In short: The Puffco Plus is a compact concentrate pen with a ceramic dart system, three temperature levels and sesh mode. From ~65 EUR in an international price comparison, available in around 70 shops. If you are looking for an uncomplicated introduction to concentrates without having to buy a proxy or Peak Pro, you will find a well-thought-out pocket device here.
Important in advance: The Puffco Plus is a pure concentrate vaporizer. It vaporizes waxes, rosins and other extracts – not dry herbs. If you are looking for a dry herb vaporizer, you have come to the wrong place.
First impression – smaller than expected
DHolding the Puffco Plus in your hand is almost unspectacular. It looks like a thick ballpoint pen. No display, no app, no ten buttons. A single button on the side, plus a simple LED display. That’s it.
And that’s exactly the point. Puffco has built a device that works without instructions. Unpack, load, put concentrate in, go. Anyone who has ever tried to explain how to use a Peak Pro to a friend will appreciate this.
The housing is made of anodized aluminum. Feels valuable — no cheap plastic, no fingerprint magnets. At around 30 grams, you’ll hardly notice the extra weight in your jacket pocket. It’s one of the few concentrate pens that you can actually forget you have with you.
In the box you will find:
- The Puffco Plus itself
- A USB-C charging cable
- The dart attachment (pre-installed)
- A replacement ceramic chamber
- Quick Guide
No power adapter included – any USB-C charger works. Standard today, no fuss.
Processing and feel
The workmanship is solid. No sharp edges, the cap sits firmly, the button has a clear pressure point. What I noticed: The surface of the Plus is slightly ridged in the middle. Not much, but enough to have better grip. For a device that you often touch with slightly sticky fingers, this is a well thought-out detail.
One point of criticism: The mouthpiece is permanently installed and cannot be replaced. This is standard for most pens, but if you’re used to glass mouthpieces, you’ll have to adjust. The included attachment works well enough. Not a highlight, but it serves its purpose.
The dart system – cleverly solved
Here comes the feature that sets the Puffco Plus apart from other concentrate pens. And honestly, it’s the main reason this device exists.
The Dart is a ceramic charging pin that sits in the cap of the Plus. You take the cap off, tap the tip into your concentrate, and put the cap back on. Complete. The material lands directly on the heating chamber. No dabber tools, no sticky fingers, no fumbling with tiny amounts on a spatula tip.
Sounds simple? It is too. But anyone who has ever tried to load wax into a pen using a normal dab tool knows how annoying it can be. Especially with solid concentrates. The dart absorbs just the right amount – loading too much is almost impossible because the ceramic tip only absorbs a limited amount of material.
The system also has a disadvantage. With very liquid concentrates, such as LIVE resin at room temperature, some of the dart will occasionally drip before you can put the cap on. A quick moment in the fridge makes the material firmer and solves the problem. But it’s not ideal.
Ceramic chamber in detail
The heating chamber is made entirely of ceramic. No quartz, no titanium — pure ceramic. This has two advantages: firstly, a clean taste without a metallic aftertaste, and secondly, even heat distribution.
The chamber is replaceable. Puffco sells replacement chambers individually, which significantly extends the life of the device. After about 200-300 sessions you should change the chamber, depending on how carefully you clean it. Some users report 500+ sessions with a single chamber. This depends heavily on the material and care.
The chamber change takes less than thirty seconds. Unscrew the old part, screw in the new one. You don’t need any tools.
Steam quality – what comes out?
The vapor production of the Puffco Plus is remarkable for a pen of this size. Not huge clouds like a desktop e-rig, but significantly more than most pen vaporizers under 100 euros.
At the lowest setting you get aromatic, mild steam. This is where you taste the terpenes best. Small clouds, but a lot of taste. This level is well suited for high quality live resin concentrates where the aroma profile is important.
The middle level is the sweet spot for most users. Decent vapor, good taste, noticeable effect. This is where you spend most of your time.
At maximum it becomes intense. Thick clouds, strong extraction, but the taste noticeably suffers. The highest level is not suitable for everyday use. But for occasional use, when more is needed, it works perfectly.
The ceramic chamber ensures clean, tasteless vapor overall. Compared to pens that use quartz or metal elements, you can taste less of the device and more of the material. This is particularly noticeable with terpene-rich concentrates.
Efficiency and material consumption
You need about 0.02 to 0.05 grams of concentrate per dart load. That’s little. When consumed normally, one gram of wax will easily last two to three weeks. The chamber fully extracts the material — little to nothing remains after a session if you’ve loaded the right amount.
Loading too much is the most common beginner mistake. A grain-sized amount is enough for a full session. More clogs the air ducts and worsens the taste. Less is actually more here.
Three temperatures and sesh mode
The Puffco Plus offers three fixed temperature levels. There is no precise setting and no app control. Three steps, one button, done.
- Low (blue): The flavor level. Gentle heat, maximum terpene profile. The best choice for taste-conscious users and high-quality extracts.
- Medium (green): The all-rounder level. Good balance between steam quantity and taste. This is where you end up in 70% of the sessions.
- High (red): The intensive level. Big clouds, strong effect, fewer flavor nuances. For users with a higher tolerance or when things need to be done quickly.
You can switch between levels with two quick clicks on the button. The LED indicates the active level. Simple enough that you can use it even in the dark.
Sesh mode
The Sesh mode is the second unique selling point next to the Dart. Normally the Plus heats up for about 12 seconds, then you have to press the button again. In Sesh mode, the device heats continuously for a complete session — around 30 seconds at a time.
The mode is activated by pressing it quickly three times. The LED pulsates, the device heats up, and you can relax and take several puffs without having to press the button in between. This sounds like a small thing, but in practice it is a noticeable increase in comfort. You don’t have to count, you don’t have to press, just pull.
This is particularly practical when you’re on the go. One hand on the plus, the other free. With a normal dab pen you’re constantly at the button, and that’s annoying in the long run.
A battery and charging time
The Puffco Plus has a permanently installed lithium-ion battery. Puffco doesn’t give an official mAh number, but the community estimate is around 520 mAh. That’s enough for about 30 to 40 sessions at the intermediate level. At high temperatures it is more like 20 to 25.
Charging takes place via USB-C. The Plus can be fully charged in around 45 minutes. There is no passthrough charging — you cannot use the device while it is charging. No drama, the charging time is short enough that it rarely bothers you in everyday life.
The LED flashes red three times when the battery is low. This happens at around 10% remaining capacity. Enough warning to get one last session out and then load.
A realistic scenario: You charge the Plus in the morning, use it two to three times a day, and get through the day without any problems. If you vape significantly more, you should have the USB cable in your pocket. Or a replacement device. With a price starting at 65 euros, this is not an absurd idea.
Heating time
The Puffco Plus is ready for use within 4 to 5 seconds. You press the button, the LED lights up, and after a few moments you can pull. That’s fast. Very fast, compared to e-rigs, which sometimes take 20 to 30 seconds.
For a device that you often take out of your bag spontaneously, the short heating time is one of the most important advantages. No waiting, no pre-planning. Put the dart in, press the button, done.
Puffco Plus vs. Puffco Proxy — is it worth the upgrade?
The question inevitably comes: Why not just use the proxy? The answer depends on three things.
Price: The Plus costs from ~65 EUR, the Proxy from ~230 EUR. That’s a significant difference. For the price of a proxy, you get three Plus devices and still have money left over for concentrates.
Function: The proxy has the 3D chamber from the Peak Pro, four temperature levels instead of three, app control and a significantly larger chamber. The Proxy’s vapor quality is objectively better. Denser clouds, finer flavor, more control.
Portability: The Plus fits in every pocket. The proxy is also portable, but significantly larger and heavier. The Plus is the more convenient device when you’re on the go, but the Proxy.
wins at home
My assessment: The Plus is not a worse proxy. It is a different device for a different purpose. If you are looking for an uncomplicated pocket device for on the go, take the Plus. If you want the best possible portable dab experience and are willing to pay for it, go for the proxy. Many in the community have both — the Plus for on the go, the Proxy or Peak Pro for at home.
Cleaning and maintenance
Concentrate vaporizers require more care than herbal vaporizers. This also applies to the Puffco Plus. The sticky material builds up in the chamber, air channels and mouthpiece if you don’t clean regularly.
The good news: cleaning is easy. After each session, briefly press and hold the button – this activates a short heating cycle that burns away residue. This means the chamber stays clean for significantly longer.
Once a week you should clean more thoroughly:
- Kammer abschrauben
- Place the chamber in isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%), 15-20 minutes
- Soak the dart and mouthpiece as well
- Use a cotton swab to clean the contacts on the device itself
- Alles trocknen lassen, zusammenbauen
The whole process takes less than five minutes of active work. Das Einweichen passiert nebenbei. If you do this consistently, you will enjoy the device for a long time. If you let it slide, you will eventually get clogged air ducts and bad taste. This is the case with every concentrate pen, not just the Puffco.
Kammer austauschen
Die Keramikkammer ist ein Verschleißteil. After a few hundred sessions, the heating power decreases and the taste becomes duller. Then at the latest it is time for a new chamber.
Replacement chambers cost between 10 and 15 euros. Puffco verkauft sie einzeln und im Dreierpack. The change requires no tools and takes a few seconds. This makes the Plus cheaper in the long term than pens with a permanently installed chamber, where you have to replace the entire device if the heating elements give up.
Who is the Puffco Plus suitable for?
The Plus is aimed at two target groups. First: beginners who want to try concentrates for the first time and don’t want to spend a fortune. The Dart system takes away the fear of loading, the three fixed temperature levels prevent incorrect operation, and the price starting at 65 euros is a low risk.
Second: Experienced dab users who need a second device for on the go. If you have a Peak Pro or a rig at home and are looking for something compact to keep in your jacket pocket, you will find exactly that in the Plus. Not a replacement for your home system, but a solid companion.
The Plus is not suitable for users who expect precise temperature control, want to produce huge clouds or want to vaporize dry herbs. The Plus can only do concentrates. No dry herb mode, no herb chamber, no adapter. If you want both, you need two devices.
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Conclusion — uncomplicated and honest
The Puffco Plus does little wrong. It’s not a technical marvel, it has no display and no app. It’s a tool that gets the job done. Concentrates in, steam out, bag, done.
The dart system is the real star of the device. It solves a real problem — charging on the go — in an elegant way. The three temperature levels are sufficient for the vast majority of users. If you need more control, you will buy a more expensive device anyway.
The workmanship is good, the battery life is sufficient, and cleaning is easy. There are weaknesses with very liquid concentrates and with the permanently installed mouthpiece. Neither is a dealbreaker, but worth mentioning.
From around 65 euros you get a solid device that is worth its price. Nothing more, nothing less. And sometimes that is exactly the right recommendation.
Technical data
| Type | Concentrate pen (not dry herb) |
| Manufacturer | Puffco (USA) |
| Heating | Ceramic chamber |
| Temperature levels | 3 (low, medium, high) |
| Sesh mode | Yes (~30 seconds) |
| Charging port | USB-C |
| Charging time | ~45 minutes |
| Heating time | 4-5 seconds |
| Special feature | Dart charging system (ceramic charging pin in cap) |
| Price | From ~65 EUR |