Pax Era vs 510 Batteries & Cartridges

Not sure if you should pick up a Pax Era (pro) or a regular 510-threaded battery & cartridge setup? Our little comparison and review will go over the pros and cons of each system and which we prefer. 

Oil vapes are fairly new to the whole world of vaporizing medical cannabis and this little run-down will tell you all the important info you need to know about these two little niches.

Note: Oil vapes cannot vaporize wax or dry herb – please check out our wax and dry herb vapes pages to see units that can use that form of cannabis.

Convenience

Regardless of decision, both oil pen vape systems are really convenient. With inhale-to-activate tech found on the Pax units and many oil vape batteries, it really couldn’t be easier to use.

On the other hand, if you’re looking at a 510-battery and cartridge setup then you’ll have to mix and match your ideal setup. This might take some time and research. If you just want something good that works now, check out the Tronian line of vapes..

Still, oil cartridges and batteries are quite straightforward and you won’t have compatibility issues with 95% of systems out there.

510 cartridges are easier to get a hold of as well compared to Pax Era Pods, unless you’re in an area where it’s easy to get a hold of them.

Quality Assurance

Without a doubt we nod our caps to Pax labs for their features which allow you to inspect and understand exactly which ingredients are found in your pod but obviously this is why they cost much more.

After the tainted-510 cartridges incident caused a knee-jerk reaction from Apple to ban vaping apps from their app store, legislators and companies scrambled to come up with some sort of system to ensure safety and health.

While in legal places like Canada you can be sure of the quality from your 510-cartridges if purchased legally.

Apples to oranges

Pax labs is kind of like Apple. Clean, intuitive, and expensive. Their designs are attractive, minimalistic, and ‘just works’. Sound familiar?

You’re definitely paying a premium and while the bang for your buck is definitely found elsewhere, there’s something to say about a system that just works. Not to mention that the Pax Era Pro has a web and Android app!

Automatic temperature memory, transparency of what’s inside your pod, and great performance is really what makes the Pax Era twins favourable to regular 510-threaded cartridges.

Just like Apple though – you can’t open up the device, pods, or mess with the ecosystem in any way.

Pros & cons simplified

Here’s a quick summary of the pros and cons of a Pax Era or 510 vape system.

Pax Era (Pro)

Pros

• Attractive design
• Easy to use
• PodID Ingredients transparency 
• Smart pod system for temperature control

Cons

• Expensive
• Closed ‘Apple-like’ ecosystem

Cartridges

Pros

• Variety & versatility
• Very easy to use
• Much cheaper
• More availability for pods & cartridges

Cons

• Slight learning curve
• Not as feature-rich

510 vapes are certainly better for tinkering and those who take a DIY and hands-on approach, while the Pax Era is better for those who like something that does all the guesswork and tinkering for them to save some time and still deliver a top notch experience.

Overall

How do you choose between Apple and Android? One will appeal more to one person and the same goes for the Pax Era vs 510-threaded cartridges debate. But at the end of the day, these two are some of the best vape pens money can buy.

If money wasn’t a factor, we’d choose the Pax Era pod system any day due to the PodID transparency, SmartPod temperature control, and other smart features. The performance is great, the device is sleek, and our only critique is then in the price.

On the other hand if you like to fill your own cartridges, have more variety with the batteries & cartridges you can use, or want to save a little bit of cash, then it’s a very clear case for the 510-threaded ecosystem like a Tronian Tautron or a Tronian Pen style device like the Pitron.

Check out our reviews on units like the Pax Era Pro and PCKT One Plus to see reviews on vapes from both sides of the spectrum and decide for yourself which is best!

Alternatively, we’just made some changes to this year’s best vape pen rankings so make sure you check that out if you want the latest scoop on what to get if you’re still on the fence.

Thanks for checking out our comparison between the Pax Era vs 510-threaded systems. Any questions please leave a comment as we’re glad to help out!