Vape Dr.
Well-Known Member
Here is my Indica vs pax review, I'm going to do it a little different because I still don't have my laptop (thanks geek squad!) This is a comparison review, not a side by side vape review as I vape.
I'm going to rate them by which is better, worse, or if they are the same. I do apologize, I will do a side by side when I get my laptop back.
Stealth: both are stealthy , the pax is stealthier hands down. PAX
Chamber: both hold roughly the same amount. TIE
Ease of use: Both are simple, however you don't have to pull the MP off the Indica to change temps. INDICA
Oven: the Indica clearly wins. Oven is perfectly heated. The pax, not so much. you have to mix your herb because of uneven heat throughout your session. INDICA
Heat up time: Pretty even at low temps, Indica has more temps, but the pax heats up a bit quicker. PAX
Durability: The Indica hands down again. You can drop it with no worries. The pax you will loose your oven lid, herb, and possibly the mouthpiece will shoot out. Also you run the risk of denting the metal casing. INDICA
Taste: taste is very close, almost too close to call. However the Indica has 2 lower settings than the pax which taste amazing, but the Indica taste better on the highest setting between the 2. INDICA
Look: Both are pretty sweet looking, but the pax looks like an Ipod and is slimmer, if the Indica was black it would be a tie. PAX
Convenience: They are both very convenient and compact. I gotta give it to the Indica because of ease of use. INDICA
Battery: They both last about the same, too close to call so it's a tie. TIE
Vapor: Both give great vapor production, but I think the Indica has an edge. INDICA
Price: PAX is $50 more, you get much more for your money with the Indica. INDICA
Customer service: No contest. INDICA
Manufacturer: taking advice and input from forum members to improve product. INDICA
Cleaning: No brainer, hands down. INDICA
Warranty: PAX has a 10 year warranty, Indica has a 1 year warranty. PAX
Replacement parts: The Indica give you 5 pipe cleaners, 5 screens, 3 spacers, 2 oven lids, and 2 picks and a carry pouch. The PAX comes with the unit 5 pipe cleaners, 5 alcohol wipes and MP lube (which is propylene glycol which is VERY inexpensive). INDICA
Overall enjoyment: That's a personal preference IMO. I love them both. TIE
Best bang for your buck: The Indica IMO. Less expensive, extra (often lost parts), sweet wooden box, More durable, very simple yet effective and efficient design. INDICA
Healthiest: Took both apart, both have oven and airpath completely sealed from internals. TIE
Weight: PAX is 97.5 grams Indica is 153.5 grams. PAX
Covering all the basis, lets tally it up.
TIES: 4
PAX: 5
INDICA: 12
This is a bit of an odd method of comparison, I know. But it's covering all the basis that consumers want to know. In my unbiased opinion, the INDICA is a much better unit all around, and the best bang for your hard earned buck. I still love them both, but the winner is the INDICA by a landslide if you look at the numbers IMO.
Thank you for reading my rather unorthodox review. I hope this was helpful to anyone debating between the two. Just because the PAX is more popular and stealthier doesn't mean there aren't other great portable out there to choose from.
Essentially the choice is up to you. This is my opinion, I have more than one of each so obviously I love them both. They all have their quarks, but there can only be one winner. IMO I believe the winner is the Indica.
I should also mention, there are no fake Indicas so you know you are getting a legit product from the manufacturer.
I'm going to rate them by which is better, worse, or if they are the same. I do apologize, I will do a side by side when I get my laptop back.
Stealth: both are stealthy , the pax is stealthier hands down. PAX
Chamber: both hold roughly the same amount. TIE
Ease of use: Both are simple, however you don't have to pull the MP off the Indica to change temps. INDICA
Oven: the Indica clearly wins. Oven is perfectly heated. The pax, not so much. you have to mix your herb because of uneven heat throughout your session. INDICA
Heat up time: Pretty even at low temps, Indica has more temps, but the pax heats up a bit quicker. PAX
Durability: The Indica hands down again. You can drop it with no worries. The pax you will loose your oven lid, herb, and possibly the mouthpiece will shoot out. Also you run the risk of denting the metal casing. INDICA
Taste: taste is very close, almost too close to call. However the Indica has 2 lower settings than the pax which taste amazing, but the Indica taste better on the highest setting between the 2. INDICA
Look: Both are pretty sweet looking, but the pax looks like an Ipod and is slimmer, if the Indica was black it would be a tie. PAX
Convenience: They are both very convenient and compact. I gotta give it to the Indica because of ease of use. INDICA
Battery: They both last about the same, too close to call so it's a tie. TIE
Vapor: Both give great vapor production, but I think the Indica has an edge. INDICA
Price: PAX is $50 more, you get much more for your money with the Indica. INDICA
Customer service: No contest. INDICA
Manufacturer: taking advice and input from forum members to improve product. INDICA
Cleaning: No brainer, hands down. INDICA
Warranty: PAX has a 10 year warranty, Indica has a 1 year warranty. PAX
Replacement parts: The Indica give you 5 pipe cleaners, 5 screens, 3 spacers, 2 oven lids, and 2 picks and a carry pouch. The PAX comes with the unit 5 pipe cleaners, 5 alcohol wipes and MP lube (which is propylene glycol which is VERY inexpensive). INDICA
Overall enjoyment: That's a personal preference IMO. I love them both. TIE
Best bang for your buck: The Indica IMO. Less expensive, extra (often lost parts), sweet wooden box, More durable, very simple yet effective and efficient design. INDICA
Healthiest: Took both apart, both have oven and airpath completely sealed from internals. TIE
Weight: PAX is 97.5 grams Indica is 153.5 grams. PAX
Covering all the basis, lets tally it up.
TIES: 4
PAX: 5
INDICA: 12
This is a bit of an odd method of comparison, I know. But it's covering all the basis that consumers want to know. In my unbiased opinion, the INDICA is a much better unit all around, and the best bang for your hard earned buck. I still love them both, but the winner is the INDICA by a landslide if you look at the numbers IMO.
Thank you for reading my rather unorthodox review. I hope this was helpful to anyone debating between the two. Just because the PAX is more popular and stealthier doesn't mean there aren't other great portable out there to choose from.
Essentially the choice is up to you. This is my opinion, I have more than one of each so obviously I love them both. They all have their quarks, but there can only be one winner. IMO I believe the winner is the Indica.
I should also mention, there are no fake Indicas so you know you are getting a legit product from the manufacturer.
Last edited:
I CANNOT WAIT!!!! 
Matte black is an exciting feature. I realize it doesn't exactly keep up the zippo style, but offering the zippo style as well as a matte black style makes me happy.
