The Dab Lab vs. The Air Affair: Puffco vs. Storz & Bickel

The Vibe Check

Puffco: Sleek, connected, and concentrate-forward. Think smart e-rigs and modular systems that make hash approachable for the “tap-to-temp” crowd. The lineup spans compact pens and modular rigs up to connected flagships like Peak Pro, with swappable 3D chambers and a deep accessory ecosystem. Translation: repeat attachment sales and easy upsells.

Storz & Bickel: Precision, durability, and dry-herb pedigree. From the living-legend VOLCANO desktop to portable workhorses like MIGHTY+ and CRAFTY+, and the high-airflow VENTY, the brand’s reputation essentially markets itself—especially with customers who say “convection” with the same affection others reserve for pets.

Showdown Categories (with thoroughly biased commentary)

1) Tech & Tinker Factor

Puffco gadgets feel like smartphones that vaporize—real-time temp control, app-enabled models, and purpose-built chambers (3D, 3DXL) that turn “just a hit” into a dial-in session. Expect customers to accessorize, customize, and evangelize.

Storz & Bickel answers with German engineering: food-safe materials, rigorous testing, and beautifully consistent convection across desktop and portable devices. Less “app fireworks,” more “lab-grade reliability.”

2) Use Case Energy

Puffco dominates concentrates—from pocketable to coffee-table centerpieces—ideal for shoppers who want clean hits without torches and who love new caps, chambers, and travel bits. It’s the head-shop version of selling phones plus cases and chargers.

Storz & Bickel is the dry-herb honor roll: Volcano for the home bar, Mighty(+) or Crafty(+) for the commute, and Venty for “more air, less effort.” Battery-powered portables run broad temp ranges so terp nerds and flavor chasers stay happy.

3) Icon Factor

Peak Pro is the dab rig many customers ask for by name—“the one with the 3D chamber.” Meanwhile, Volcano is the poster child of desktops—some buyers grew up seeing that iconic cone on forums and finally want one on the mantle. Stocking both scratches two different “I made it” itches.

4) Attachment Economy (a.k.a. “the add-to-cart chorus”)

Puffco’s accessory bench is deep: Hot Knife loaders, 3D chambers, caps, glass, docks—the kind of items that keep baskets rising and customers returning.

Storz & Bickel’s parts and accessories are steady movers—screens, filling kits, replacement pieces—so shops can keep the classics humming (and customers loyal).

Stocking Strategy for Shops

• Carry Puffco to capture concentrate traffic and impulse upgrades. The modular ecosystem helps you sell today and resell tomorrow (when the customer wants the next chamber or cap).
• Carry Storz & Bickel to anchor your herb category with gold-standard reliability—Volcano on the shelf creates instant credibility, while Mighty+/Crafty+/Venty pull consistent ticket sizes.

The Ringside Verdict

This isn’t Coke vs. Pepsi—it’s espresso vs. pour-over. Puffco’s “smart-rig swagger” converts the curious into confident concentrate fans; Storz & Bickel’s “convection constitution” keeps herb loyalists satisfied for years. Put both on your shelves and let customers self-sort; you’ll win either way.

Where to Buy (B2B)

• Puffco for resellers: Shop Puffco at SPS Wholesale
• Storz & Bickel for resellers: Shop Storz & Bickel at SPS Wholesale