Dab Pens vs. Vape Pens: Which is Best?

If you are new to the world of vaping, you may have come across words like “dab pen” and “vape pen.” These two words may be similar, making it hard for a newbie to differentiate.  

In the past few years, marijuana consumption has shown a meaningful change, and this is due to its legalization. Legalization has given rise to the vape pens trend, a phenomenon that continues to grow.  

The two have earned enormous popularity due to their convenience and safety, and they are touted as healthier alternatives to smoking cannabis. Below we will discuss all that you need to know about the two.  

Now first things first,  

What is a vape pen  

A vape pen is a battery-powered device that consists of four main components; The tank, atomizer, battery, and sensor. Each of the parts works to heat the material inside and produce vapor, which the user then inhales. It is much easier on how they work- the nape pen batteries suck the liquid onto the heating element(coil). The liquid then is vaporized, changing it from liquid form to vapor. The user then inhales this vapor through the mouthpiece to the top of the device.  

Vape pens are used for dry herb, oil, and even wax in some instances.  

What is a dab pen  

Dab pens are used purely for the consumption of dabs. These are tiny little concentrates of THC. Dab pens are made of components similar to those vape pens, and this is how they work. The dabs are placed on a dab pen; then, a dab tool spreads them into a heated atomizer. They melt down into a wick that absorbs the product. The wick then heats the material to create vapor, which is inhaled.  

Similarities between dab pens and vape pens  

1. Vape pens and dab pens are very portable. They are small, sleek, and you can stack them away for easy carrying.  
2. They are straightforward to use depending on the make and model. You can use these pens with a press of a button and inhale.  
3. They are both very discreet. You can carry them in a purse or bag and enjoy a vape quickly and at a suitable time.  
4. They can have temperature control features for safety purposes.  
5. They have similar batteries and units of energy storage.  

Dab pens vs. vape pens  

Smoking experience  

Dab pens supply a smoother experience than vape pens, and there are two reasons why. Dab pens tend to have more temperature control, which allows them to have cooler hits, and the vapor from dabs is much less harsh than the thicker smoke that comes from oils.  

Type of concentrates  

Earlier on, we said vape pens can only use oils or distillates. Depending on the type of dab pen you have, you can smoke many different types of concentrates such as shatter, butter, crumble, and many more.  

Price point  

Pricing for dab pens vs. vape pens is similar. You can find decent value in between the $50 to $100 range.  

If you spend anything less than that, you are more than likely to run into performance problems such as low durability, lack of temperature control, and other common complaints that people have about cheap dab pens.  

Cleaning  

Vape pens are easier to clean since they have refillable and disposable cartridges. This drastically reduces buildups happening inside your pen if you do not spill. Unless you are smoking more oily types of concentrates in your dab pen, they are not too messy.

Overall, cleaning your dab pen or vape pen is easy if you know how to do it the right way.  

Durability   

If you buy a high-quality dab pen or vape pen and treat it right, you will be able to make it last relatively longer with periodic cleaning. Neither is necessarily more durable or lasts longer than the other. It all depends on the brand and how you treat it.  

Conclusion 

Both types of smoking devices have their advantages. Vape pens are easier to refill and clean, and therefore are the go-to for some people. They also tend to be slightly more potent.  

However, dab pens are far more versatile in terms of the types of concentrates you can use them with.  

Lastly, dab pens are also a little smoother than vape pens in terms of the smoking experience and usually offer more temperature control.  

Overall, with so many similarities between the two, we must give the upper hand to dab pens to be more versatile and smoother.