Sticky Brick Runt vs Tempest 2

Editorial Summary

Sticky Brick Runt and Tempest 2 are both analog / convection vaporizers, but they target different priorities. Sticky Brick Runt is usually the lower-cost pick at $146, around $33 below Tempest 2. 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

Head-to-Head Highlights

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

Price (USD)

Sticky Brick Runt edge

Sticky Brick Runt

$146

Tempest 2

$179

Sticky Brick Runt is typically around $33 lower.

Weight

Close call

Sticky Brick Runt

—

Tempest 2

46g

Weight is close enough that portability is likely similar.

Heating Style

Close call

Sticky Brick Runt

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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 Runt

$146

vs

Tempest 2

$179

Device Type

Sticky Brick Runt

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vs

Tempest 2

Portable

Heating Type

Sticky Brick Runt

—

vs

Tempest 2

Convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix

Chamber Capacity

Sticky Brick Runt

—

vs

Tempest 2

0.1g - 0.2g (adjustable)

Dimensions

Sticky Brick Runt

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vs

Tempest 2

122mm x 18.5mm

Weight

Sticky Brick Runt

—

vs

Tempest 2

46g

Brand

Sticky Brick Runt

—

vs

Tempest 2

Mad Heaters

Batteries

Sticky Brick Runt

—

vs

Tempest 2

None

Country Of Manufacture

Sticky Brick Runt

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vs

Tempest 2

United Kingdom

Heating Time

Sticky Brick Runt

—

vs

Tempest 2

~30-45 seconds with torch

Choose Sticky Brick Runt if...

You want the lower listed entry price ($146 vs $179).
You prefer a — heating profile.
Your usage leans toward wood sessions.

View Sticky Brick Runt Profile

Choose Tempest 2 if...

You prefer a convection-heavy with thermal ball matrix heating profile.
Your usage leans toward portable and premium 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 Runt	Tempest 2
Price (USD)	$146	$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 Runt 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 Runt or the Tempest 2?

Sticky Brick Runt is the cheaper option at $146 compared with $179 for the Tempest 2, about $33 less. Live retailer pricing can shift, so confirm before buying.