Focus V Carta Sport vs G Pen Elite

The biggest practical difference is price tier: the G Pen Elite sits at $120 while the Focus V Carta Sport is $235, a gap of about $115 that puts them in different buying brackets.

G Pen Elite is the cheaper option at $120 compared with $235 for the Focus V Carta Sport, about $115 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.

Focus V Carta Sport reaches session-ready temperature in ~10 seconds, while the G Pen Elite takes ~30 seconds. That's roughly 20 seconds quicker on the Focus V Carta Sport, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.

Focus V Carta Sport uses conduction (intelli-core, heated floor and side walls) heating, while the G Pen Elite uses conduction. Heating style influences flavor profile, vapor density, and how forgiving the device is to draw technique.

Focus V Carta Sport fully charges in ~90 minutes, ahead of <3 hours on the G Pen Elite.

Focus V Carta Sport's spec sheet lists Focus V quotes 50+ dabs, closer to 30-35 at mid temperatures; the G Pen Elite lists 12-15 sessions. The two manufacturers measure battery life differently here, so direct comparison isn't straightforward.

G Pen Elite covers 93°C - 220°C (200°F - 428°F), a wider band than the Focus V Carta Sport at 249-296°C (480-565°F) across five presets, wider custom range in the app. A wider range gives you more room to dial in flavor at the low end and big clouds at the top.