Hey guys today I’ll be doing a comparison of the Mighty and Crafty Plus portable vaporizers. These are the first portable vaporizers released by the company Storz and Bickel out of Germany back in 2014 and they are still going strong to this day.
Storz and Bickel also sells the Plenty, a home use plug-in type of vaporizer that came out in 2009. The Volcano Hybrid, which is the newest digital version of the Volcano Classic and they also just put out the 20th Anniversary Gold Edition Volcano Classic.
This will be a comparison of just these two models. I’m assuming you are deciding which one to buy, the Crafty Plus or the Mighty. It’s important to know that everyone will not want the same vaporizer coming out of this comparison.
Each of these vapes has advantages over the other and it all comes down to how YOU specifically will be using your vaporizer. With that said, here’s what I like about each.
Mighty vs Crafty Plus
What I like:
Crafty Plus – I like the Crafty because of portability, concealment, ease of use and I’ve been using it mostly when I’m on the go. The Crafty easily fits in my jean pockets, hoodies, and short pockets. It’s also easier to charge on the go via the USB charging and everyone is controlled via one button.
Mighty – The Mighty has been the one I’ve been using more at home, sitting on the couch. I just keep it on the coffee table and use it while I’m watching Netflix shows. It’s also perfect for long day adventures if you don’t mind the extra weight in your pockets.
I also put together a Mighty/Crafty Water Tool Adapter Tutorial using the whip from my Extreme-Q and a D020-D bubbler.
So now that you’ve seen my uses for each, let’s break down the differences between the Crafty and the Mighty vapes.
Crafty Plus vs Mighty Differences
What’s different between them?
The Crafty is the smaller of the two portables and comes in at 4.3 inches tall, 2.2 inches deep and 1.3 inches wide. The Crafty weighs roughly 135 grams and seems like a feather compared to the 230 gram Mighty.
The exact dimensions on the Mighty are 5.5 inches tall, 3.2 inches wide, and 1.2 inches deep. I can pretty much conceal the Crafty in any pocket or hoodie whereas the Mighty needs to be stored in a backpack, purse, or a fanny pack. Does anyone still use fanny packs? I do :/
| Crafty Plus | Mighty | |
|---|---|---|
| Price: | $279 | $349 |
| Dimensions: | 4.3″H x 2.2″L x 1.3″W | 5.5″H x 3.2″L x 1.2″D |
| Weight: | 135g | 230g |
| Heating: | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Battery: | (1) Li-Ion | (2) Li-Ion * |
| Temp Range: | 104F - 410F | 104F - 410F |
| Temp Display: | Via App | Via LED |
| Temp Settings: | 3 - Default & (2) Boost | Full Spectrum |
| Auto Shut-Off | After 2 Minutes | After 2 Minutes |
| Warranty: | 2 Years | 2 Years |
Battery Systems, Average Use, Charge Times
Now other than the size of the two units, this is the only category that is drastically different between the Crafty and the Mighty. Let’s start off with the Crafty.
Crafty Plus Battery Info – The Crafty uses one internal lithium-ion battery which usually gives me an average of four to six, 10 to 12-minute sessions on a full charge. Six is definitely pushing it. So the Crafty Plus is middle of the road as far as average battery life is concerned.
The Crafty does offer pass-through charging which means you can begin using the unit while it’s plugged in, but the Crafty needs about 20% to start heating the chamber. So it’s not completely true pass-through.
Although the Crafty doesn’t offer the best average battery life, it does offer a USB charging adapter that allows you to charge via battery packs, USB car adapters, laptops, etc… You can pick up a battery pack nowadays for around $30-$40 that will fully charge the Crafty twice.
So if you wanted to take the Crafty out hiking or snowboarding for the day but didn’t want to risk running out of battery, I recommend picking up one of the Anker battery packs.
Mighty Battery Info – The Mighty, on the other hand, is currently my highest rated portable vaporizer for battery life. I can get an average of eight full sessions before the battery dies which is outstanding.
The Mighty also offers pass-through charging after a few minutes of initial charging. The other thing I noticed is that the Mighty heats up faster than the Crafty, much faster.
During testing I found the Mighty to heat up to 356 degrees Fahrenheit in one minute thirty seconds and the Crafty Plus averages around 75 seconds.
So with double, the batteries come quicker heat up times and much longer battery life but also 100 extra grams of weight.
The Chambers, Heating Elements, & Vapor Paths
Chambers and Vapor Path – They are exactly the same except for the cooling unit that attaches to the top of the Mighty is a bit bigger than the Crafty so it claims to cool the vapor slightly more before it touches your lips.
So I tested out the different cooling units at the same temps and I noticed a slightly lower temp while using the Mighty cooling unit, but nothing really to make a deciding purchase factor.
- The Mighty and Crafty use both conduction and convection heating
- Same chamber size
- Same vapor paths
- Bigger Cooling Unit on the Mighty
Heating – Both vaporizers offer full temp spectrums via a hybrid heating system. The Mighty heats up in about 90 seconds whereas the Crafty Plus now heats up in about 75 seconds.
Operation, Displays & Ease of Use
Mighty – The Mighty uses an LED (1” x 1”) display that shows the default temp, actual temp and battery life. It uses buttons similar to that of the Volcano Digit but smaller. I like the way they feel and they don’t get stuck or give me any problems when in use. You can pick any temp ranging from 104F – 410F at any time during your session which is nice to have that precise control throughout your session.
Crafty Plus – The Crafty uses a different approach by connecting via Bluetooth to your smartphone. The free CRAFTY Remote Control App lets you control the default and booster temps, check battery level status, set vibration notifications, adjust the brightness of the LEDs located at the bottom of the unit and check the total hours of operation which is pretty cool.
Storz and Bickel APP – The APP is no longer available for iPhone users but I honestly never use it anyways. The three default temps are perfect temps for pretty much all sessions.
When talking about ease of use, one thing I really like about both the Crafty and Mighty is how consistent they both are. You can pack them tight, loose, half-pack, full-pack and you get the same good quality taste, temp and production pretty much every time.
Most portable vaporizers require some sort of technique for best use but the Crafty/Mighty works all the time and for any type of user, novice through advanced.
Mighty or Crafty? My Two Cents
Overall, both the Crafty and Mighty are two of the best portable vaporizers to hit the market. They do cost quite a bit more than their competitors but you can’t beat the quality and engineering from Storz and Bickel. My Volcano is still going strong after 5 years of pretty much continuous daily use.
If you’re here reading this, then I assume the $70 difference between the two units really doesn’t matter and you just want to get whatever one will best suit your needs.
So here’s my two cents on the Mighty and Crafty Plus:
Mighty Vaporizer:
- I feel like the Mighty would thrive in group scenarios because of the size and battery life. It’s easy to grip and pass around the room. As I mentioned earlier, the Mighty usually gives me eight full sessions before the battery dies which is outstanding for a portable vaporizer.
- The downside to the great battery life is the overall size of the unit. If you don’t care about concealment or not being to put a vaporizer in your pocket, then I think buying the Mighty might be your best option.
Crafty Plus Vaporizer:
- The Crafty is the ultimate personal vaporizer. It’s easy to use, easy to clean and I can always rely on it to get me medicated (provided its charged).
- The Crafty thrives well in situations of concealment and portability. It can easily fit in any pocket, hoodie or jacket. If you want a more portable unit and USB charging then I would recommend you buy the Crafty.
It basically comes down to your preference and trust me when I say that you won’t be disappointed with either of these vaporizers.
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Thanks for checking out my site and as always, if you have any questions about the Crafty, Mighty or any other vaporizer, feel free to leave a comment below. Have a bomb ass dank ass day.
Crafty is my choice do have mighty to but I fully agree with everything you said wizard.
Can’t wait to get my volcano for my 30th
Yeee
Thanks Ghost! Which Volcano are you going with? When is your birthday!? Happy early Birthday!
Great advice & video’s. I just bought a Mighty from a site that I will NOT be ordering from again… Charged way to much and didn’t get extra’s like the other’s. My question is simple, I hope. How do you know when you’ve vaped up all the herb goodness (besides the obvious, getting buzzed)? Do you still get vapes from used up herb?
Hope not a silly question.
Thanks.
Hey Jeff, If you are trying to fully extract every last bit, you will want to finish the bowl at max temp and go until you no longer are exhaling vapor. However I often don’t go until the very end, sometimes I just end at 380f. This gets me almost all of the effects, but the taste is more to my preference and the hotter temps are a bit harsher on my throat.
Very restrictive draw on the Crafty is this normal?
Also, the unit is brand new today, will S&B just give me a refund?
I know its kind of an old thread.
Details:
I just received my Crafty via mail today.
Used it and was shocked at the restrictive draw.
Without a bowl packed it was just so hard to get a hit.
Drawing with the mouth piece disattached was fine. But when it was attached to the oven it just didn’t work well.
I wrote S&B, and they want me to send it in for a warranty claim!?
I think I just want my money back and start over.
From threads I’ve read it seems the German service is much better than the boys in Cali.
I’ve never had problems with a restrictive draw on the Crafty unless I’ve been using it for about a month straight. I wonder if something was caught in the air path. You should definitely send it back in and they will take care of you.
Thanks for the reviews and this amazing comparison, although I’m still undecided about which one to buy, I want a more portable one as I will be carrying it everywhere, that would incline me to buy the Crafty, but I do like the fact that the Mighty goes that bit extra mile so I still don’t know which one to buy, and I don’t really care about the price. I have found the Mighty for £250 (around €280) in Amazon out of a reliable seller but I would like to know how does the warranty works in case I need a replacement, has anyone bought a Crafty or Mighty through Amazon and had to go through the warranty process, how does it work? do you get the same kind of service? I will anyway ask the seller in Amazon.
Thanks again for the awesome reviews and also your videos!
Regards
I would NOT buy it from Amazon if you were at all worried about warranty issues. Vapeworld is my preferred place to buy vapes from. You can definitely email the seller directly to see what he/she says but I’m guessing Storz and Bickel will not honor the warranty unless it is purchased from an authorized Storz and Bickel distributor.
Hello guys,
I have a question I am a beginner with vaporizers, I tried one I do not know which one and I did not feel any effects, I mean I was not high, the taste was awesome, however I would prefer really strong hits to get really high. Could you recommend me a vaporizer I am thinking about Mighty or Pax 3. Definitely the portable one I read that conduction vaporizers have bigger effects.
Thank you very much!
Mighty is hands down my favorite of those choices. It is a bit bigger than most but the battery life and overall vapor quality is outstanding.
My Crafty worked well for at least 100 hours before it was stolen from my vehicle (along with $2.78 in coins). I’m thinking of getting a new Crafty, but I did find the battery life disappointing. I was thinking of getting a new Crafty but may go with the Mighty. I’m a big S&B fan- my volcano is going strong after about 7 years. Is there any other portable flower vaping device worth considering? (I had a PAX but didn’t love it)
My Volcano is still going strong as well! About the same time! The newer Crafty features an upgraded battery and will probably get you an extra bowl or two depending on your vaping styles. You can’t go wrong with the Mighty if you don’t mind the size. If I had to pick one it would be the Mighty. But again, the size is much bigger. Same vapor quality between the two.
Those seem like long sessions for the reviewer, including heating time a session for me is like 5 minutes tops. So I get way more uses than 4. Based on the comments on hours of use before issues my Crafty should last me A LONG LONG TIME considering it’s far from my main method.
It will definitely help that you’re not vaping for long periods but a lot of the battery is used during the heat up process. How many sessions are you getting on it? How much herb do you use? They also updated the new units to have better battery life which is nice.
Hi Guys,
Can these be used with Hash/ Hashish?
I dont belive so. Check out the forums at fuckcombustion and see if anyone has been using it for that. I’m strictly dry herb :/
Cheers, great review up there!
You can use basically anything with these Vaporizers. I own the whole S&B collection and they all deliver a great punch with hash or waxes, its also a good money saver, but the taste will stay in the cooling unit for some time so consider that if you have really dark aromatic or bad tasting hash. I use old ABV and mix it with a couple of hash nuggets I peel off with my thumb. I tend to use higher temp for hash than for weed and the highest setting for waxes which I mix with freh bud. My set temp for bud is 188C hash around 200C and Wax at 205-210C! Oh and I use the capsules which S&B provide cause I have a feeling I need to clean my units way less often and the stuff inside gets roasted more even! Have a great day everyone :)
I get so many questions from people asking if they can use hash! I’m definitely going to refer them to your comment! I’ve never tried it so I’m glad you got it to work. Thank you for the sharing your experiences!
please tell me about what temp to set the mighty at.
what are the Pros & Cons about temps.
TIA
I generally start my sessions at around 360F, and end at 380-400F Basically the lower the lighter the vapor, and the lighter the effect but it will also be tastier. When you run higher temps you get more potent denser vapor with a more cooked flavor, it can also make you cough a bit more and it can have a more sedative effect
I have the Mighty and found it easy to use and clean, and the battery life was good. However, I noticed that sometimes it was hard to get a draw and I never got the huge clouds of vape everyone talks about getting with it, but the taste of the first hit was always incredible. I also dropped it on a hard tile floor unfortunately and it didn’t seem to work correctly after that, the first few hits were often hard to draw, and sometimes even with a full bowl I didn’t get anything after a few hits. I kept it clean but overall I wasn’t thrilled with it. I also have a Volcano which hands down was great but it’s a pain in the neck with all the balloons and my cat just itching to attack one with his claws (he’s fascinated by the crinkly sound of the cellophane). I’m debating on getting a Crafty due to its smaller more discreet size but am concerned about battery life while out and about. I’m wondering how long anyone has used one of these, and how long does it take when you send in the Mighty to S&B for repair.
Couple weeks on the repair for the Mighty. Definitely worth sending it in! I don’t think that you would be satisfied going back to the Crafty. The battery life is maybe half of the Mighty and it takes about twice as long to heat up. Stick with the Mighty and get it fixed! What temps are you vaping at? I usually start out around 355F and then jump up to 400 half way through the session. Let me know what you decide to do and if you have any more questions.
I bought a Crafty in April 2015. I had to return it 5 times. The last two were newer versions and lasted 161 & 154 hours respectively. Upon sending the 5th for warranty, they offered another Crafty, a free upgrade to the Might, $40 for upgrade to Volcano Analog and $90 for upgrade to. Volcano Digit.
I chose the Might. It is to get here 9-Jun-17.
Overall very good support and a kick-ass product
Sucks that you’ve had to warranty the Crafty so many times but at leas they 100% took care of you. That is awesome! Enjoy the Mighty!
How are you getting on with the mighty? After the Crafty? Please :)
Still working on the FF2 technique but always happy with the mighty.
Would love to taste better vape the the mighty but don’t think that’s possible.
Mighty works instantly on power cord.
Hey, Buzz
Thanks for the info…just noticed we are almost a year after you posted 50 hrs of use on your crafty…is it still going strong or did the battery bust?
98 hours now. Battery is still going but I’m getting about 2 bowls on a full charge at this point.
Thanks for the info! Makes the decision easier!
Hi, thanks for a good review!
I’ve had my heart set on the firefly 2 for quite some time but with a uk release date yet to be confirmed, my attention has turned to the Crafty/Mighty. How would you say the firefly 2 stacks up against these 2 in terms of efficiency, the heating system (as I’m aware the firefly 2 only uses convection heating), and using it to share as opposed to solo sessions?
The largest difference when you compare the Firefly 2 vs the Crafty or Mighty is that the Firefly 2 is an on demand (and fully convection unit like you mentioned) whereas the Crafty/Mighty are session units, that use a combination of convection and conduction heating. This makes the Firefly2 have better flavor, and smoother/cooler vapor, and it is also MUCH easier to split a single bowl into multiple sessions if you do not want to finish it at once. Now the Mighty/Crafty really stand above the Firefly 2 for consistency, ease of use, and even AVB. Basically the Firefly 2 requires a certain technique/draw/grind for best results and you will need to stir the bowl if you want completely even AVB, whereas the Crafty/Mighty are extremely forgiving you can pack/grind/draw however you want and you will still get good results and extremely even AVB without ever stirring. I would say both units work well for solo and groups, however the Firefly 2 works a bit better for solo, and the Crafty/Mighty work a bit better for groups. As far as efficiency goes both vapes are capable of fully extracting everything from your herbs, however the Crafty/Mighty will do it a bit easier and with less technique/effort/practice.
I have a Mighty and a FF2. Mighty is hands down the best portable vape I’ve used. Your opinion is 100% accurate. FF2 is not bad, but cost vs efficiency, Mighty, and I imagine the Crafty too, are just the most efficient and even extractors.
I like the FF2 for on demand use, but although its easy to clean the vapour path gets “clogged”. You need to wipe it with alcohol pretty often.
Honestly if I had to pick 1 of the 2, Mighty/Crafty would get my vote.
Thank you for sharing your experiences Travis
Now that some time have past, can you tell me how many hours are on your crafty?
I just bought mine and most people state it dies orround 50 / 70 hours, does this happen to all units?
I have about 50 hours on my Crafty and it’s still going strong. So if what you say is true, it should be dying any day! Ahhhh!! I’ll update the page if it ever dies but I don’t really use it as much as everyone else because I have so many different ones to cycle through.
Hi, Great review!
Can you give me your opinions about the grinder provided whit both of these products?
I’m a little confused about what grinder i should use, and how to get the best grind consistency for my Soon To Buy Crafty.
I have seen that the grinder from Lift Innovations (A.k.a. The Clipper) has two screens for their grinder, one suited for pipes etc. and one suited for vaporizing.
Also. It would be nice if you can confirm me that these products are made of non toxic materials and is one of the best tools for getting the most of my buds without harming me?
I really appreciate any help you can provide, and many thanks for taking your time to do these reviews. Your knowledge is really helpful and meaningful to me. :)
Hey Minn,
The Crafty (and the Mighty) are both extremely forgiving and consistent vaporizers. This means you can grind your herb fine, or coarse, pack it lose or tight, and they will still provide great results. Since the grinder that comes with the unit is a 2 piece grinder it will allow you to grind it fine or coarse depending on how long you spin it before emptying. I think you will be totally fine with the included grinder, however if you do decide to buy a grinder my favorite overall has been the Santa Cruz Shredder 4 piece grinders. Storz and Bickel have been in the vaporizer industry for a very long time starting with the Volcano, and have a very good track record of using safe materials, they claim everything in the Crafty/Mighty is safe and I trust them.
Okay you can disregard my other question after reading some more I figured out this is probably the two best but what do you mean when you say the batteries not replaceable? Meaning that’s the end of the unit you just can’t use it anymore cuz the batteries not replaceable or what??? Why are these things so insanely expensive and then all the accoutrements you have to buy with it it’s just not right
I mean that you can’t buy extra batteries to take with you if you go on a trip or something. They won’t just swap out. If the batteries were to go bad then you would have to send the entire unit back to the manufacturer. It’s not really a bad thing. The money you will save back over time by using less herb.
The Crafty works great for around 50 -70 hours before dying. I’ve had three replaced for sane issue. Defective Chinee battery.
Shitty man, mines still going strong.
Same thing happened to me with 2 Craftys already. Each lasted around 100 hours before dying.
Gotta hand it to S&B though, they’re really good about shipping you a replacement quickly.
I just upgraded to the Mighty instead of trying another Crafty. Hopefully this one lasts.
Glad to hear they have treated you will with the warranty/return process. I am still on my first Crafty and Mighty *knock on wood*. I really hope a Crafty2.0 and Mighty2.0 are coming out in the future with user replaceable batteries, I personally believe this would solve 90% of the warranty issues. As far as switching from the Crafty to the Mighty, I have definitely seen less warranty and battery issues with the Mighty.
Mine is still going strong: currently at 192 hours of use. I found a bug in the programming though; if you try to use the Crafty while it’s charging, it burns your stuff out at its max temp (410F). Just let it rest for an hour or so, the Crafty resets and works like a champ again. They offered to replace it but there’s no need really.
I’ve just done exactly the same. Had one crafty replacement and both died around the same amount of use.
Now waiting for the upgraded Mighty.
S&B are excellent for customer service. Always be a happy customer.
My Crafty just died last week after ~360-375 hours of use.
I got a coupon for the full Crafty price and will be getting a Mighty for 50 bucks now.
Could the batteries be changed after they die. Also could a battery made by another company not on china made available for either init
Need to send the unit back to S&B to get new batteries. Thew newest Crafty version comes with an upgraded battery as well!