The Vape Pen
The entry point for most cannabis users. Vape pens are battery-powered devices designed for 510-thread cartridges. Trusted hardware is essential to the experience. A leading 510 thread battery heats oil (distillate, live resin, or CO2 oil) just enough to create vapor without burning it.
- Universal 510-thread compatibility
- Simple push-button or draw activation
- Prefilled cartridges (no loading required)
Simplicity First
Perfect for beginners and convenience seekers.
Pop in a cart and go.
The Dab Pen
For those who chase potency. Unlike vape pens that use prefilled liquid carts, dab pens allow you to load your own solid concentrates directly onto a heating coil. It's a portable rig in your pocket.
- Uses concentrates (Wax, Shatter, Crumble)
- Direct coil heating system
- Similar intensity to a dab rig
Concentrate Power
The choice for connoisseurs who want the
full spectrum effect of dabs without the torch.
The Wax Pen
Often used interchangeably with dab pens, but strictly speaking, wax pens are designed specifically for waxy concentrates. They bridge the gap between ease of use and high potency, often featuring specialized chambers.
- Designed for thicker waxy extracts
- Ceramic or Quartz chambers
- Often features variable voltage
Material Matters
If you love live resin badder or sugar,
a specialized wax pen is your best friend.
Quick Comparison
At a glance differences to help you decide.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about cannabis pens, explained by experts.
What is the strongest pen?
Generally, Dab Pens take the crown. Because you load pure concentrates like rosin or shatter directly onto the coil, you get the full, undiluted potency of the extract. Vape pens are limited by the oil's formulation.
Are chargers universal?
Not anymore. While 510-thread batteries are the standard for carts, proprietary pod systems like Plug Play and Stiiizy require their own specific cables. Always check your device's port (USB-C vs Micro-USB).
Can I use flower in a pen?
Only if it's a Dry Herb Vaporizer. Putting flower into a wax pen or oil pen will ruin the heating element immediately. You need a device specifically built with a convection or conduction oven for herbs.
How long do pens last?
A typical 1g cartridge lasts a moderate user about 2 weeks. The battery itself can last 1-2 years with proper care. Disposable pens last until the oil runs out, but are less eco-friendly.
Top Brands We Carry
Swipe to explore the best hardware and pods in the LA market.
Known for their proprietary "Play" batteries and Exotics line. High potency distillate that hits hard.
Shop Plug PlayThe gold standard for solventless. Their pods offer the purest terpene expression.
Shop 710 LabsThe most recognizable pod system. sleek, magnetic batteries and a huge strain library.
Shop StiiizyFamous for their 'Juice' disposables. Flavor-forward and ready to use out of the box.
Shop JeeterReady to Choose?
Whether you want the convenience of a vape pen or the power of a dab pen, we've got the best selection in Los Angeles.
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