Price (USD)
PAX 3 edgeDaVinci IQ3
$299
PAX 3
$250
PAX 3 is typically around $49 lower.
Vaporizer Comparison
DaVinci IQ3 vs PAX 3
DaVinci IQ3
VS
PAX 3
Side-by-side specs, pricing context, and clear decision guidance.
Editorial Summary
DaVinci IQ3 and PAX 3 are both conduction / concentrates vaporizers, but they target different priorities. PAX 3 is usually the lower-cost pick at $250, around $49 below DaVinci IQ3. Heat-up speed is broadly similar between the two.
Specs Compared
18
Different Specs
16
Shared Specs
2
Overall Overlap
11%
Shared Traits
Conduction Concentrates Electronic Portable
Head-to-Head Highlights
A quick snapshot of the specs people usually care about first.
Heat-Up Time
Close callDaVinci IQ3
30 seconds
PAX 3
<30 seconds
Both devices are in a similar heat-up range.
Weight
Close callDaVinci IQ3
—
PAX 3
~93 grams
Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.
Heating Style
Close callDaVinci IQ3
Conduction
PAX 3
Conduction
Both devices use a similar heating approach.
Key Differences at a Glance
Top specs where these two devices diverge.
Price (USD)
DaVinci IQ3
$299
vs
PAX 3
$250
Device Type
DaVinci IQ3
—
vs
PAX 3
Portable
Temperature Range
DaVinci IQ3
0°C - 221°C
vs
PAX 3
182°C - 215°C (260°F - 420°F)
Chamber Capacity
DaVinci IQ3
~0.7g
vs
PAX 3
<0.35 grams
Battery Type
DaVinci IQ3
Removable 21700 battery
vs
PAX 3
—
Battery Capacity
DaVinci IQ3
—
vs
PAX 3
3500mAh
Battery Life
DaVinci IQ3
90 minutes
vs
PAX 3
—
Charging
DaVinci IQ3
USB-C
vs
PAX 3
—
Charge Time
DaVinci IQ3
—
vs
PAX 3
~90 minutes
Pass-Through Charging
DaVinci IQ3
Yes
vs
PAX 3
—
Choose DaVinci IQ3 if...
- Your usage leans toward battery swap sessions.
- You prefer DaVinci IQ3's overall feature mix and form factor.
- You prefer DaVinci IQ3's overall feature mix and form factor.
Choose PAX 3 if...
- You want the lower listed entry price ($250 vs $299).
- Your usage leans toward discrete sessions.
- You prefer PAX 3's overall feature mix and form factor.
Spec Comparison Table
Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.
16 differ 2 shared
| Specification | DaVinci IQ3 | PAX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $299 | $250 |
| Device Type | — | Portable |
| Heating Type | Conduction | Conduction |
| Heat Up Time | 30 seconds | <30 seconds |
| Temperature Range | 0°C - 221°C | 182°C - 215°C (260°F - 420°F) |
| Chamber Capacity | ~0.7g | <0.35 grams |
| Battery Type | Removable 21700 battery | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | 3500mAh |
| Battery Life | 90 minutes | — |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Charge Time | — | ~90 minutes |
| Pass-Through Charging | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth / App | — | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 98mm x 31mm x 22mm |
| Weight | — | ~93 grams |
| Power Adjustment | Digital Control | Modular - 4 stages |
| Oven Type | Ceramic | — |
| Brand | DaVinci Tech | PAX Labs |
Comparison FAQs
What is the biggest difference between the DaVinci IQ3 and the PAX 3?
There's no single headline gap. The differences are spread across 16 smaller spec rows rather than concentrated in one place. The spec table below marks each row that differs.
Which is cheaper, the DaVinci IQ3 or the PAX 3?
PAX 3 is the cheaper option at $250 compared with $299 for the DaVinci IQ3, about $49 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.
Does the DaVinci IQ3 or the PAX 3 hold more flower?
DaVinci IQ3 has the larger chamber at ~0.7g, versus <0.35 grams on the PAX 3. A bigger bowl means fewer reloads on long sessions; a smaller one suits microdosing and quicker bowls.
Can I use the DaVinci IQ3 while charging?
Yes, only the DaVinci IQ3 supports pass-through charging. The PAX 3 has to finish charging before you can use it.
Does the DaVinci IQ3 or the PAX 3 have a companion app?
Only the PAX 3 pairs with a companion app. The DaVinci IQ3 relies entirely on its on-device controls.
Which heats up faster, the DaVinci IQ3 or the PAX 3?
Heat-up times are very close: 30 seconds on the DaVinci IQ3 and <30 seconds on the PAX 3. The real-world difference will be hard to notice mid-session.
Can I set custom temperatures on the DaVinci IQ3 or the PAX 3?
DaVinci IQ3 controls heat with digital control, while the PAX 3 uses modular - 4 stages. DaVinci IQ3 gives you finer per-degree control.
Need a different matchup?
Jump into the comparison hub to pick any two devices and open a canonical side-by-side page.