Price (USD)
PAX Mini edgeDaVinci IQ2
$295
PAX Mini
$150
PAX Mini is typically around $145 lower.
Vaporizer Comparison
DaVinci IQ2
PAX Mini
Side-by-side specs, pricing context, and clear decision guidance.
DaVinci IQ2 and PAX Mini are both conduction / electronic vaporizers, but they target different priorities. PAX Mini is usually the lower-cost pick at $150, around $145 below DaVinci IQ2. PAX Mini has the quicker listed heat-up profile, which can matter for shorter sessions.
Specs Compared
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Different Specs
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Shared Specs
1
Overall Overlap
5%
Shared Traits
A quick snapshot of the specs people usually care about first.
DaVinci IQ2
$295
PAX Mini
$150
PAX Mini is typically around $145 lower.
DaVinci IQ2
30 seconds
PAX Mini
22 seconds
PAX Mini has the quicker listed heat-up profile.
DaVinci IQ2
~160g
PAX Mini
89 grams
PAX Mini is the lighter listed unit.
DaVinci IQ2
Conduction
PAX Mini
Conduction
Both devices use a similar heating approach.
Top specs where these two devices diverge.
Price (USD)
DaVinci IQ2
$295
PAX Mini
$150
Device Type
DaVinci IQ2
—
PAX Mini
Portable
Heat Up Time
DaVinci IQ2
30 seconds
PAX Mini
22 seconds
Temperature Range
DaVinci IQ2
0°C - 221°C
PAX Mini
—
Chamber Capacity
DaVinci IQ2
~0.5g
PAX Mini
0.25g - 0.5g
Battery Type
DaVinci IQ2
Removable 18650 battery
PAX Mini
—
Battery Life
DaVinci IQ2
~1 hour
PAX Mini
—
Charging
DaVinci IQ2
Micro USB
PAX Mini
—
Charge Time
DaVinci IQ2
~6 hours
PAX Mini
—
Pass-Through Charging
DaVinci IQ2
Yes
PAX Mini
—
Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.
| Specification | DaVinci IQ2 | PAX Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $295 | $150 |
| Device Type | — | Portable |
| Heating Type | Conduction | Conduction |
| Heat Up Time | 30 seconds | 22 seconds |
| Temperature Range | 0°C - 221°C | — |
| Chamber Capacity | ~0.5g | 0.25g - 0.5g |
| Battery Type | Removable 18650 battery | — |
| Battery Life | ~1 hour | — |
| Charging | Micro USB | — |
| Charge Time | ~6 hours | — |
| Pass-Through Charging | Yes | — |
| Dimensions | 92x45x25mm | 93mm x 31mm x 22mm |
| Weight | ~160g | 89 grams |
| Power Adjustment | Digital Control | — |
| Oven Type | Ceramic | — |
| Brand | DaVinci Tech | PAX Labs |
| Charging | — | USB-C, about 90 minutes |
| Run Time | — | Up to ~60 minutes |
| Session Timer | — | 8 minutes |
| Temperature Control | — | Four heat modes (LED X) |
The biggest practical difference is price tier: the PAX Mini sits at $150 while the DaVinci IQ2 is $295, a gap of about $145 that puts them in different buying brackets.
PAX Mini is the cheaper option at $150 compared with $295 for the DaVinci IQ2, about $145 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.
PAX Mini reaches session-ready temperature in 22 seconds, while the DaVinci IQ2 takes 30 seconds. That's roughly 8 seconds quicker on the PAX Mini, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.
DaVinci IQ2 has the larger chamber at ~0.5g, versus 0.25g - 0.5g on the PAX Mini. A bigger bowl means fewer reloads on long sessions; a smaller one suits microdosing and quicker bowls.
PAX Mini is the lighter unit at 89 grams, around 71g less than the DaVinci IQ2 at ~160g. The lighter device is easier to carry and pocket day-to-day.
Yes, only the DaVinci IQ2 supports pass-through charging. The PAX Mini has to finish charging before you can use it.
PAX Mini is the better pick if low-profile use matters. It's tagged as stealth or pocket-friendly in our database, while the DaVinci IQ2 is more conspicuous in hand and harder to keep out of sight.
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