{"id":7996,"date":"2024-07-22T10:50:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T14:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/?p=7996"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:37:33","slug":"pax-3-vaporizer-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/pax-3-vaporizer-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Pax 3 Vaporizer Review &#8211; Has it aged well?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/pax-plus-review\/\">Pax Plus Vaporizer review<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/pax-3-complete-kit.html\">Pax 3<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is one of the latest releases from <a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/brands\/pax-vaporizers\">Pax Labs<\/a> and is the successor of the very pretty\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Interested in seeing how the Pax 3 stacks up against the competition? Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"vi-lazyload\" data-id=\"508522787\" data-thumb=\"\" data-logo=\"2\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><\/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\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have seen or used a Pax 2, you pretty much have an idea <\/span><b>how to use the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/pax-3-complete-kit.html\"><b>Pax 3<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They certainly did not reinvent the wheel. For those who haven\u2019t, <\/span><b>remove the magnet cap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/vaporizing-cannabis-latest-tech-and-benefits\/\"><b>vaporizing medical cannabis<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn the device on <\/span><b>by pressing the center of the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/pax-2-3-flat-mouthpiece-2-pack.html\"><b>Pax 3 flat mouthpiece<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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<\/span><b> 5 temperature settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the first 4 are the same as the Pax 2, but <\/span><b>the 5th is a custom temperature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which can be set through the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you have selected your desired temperature setting, <\/span><b>press and hold the power button<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> again to set the temperature and exit the temperature select menu. The device will now begin to automatically heat up to your set temperature. <\/span><b>Heat up time has been improved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the Pax 3 and should only take about<\/span><b> 15 seconds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To use the Pax 3 vaporizer with concentrates use the <\/span><b>included concentrate container<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 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. <\/span><b>For concentrates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we recommend setting the Pax 3 vaporizer to the <\/span><b>highest heat setting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (setting 4).<\/span><\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/tronian-gammatron.html\"><b>Tronian Gammatron<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which has a similar form factor in terms of its portability but also comes with a wax canister to store. This removes the need to take extra containers with you while on the move as well as a built in tool for the same reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer parts\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot2-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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>Flavor<\/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 style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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 style=\"text-align: justify\">Temperature Flexibility<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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 style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-vaporqueality.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer mouth piece\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: justify\">Vapor Quality<\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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 cannabis using a <a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/zeus-temple-de-humidor.html\">de-humidor box<\/a> for the best results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Vapor from the Pax 3 is smooth and satisfying and can be modified slightly by selecting a different temperature and heating mode as described above.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">However, the Pax 3 is still conduction heating, which will never provide the purest flavour like with convection, if you are in the market for a convection style vaporizer that won&#8217;t break the bank we highly suggest checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/utillian-723.html\">Utillian 723<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The heating modes are definitely what set the<span style=\"color: #000000\"> <a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/pax-3-complete-kit.html\">Pax 3 kit<\/a> <\/span>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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Those who like more flavour will love the aptly named \u201cFlavour\u201d profile, which increases cooling between draws to help maintain the flavour of your cannabis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><div class=\"column one-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-manufacturing-quality.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer front display\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\">Manufacturing Quality<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7903 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3.jpg\" alt=\"pax3 vaporizer coils\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-shot3-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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<\/div><div class=\"column one-1\">\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-battery-life.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer battery\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\">Battery Life<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\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><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 style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-portability.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7910 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pax3-vaporizer-portability.jpg\" alt=\"Pax 3 vaporizer in pocket\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\">Portability<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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 style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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 style=\"text-align: justify\">\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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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><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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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 style=\"text-align: justify\">Discreetness<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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><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><div class=\"column one-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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 style=\"text-align: justify\">Overall Experience<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><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 style=\"text-align: justify\"><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 style=\"text-align: justify\"><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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/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 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In fact, those who are looking for a unit that is of similar size but is able to output <\/span><b>more powerful vapor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and an <\/span><b>innovative approach to vaporizing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, you may want to check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvape.com\/zeus-arc-gt3.html\"><b>Zeus Arc GT3<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">which offers a higher temperature max as well as a full 3rd generation pod system with automatic grinding and loading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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. The real reason why its previous model worked so well was because it would offer good vapor quality at a low price, but in today&#8217;s standard, there are many units, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/utillian-621.html\">Utillan 621<\/a>, which will offer better results at a similar price point.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\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:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/3x-screens-pax-3.html\"><b>Pax 3 screens<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the long haul!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re exploring the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/vaporizers\/portable-vaporizers.html\">portable vaporizers<\/a>, there are plenty of excellent alternatives to consider.\u00a0 We have compiled a list of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/torontovaporizer.ca\/blog\/best-portable-vaporizers\/\">best dry herb vaporizers<\/a>\u00a0where you can compare the Pax 3 with other top vaporizers and see why they are the best.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><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","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 review. The Pax 3\u00a0is one of the latest releases from Pax Labs and is the successor of the very pretty\u00a0Pax 2 vaporizer. 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