Puffco Proxy vs Tempest 2

The biggest practical difference is price tier: the Tempest 2 sits at $179 while the Puffco Proxy is $280, a gap of about $101 that puts them in different buying brackets.

Tempest 2 is the cheaper option at $179 compared with $280 for the Puffco Proxy, about $101 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.

Puffco Proxy reaches session-ready temperature in ~25 seconds, while the Tempest 2 takes ~30-45 seconds with torch. That's roughly 13 seconds quicker on the Puffco Proxy, which is useful if you want shorter, on-demand sessions.

Puffco Proxy uses conduction (3d chamber, heated ceramic side walls) heating, while the Tempest 2 uses convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix. Heating style influences flavor profile, vapor density, and how forgiving the device is to draw technique.

Tempest 2 is the lighter unit at 46g, around 31g less than the Puffco Proxy at 77 grams with the stock glass pipe. The lighter device is easier to carry and pocket day-to-day.

Puffco Proxy controls heat with four presets plus custom profiles in the app, while the Tempest 2 uses visual gauge with click indicators. Puffco Proxy gives you finer per-degree control.

Puffco Proxy's spec sheet lists ~15 dabs per charge; the Tempest 2 lists N/A. The two manufacturers measure battery life differently here, so direct comparison isn't straightforward.