Mighty+
A portable convection-conduction dry herb vaporizer made by Storz & Bickel, released in 2021 as the successor to the Mighty.
The Mighty+ is widely regarded as one of the best portable dry herb vaporizers you can buy, and that reputation is mostly earned — solid vapor quality, reliable temperature control, and the medical-device pedigree of Storz & Bickel. It's also expensive, bulky for a 'portable,' and USB-C charging plus a ceramic-coated chamber are the main upgrades over the original Mighty. It's a tool, not a lifestyle. If you want stealth or pocketability, look elsewhere.
Definition
The Mighty+ (stylized "Mighty+", pronounced "Mighty Plus") is a handheld dry herb vaporizer manufactured by Storz & Bickel, the German company also known for the Volcano desktop unit. It heats ground cannabis flower (and, with an accessory pad, concentrates) to a user-selectable temperature between 40 °C and 210 °C, producing inhalable vapor without combustion [1].
How it works
The Mighty+ uses a hybrid heating system: the herb chamber is heated by conduction from surrounding walls, while a separate air path pulls heated air through the load on inhalation (convection) [1]. Storz & Bickel is a certified medical device manufacturer, and the earlier Mighty Medic version is registered as a medical device in the EU and Canada for cannabis flos administration [2][3]. The Mighty+ is the consumer variant of the same platform, with a ceramic-coated filling chamber, USB-C fast charging, and a claimed shortened heat-up time of roughly 60 seconds [1].
What it does
- Vaporizes cannabinoids and terpenes from flower at controlled temperatures, avoiding the combustion byproducts of smoking Strong evidence [4].
- Delivers reproducible dosing consistent enough that Storz & Bickel devices are used in clinical cannabis pharmacokinetics research Strong evidence [3][5].
- Runs on battery for roughly 90 minutes of active use per charge, and can be used while plugged in [1].
What it doesn't do
- It is not stealthy. The Mighty+ is roughly the size of a walkie-talkie and produces visible vapor and a noticeable smell during and after use Anecdote.
- It does not eliminate health risk. Vaporization reduces exposure to tars and carbon monoxide compared to smoking, but it still delivers THC and other pharmacologically active compounds, and long-term safety data on vaporized cannabis remain limited Weak / limited [4].
- It is not primarily a concentrate vape. A liquid/oil pad accessory exists, but the device is designed and optimized for dry flower.
- The batteries are not user-replaceable without disassembly; despite occasional forum claims, Storz & Bickel markets them as internal [1] Disputed.
Used in articles
The Mighty+ is commonly referenced as a benchmark in discussions of portable vaporizers, convection vs conduction heating, vaporization vs smoking, and clinical cannabis dosing. It is frequently compared to its sibling desktop unit, the Volcano, and to competitors like the DaVinci IQ2 and the discontinued Pax series.
Sources
- Practitioner Storz & Bickel GmbH. Mighty+ Vaporizer — Product page and instructions for use. Tuttlingen, Germany.
- Government Health Canada. Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL) — Storz & Bickel Mighty Medic (Licence No. 99089).
- Peer-reviewed Lanz C, Mattsson J, Soydaner U, Brenneisen R. Medicinal Cannabis: In Vitro Validation of Vaporizers for the Smoke-Free Inhalation of Cannabis. PLoS ONE. 2016;11(1):e0147286.
- Peer-reviewed Abrams DI, Vizoso HP, Shade SB, Jay C, Kelly ME, Benowitz NL. Vaporization as a smokeless cannabis delivery system: a pilot study. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2007;82(5):572-578.
- Peer-reviewed Solowij N, Broyd SJ, van Hell HH, Hazekamp A. A protocol for the delivery of cannabidiol (CBD) and combined CBD and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by vaporisation. BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology. 2014;15:58.
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