Price (USD)
PAX Mini edgeDaVinci IQC
$199
PAX Mini
$150
PAX Mini is typically around $49 lower.
Vaporizer Comparison
DaVinci IQC
PAX Mini
Side-by-side specs, pricing context, and clear decision guidance.
DaVinci IQC and PAX Mini are both portable / conduction vaporizers, but they target different priorities. PAX Mini is usually the lower-cost pick at $150, around $49 below DaVinci IQC. PAX Mini has the quicker listed heat-up profile, which can matter for shorter sessions.
Specs Compared
21
Different Specs
20
Shared Specs
1
Overall Overlap
5%
Shared Traits
A quick snapshot of the specs people usually care about first.
DaVinci IQC
$199
PAX Mini
$150
PAX Mini is typically around $49 lower.
DaVinci IQC
~30 seconds
PAX Mini
22 seconds
PAX Mini has the quicker listed heat-up profile.
DaVinci IQC
~160g
PAX Mini
89 grams
PAX Mini is the lighter listed unit.
DaVinci IQC
Conduction
PAX Mini
Conduction
Both devices use a similar heating approach.
Top specs where these two devices diverge.
Price (USD)
DaVinci IQC
$199
PAX Mini
$150
Device Type
DaVinci IQC
—
PAX Mini
Portable
Heat Up Time
DaVinci IQC
~30 seconds
PAX Mini
22 seconds
Temperature Range
DaVinci IQC
Up to 221°C
PAX Mini
—
Chamber Capacity
DaVinci IQC
~0.5g
PAX Mini
0.25g - 0.5g
Battery Type
DaVinci IQC
Removable 18650 battery
PAX Mini
—
Battery Life
DaVinci IQC
~1 hour
PAX Mini
—
Charging
DaVinci IQC
USB-C
PAX Mini
—
Charge Time
DaVinci IQC
~2 hours
PAX Mini
—
Pass-Through Charging
DaVinci IQC
No
PAX Mini
—
Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.
| Specification | DaVinci IQC | PAX Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $199 | $150 |
| Device Type | — | Portable |
| Heating Type | Conduction | Conduction |
| Heat Up Time | ~30 seconds | 22 seconds |
| Temperature Range | Up to 221°C | — |
| Chamber Capacity | ~0.5g | 0.25g - 0.5g |
| Battery Type | Removable 18650 battery | — |
| Battery Life | ~1 hour | — |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Charge Time | ~2 hours | — |
| Pass-Through Charging | No | — |
| 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 |
| Heating Time | ~60 seconds | — |
| Run Time | — | Up to ~60 minutes |
| Session Timer | — | 8 minutes |
| Temperature Control | — | Four heat modes (LED X) |
There's no single headline gap. The differences are spread across 20 smaller spec rows rather than concentrated in one place. The spec table below marks each row that differs.
PAX Mini is the cheaper option at $150 compared with $199 for the DaVinci IQC, about $49 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.
PAX Mini reaches session-ready temperature in 22 seconds, while the DaVinci IQC takes ~30 seconds. That's roughly 8 seconds quicker on the PAX Mini, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.
DaVinci IQC 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 IQC at ~160g. The lighter device is easier to carry and pocket day-to-day.
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 IQC is more conspicuous in hand and harder to keep out of sight.
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