Price (USD)
Kingtons Black Mamba edgeKingtons Black Mamba
$50
XMAX Starry V3
$100
Kingtons Black Mamba is typically around $50 lower.
Vaporizer Comparison
Kingtons Black Mamba vs XMAX Starry V3
Kingtons Black Mamba
VS
XMAX Starry V3
Side-by-side specs, pricing context, and clear decision guidance.
Editorial Summary
Kingtons Black Mamba and XMAX Starry V3 are both portable / budget vaporizers, but they target different priorities. Kingtons Black Mamba is usually the lower-cost pick at $50, around $50 below XMAX Starry V3. Heat-up speed is broadly similar between the two.
Specs Compared
19
Different Specs
17
Shared Specs
2
Overall Overlap
11%
Shared Traits
Portable Budget Conduction Discrete Electronic
Head-to-Head Highlights
A quick snapshot of the specs people usually care about first.
Heat-Up Time
Close callKingtons Black Mamba
20-30 seconds
XMAX Starry V3
~30 seconds
Both devices are in a similar heat-up range.
Heating Style
Close callKingtons Black Mamba
Conduction
XMAX Starry V3
Conduction
Both devices use a similar heating approach.
Key Differences at a Glance
Top specs where these two devices diverge.
Price (USD)
Kingtons Black Mamba
$50
vs
XMAX Starry V3
$100
Heat Up Time
Kingtons Black Mamba
20-30 seconds
vs
XMAX Starry V3
~30 seconds
Temperature Range
Kingtons Black Mamba
180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F)
vs
XMAX Starry V3
212°F - 464°F
Chamber Capacity
Kingtons Black Mamba
0.65 grams
vs
XMAX Starry V3
—
Battery Type
Kingtons Black Mamba
—
vs
XMAX Starry V3
18650
Battery Capacity
Kingtons Black Mamba
1600mAh
vs
XMAX Starry V3
2900mAh
Battery Life
Kingtons Black Mamba
—
vs
XMAX Starry V3
60-80 minutes
Charge Time
Kingtons Black Mamba
2 hours
vs
XMAX Starry V3
90-120 minutes
Pass-Through Charging
Kingtons Black Mamba
—
vs
XMAX Starry V3
Yes
Dimensions
Kingtons Black Mamba
145 x 46 x 26.5mm
vs
XMAX Starry V3
11 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm
Choose Kingtons Black Mamba if...
- You want the lower listed entry price ($50 vs $100).
- You prefer Kingtons Black Mamba's overall feature mix and form factor.
- You prefer Kingtons Black Mamba's overall feature mix and form factor.
Choose XMAX Starry V3 if...
- Your usage leans toward battery swap sessions.
- You prefer XMAX Starry V3's overall feature mix and form factor.
- You prefer XMAX Starry V3's overall feature mix and form factor.
Spec Comparison Table
Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.
17 differ 2 shared
| Specification | Kingtons Black Mamba | XMAX Starry V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $50 | $100 |
| Heating Type | Conduction | Conduction |
| Heat Up Time | 20-30 seconds | ~30 seconds |
| Temperature Range | 180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F) | 212°F - 464°F |
| Chamber Capacity | 0.65 grams | — |
| Battery Type | — | 18650 |
| Battery Capacity | 1600mAh | 2900mAh |
| Battery Life | — | 60-80 minutes |
| Charging | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Charge Time | 2 hours | 90-120 minutes |
| Pass-Through Charging | — | Yes |
| Dimensions | 145 x 46 x 26.5mm | 11 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm |
| Power Adjustment | Modular - 5 Stages | — |
| Brand | Kingtons | — |
| Chamber Material | — | Ceramic |
| Display Type | — | OLED |
| Haptic Feedback | — | Yes |
| Manufacturer | — | TopGreen Technology Co |
| Replaceable Battery | — | Yes |
Comparison FAQs
What is the biggest difference between the Kingtons Black Mamba and the XMAX Starry V3?
There's no single headline gap. The differences are spread across 17 smaller spec rows rather than concentrated in one place. The spec table below marks each row that differs.
Which is cheaper, the Kingtons Black Mamba or the XMAX Starry V3?
Kingtons Black Mamba is the cheaper option at $50 compared with $100 for the XMAX Starry V3, about $50 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.
Which heats up faster, the Kingtons Black Mamba or the XMAX Starry V3?
Kingtons Black Mamba reaches session-ready temperature in 20-30 seconds, while the XMAX Starry V3 takes ~30 seconds. That's roughly 5 seconds quicker on the Kingtons Black Mamba, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.
Can I use the XMAX Starry V3 while charging?
Yes, only the XMAX Starry V3 supports pass-through charging. The Kingtons Black Mamba has to finish charging before you can use it.
Which charges faster, the Kingtons Black Mamba or the XMAX Starry V3?
XMAX Starry V3 fully charges in 90-120 minutes, ahead of 2 hours on the Kingtons Black Mamba.
How similar are the Kingtons Black Mamba and the XMAX Starry V3?
Across the 19 specs we line up, they share 2 and differ on 17, an overlap of about 11%. The differences are concentrated in the areas the spec table highlights with a marker.
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