Crafty+ vs DaVinci IQ3: Compact Premium Portables Compared

Comparison at a glance

Storz & Bickel Crafty+

from 161.84 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping

197 shops worldwide · 22 ship to US

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DaVinci IQ3

from 186.11 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping

102 shops worldwide · 8 ship to US

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Price gap today: DaVinci IQ3 costs 24.27 € more than Storz & Bickel Crafty+.

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Feature	Crafty+ →161.84 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping	DaVinci IQ3 →186.11 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping
Heating	Hybrid	Conduction
Heat-up	60 s	30 s
Battery	–	4000 mAh
Max temp	210 °C	221 °C
Dosing capsules	Yes	No
App	Yes	Yes
Weight	135 g	238 g
Warranty	2 years	10 years

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Storz & Bickel Crafty+ 161.84 € 170.36 € with code VAPOCHECKER5 Copy incl. shipping · TVape US Lowest deliverable total

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Vapor path — Crafty+ or IQ3?

Both use hybrid heating with a different setup. The Crafty+ has a wider vapor path. The IQ3 uses a ceramic-zirconia chamber with a glass vapor path.

Storz & Bickel uses a patented combination heater: a thin aluminum block surrounds the chamber (conduction) while a separate heating element warms the air passing through (convection).

The IQ3 responds better to slightly quicker draws. The ceramic chamber benefits from active airflow pulling heat through the material. Too slow and the vapor thins out. Too fast and you get cool air. After a few sessions you find the right rhythm. The adjustable airflow on the bottom adds another variable for fine-tuning.

How do they compare for daily handling?

Both fit in a pocket but handle differently in practice. The Crafty+ weighs 135g, is lighter, and has dosing capsules for clean, fast reloads on the go. You can pre-load a capsule magazine with 8 capsules and have an entire day prepared. The sealed capsules also contain smell effectively.

The IQ3 offers Smart Paths (automatic temperature curves) via the app but has no capsule option. You pack the ceramic chamber directly each time. This means more frequent cleaning but slightly better thermal contact with the material. DaVinci includes a carrying case, and the flush mouthpiece does not catch on fabric.

Winner handling: Crafty+ for commuters and on-the-go use thanks to dosing capsules. IQ3 for users who prefer direct chamber loading.

Which battery lasts longer?

The IQ3 has 4000 mAh. The IQ3 has the larger battery but also a slightly longer heat-up time of 30 seconds versus 60 seconds for the Crafty+. In daily use, both manage 4-6 full sessions. Neither has a swappable battery; the Crafty+ does not support passthrough charging.

Which app is more capable — S&B or DaVinci?

Winner app experience: IQ3. Both connect via Bluetooth to smartphone apps. The S&B app for the Crafty+ provides temperature control, a boost function. The interface is clean but deliberately minimal. Most Crafty+ users set their preferred temperature once and rarely open the app again.

The DaVinci app goes further. Smart Paths create automatic temperature curves from a start to a finish temperature over the session duration. You can save multiple profiles, and the app tracks usage statistics and provides cleaning reminders. For users who enjoy tweaking settings, the IQ3 app delivers significantly more value.

Which materials do the Crafty+ and IQ3 use?

The Crafty+ body is medical-grade polymer over an aluminum frame. The cooling unit on top can be fully disassembled and replaced. Common wear items like seals and mouthpieces are cheap and widely available.

The IQ3 uses a brushed aluminum exterior. The ceramic chamber is durable but the glass flavor path needs careful handling. DaVinci sells replacement parts but the ecosystem is smaller than S&B. The Crafty+ has an edge on repairability and parts availability.

Can both connect to water pipes?

Yes. The Crafty+ has official WPA adapters that replace the cooling unit and connect directly to 14mm and 18mm glass joints. This turns the Crafty+ into a home station. The IQ3 also works with water pipes through third-party adapters, though the fit is not always perfect and the selection is smaller.

Price and ecosystem — which offers more value?

Crafty+ from 161.84 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping, IQ3 from 186.11 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping. Both sit in the mid-range segment. The Crafty+ benefits from the massive S&B ecosystem: dosing capsules, charging docks, mouthpieces, and WPA adapters are widely available. The IQ3 has less accessory support but a more capable app with Smart Paths and a longer warranty of 10 years.

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Who should choose which vaporizer?

Choose the Crafty+ if: you want simple sessions with dosing capsules and a broad accessory ecosystem. The Crafty+ has been on the market for years.

Choose the IQ3 if: you prefer a more compact form factor, enjoy experimenting with Smart Path temperature curves, and want a ceramic chamber.

Current prices: Crafty+ from 161.84 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping | IQ3 from 186.11 € Code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping

Official product pages: Storz & Bickel, DaVinci

Last updated: April 2026