Lipids can cause harshness and coughing which is never good for your lungs. Some people believe that the lipids help retain flavor and prefer to keep them. Shatter means the material is fresh enough to still contain THCa.
The Q can be a big hitter, if used right. The Cloud is a big hitter. Period. Still haven't even moved the dial. The ease of use, consistency, and efficiency are just a different class.