Price (USD)
Kingtons Black Widow edgeKingtons Black Widow
$65
XMAX Starry 4
$99
Kingtons Black Widow is typically around $34 lower.
Vaporizer Comparison
Kingtons Black Widow vs XMAX Starry 4
Kingtons Black Widow
VS
XMAX Starry 4
Side-by-side specs, pricing context, and clear decision guidance.
Editorial Summary
Kingtons Black Widow and XMAX Starry 4 are both portable / budget vaporizers, but they target different priorities. Kingtons Black Widow is usually the lower-cost pick at $65, around $34 below XMAX Starry 4. XMAX Starry 4 has the quicker listed heat-up profile, which can matter for shorter sessions.
Specs Compared
18
Different Specs
17
Shared Specs
1
Overall Overlap
6%
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
XMAX Starry 4 edgeKingtons Black Widow
<30 seconds
XMAX Starry 4
~15 seconds
XMAX Starry 4 has the quicker listed heat-up profile.
Weight
Close callKingtons Black Widow
190 grams
XMAX Starry 4
—
Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.
Heating Style
Close callKingtons Black Widow
Conduction
XMAX Starry 4
Conduction
Both devices use a similar heating approach.
Key Differences at a Glance
Top specs where these two devices diverge.
Price (USD)
Kingtons Black Widow
$65
vs
XMAX Starry 4
$99
Heat Up Time
Kingtons Black Widow
<30 seconds
vs
XMAX Starry 4
~15 seconds
Temperature Range
Kingtons Black Widow
180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F)
vs
XMAX Starry 4
100℃-240℃ (212℉-464℉)
Battery Type
Kingtons Black Widow
—
vs
XMAX Starry 4
18650
Battery Capacity
Kingtons Black Widow
2200mAh
vs
XMAX Starry 4
2550mAh
Charging
Kingtons Black Widow
Micro USB
vs
XMAX Starry 4
USB-C
Charge Time
Kingtons Black Widow
3-4 hours
vs
XMAX Starry 4
—
Pass-Through Charging
Kingtons Black Widow
—
vs
XMAX Starry 4
Yes
Dimensions
Kingtons Black Widow
128 x 44 x 26mm
vs
XMAX Starry 4
115.9 x 37.5 x 24mm
Weight
Kingtons Black Widow
190 grams
vs
XMAX Starry 4
—
Choose Kingtons Black Widow if...
- You want the lower listed entry price ($65 vs $99).
- You prefer Kingtons Black Widow's overall feature mix and form factor.
- You prefer Kingtons Black Widow's overall feature mix and form factor.
Choose XMAX Starry 4 if...
- You care about faster heat-up time for quicker sessions.
- Your usage leans toward battery swap sessions.
- You prefer XMAX Starry 4's overall feature mix and form factor.
Spec Comparison Table
Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.
17 differ 1 shared
| Specification | Kingtons Black Widow | XMAX Starry 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $65 | $99 |
| Heating Type | Conduction | Conduction |
| Heat Up Time | <30 seconds | ~15 seconds |
| Temperature Range | 180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F) | 100℃-240℃ (212℉-464℉) |
| Battery Type | — | 18650 |
| Battery Capacity | 2200mAh | 2550mAh |
| Charging | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Charge Time | 3-4 hours | — |
| Pass-Through Charging | — | Yes |
| Dimensions | 128 x 44 x 26mm | 115.9 x 37.5 x 24mm |
| Weight | 190 grams | — |
| 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 Widow and the XMAX Starry 4?
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 Widow or the XMAX Starry 4?
Kingtons Black Widow is the cheaper option at $65 compared with $99 for the XMAX Starry 4, about $34 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.
Which heats up faster, the Kingtons Black Widow or the XMAX Starry 4?
XMAX Starry 4 reaches session-ready temperature in ~15 seconds, while the Kingtons Black Widow takes <30 seconds. That's roughly 15 seconds quicker on the XMAX Starry 4, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.
Can I use the XMAX Starry 4 while charging?
Yes, only the XMAX Starry 4 supports pass-through charging. The Kingtons Black Widow has to finish charging before you can use it.
Which uses USB-C, the Kingtons Black Widow or the XMAX Starry 4?
XMAX Starry 4 charges over USB-C; the Kingtons Black Widow uses a Micro USB port. USB-C means one fewer cable to keep around if your phone and laptop already use it.
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