Sticky Brick Maxx vs Tempest 2

Editorial Summary

Sticky Brick Maxx and Tempest 2 are both analog / convection vaporizers, but they target different priorities. Their listed prices are close ($190 vs $179). Session style, airflow, and extraction behavior will matter more than raw spec sheet numbers here.

Specs Compared

12

Different Specs

12

Shared Specs

0

Overall Overlap

0%

Shared Traits

Analog Convection Premium

Head-to-Head Highlights

A quick snapshot of the specs people usually care about first.

Price (USD)

Close call

Sticky Brick Maxx

$190

Tempest 2

$179

Pricing is very close between both devices.

Weight

Close call

Sticky Brick Maxx

—

Tempest 2

46g

Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.

Heating Style

Close call

Sticky Brick Maxx

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Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

Heating style differs, which can impact flavor and extraction behavior.

Key Differences at a Glance

Top specs where these two devices diverge.

10 differences

Price (USD)

Sticky Brick Maxx

$190

vs

Tempest 2

$179

Device Type

Sticky Brick Maxx

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vs

Tempest 2

Portable

Heating Type

Sticky Brick Maxx

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vs

Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

Chamber Capacity

Sticky Brick Maxx

—

vs

Tempest 2

0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)

Dimensions

Sticky Brick Maxx

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vs

Tempest 2

122mm x 18.5mm

Weight

Sticky Brick Maxx

—

vs

Tempest 2

46g

Brand

Sticky Brick Maxx

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vs

Tempest 2

Mad Heaters

Batteries

Sticky Brick Maxx

—

vs

Tempest 2

None

Country Of Manufacture

Sticky Brick Maxx

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vs

Tempest 2

United Kingdom

Heating Time

Sticky Brick Maxx

—

vs

Tempest 2

~30-45 seconds with torch

Choose Sticky Brick Maxx if...

You prefer a — heating profile.
Your usage leans toward wood and desktop sessions.
You prefer Sticky Brick Maxx's overall feature mix and form factor.

View Sticky Brick Maxx Profile

Choose Tempest 2 if...

You prefer a convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix heating profile.
Your usage leans toward portable and hybrid sessions.
You prefer Tempest 2's overall feature mix and form factor.

View Tempest 2 Profile

Spec Comparison Table

Direct comparison of every spec from each device profile.

12 differ 0 shared

Only differences

Specification	Sticky Brick Maxx	Tempest 2
Price (USD)	$190	$179
Device Type	—	Portable
Heating Type	—	Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix
Chamber Capacity	—	0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)
Dimensions	—	122mm x 18.5mm
Weight	—	46g
Brand	—	Mad Heaters
Batteries	—	None
Country Of Manufacture	—	United Kingdom
Heating Time	—	~30-45 seconds with torch
Materials	—	Grade 5 titanium, aluminum heat shield, stainless steel
Temperature Control	—	Visual gauge with click indicators

Comparison FAQs

What is the biggest difference between the Sticky Brick Maxx and the Tempest 2?

There's no single headline gap. The differences are spread across 12 smaller spec rows rather than concentrated in one place. The spec table below marks each row that differs.

Which is cheaper, the Sticky Brick Maxx or the Tempest 2?

Listed prices are close: $190 for the Sticky Brick Maxx versus $179 for the Tempest 2. Day-to-day price will likely come down to whichever retailer is running a promotion.