 2 vs PAX 3?

In general, we've found that PAX 2 offers all the features necessary for anybody set on vaping dried herb at an affordable price without sacrificing build quality. The four temperature presets that come with PAX 2 are generally enough to suit the needs and preferences of most vape enthusiasts—the lower temperature settings are great for maximising flavour and efficiency, while the hotter settings are ideal for those that prioritise better vapor production.

PAX 2 vs PAX 3: Detailed Vaporizer Review

If you're a more seasoned vape enthusiast, however, you may find that PAX 2 lacks customisability, especially when compared to other, newer portable vapes. While it'll set you back an extra €100, PAX 3 offers more precise temperature control, app compatibility, improved battery life, and faster charging and heat-up times. All in all, PAX 3 is a more complete vaporizer with more elaborate features that offer experienced vapers extensive control over their sessions via the PAX Vapor app.

Plus, the PAX 3 Special Edition Complete Kit comes with special, limited-edition designs custom-made for Royal Queen Seeds. PAX 2, on the other hand, offers users an exceptional, high-quality vape with just enough features at a great price point.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: