Storz & Bickel Guide: Which Storz & Bickel Vaporizer is the best?

Last updated: July 2026 · all technical specifications checked by us on the current devices

If you’ve been wondering “which Storz & Bickel Vaporizer is right for me?”: here you’ll get clear guidance. We categorize the devices by use cases (on the go, at home, solo, sharing) – including pros & cons from our perspective, so you can make the right choice faster. And because the brand is written in twenty different ways: Storz and Bickel, Storz and Bickel, Storz&Bickel, or sometimes Bickel and Storz – it always refers to the same manufacturer from Tuttlingen. So when we talk about a Storz and Bickel Vaporizer here, we mean exactly the seven devices in this guide.

Our experience from everyday testing: With S&B, the “basic quality” is almost always top-notch – the decision usually comes down to portability, airflow, operation/app, and whether you prefer short solo sessions or long, relaxed rounds. What many people underestimate: all four portable devices have exactly the same filling chamber size (1.4 cm³). The real difference lies in heat-up time, airflow, and battery – and you’ll find the exact figures here for each model.

Quickstart ↓ On the go ↓ At home (Volcano) ↓ Plenty ↓ Direct comparisons ↓ Web App ↓ Accessories & cleaning ↓ Brand & warranty ↓ Comparison table ↓ FAQ ↓

• Smallest & lightest device: VEAZY – 134 g, 13.4 cm, ready in 40 seconds.
• Compact with app control: Crafty+ – 135 g, up to five fillings per charge.
• The reliable daily driver: Mighty+ – display, two batteries, mains operation possible during a session.
• Fastest & best mobile airflow: Venty – 20-second heat-up time, infinitely adjustable up to 20 l/min, approx. 10 sessions per charge.
• Most affordable stationary model: Plenty - 3.4 cm³ extra-wide chamber, stainless steel cooling coil.
• Balloon classic: Volcano Classic · All in one: Volcano Hybrid - balloon and whip, 40–230 °C, 30 l/min.

Whether VEAZY, Crafty+, Mighty+ or Venty: if you fill loosely, give the device a moment to heat up, and draw evenly, you’ll quickly get that typical S&B result: consistent, aromatic, and “simply reliable.” All four portable devices use the same 1.4-cm³ filling chamber (around 0.25 g) and the same Booster logic - if you can operate one, you can operate them all.

• 180–190 °C: flavor-focused and mild - the factory default on all portables.
• 195–200 °C: the balanced everyday range (corresponds to the Booster).
• 205–210 °C: denser and more powerful (Superbooster) - but the flavor becomes roasted more quickly.

A quick tip from our test: If you want consistency: use the same amount, the same grind, and the same drawing technique - then you’ll quickly notice which device delivers the feeling that’s “yours.”

It usually comes down to two questions here: How compact does it need to be? and How much freedom do you want when it comes to your draw/airflow? We categorize the models for you from “small & simple” to “maximum performance.” All four have the same chamber size and temperature range (40–210 °C) - the differences are weight (134 to 252 g), heat-up time (20 to 60 seconds), and airflow (10 or 20 l/min).

• Very compact & lightweight - easy to carry in a bag or jacket (134 g, smallest S&B).
• Intuitive operation, a modern, “clean” setup - and precisely configurable via the Web App.
• Excellent flavor for its size - ideal for short sessions. Ceramic-coated 1.4-cm³ chamber, base temperature of 180 °C plus booster and superbooster (90 seconds each).
• Reaches 180 °C in 40 seconds · Dosing capsule and three replacement screens included · four colors (Alluring Black, Inspiring Orange, Dynamic Blue, Charming Pink).

• Less “reserve” than the larger Mobile Vaporizers (if you want very long sessions) - airflow is 10 l/min instead of 20 as with the Venty.
• For heavy users, a larger model may be more relaxing. The VEAZY charges at a maximum of 15 W and does not support pass-through - charging means taking a break.

View VEAZY → Go to comparison table

• Very handy - ideal for on the go (135 g, only 11 cm tall).
• Classic S&B: clean, dense vapor. Base 180 °C, booster 195 °C, superbooster 210 °C.
• Extremely comfortable for solo/short sessions in our test – up to five fillings per battery charge.
• The Storz & Bickel Web App lets you personalize temperatures, LED brightness, vibration, and shut-off time – including software updates. The printed quick-start guide is included; you can find the detailed version from the manufacturer.
• 2-year warranty, 3 years with registration · cooling unit with bayonet closure, tool-free disassembly.

• Less of a “large-session” experience than the Mighty+/Venty – no display on the device, and you need your phone for exact temperature settings.
• If you use it a lot at home and for long sessions, the larger model is probably a better choice: the Crafty+ has no pass-through, while you can continue vaping on mains power with the Mighty+.

View Crafty+ → Back to “On the Go”

• Very consistent performance – even during longer sessions. Two batteries plus pass-through operation while plugged in.
• Comfortable draw, dense vapor, little fuss – cooling unit with labyrinth-shaped airflow, completely disassemblable.
• Great if you want to use it at home and on the go. Large display showing actual and target temperatures, adjustable to the exact degree from 40–210 °C.
• Reaches 80% in about 40 minutes with the 45 W Supercharger · dosing capsule included · tested according to UL 8139 and IEC 60335-1.

• Not “pocket-sized” – more jacket pocket than trouser pocket (14 × 8 × 3 cm, 242 g).
• If maximum airflow freedom is what you’re after, you’ll often look toward the Venty: the Mighty+ delivers up to 10 l/min, while the Venty reaches up to 20 l/min. It’s also the only current device without app connectivity – everything is operated directly on the device.

View Mighty+ → Go to comparison table

• Very open draw - the main selling point for many. Infinitely adjustable up to 20 l/min with a flow indicator.
• High-end performance on the go, feels “like a desktop in pocket format” (in terms of feel) - two 18650 cells deliver up to 130 watts and around 10 sessions per charge.
• Perfect if you like switching between different styles (from aroma to “punch”): precisely adjustable from 40-210 °C, plus booster and superbooster.
• Supercharge via USB-C: around 80% in 40 minutes (with 15 V / 3 A) · double-walled housing · 2-year warranty, 3 years with registration.

• Premium price - most worthwhile if you really use it a lot.
• The size/setup is more “performance-first” than “ultra-compact”: at 15.7 cm tall and 252 g, it is the brand’s largest and heaviest portable device. You also need a suitable 15 V power supply for the full charging speed.

View Venty → Continue to Volcano

When it comes to sharing, consistency, and simply relaxing at the table, the Volcano models are the kings. Our rule of thumb: Classic for “simple & iconic,” Hybrid for “maximum flexibility” (balloon + whip + modern controls). Both hold 6.5 cm³ (around 600 mg) - nearly five times the capacity of a portable chamber - and both are handmade in Tuttlingen. By the way: you’ll often find the Storz and Bickel Volcano online also spelled “Vulcano”; it refers to the same device.

• Very straightforward - focus on the balloon and enjoyment. Temperature accuracy ± 5 °C.
• Perfect for sharing/“a round on the sofa” - 6.5 cm³ chamber, Easy Valve balloon system with automatic valve.
• Timeless setup; many people love it precisely for this simplicity. Four Easy Valve balloons, a herb grinder, an air filter set and screens are included.

• Fewer “modern features” than the Hybrid - no display, no app, no precise temperature adjustment.
• If you want a tube/more options, the Hybrid is the clearer choice. And you’ll need patience: around 5 minutes of heating time compared with 40 seconds for the Hybrid.

View Volcano Classic → Go to comparison table

• Flexible: balloon or tube - depending on your mood/use case, with a 360°-rotatable tube unit.
• Very “premium” to use, ideal for regular use - display plus optional Bluetooth control via the S&B Web App.
• Great for solo use and sharing (one device, many scenarios): 6.5 cm³ chamber, up to 30 l/min, ready to go in 40 seconds.
• Stainless steel housing, ceramic-coated filling chamber, TÜV-tested and handcrafted in Germany.

• Higher price - mainly worthwhile if you actually use it.
• If you only want a balloon and love things “simple,” the Classic is often enough. And at 1,800 g and 20 × 18 × 20 cm, it is a piece of furniture, not a device for a drawer.

View Volcano Hybrid → Continue to Plenty

• Very powerful for at-home sessions, with an “honest tool” feel - hybrid heating block with double helix, up to 30 l/min.
• If you like longer sessions: a pleasant session experience. The 3.4 cm³ chamber and cooling coil provide long, cool draws.
• A good choice if you want a Volcano but prefer different handling - adjustment dial with seven settings from 130 to 202 °C, automatic shutoff with a hand lever for reheating.
• 2-year warranty, Made in Germany, TÜV-tested · Herb grinder and three standard screens included.

• Not portable - a power outlet is required. At around 700 g, however, it is significantly lighter than a Volcano.
• The look and handling are polarizing: you either love them or find them “too distinctive.” And with a heating time of around 4.5 minutes, it needs some lead time.

View Plenty → Accessories & Cleaning

These are the questions we receive most often - here are the short, honest answers with real numbers, so you do not have to read the entire guide.

Volcano Hybrid vs Venty - the classic comparison

On paper, that sounds like a fair duel, but in practice they are two different worlds. Whether you are searching for Venty vs Volcano Hybrid or Volcano vs Venty - this is what decides it:

• Chamber: Volcano Hybrid 6.5 cm³ (approx. 600 mg) versus Venty 1.4 cm³ (approx. 0.25 g) - the Hybrid holds nearly five times as much. This is the biggest difference of all.
• Airflow: 30 l/min (Hybrid) versus 20 l/min continuously adjustable with a flow meter (Venty). Both offer airy draws - the Venty is the only one where you control it yourself.
• Temperature: Hybrid 40–230 °C, Venty 40–210 °C, both accurate to the degree, both with a web app.
• Heating: Hybrid 40 seconds, Venty 20 seconds.
• Everyday use: 1,800 g when plugged in versus 252 g with around 10 sessions per battery charge.

Our conclusion: If you are mostly at home and regularly vape with two people or in a group, the Volcano Hybrid clearly wins - the balloon, hose, and large chamber cannot be replaced. If you vape on the go even occasionally, choose the Venty: It is almost as good at home, but can go anywhere with you. And if you want both: Many people ultimately combine a Volcano for home with a portable for outdoors.

VEAZY vs Venty - is the extra cost worthwhile?

With the Storz & Bickel VEAZY vs Venty, you are comparing the smallest and largest portable devices. At 134 g, the VEAZY weighs almost exactly half as much, is just under 2 cm shorter, and delivers 10 l/min. The Venty doubles the airflow to 20 l/min (continuously adjustable), cuts the heating time in half to 20 seconds, and charges with significantly more power. The chamber size and temperature range are identical. In short: If draw comfort and speed matter to you, the extra cost is worthwhile. If you mainly want short solo sessions in your jacket pocket, the VEAZY is the smarter choice.

Venty vs Mighty+ (Mighty Plus)

The Storz Bickel Venty vs Mighty Plus comparison is the toughest because both are excellent. The Venty heats up faster (20 instead of 60 seconds), has twice the airflow (20 instead of 10 l/min), and offers app connectivity. The Mighty+, on the other hand, has something no other device offers: pass-through power operation - you can keep vaping while connected to the cable, so the battery is never an issue. It also has a very easy-to-read display and a lower price. If you travel a lot and love airflow: Venty. If your device mainly stays at home and you want it to keep running without interruption: Mighty+.

Crafty+ vs Mighty+

This is where the design makes the difference: the Crafty+ weighs 135 g and is 11 cm tall, while the Mighty+ weighs 242 g and measures 14 cm. In return, the Mighty+ has two batteries instead of one, a display, and pass-through operation; the Crafty+ has app control, which the Mighty+ lacks, and manages up to five fills per charge. The Crafty+ is significantly cheaper. Our advice: Crafty+ if the device really needs to come with you - Mighty+ if it mostly stays at home.

Volcano Classic vs Volcano Hybrid

Same chamber (6.5 cm³), same housing format, completely different internals. The Classic is purely electromechanical, has nine levels from 130–230 °C, takes around 5 minutes to heat up, and can only be used with balloons. The Hybrid regulates temperature precisely from 40 °C, is ready in 40 seconds, also supports the hose, and can be controlled via the app. If you want the iconic, indestructible balloon experience and price matters: Classic. If you want flexibility and speed: Hybrid.

Plenty vs. Volcano - which desktop vaporizer?

The Plenty is the specialist for hose use: an extra-wide 3.4 cm³ chamber, stainless-steel cooling coil, 700 g, and significantly cheaper. The Volcano is the specialist for balloons, with 6.5 cm³ and a more relaxed sharing experience. If you mostly vape alone or with one other person and want to draw directly from the hose, the Plenty offers better value for money. As soon as a group regularly gathers around the table, there is no way around the Volcano.

The Storz and Bickel app is not a traditional app from the store, but a web app that you open in your browser and connect to the device via Bluetooth. This has a practical advantage: it runs on Android as well as iOS and on computers, without installation. It is never required - all devices work completely independently.

Two things make the biggest difference in everyday use of S&B: a clean airpath (flavor) and practical handling (capsules, organization, routine). Our tip: clean briefly and regularly instead of doing a rare “hard reset.” The major advantage of Storz and Bickel accessories: practically every wear part can be purchased separately - an S&B device can still be made like new even after years.

Our mini routine: Brush out the mouthpiece/top unit regularly, check the screens, and don’t “boil” the seals to death. If it gets sticky: disassemble it, clean it gently, and dry it thoroughly - then the flavor stays consistent. Specifically, when it comes to cleaning the Mighty or cleaning the Venty: remove the cooling unit after every second or third filling and brush it out, soak the individual parts in isopropanol every few weeks (seals only briefly!), and rinse thoroughly with water afterward. The included cleaning brush is perfectly sufficient for everyday use.

If you briefly tell us how you use it (solo/sharing, short/long, on the go/at home), we can recommend the right device for you in 1–2 sentences.

Here’s the quick decision guide. If you want compact: VEAZY/Crafty+. If you want a Daily Driver: Mighty+. If you want max. Airflow/Performance: Venty. For home use: Volcano Classic (simple) or Hybrid (max. flexible). Plenty is “at-home session with a power outlet.”

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Model	Who is it for?	Chamber & temperature	Heat-up & airflow	Price range	Short feature (pros/cons)	Link
VEAZY	Compact on the go, solo	1.4 cm³ · 134 g 40–210 °C to the exact degree	40 sec 10 l/min	€€ · Mid-range	Pros: smallest S&B, Web App · Cons: no pass-through, less reserve	View →
Crafty+	Small, smart, everyday use	1.4 cm³ · 135 g 40–210 °C to the exact degree	approx. 1 min 10 l/min	€€ · Mid-range	Pros: compact & “well-rounded”, 3-year warranty with registration · Cons: no display	View →
Mighty+	Daily driver, on the go & at home	1.4 cm³ · 242 g 40–210 °C to the exact degree	approx. 1 min 10 l/min	€€€ · Upper mid-range	Pros: very consistent, display, pass-through · Cons: not ultra-compact, no app	View →
Venty	High-end on the go, airflow fans	1.4 cm³ · 252 g 40–210 °C to the exact degree	20 sec up to 20 l/min	€€€ · Upper mid-range	Pros: very open draw, flow meter, approx. 10 sessions · Cons: premium price	View →
Volcano Classic	At home, balloon, simple	6.5 cm³ (600 mg) 130–230 °C, 9 levels	approx. 5 min Balloon	€€€ · Upper mid-range	Pros: iconic & easy, electromechanical · Cons: fewer features than Hybrid	View →
Volcano Hybrid	At home, balloon + hose	6.5 cm³ (600 mg) 40–230 °C to the exact degree	40 sec up to 30 l/min	€€€€ · Premium	Pros: maximum flexibility, Web App · Cons: expensive, worthwhile with regular use	View →
Plenty	At home, session, power outlet	3.4 cm³ · 700 g 130–202 °C, 7 levels	approx. 4.5 min up to 30 l/min	€€ · Mid-range	Pros: powerful & self-contained, cooling coil, most affordable stationary model · Cons: not portable	View →

Which Storz & Bickel Vaporizer is the best?

There is no one-size-fits-all Vaporizer test winner - there is only the device that suits your everyday life. Our honest ranking: best all-rounder for on the go Venty, safest everyday choice Mighty+, most compact entry-level option VEAZY, best value for money among portable devices Crafty+, for home use Volcano Hybrid (or Plenty if you prefer using the hose and want to save money).

How much fits in the filling chamber?

All four portables (VEAZY, Crafty+, Mighty+, Venty) have a capacity of 1.4 cm³, which corresponds to around 0.25 g. The Plenty holds 3.4 cm³, while the Volcano Classic and Hybrid each hold 6.5 cm³ (around 600 mg). With dosing capsules, you can neatly portion smaller amounts in the portables.

Which devices can be controlled via the app?

Venty, Crafty+, VEAZY and Volcano Hybrid connect via Bluetooth to the Storz & Bickel Web App - it runs in the browser, so it works on Android, iOS and computers without installation. Mighty+, Volcano Classic and Plenty are operated entirely on the device. Details in the Web App section.

My device is showing an error message - what should I do?

First of all: Based on our Storz and Bickel Venty reviews and those of our customers, serious problems are the absolute exception - that is one of the reasons why we are so happy to recommend the brand.

The first step for all app-enabled devices: connect via the Web App and check whether a firmware update is available - Storz & Bickel delivers improvements through it. If the error persists, the manufacturer's warranty applies (2 years, or 3 years with registration for the Venty and Crafty+). In that case, simply contact us and we will handle the process with the manufacturer for you.

How do I clean my Storz & Bickel properly?

Remove the cooling unit after every second or third filling and brush it out with the included brush. Every few weeks, take the individual parts apart, soak them briefly in isopropanol, rinse them thoroughly with water, and let them dry completely. Only soak seals and O-rings briefly. Screens and sealing rings are wear parts - replace them once or twice a year, depending on use.

Which is better for home use: Volcano or Plenty?

For groups of several people, the Volcano - the balloon is simply made for this, and the chamber is almost twice as large. If you vape alone or with one other person and want to draw directly from the tube, the Plenty is the significantly more affordable device, with very cool vapor thanks to its stainless steel cooling coil.

How much does a Storz & Bickel Vaporizer cost?

The range spans from the Plenty as the most affordable device to the Volcano Hybrid as the flagship. Comparing prices is worthwhile - but make sure you order from an authorized retailer, otherwise the manufacturer's warranty and registration will not apply. Find current prices in the Storz & Bickel Collection.

Are accessories and spare parts available individually?

Yes - and that is one of the brand's strongest advantages. Cooling units, screens, seals, filling chambers, balloons, valves, dosing capsules, and herb grinders are all available individually, for both current and older devices. Find everything in the Accessories & Spare Parts Collection.