There's no denying the quality and reliability of Storz & Bickel vaporizers. Since their inception and the highly successful launch of the Volcano in 2000, Storz & Bickel have continued to innovate to develop first-rate vaporizers. Their commitment to innovation has produced exemplary models that are widely recognized and appreciated today.
At the start of 2024, Storz & Bickel mark their return to the high-end vaporizer segment with a worthy successor to the Mighty+ the Venty. But what is this new model really worth?
Design
Le Venty is the brand's largest portable vaporizer, with a design that's more vertical than horizontal, unlike its predecessors. While its size may be a drawback for those seeking discretion in public, it also offers several advantages:
Improved ergonomics: thanks to its design, the Venty is more comfortable to hold and doesn't need a stand or base to remain upright, offering natural stability.
Easier monitoring: The Venty's size allows for the integration of an LED display, providing a clear readout of temperature and battery status, making it easier to monitor your sessions.
Better heat dissipation: Unlike more compact vaporizers, larger formats like the Venty naturally dissipate heat better, making it more comfortable to hold, even during long sessions.
Just like the Crafty+ and the Mighty+it's made from a medical-grade, heat-resistant plastic called PEEK, which has already proved its worth over the years not only at Storz & Bickel but also in other sectors, notably the medical and aerospace industries.
Airflow control
Storz & Bickel have really bet big with their new machine, ensuring that their latest vaporizer could well be the last you'll ever need to buy. To achieve this goal, the brand has introduced a major innovation: an adjustable wheel that allows you to modify the incoming airflow. This feature lets you personalize your vaping experience, choosing between a tighter, more intense draw or, on the contrary, a smoother, richer flavor.
This is a notable improvement, as this function is unfortunately not yet widespread, even though it is already well established in the ranges of certain brands, such as the DaVinci IQ2.
This adjustment wheel is located just below the mouthpiece, all part of a cooling block similar to that of the Mighty+ in a smaller format.
The hybrid heating system
The Venty uses a hybrid heating system, combining conduction and convection, enabling temperatures to be set between 40°C and 210°C. This system starts by using conduction to heat the oven and prepare the herb for vaporization, then convection comes into play when the user takes a puff.
This type of system, already tried and tested by the brand in its other vaporizers, continues to prove its worth. It offers more even heating than conduction alone, releasing the full potential of cannabinoids. The result is a richer flavor and a more pronounced effect, offering a superior vaping experience.
Battery, interface and connectivity
As far as the battery is concerned, the Venty has two internal batteries for a total of 5940mAh, a capacity that lies between the Crafty+, which has a single 2800mAh battery, and the Mighty+, which has two batteries for a total of 6800mAh. In practice, this corresponds to around 1h30 of use or 6 to 7 bowls, with a recharge time of around 40 minutes to reach 80%.
You can find battery information on the vaporizer's LED display, as well as on theapplication. It can also be used to adjust the temperature degree by degree, as well as to modify machine parameters:
- Vibration on/off.
- Optimized load management.
- Customize power and boost mode
- Software update
However, if access to an application is not your priority, all the main functions are available directly on the device. The temperature can be changed using the arrows below the LED display, and the power button is located on the edge, allowing you to switch the device on and off, as well as activating boost modes with two quick presses, allowing you to cycle between :
- Normal (Basic) at a temperature of 180°C, enhancing the flavour of your herbs.
- Boost for a rise to 195°C, a good compromise between flavor and effect.
- Great, climb to the maximum temperature of 210°C for a session with more intense effects.
The Venty can therefore be used in its entirety without needing to use the app, although the need will still be felt for any adjustments such as screen brightness.
Venty, Mighty and Crafty: which to choose?
Among the three portable vaporizers offered by Storz & Bickel, it can be difficult to decide between them, even though they each have distinct features that meet different needs.
All three use the same hybrid heating technology, are made from the same high-quality materials and share a similar architecture, with removable cooling units placed on top of each unit. Beyond the differences in portability, the table below highlights the main distinctions between these machines.
|
Size |
15.77 x 5.5 x 3.7 cm |
14 x 8 x 3 cm |
11 x 5.7 x 3.3 cm |
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Heating time |
20 seconds |
60 seconds |
45 seconds |
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Battery capacity |
5940mAh |
6800mAh |
2800mAh |
|
Bowl capacity |
0,25g |
0,25g |
0,25g |
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Supercharger compatibility |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Price |
€ 448,00 | Original price was: € 398,00.€ 339,00Current price is: € 339,00. | Original price was: € 299,00.€ 249,00Current price is: € 249,00. |
In conclusion: a good buy?
The German manufacturer has struck hard with the Venty, as usual. This device represents the very best in terms of build quality, efficiency, flavor and performance, without sacrificing the user experience by keeping its interfaces streamlined and simple to handle.
It's therefore a worthy competitor for both novices wishing to enter the world of vaping with a reliable, easy-to-handle machine, and the most fastidious users looking for performance and optimization.
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