Venty Review 2026: S&B’s Fastest Portable

S&B’s Answer to the Competition

The Venty launched in 2023 as Storz & Bickel’s first entirely new portable since the Crafty. Faster than the Mighty+, lighter than it looks, and packed with features S&B never offered before: adjustable airflow, Bluetooth app, and Supercharge loading. The Venty targets users who want S&B quality with modern convenience.

Available in 40+ shops worldwide from 166. The price sits above the Mighty+, which raises the question: does the speed justify the premium?

Design and Ergonomics

The Venty looks bulkier than the Mighty+ at first glance but sits well in hand thanks to its ergonomic shape. 252 grams is noticeable, but the weight distribution feels right. The housing is grippy and robust.

The airflow dial on the side is new for S&B. From restrictive (denser vapor, more flavor) to wide open (cooler, airier). This adjustment wasn’t possible on the Mighty+. In practice, you set it once and forget it — but having the choice matters.

The OLED display shows temperature, battery level, and Bluetooth status. The Bluetooth app (S&B Companion) enables degree-level control, custom temperature profiles, and firmware updates. You don’t strictly need the app, but it expands the possibilities significantly.

Heat-Up Time: The Game Changer

20 seconds. That’s three times faster than the Mighty+ and fundamentally changes the workflow. Press the button and draw almost immediately. No waiting, no planning ahead. The Venty is the first S&B portable that enables truly spontaneous sessions.

The fast heat-up comes from a redesigned heating element with more power. S&B slightly reduced the battery (3000 vs 3300 mAh on the Mighty+), a deliberate trade-off. Supercharge loading with a compatible USB-C PD charger partially compensates.

Vapor Quality

Hybrid heating like the Mighty+, but with adjustable airflow. At half-closed airflow, the vapor comes close to the Mighty+: dense, flavorful, warm. At open airflow, it gets cooler and airier but loses some density.

The cooling system is more compact than the Mighty+’s. It works well but doesn’t quite match the Mighty+’s spiral unit efficiency. At maximum temperature, the difference is noticeable: the Mighty+ delivers cooler vapor. For most users at 180-200°C, the difference is marginal.

Battery and Charging

3000 mAh delivers 45-70 minutes of use. Less than the Mighty+, but the Supercharge function fills the device in about 40 minutes (with USB-C PD charger). Passthrough charging works. In practice: shorter battery life but also shorter charge time. For most users, it evens out.

Dosing Capsules and Cleaning

The Venty uses the same dosing capsules as the Mighty+ and Crafty+. Full ecosystem compatibility. Cleaning works identically: brush the chamber, soak the cooling unit in isopropyl alcohol. The more compact cooler is faster to clean than the Mighty+ spiral.

How Does the Venty Compare to Other S&B Portables?

The Venty wins on heat-up speed and charging. The Mighty+ wins on cooling and battery capacity. The Crafty+ wins on compactness and price. All three share dosing capsule compatibility and hybrid heating. For the full comparison see Mighty+ vs Venty.

Who Should Buy the Venty?

S&B fans who want speed. Users who value app control and airflow adjustment. Anyone who finds 60 seconds of heat-up time too long. And technically minded users who enjoy custom profiles and firmware updates.

NOT for: budget-conscious buyers (Mighty+ is cheaper and proven), users who need maximum battery life (Mighty+: 3300 mAh), app skeptics (without the app you lose features).

Current best price: 166

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Verdict

The Venty is the evolution, not the revolution. It does everything a bit faster, a bit more modern, a bit more customizable. Whether it justifies the premium over the Mighty+ depends on how much you need those 20-second heat-ups and the app. For pure vapor quality, the Mighty+ still edges ahead. For the most modern S&B portable from 166, the Venty is the right choice.

Official product page: Storz & Bickel