Puffco Proxy
from 182.12 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping
137 shops worldwide · 17 ship to US
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from 91.06 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping
132 shops worldwide · 24 ship to US
Compare pricesPrice gap today: Puffco Proxy costs 91.06 € more than Puffco Pivot.
* Total price incl. shipping to US, with a coupon code where needed. You’ll find the code in the partner box or on the product page.
Puffco Proxy vs Pivot: Which Dab Vaporizer Fits You?
Who makes these devices?
Both devices come from Puffco in Los Angeles, a maker of electronic concentrate vaporizers. Alongside the Peak, its range today covers everything from pens to desktop rigs. The Proxy and the Pivot are its two portable concepts. Both are built for concentrates only, but they follow very different ideas.
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How do the concepts differ?
The Proxy is a modular system: the base with battery and heater pairs with different glass attachments, from the classic pipe shape to a piece with water filtration. According to Puffco, every Proxy base fits every Proxy glass piece. So you are not just buying a device, you are buying into an ecosystem of glass tops.
The Pivot takes the opposite route: a closed device with a quick-release metal chamber (the “3D Chamber”) and a swivel mechanism that lets you dab at different angles. It needs no glass. With a separately sold adapter with 10 mm and 14 mm joints, it can still be connected to a bong.
The differences on paper
| Feature |  Puffco Proxy 182.12 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping |  Puffco Pivot 91.06 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Current price | from 182.12 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping | from 91.06 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping |
| Heat-up time (seconds) | 25 | 20 |
| Battery (mAh) | 1680 | – |
| Weight | – | – |
| Max temperature (°C) | 285 | 307 |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Water filtration compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
How fast are they ready?
Closer than their reputation suggests. Puffco rates the Pivot at about 20 seconds and the Proxy at about 25 seconds. A gap of roughly five seconds barely matters in daily use. The real difference is the prep: with the Pivot you can pre-load a second chamber and twist it in, while the Proxy routine includes fitting and cleaning the glass.
A heat cycle on the Pivot lasts about 45 seconds according to Puffco, and Boost Mode adds 15 seconds. The Proxy draws through glass, while the Pivot’s design makes its draw more direct.
How long does the battery last?
Reviews put the Proxy at about 1680 mAh; Puffco itself publishes no capacity for either device. According to the manufacturer, the Proxy can be used while it charges. Puffco gives no such information for the Pivot. How far a charge goes depends heavily on the heat setting and on Boost for both.
Glass and water: the Proxy
The Proxy’s base sits in a glass body, and water filtration attachments cool the vapor further. On top of that, the Puffco app lets you create your own heat profiles.
The Pivot answers with simplicity: no glass to break, only the chamber to clean, and four fixed heat settings from 260 to 307 °C right on the device. It has no app connection. If you want water cooling, you need the separately sold adapter and your own bong.
What do they cost right now?
The Pivot is cheaper than the Proxy at most shops. Today’s best prices:
Puffco Proxy
✓ Best Price: 215.00 € · incl. shipping @ MagicVaporizers DE✓ Best Price: 247.14 € · incl. shipping @ Puff Puff Palace UK✓ Best Price: 182.12 € 202.36 € · with code 3924 · incl. shipping @ Headshop.com✓ Best Price: 278.88 € · incl. shipping @ Planto Luego Existo✓ Best Price: 314.12 € 353.00 € · with code VAPOCHECKER · incl. shipping @ 5 LEAF PRODUCTS✓ Best Price: 314.12 € 353.00 € · with code VAPOCHECKER · incl. shipping @ 5 LEAF PRODUCTS
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Puffco Pivot
✓ Best Price: 137.75 € 145.00 € · with code VAPOCHECKER5 · incl. shipping @ TVape DE✓ Best Price: 142.34 € · incl. shipping @ DopeVapes✓ Best Price: 91.06 € 101.18 € · with code 3924 · incl. shipping @ Headshop.com✓ Best Price: 168.92 € 188.00 € · with code VAPOCHECKER · incl. shipping @ 5 LEAF PRODUCTS✓ Best Price: 168.92 € 188.00 € · with code VAPOCHECKER · incl. shipping @ 5 LEAF PRODUCTS✓ Best Price: 168.92 € 188.00 € · with code VAPOCHECKER · incl. shipping @ 5 LEAF PRODUCTS
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Puffco Proxy
Lowest price per day excluding shipping, coupon applied · market region: North America. Totals including shipping are shown in the cards.
Puffco Pivot
Lowest price per day excluding shipping, coupon applied · market region: North America. Totals including shipping are shown in the cards.
The verdict: which one should you buy?
Get the Pivot if you mostly dab on the move, want a device without glass and do not need an app. With its quick-release chamber, four settings on the device and the lower price, it is the practical way into the Puffco world.
Get the Proxy if glass, water cooling and your own heat profiles matter more to you than the simplest possible device. The modular concept with glass and water attachments grows with you, but you pay more and have glass to look after.
Thinking bigger? Our e-rig ranking also compares the desktop class, from the Peak Pro to the Dr. Dabber Switch.
FAQ
Is the Puffco Proxy better than the Pivot?
The Proxy draws through glass, works with water filtration and can be tuned in the app. The Pivot is cheaper, needs no glass and is controlled on the device. According to Puffco, heat-up differs by only about five seconds. Which is better depends on whether you put glass and water cooling or simplicity first.
Can the Pivot be used with a bong?
Not out of the box, as it has no built-in water filtration. Puffco does sell a separate adapter that connects the Pivot to a bong via a 10 mm or 14 mm joint. The Proxy, by contrast, is built for glass and water attachments from the start.
Which is better for beginners?
The Pivot. It costs less, needs no app and has no glass parts that can break. The Proxy makes sense once you know that glass and water cooling matter to you.
Do both only work with concentrates?
Yes. Both the Proxy and the Pivot are concentrate-only vaporizers. For dry herb you need a different device, for example from our rankings overview.
Do both devices have app control?
No, only the Proxy. It can be set up with custom heat profiles in the Puffco app. According to Puffco, the Pivot has no app connection. You choose its four heat settings directly on the device.
How much do the Proxy and Pivot cost right now?
The Puffco Proxy currently starts at 182.12 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping, the Pivot at 91.06 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping. Both prices come from our daily shop comparison, and the tables above list every seller.
Current prices compared
Puffco Proxy
137 shops worldwide · 17 ship to US
from 182.12 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping
Compare pricesPuffco Pivot
132 shops worldwide · 24 ship to US
from 91.06 € Code 3924 · incl. shipping
Compare prices
* Total price incl. shipping to US, with a coupon code where needed. You’ll find the code in the partner box or on the product page.