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

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

If you’ve been wondering “which Storz & Bickel Vaporizer is right for me?”, you’ll find clear guidance here. We categorize the devices by use case (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’s name is written 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 refer to 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, controls/app, and whether you prefer short solo sessions or long, relaxed rounds. What many people underestimate: all four mobile 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 for each model here.

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 & most powerful mobile airflow: Venty – 20-second heat-up time, infinitely adjustable up to 20 l/min, around 10 sessions per charge.
• Most affordable desktop model: Plenty – extra-wide 3.4 cm³ chamber, stainless-steel cooling coil.
• Balloon classic: Volcano Classic · All-in-one: Volcano Hybrid – balloon and hose, 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 roasty more quickly.

A quick tip from our test: If you want consistency: use the same fill amount, the same grind, and the same drawing technique – you’ll quickly notice which device delivers “your” ideal experience.

The decision usually comes down to two questions: How compact does it need to be? and How much freedom do you want when it comes to draw and airflow? We’ll sort the models for you from “small & simple” to “maximum performance.” All four have the same chamber size and the same 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.
• Strong flavor for its size—ideal for short sessions. Ceramic-coated 1.4 cm³ chamber, base temperature of 180 °C plus Booster and Superbooster modes (90 seconds each).
• Heats up to 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 Vaporizer models if you want very long sessions—the airflow is 10 l/min instead of 20 as with the Venty.
• For heavy users, a larger model may be more comfortable. The VEAZY charges at a maximum of 15 W and does not support pass-through—charging means taking a break.

View VEAZY → View the comparison table

• Very handy – ideal for on the go (135 g, only 11 cm tall).
• Typical 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” feel than the Mighty+/Venty – no display on the device; for precise temperature settings, you need your phone.
• If you use it a lot at home and for long sessions, the larger model is a better choice: The Crafty+ does not support pass-through, while you can continue vaping with the Mighty+ while it is plugged in.

View Crafty+ → Back to “On the go”

• Very consistent performance – even during longer sessions. Two batteries plus pass-through operation during a session.
• Comfortable draw, dense vapor, minimal fuss – cooling unit with labyrinth-shaped airflow, completely disassemblable.
• Great if you want to use it at home and on the go. Large display with actual and target temperature, accurate to the 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).
• Those looking for maximum airflow freedom often turn to the Venty: the Mighty+ delivers up to 10 L/min, while the Venty delivers up to 20 L/min. It is also the only current device without app connectivity—everything is controlled directly on the device.

View Mighty+ → View the comparison table

• Very open draw—one of the main selling points for many users. Infinitely adjustable up to 20 L/min with a flow indicator.
• High-end performance on the go, with a feel “like a desktop in pocket format”—two 18650 cells deliver up to 130 watts and around 10 sessions per charge.
• Great if you enjoy switching between different styles (aroma to “pressure”): 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 use it a lot.
• Its size/setup is more “performance-first” than “ultracompact”: at 15.7 cm tall and 252 g, it is the brand’s largest and heaviest portable device. For the fastest charging speed, you also need a suitable 15 V power adapter.

View Venty → Continue to Volcano

When it comes to sharing, consistency, and “simply relaxing at the table,” the Volcano models are king. Our rule of thumb: Classic for “simple & iconic,” Hybrid for “maximum flexibility” (balloon + whip + modern controls). Both hold 6.5 cm³ (around 600 mg)—almost 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 written online as “Vulcano,” too; it refers to the same device.

• Very straightforward – focused on the balloon and enjoyment. Temperature accuracy ± 5 °C.
• Perfect for sharing and a “round on the sofa” – 6.5 cm³ chamber, Easy Valve balloon system with an automatic valve.
• A timeless setup; many people love it precisely for its 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 and more options, the Hybrid is the clearer choice. And you’ll need patience: around 5 minutes of heat-up time compared with 40 seconds for the Hybrid.

View the Volcano Classic → View the comparison table

• Flexible: balloon or tube – depending on your mood/use case, with a 360°-rotating tube unit.
• Very “premium” in 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 really use it.
• If you only want a balloon and love things “simple,” the Classic is often enough. Also: at 1,800 g and 20 × 18 × 20 cm, it is a piece of furniture, not a device for the drawer.

View Volcano Hybrid → Continue to Plenty

• Very powerful for home sessions, with an “honest tool” feel – hybrid heating block with double helix, up to 30 L/min.
• If you enjoy sitting for longer: 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 – a 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 essential. At around 700 g, however, it is significantly lighter than a Volcano.
• Its appearance and handling are polarizing: you either love it or find it “too unusual.” And with a heating time of around 4.5 minutes, it requires some advance planning.

View Plenty → Accessories & cleaning

These are the questions we receive most often – here are the brief, honest answers with real numbers, so you don’t have to read the entire guide.

Volcano Hybrid vs Venty – the classic comparison

On paper, this sounds like a fair contest, but in practice they are two completely 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 almost 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.
• Heat-up: 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 verdict: If you are mostly at home and regularly vape with another person or in a group, the Volcano Hybrid clearly wins—the balloon, whip, and large chamber cannot be replaced by anything else. 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 use with a portable device for outdoors.

VEAZY vs Venty – is the extra cost worth it?

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 heat-up 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 money well spent. 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 has the shorter heat-up time (20 instead of 60 seconds), twice the airflow (20 instead of 10 l/min), and app connectivity. The Mighty+, however, offers something no other device does: pass-through power operation—you can continue vaping while it is plugged in, so the battery is never an issue. It also has a highly readable display and a lower price. If you travel a lot and love airflow: Venty. If your device mainly stays at home and should simply always be ready to use: Mighty+.

Crafty+ vs Mighty+

Here, the design makes the difference: The Crafty+ weighs 135 g and is 11 cm tall, while the Mighty+ weighs 242 g and is 14 cm tall. In return, the Mighty+ has two batteries instead of one, a display, and pass-through charging; the Crafty+ has app control, which the Mighty+ lacks, and manages up to five sessions per charge. The Crafty+ is significantly cheaper. Our advice: Crafty+ if the device really needs to come along—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 settings from 130–230 °C, takes around 5 minutes to heat up, and works only with balloons. The Hybrid regulates the temperature precisely from 40 °C, is ready in 40 seconds, also supports the tube, and can be controlled via the app. If you want the iconic, virtually indestructible balloon experience and price matters: Classic. If you want flexibility and speed: Hybrid.

Plenty vs Volcano—which stationary vaporizer?

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

The Storz und Bickel App isn’t a classic 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 works on Android, iOS, and computers without installation. It’s never required—every device works completely independently.

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

Our mini routine: Brush out the mouthpiece/top unit regularly, check the screens, and don’t “overcook” the seals. If it gets sticky: disassemble it, clean it gently, and dry it thoroughly—then the flavor stays consistent. Specifically, when cleaning the Mighty or cleaning the Venty: remove and brush out the cooling unit after every second or third filling, 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 sessions, on the go/at home), we can recommend the right device for you in 1–2 sentences.

Here is the quick decision guide. If you want compact: VEAZY/Crafty+. If you want a daily driver: Mighty+. If you want maximum airflow/performance: Venty. For home use: Volcano Classic (simple) or Hybrid (maximum flexibility). Plenty is a “home session with a power outlet.”

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Model	Who is it for?	Chamber & temperature	Heat-up & airflow	Price range	Quick feature overview (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	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 the Hybrid	View →
Volcano Hybrid	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	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, cheapest stationary model · Cons: not portable	View →

Which Storz & Bickel Vaporizer is the best?

There is no universal Vaporizer test winner—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 models Crafty+, and for home use Volcano Hybrid (or Plenty if you prefer drawing through the hose and want to save money).

How much fits in the filling chamber?

All four portables (VEAZY, Crafty+, Mighty+, Venty) have 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 (approximately 600 mg). With dosing capsules, you can portion smaller amounts neatly in the portables.

Which devices can be controlled via an app?

The Venty, Crafty+, VEAZY, and Volcano Hybrid connect via Bluetooth to the Storz & Bickel Web App—it runs in a browser, so you can use it on Android, iOS, and a computer without installing anything. The Mighty+, Volcano Classic, and Plenty are operated entirely on the device. Find details in the Web App section.

My device is displaying an error message—what should I do?

First of all: Based on our Storz and Bickel Venty experiences and those of our customers, serious problems are extremely rare—which is one of the reasons we’re so happy to recommend the brand.

The first step for all app-enabled devices is to connect via the Web App and check whether a firmware update is available—Storz & Bickel delivers improvements through it. If the issue persists, the manufacturer’s warranty applies—2 years, or 3 years for the Venty and Crafty+ with registration. In that case, simply contact us and we’ll handle the communication 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, disassemble the individual parts, 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 how often you use them.

Which is better for home use: Volcano or Plenty?

For groups of several people, the Volcano is the better choice—the balloon is made for this, and the chamber is almost twice as large. If you vape alone or with someone else 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 starts with the Plenty as the most affordable device and goes up 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 won’t apply. Find current prices in the Storz & Bickel Collection.

Are accessories and spare parts available individually?

Yes—and that’s one of the brand’s biggest strengths. 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.