I received my platinum Pax 2 a couple days ago and I've had the opportunity to blast through four sessions. Here are my findings thus far as a user who has never owned the original Pax:
The Pax 2 was actually more stealthy than I anticipated and the Platinum finish is quite striking. My first session had some bumps primarily due to my own stupidity. I actually thought you could vape from the temperature mode like the Solo where you just change temperature level and pull. I set temp to the highest level and didn't get any vapor, so I pulled harder, still nothing! Anyway I finally figured out you had to exit the temperature mode for the device to function. I set the Temp to Level 3 and my session began.
Flavor: I was quite satisfied with the flavor and IMO it's better than the Solo from start to finish. I never got that heavy burnt popcorn taste you get from the Solo toward the end of a session... Even at the highest temp setting.
Vapor Quality: I was actually pleasantly surprised with the smoothness of the vapor. I blew nice tasty clouds on level three and then went up to level 4 and the clouds were huge and the flavor degradation was minimal... Great vapor quality and better than the Solo in my opinion. I repeat...very smoth vapor even at temp 4!
Extraction: i did not find the need to stir and the ABV came out fairly even with 60% dark brown and the rest more of a medium brown. What really impressed me was the ability to get full extraction with a moderate .15g load in about 8 draws. In contrast, to get full extraction with the Solo I need to huff and puff for about 15 minutes and maybe 20 draws. The Pax 2 better meets my need for speed criteria for a portable!
Loading and Unloading: Loading herb was simple. The size of the oven is great and can accommodate a smallish .08g load up to a full load of about .33g. Very versatile for diverse users... As far as unloading the ABV, I reccommend having a toothpick or dabbing tool available to agitate the material prior to dumping. The material tends to stick in the oven and tapping the device is usually not enough to empty the load.
Charging and Battery Life: as others have stated the charging cradle is easy to attach, charging time is not long and battery life is exceptional for a portable of this size.
Cleaning: haven't had the need to do it yet, but It seems to be very easy so I don't anticipate any negatives in that regard.
The flat mouthpiece works so well I havnt even tried the other one. From past posts it seems most prefer the flat mouthpiece as compared to the other one..
Party mode, flashing lights, simon and Funky town: I don't know and I don't care. I suppose nice features that some people will enjoy, but at the bottom of my list on the importance factor of features of a portable YMMV..
So far I'm very impressed with this little powerhouse of a vape. My Solo(although a great vape) will most likely not get used much.. It's bulkier, less stealthy, breakable expensive glass stems and vapor quality and speed of extraction are not as good as the Pax 2..
I'm loving the Pax 2 so far. Great job Pax people!!
