Dry herb and concentrate vaporizers heat material rather than burning it. NYX Vape carries portable vaporizers from PAX and the desktop Volcano Classic from Storz & Bickel - two of the longest-established names in the category.
The choice comes down to format: a portable that fits in a pocket, or a desktop unit built for sessions at home. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $99.
Compare Vaporizers
| Vaporizer |
Format |
Brand |
Best for |
| PAX 2 Vaporizer |
Portable |
PAX |
Discreet everyday carry in a minimal, pocket-sized body |
| PAX 3 Complete Kit Vaporizer |
Portable |
PAX |
A fuller kit with the accessories included in the box |
| Volcano Classic with Easy Valve Set |
Desktop |
Storz & Bickel |
Balloon-fill sessions at home; the reference desktop unit |
Which Vaporizer is Right for You?
Best for portability - The PAX 2. Its whole design argument is that it disappears in a pocket, with no protruding mouthpiece and a rechargeable battery.
Best for a complete out-of-the-box setup - The PAX 3 Complete Kit, which ships with the accessory set rather than leaving you to buy pieces separately.
Best for home sessions and shared use - The Volcano Classic with the Easy Valve set. It is a desktop unit that fills a balloon rather than being drawn from directly, which is why it has stayed the reference in this category for so long.
Keep spares in mind: PAX screens are consumable and stocked on our vaporizer accessories page.
Vaporizers vs Vapes - What Is Different
A dry herb or concentrate vaporizer is not an e-cigarette. It has no e-liquid, no coil to replace and no nicotine pods. It heats loose material to the point where vapour forms, without combustion.
Maintenance is different too. Instead of coils you clean screens, ovens and paths. PAX replacement screens are a consumable, the way coils are on a tank.
Portable or desktop. Portables run on an internal rechargeable battery and are drawn from directly. Desktop units plug into the wall and, on the Volcano, fill a balloon you then breathe from.
If you are looking for nicotine vaping rather than dry herb, see our devices, closed pod systems and disposable vapes instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vaporizers does NYX Vape carry?
We stock PAX portable vaporizers and the Storz & Bickel Volcano Classic desktop unit with the Easy Valve set. All units are authentic and covered by manufacturer warranty.
What is the difference between a vaporizer and a vape?
A vaporizer heats dry herb or concentrate without burning it. A vape, in the e-cigarette sense, heats e-liquid through a coil. They use different materials, need different maintenance, and are not interchangeable.
Should I choose a portable or a desktop vaporizer?
A portable such as the PAX runs on an internal battery and goes with you. A desktop such as the Volcano plugs into the wall, is built for longer sessions at home, and on the Volcano fills a balloon rather than being drawn from directly.
Do vaporizers need replacement parts?
Yes. Screens are consumable and should be replaced when they clog or discolour, and ovens and vapour paths need periodic cleaning. PAX replacement screens are stocked on our vaporizer accessories page.
What is the difference between the PAX 2 and the PAX 3 Complete Kit?
The PAX 3 Complete Kit ships with the full accessory set in the box, where the PAX 2 is the device on its own. Both are portable and rechargeable - see each product page for the exact contents.
Where can I buy a vaporizer in Canada?
NYX Vape ships across Canada with free shipping on orders over $99 and carries vaporizers at our Ontario retail locations, where staff can show you the units in person. Same-day local delivery across the Toronto GTA is free on orders over $75.