Price (USD)
Kingtons Black Widow edgeKingtons Black Widow
$65
XMAX Starry V3
$100
Kingtons Black Widow is typically around $35 lower.
Vaporizer Comparison
Kingtons Black Widow vs XMAX Starry V3
Kingtons Black Widow
VS
XMAX Starry V3
Side-by-side specs, pricing context, and clear decision guidance.
Editorial Summary
Kingtons Black Widow and XMAX Starry V3 are both portable / budget vaporizers, but they target different priorities. Kingtons Black Widow is usually the lower-cost pick at $65, around $35 below XMAX Starry V3. Heat-up speed is broadly similar between the two.
Specs Compared
19
Different Specs
16
Shared Specs
3
Overall Overlap
16%
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 Widow
<30 seconds
XMAX Starry V3
~30 seconds
Both devices are in a similar heat-up range.
Weight
Close callKingtons Black Widow
190 grams
XMAX Starry V3
—
Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.
Heating Style
Close callKingtons Black Widow
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 Widow
$65
vs
XMAX Starry V3
$100
Temperature Range
Kingtons Black Widow
180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F)
vs
XMAX Starry V3
212°F - 464°F
Battery Type
Kingtons Black Widow
—
vs
XMAX Starry V3
18650
Battery Capacity
Kingtons Black Widow
2200mAh
vs
XMAX Starry V3
2900mAh
Battery Life
Kingtons Black Widow
—
vs
XMAX Starry V3
60-80 minutes
Charge Time
Kingtons Black Widow
3-4 hours
vs
XMAX Starry V3
90-120 minutes
Pass-Through Charging
Kingtons Black Widow
—
vs
XMAX Starry V3
Yes
Dimensions
Kingtons Black Widow
128 x 44 x 26mm
vs
XMAX Starry V3
11 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm
Weight
Kingtons Black Widow
190 grams
vs
XMAX Starry V3
—
Power Adjustment
Kingtons Black Widow
Modular - 5 Stages
vs
XMAX Starry V3
—
Choose Kingtons Black Widow if...
- You want the lower listed entry price ($65 vs $100).
- 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 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.
16 differ 3 shared
| Specification | Kingtons Black Widow | XMAX Starry V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $65 | $100 |
| Heating Type | Conduction | Conduction |
| Heat Up Time | <30 seconds | ~30 seconds |
| Temperature Range | 180°C - 220°C (356 - 428°F) | 212°F - 464°F |
| Battery Type | — | 18650 |
| Battery Capacity | 2200mAh | 2900mAh |
| Battery Life | — | 60-80 minutes |
| Charging | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Charge Time | 3-4 hours | 90-120 minutes |
| Pass-Through Charging | — | Yes |
| Dimensions | 128 x 44 x 26mm | 11 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm |
| 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 V3?
There's no single headline gap. The differences are spread across 16 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 V3?
Kingtons Black Widow is the cheaper option at $65 compared with $100 for the XMAX Starry V3, about $35 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.
Can I use the XMAX Starry V3 while charging?
Yes, only the XMAX Starry V3 supports pass-through charging. The Kingtons Black Widow has to finish charging before you can use it.
Which heats up faster, the Kingtons Black Widow or the XMAX Starry V3?
Heat-up times are very close: <30 seconds on the Kingtons Black Widow and ~30 seconds on the XMAX Starry V3. The real-world difference will be hard to notice mid-session.
Which charges faster, the Kingtons Black Widow or the XMAX Starry V3?
XMAX Starry V3 fully charges in 90-120 minutes, ahead of 3-4 hours on the Kingtons Black Widow.
How similar are the Kingtons Black Widow and the XMAX Starry V3?
Across the 19 specs we line up, they share 3 and differ on 16, an overlap of about 16%. The differences are concentrated in the areas the spec table highlights with a marker.
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