Kingtons Black Widow vs The Hippie Pipe

Q: What is the biggest difference between the Kingtons Black Widow and the The Hippie Pipe?

The biggest practical difference is heating approach: Kingtons Black Widow runs conduction while The Hippie Pipe runs primarily conduction. That changes flavor delivery, vapor density, and how the device responds to slow versus fast draws.

Q: Which heats up faster, the Kingtons Black Widow or the The Hippie Pipe?

The Hippie Pipe reaches session-ready temperature in ~15 seconds depending on heating method, while the Kingtons Black Widow takes <30 seconds. That's roughly 15 seconds quicker on the The Hippie Pipe, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.

Q: What's the difference in heating between the Kingtons Black Widow and the The Hippie Pipe?

Kingtons Black Widow uses conduction heating, while the The Hippie Pipe uses primarily conduction. Heating style influences flavor profile, vapor density, and how forgiving the device is to draw technique.

Q: Which is cheaper, the Kingtons Black Widow or the The Hippie Pipe?

Listed prices are close: $65 for the Kingtons Black Widow versus $80 for the The Hippie Pipe. Day-to-day price will likely come down to whichever retailer is running a promotion.

Q: Which is more discreet, the Kingtons Black Widow or the The Hippie Pipe?

Kingtons Black Widow is the better pick if low-profile use matters. It's tagged as stealth or pocket-friendly in our database, while the The Hippie Pipe is more conspicuous in hand and harder to keep out of sight.

Editorial Summary

Kingtons Black Widow and The Hippie Pipe are both portable / budget vaporizers, but they target different priorities. Their listed prices are close ($65 vs $80). The Hippie Pipe has the quicker listed heat-up profile, which can matter for shorter sessions.

Specs Compared

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Price (USD)

Kingtons Black Widow

$65

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The Hippie Pipe

$80

Device Type

Kingtons Black Widow

—

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The Hippie Pipe

Portable

Heating Type

Kingtons Black Widow

Conduction

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The Hippie Pipe

Primarily Conduction

Heat Up Time

Kingtons Black Widow

<30 seconds

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The Hippie Pipe

~15 seconds depending on heating method

Temperature Range

Kingtons Black Widow

180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F)

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The Hippie Pipe

Manual Heating

Battery Capacity

Kingtons Black Widow

2200mAh

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The Hippie Pipe

—

Charging

Kingtons Black Widow

Micro USB

vs

The Hippie Pipe

—

Charge Time

Kingtons Black Widow

3-4 hours

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The Hippie Pipe

—

Dimensions

Kingtons Black Widow

128 x 44 x 26mm

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The Hippie Pipe

—

Weight

Kingtons Black Widow

190 grams

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The Hippie Pipe

—

Choose Kingtons Black Widow if...

You prefer a conduction heating profile.
Your usage leans toward conduction and discrete sessions.
You prefer Kingtons Black Widow's overall feature mix and form factor.

View Kingtons Black Widow Profile

Choose The Hippie Pipe if...

You care about faster heat-up time for quicker sessions.
You prefer a primarily conduction heating profile.
Your usage leans toward analog and wood sessions.

View The Hippie Pipe Profile

Spec Comparison Table

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Specification	Kingtons Black Widow	The Hippie Pipe
Price (USD)	$65	$80
Device Type	—	Portable
Heating Type	Conduction	Primarily Conduction
Heat Up Time	<30 seconds	~15 seconds depending on heating method
Temperature Range	180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F)	Manual Heating
Battery Capacity	2200mAh	—
Charging	Micro USB	—
Charge Time	3-4 hours	—
Dimensions	128 x 44 x 26mm	—
Weight	190 grams	—
Power Adjustment	Modular - 5 Stages	—
Brand	Kingtons	The Hippie
Battery	—	Not Required

Comparison FAQs

What is the biggest difference between the Kingtons Black Widow and the The Hippie Pipe?

The biggest practical difference is heating approach: Kingtons Black Widow runs conduction while The Hippie Pipe runs primarily conduction. That changes flavor delivery, vapor density, and how the device responds to slow versus fast draws.

Which heats up faster, the Kingtons Black Widow or the The Hippie Pipe?

The Hippie Pipe reaches session-ready temperature in ~15 seconds depending on heating method, while the Kingtons Black Widow takes <30 seconds. That's roughly 15 seconds quicker on the The Hippie Pipe, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.

What's the difference in heating between the Kingtons Black Widow and the The Hippie Pipe?

Kingtons Black Widow uses conduction heating, while the The Hippie Pipe uses primarily conduction. Heating style influences flavor profile, vapor density, and how forgiving the device is to draw technique.

Which is cheaper, the Kingtons Black Widow or the The Hippie Pipe?

Listed prices are close: $65 for the Kingtons Black Widow versus $80 for the The Hippie Pipe. Day-to-day price will likely come down to whichever retailer is running a promotion.

Which is more discreet, the Kingtons Black Widow or the The Hippie Pipe?

Kingtons Black Widow is the better pick if low-profile use matters. It's tagged as stealth or pocket-friendly in our database, while the The Hippie Pipe is more conspicuous in hand and harder to keep out of sight.