Mighty Plus Review

Should you buy the Mighty+?

The much anticipated Mighty Plus Vaporizer was finally released to the public in 2021!

The manufacturer, Storz & Bickel, began their journey into vaporizers with the release of the Volcano Classic all the way back in the year 2000. In 2014, they changed the game once again with the release of the OG Mighty, which completely revolutionized how people view a Weed Vaporizer.

In this review, we’ll try to answer two questions: Does the Mighty Plus rank as one of the Best Portable Dry Herb Vaporizers? And, is it worth upgrading from the original?

Stick around as we’ll go over all of its key features, pros + cons, as well as give you our best tips and tricks – Let’s get into it!

Mighty Plus Specs

What’s in the Box?

• Mighty Plus Vaporizer
• USB-C charging cable
• 3 spare sets of screens and seal rings
• Dosing capsule
• Cleaning brush
• Instruction manual

Storz & Bickel will provide up to two years of manufacturer’s warranty against defects or up to three years upon registration on their website.

Key Features Overview

As a top-five brand in the industry for over twenty years, S+B have set themselves apart since day one with its innovation and the Mighty Plus is no exception.

• The Mighty Plus has been upgraded with a ceramic-lined filling chamber, USB-C charging, improved heating time, and another super-boost option.

These upgrades build upon the original’s strengths of a durable sleek black shell, easy-to-read LED screen and temperature controls, and overall ease of use.

Tools420: Mighty Plus Experts

Here at Tools420, we’ve been around since 2016 and have a true customer-first approach to our business. We do extensive tests an the vaporizers we write about and carry in our store, and will be able to happily answer any questions that you might have. We believe that cannabis vaporizers are the best way to consume cannabis, and as an Authorized Storz and Bickel Retailer, it’s our responsibility to give you the best and most accurate information about the Mighty Plus.

What are the differences between the Mighty and Mighty+?

As the most important upgrade, the Mighty Plus new features USB-C charging from the outdated DC charging port on the original Mighty.

The dual lithium-ion batteries have also been modernized to now feature a sixty-second heat-up time, coming down from ninety.

Although the charge time is three hours on the Mighty plus, there is the option to bring that down to one hour with a fast wall outlet charger.

The Mighty+ now also has a ceramic-lined bowl compared to the original’s pure aluminum bowl. This will help it stay cleaner, and reduce scratching.

Lastly, the kickstand has been upgraded with larger feet to be more stable on flat surfaces – This definitely has its flaws though, as we’ll discuss later in the review.

Mighty+ (left) vs Original Mighty (right)

Is it portable?

The Mighty Plus now uses a medical-grade plastic design with angled ribs for better grip while carrying.

Also, there is now a bigger gap for your fingers to rest whilst holding it. This means your hands will have more distance between them from the oven to remain cooler. As another bonus, the new exterior is far more scratch-resistant compared to the Mighty’s.

• It is five inches tall and nearly half a pound though, so unless you have a Vape Case or a bag, it is kind of unreasonable to have in your pocket.

Dosing Capsules do really help the Mighty’s portability though as it will make chamber clearing and reloading much more simply, especially if you like putting a small bit of concentrate on top of your dry herb which would normally make a mess of the chamber.

Discreetness Review

The Mighty Plus is definitely not discreet because of its bright screen, blocky size, and bright orange buttons.

Unless you really don’t care what people think or live where it’s fully legalized, you’ll be better off using this in remote locations like camping or simply just at home. For a more discreet vaporizer that functions almost as well, you might consider checking out the Utillian 722.

Excellent Build Quality

This is more of a personal assessment, but the plastic body and mouthpiece of the Mighty Plus almost feel like a cop-out from Storz and Bickel. If I’m paying 400 dollars for a vaporizer, I’d at least expect it to have a metal body.

This in my opinion would be a huge selling point – Having it look and feel the same way it performs. Instead, we are left with a plastic body that feels cheap in the hand. Everything else about the vape is very high-quality, so why not the exterior?

A common alternative for people that dislike the plastic elements of the Mighty is to go with the Arizer Air MAX instead, as it uses only metal and glass for its vapor path.

Mighty+ Hybrid Heating System

Compared to most other vaporizers on the market that only use a heating element for conduction THC extraction, the Mighty Plus also uses hot convection air to run through your chamber.

Breaking down the hybrid system, the Mighty+ now uses a conduction heating system for the ceramic bowl piece, and a convection heating lower in the vape to really crank up the THC extraction you’ll be getting.

The convection heating system will only activate vaporization during a hit, resulting in smooth clouds every single time & provide incredibly consistent hits to whatever cannabis strain you’re using. With a precision temperature control ranging between 40C – 210C / 104F – 410F, there will be a right temperature preference for everyone to choose from whether that be flavor or for massive clouds.

Strong Battery Life

Users can expect to get over ninety minutes of life per charge, and this number held up in our own testing at 380° Fahrenheit with full bowls.

The Mighty+ comes with a dual lithium-ion battery pack that makes up the two columns on each side of the device. With the USB-C charging port upgrade, it means that you’ll be able to charge the vape on the go with a battery bank, and won’t have to worry about running out of juice.

If you were to upgrade to the Mighty Plus USB-C Supercharger accessory, you can also bring the charge time down to less than an hour. As a bonus, the battery has UL certification as an added measure of the electrical system’s quality and safety.

Mighty Plus with SB short bubbler and 14mm whip bubbler

How to use the Mighty+ Vaporizer?

The OG Mighty was originally made for medicinal users that may be lacking motor skills & the Mighty+ has only built upon this ease of use and accessibility. Beginners will be able to master the Mighty+ as its simple user interface is super easy to use and understand.

1. On the cooling unit, twist it off counterclockwise and then load the 0.3g chambers with your medium-fine ground dry herb, and then close the unit and then press the power button.
2. The Mighty+ will automatically begin heating to your set temperature with the up and down arrows.
3. After a minute of heating, the unit will vibrate and be ready to hit through the straw-style mouthpiece.
4. As a downside, the two-minute auto-off timer can be a bit annoying, so you’ll have to run a few cycles for a full chamber clear.
5. Users will be able to click the power button twice or three times to raise the temperature by 27° F (15°C) or 54° F (30° C) for 90 seconds. This is a nice touch that lets you close out your session with some extra vapor production

With the one included dosing capsule, you’ll be able to keep your bowl much cleaner and preload multiple dosing capsules for added portability – Most heavy users will end up picking a Mighty 40 dosing capsule pack.

Precision Temperature Control

One of the biggest pros for beginners is that the Mighty+ doesn’t mess around with its screen.

There’s only an up and down arrow and the temperature is large and easy to see.

You can set it anywhere between 104°F to 410°F (40°C to 210°C) and you’ll be able to see the set temperature and actual temperature as it heats up. This is one of the reasons why the Mighty+ applies to all levels of smokers.

Mighty Plus Vapor Quality

The improved heating system has had a size reduction that allows for better airflow through the device. This in turn is the reason why the heat-up time has been reduced to sixty seconds from the previous ninety.

Storz and Bickel accomplished this without reducing any quality of the vapor and cloud production! The conduction and convection heating flow system only activates upon hits and because of this, the hits will always be consistent.

Unlike other cheaper devices on the market, this means the vapor quality will always have the same potency and flavor as your session goes on. The Mighty+ also has slightly larger holes in the bottom to allow for better device air intake. Lastly, with the addition of the ceramic coating on the chamber, users will no longer have to worry about a possible metallic aftertaste during their inhales.

Mighty Plus Dabbing Review

With the kit’s inclusion of a Mighty liquid concentrate pad for concentrates or oil, the Mighty Plus will work just as well as it does with flower.

• It will take a few warm-up hits as your dab heats up for vapor production to ramp up.

We suggest running your device at the highest temperature so that you can get a good extraction from your dabs. Amongst the different communities, the consensus seems to be that placing a small amount of dab atop a filled dry herb dosing capsule is the way to go. Your dab will melt into your herb and you’ll get a nice roast the longer your session goes on.

Tips and Tricks

• Similar to the older model, the Mighty Plus works best on a finely ground herb.
• We’ve found that the temperature works wonders at 380°F / 188°C for a good mixture of taste and cloud production without being too harsh on the throat.
• When closing out sessions, we enjoyed the double-super-boost function to fully clear the chamber without the need for stirring.
• With a Mighty+ Bong Adapter, you’ll be able to get a lot more cooling in combination with a bong. Our favorite combination is to use it with our 14mm globe bubbler for a lot of added cooling and session creativity!

How to clean the Mighty Plus?

Besides the cooling unit, the Mighty+ is overall easy to clean. The upgrade to a ceramic chamber means that it’s much easier to maintain and much less likely to stain brown.

Cleaning the bowl and screen after each use will be a great habit to ensure the best quality. Although cleaning once a week is recommended, we’ve found the other parts of the Mighty+ will only need cleaning if you notice a change in airflow or vapor quality. Be sure to pick up some cleaning sticks and cleaning wipes to aid your maintenance efforts.

Pros

• Excellent vapor quality
• USB-C & Fast Charging
• Easy user interface
• Easy airflow
• Medical certified
• UL-certified electronics
• Solid battery life
• Tons of accessories

Mighty+ critiques

Although you can use the Mighty Pick Tool as a stand by turning it backwards, it is still not the most sturdy as it’s still prone falling backward.  For this reason, we suggest upgrading to the Mighty Plus Stand which comes in a variety of colors.

Mighty+ stand (left) vs O.G. Mighty stand (right)

Compared to the standard two-to-three-hour charge time from the regular USB-C, we feel that a 50-minute fast charger should have been included in the kit. For the price, why exclude it?

With the mouthpiece, we feel that it’s an overcomplicated design. Even for veterans, the whopping seven parts will take time to properly disassemble and then put back together for cleaning. With the Utillian 722,  there is only a screened O-Ring and easily detachable straw which highlights just how flawed the Storz & Bickel vape mouthpiece is in comparison.

Additionally, the Mighty’s gap between the chamber and mouthpiece will collect hard-to-reach dry herb flakes which is a pure nightmare to reach for cleaning. The seven parts are also quite fragile, which leads to high maintenance costs over time!

Another common complaint in the Portable Vaporizer community is that the AVB (Already Vaped Bud) is quite light in color, even though there is no more vapor being produced.

Personally, we have even put some of this light brown bud into the Zeus Arc GTS vaporizer and had a full other session with it!

Mighty Plus vs. Crafty Plus

As an alternative to the Mighty Plus, you might be interested in the Crafty Plus. It’s a smaller and slightly downgraded version that favors more portability.

It’s sacrificed some battery life and has no intuitive screen as the Mighty does. Instead, it relies on one preset temperature that you can boost once or twice. This pre-set is also adjustable from a web or phone application. The Crafty+ lights display does take some getting used to, but if you want the vapor quality of the Mighty and are less of a heavy user, you can’t go wrong with the Crafty Plus.

• You can read more about this comparison in our Mighty Plus vs. Crafty Plus Review.

Mighty+ Review Conclusion

The Mighty+ Vaporizer is a great choice for high-frequency users that enjoy consistently solid vapor quality.

Storz and Bickel have improved upon the OG Mighty’s strengths in the portable vaporizer category and addressed its weaknesses too. If you are looking for an upgrade that will last years, the Mighty+ is a great choice despite our mentioned flaws. The USB-C charging port, sixty-second heat-up time, and ceramic coating upgrade are all great and overall the vape offers the best-in-class THC extraction, not to mention the huge amount of accessories you can use to customize your sessions.

I’ve been a Mighty+ fan since its release and definitely place it in the top two portable dry herb vapes alongside the AirVape Legacy Pro. After a lot of testing, I’ve found my personal favorite setup to be using a dosing capsule and the Mighty Short Bubbler, as they combine to really reduce the amount of maintenance you need to do, as well as the bubbler adding some fun and vapor cooling.

If you have any questions or think I missed anything, feel free to leave a comment or e-mail me at [email protected] and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my OG Mighty Vape stand fit the Mighty Plus?

Yes, It will just cover the USB-C charging port.

How is the battery charge indicated?

The battery is indicated by a graphical charge percentage on the user interface.

Is the Mighty Plus easy to clean?

No, the cooling unit is not easy to clean, the ceramic bowl itself is easy to maintain, though.

Are screens and mouthpieces from the Mighty compatible with the Mighty Plus?

Yes, you’ll be able to use your screens, O-Rings, and mouthpieces from the OG Mighty on the Mighty+.

How is the Mighty Plus different than the TinyMight 2?

The TinyMight 2 has a swappable 18650 battery with stronger heating, but a more confusing user interface thanks to its heating style and on-demand mode. However the TM2 is much more money than the Mighty Plus.

Is the Mighty Plus medically approved?

The Mighty Plus is an alternative version of the Mighty Medic, which is medically certified. However, it’s virtually the same model!

Should I buy the Mighty Plus or Zeus Arc GTS?

You can see which one is better for your preferences in our Mighty Plus vs Zeus Arc GTS Review.