Table of contents
- Cut to the chase - which should I get?
- Quick Summary
- Grippier fins with orange highlights
- Both are wobbly!
- Mighty+ charges better
- Same display, but slightly brighter
- Cleaner ceramic bowl
- Mighty+ comes with an extra Superbooster
- UL certified electronics
- Head-to-head use
- Box contents matter
- Which one should I get?
- Should Mighty owners upgrade?
- What about the Crafty+?
Storz & Bickel just released the Mighty+ dry herb vaporizer, and we all want to know if the original Mighty vape is done for. I spent three weeks with one in each fist to get to the bottom of it, so let’s go!
Mighty vs Mighty+
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Mighty: Pros 👍 |
Mighty+: Pros 👍 |
| Portable | Portable |
| Easy to use | Easy to use |
| Fantastic vapor | USB-C charging |
| Precise temperature control | Fantastic vapor |
| Long battery life | Precise temperature control |
| Large oven | Long battery life |
| Grinder and Filling Aid included | Large oven |
| Medical-grade components | UL-Certified medical-grade components |
| 2-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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Cut to the chase - which should I get?
If you’re on a budget but want the best, or are brand new to vaporizing with no gear whatsoever, get the original Mighty. It’s cheaper, the vapor is just as good, and it comes with accessories you need.
If price is no issue, or you’re an avid vaporist and want the latest, grab the Mighty+. You’ll appreciate the quicker heat up time, USB-C charging, and cleaner bowl.
If you’re somewhere in the middle, or still doing your research, read on. We’ve got your answers!
Quick Summary
Similarities
These are still some of the best vaporizers on the market. Top-shelf performance is still at the forefront with a pure, tasty hybrid heating system and medical-grade components. You’ll find consistent, efficient vaporization with either one.
Differences
On top of a few cosmetic differences, the Mighty+ sports faster USB-C charging, a slightly brighter screen, and an updated ceramic filling chamber over the original aluminum material. For %50 less, the original Mighty comes with a grinder and a filling aid. The Mighty+ does not.
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Technical Specifications |
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Price |
$349 |
$399 |
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Size |
Portable but not very pocketable |
Portable but not very pocketable |
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Session Settings |
Precise Temperature control 104°F - 410°F (40 - 210°C) |
Precise Temperature control 104°F - 410°F (40 - 210°C) |
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Oven Size |
0.25 - 0.3g |
0.25 - 0.3g |
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Heat Up Time |
90 seconds |
60 seconds |
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Battery Life |
60 - 90 minutes |
60 - 90 Minutes |
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Charge Time |
2 Hours |
3+ hours, <1 hour with Supercharger |
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Superboost |
1 Superboost option |
2 Superboost option |
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Warranty |
2-year warranty |
2-year Warranty |
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Bottom line If you’re on a budget but want the best, get the original Mighty portable vaporizer. If price is no issue, or you’re an avid vaporist and want the latest, grab the Mighty+. |
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Grippier fins with orange highlights
Is grippier a word? Regardless, the Mighty+’s curvier look is easier to hold. The fins on the original were straight and flat, but the new ones curve inward creating two vertical channels that are easy to pinch.
In a purely aesthetic move, the buttons and logo are now orange. The slidelock graphic on top of the cooling unit is now the Storz & Bickel logo instead of a cursive “Mighty”. That should help us tell them apart.
Original Mighty on the Left. Mighty+ on the Right.
Both are wobbly! Smh
For the rest of this comparison, let’s start at the bottom and work our way up, because that’s the first place I looked when I tore into my Mighty+ box. Show me those little feet and how it stands up all by itself when I load the bowl!
See the little feet on the bottom?The original Mighty dry herb vape had two little bumps on the bottom to help it stand up when the stir tool was reversed. Pull out the stir tool, turn it around, and put it back in. But the Mighty would still fall forward with the slightest bump.
Unfortunately, while the Mighty+ design is better, it’s not perfect. With the stir tool reversed, the bigger feet cause it to lean back, so it doesn’t fall forward anymore. But it also loses some stability towards the back side.
Original Mighty on the Left. Mighty+ on the Right.I have no idea why S&B didn’t go with a flat bottom like the Crafty+ vaporizer. The solution we want is right there.
Mighty+ charges better
The single biggest upgrade in the Mighty+ is USB-C charging. It actually charges slower than the Mighty’s barrel-port wall charger (by as much as an hour or two), but it’s universal! I can go just about anywhere and find a USB port to charge from, and probably even an extra cable to use. But if I misplace the charger for my Mighty, sad Jerry.
Original Mighty with a Barrel Port on the Left. Mighty+ with a USB-C Charge Port on the Right.Battery life was pretty similar in my tests, and the charge time through USB-C didn’t impress until I used the Supercharger, for another $25. I’m disappointed this wasn’t included in the box with the Mighty+, because I consider it a must have for my style. I go hard on my Mighty+, and I’m usually not done when it runs out of juice. It’s a game-changer to fully charge the Mighty within an hour. If you’re a heavy user, get the Supercharger.
With the Supercharger, I can charge a dead Mighty+ up to 80% in 40 minutes, or have it ready for a session in just a few minutes. It also unlocks passthrough charging, so you can vape with a dead battery when plugged into the wall. Don’t make this a habit, though. It’s extremely hard on the batteries, and will send your $400 vape to an earlier grave. I do it only occasionally, when in a pinch.
Same display, but slightly brighter
The OLED display is the same in both vapes, but the Mighty+ display is slightly brighter when compared to a new Mighty vaporizer. I was able to see it from all angles in direct sunlight, but only time will tell if it fades like some of the original Mighty displays. If you come from an older Mighty, the Mighty+ display will look very bright!
Cleaner ceramic bowl
The Mighty+ has a ceramic coated bowl that doesn’t seem to affect the vapor, but is easier to clean and hides stains better than the Mighty’s aluminum bowl. Storz & Bickel describes it as more durable and robust. I don’t know about that, but I do know that the ceramic bowl should never look anything like my original Mighty bowl, which is forever stained an amber, tan-ish color. The black ceramic gives the Mighty+ bowl the same look as the Volcano Hybrid, if you’re familiar with that.
Mighty+ comes with an extra Superbooster
No matter what temperature you have it set to, a double-click of the power button will raise the set temperature 27°F (15°C) on both vapes. A triple click on the Mighty+, however, will take it up another level, for a total of 54°F (30°C), but no higher than the top temperature of 410°F (210°C).
UL certified electronics
This is bigger than you’d think. The Mighty+ is the first dry herb vaporizer to get a UL certification. Think about that. No other vaporizer in the world has its internals inspected and approved by a third party.
The Mighty was no slouch, either. It was almost identical to the Mighty Medic, the world’s first medically certified portable dry herb vaporizer. But the UL certification will help some Mighty+ owners sleep better at night.
Head-to-head use
It’s possible that anyone with both the Mighty and Mighty+ vaporizers will notice a slight difference in the vapor. I thought I detected subtleties between the two, but when I talked to others about it, we all noticed different things. The litmus test came when I took both out for a weekend. I grabbed the Mighty+ and tore through five bowls before I noticed it was the original Mighty the entire time. That told me all I needed to know about the vapor - they’re the same.
The Mighty+’s faster heat up time was much more noticeable than anything in the vapor, especially as the battery drained. Mighty+ heat up times on an almost-dead battery were similar to the Mighty’s times with a full charge.
As stated earlier, charge times weren’t much different until I got the Supercharger, at which point the Mighty+ became the go-to. Best charge time I’ve seen on any portable vape yet.
Otherwise, the rituals for these vapes are the same. The grind, load, hit style and controls haven’t changed a bit.
Box contents matter
The Mighty comes with more stuff than the Mighty+, and for some the extras will be significant. Both vapes have a dosing capsule, some extra o-rings, and a brush, but the Mighty vaporizer also includes a grinder and a loading tool. For $50 less, the Mighty kit is a complete package, with everything you need to vaporize. The Mighty+ assumes you already have a grinder.
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Mighty Box Contents |
Mighty+ Box Contents |
| Mighty Vaporizer | Mighty+ Vaporizer |
| Power Adapter & Charger | USB-C Cable |
| Spare Screens | Spare Screens |
| Cleaning Brush | Cleaning Brush |
| Storz & Bickel Herb Mill Grinder | Set of Spare Seal Rings |
| Filling Aid | 1 Dosing Capsule |
| Set of Spare Seal Rings | Instructions |
| 1 Dosing Capsule | |
| Instructions |
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Which one should I get?
Get Mighty+ if you want the latest tech and best performance
The Mighty+ takes everything we love about the original and makes it better. The vapor quality is the same but the experience is a bit smoother with a faster heat up, faster USB-C charging port, and updated ceramic oven.
Get the original Mighty if you’re on a tighter budget
The original Mighty is a little slower on the heat up and doesn’t have the latest charging but its performance is top-notch and pumps rich, high-quality vapor just like the Mighty+. If you're looking to save a bit but don’t want to sacrifice performance, save $50 less and grab the original Mighty. It even comes with a grinder and loading tool.
Should Mighty owners upgrade?
If your Mighty still hums along and brings a smile to your face, no. The original Mighty is a beast, and that hasn’t changed. But if your Mighty is older and showing some wear, you might be the perfect person to upgrade. Anyone who’s beaten down a Mighty will love the Mighty+’s faster heat-up time, USB-C charge port, and cleaner bowl. If you’re a heavy vaporist, don’t forget the Supercharger. You’ll thank me later.
What about the Crafty+?
The Crafty+ is Storz & Bickel’s most pocket-friendly dry herb vaporizer. It’s smaller, has preset temperatures instead of precise controls, and even comes with a Bluetooth smartphone app. It has slightly less runtime and takes a little longer to charge but we highly recommend it if you want Storz & Bickel’s signature quality on the go.
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