How Much Does a Weed Pen Cost?

A weed pen also known as a dab pen, can cost you anywhere from $15-$150. The price range for these types of devices are so drastically different, this depends on the style of the device. (whether it's a reusable dab pen or a disposable weed pen, the quality, the concentrate that's inside of it, if any, and any sort of special features.

Quick price breakdown:

• Disposable Weed Pens: 15-50
• Cartridge and Battery: 10-40
• Wax Pens / Dab Pens: 30-120+
• Premium Dab Pens: 100-200

What Is a Weed Pen?

The term “weed pen” most commonly refers to a pocket friendly portable dabbing device, but it can sometimes refer to a vaporizing device used for flower.

Break down as to what each one is:

Disposable Weed Pen - All in One:

A disposable dab pen or all-in-one device has all the features of a vape pen in a small, sealed package. You cannot take the tank off of the battery compartment using an integrated unit like an all in one or disposable. These types of weed pens are an all-inclusive portable device that requires no confusing extra actions to operate! An all-in-one typically boasts a square, box-like appearance and is more hidden, with hardly any portion of the oil reservoir visible.

With a tank, battery, and coil, a disposable weed pen can be considered an all-in-one device. When compared to an all-in-one, the tank is usually more visible with a disposable.

Pod Dab Pen

You can change out the pods in this weed pen to use different strains whenever you want, making it something like a stiizy device. You may hold onto the battery and replace your pods as you go. Whenever the oil is used up, you conveniently dispose of the pod.

THC Cart and Battery:

The original configuration of a weed pen was just a cart and battery, which essentially was just a 510 thread tank filled with thc oil and a battery that could be removed. Typically, distillate is used to fill the chamber on a cart, the bottom of a cart has 510 threading so that it can be screwed directly into a pen-style rechargeable battery.

The idea behind this is the same concept of a pod device; you can use the cart until it is completely empty, then throw it away when you are finished, and afterwards you can save the rechargeable battery for another cart!

Premium Dab Pen - Weed Pen/Wax Pen

This is what we believe to be a true dab pen, which is a device that comes equipped with an atomizer/coil, a mouthpiece, and a custom made battery. With a design that is comparable to the puffco pivot, the dr. dabber ghost 2, or the focus v aeris.

The atomizers that come with these particular kinds of dab pens are modified and enhanced. So they provide you with an experience that is comparable to using an electric dab rig, while eliminating the need of water. Every atomizer is capable of handling a wide range of concentrates, as opposed to only working with distillate oil.

Types of Weed Pens & Their Prices

Disposable Weed Pen

This type of dab pen is awesome for beginners, they usually come as a single unit making it super easy to operate. Disposables take the headache of loading a dab into an atomizer out of the equation. They're simple and portable, fit right into your pocket and most of the time they look similar to a nicotine disposable, adding to its discreteness.

• Price Range:
  • $15-$50
• Best for:
  • Beginners
  • Convenience
  • Discreetness

Cartridge Vape Pens (510 Batteries)

The Cart and Battery style weed pen is a classic way to enjoy concentrates on the go. The beauty of this style of weed pen is you can swap your cart out with another whenever you'd like to. You also have the option of investing in a premium battery or a cheaper option, either way you get to keep it in the end!

• Price Range:
  • $10-$40 For the Battery
  • 0.5 gram Cart $20-$50
  • 1 Gram Cart $45-$60
• Best for:
  • Those who like to switch up their strain depending on the time of day
  • Environmentally Conscious

We separated premium pens and wax pens from each other because of the price differences. The reason why the price difference is so drastic is because of their difference in features, coil lifespan, and

Wax Weed Pens (Dab Pens)

When we say wax pens, we're talking about the smaller battery devices that are relatively inexpensive. They usually come with a disposable coil that needs to be replaced pretty frequently and operate on only three temperature settings. These types of devices are like the Lookah Swordfish, or the Lookah Seahorse Pro Plus.

With a cheaper initial outlay, wax pens are the perfect option for those looking to get their feet wet in the world of dab pens without having to commit to a crazy expensive device. These are also great for those that are looking for a device to use when dabbing on the go, they're not the best option to use as your daily dabbing device.

• Price Range:
  • $30-$100
• Best For:
  • Quick Dabs on the Go
  • Affordable Option to Test the Waters before Committing to an Expensive Device

Premium Weed Pens

Premium Weed Pens come with all the bells and whistles, the battery is usually a lot bigger to hold a charge the entire day or for days. It's perfect to use a daily rider, with a long lasting atomizer coil that can be cleaned and reused again and again. These devices usually come with precise temperature control, or the temp can be adjusted through a designated app.

• Price Range:
  • $100-$200+
• Best for:
  • Daily Rider
  • Best Flavor
  • Experience Customizable

Cheap vs Expensive Weed Pens - Is It Worth It?

If you find a cheap weed pen, speaking on all varieties including disposables, carts, pods, or wax pens, it usually comes with a catch.

Cheaper disposable thc pens can sometimes contain questionable liquids mixed in with your thc oils, this goes for black market or even gray market pens. If you find something cheaply priced at a dispensary then you should be in the clear when it comes to the quality of oil! The materials of the pen and its function on the other hand MIGHT be iffy.

When speaking about dab pens, like comparing something like a lookah seahorse pro plus and a puffco proxy core, you'll notice a world of a difference. The key differences are obviously price, but also the quality of built, features, and atomizer/coil.

Cheaper pens will have a lower quality built, some devices like the seahorse and other lookah devices have a plastic body instead of a high quality metal one. The coils tend to last about a week or so and they are much harder to clean. The cost of maintaining this device is much higher since you need frequent coil replacements throughout the course of a year.

The cheapest seahorse coil is around 5 dollars, replacing your coil once a week will give you a yearly cost of around 250 dollars. Meanwhile a more costly device, like the puffco pivot, will cost more upfront, but the chamber replacements are 25 dollars each and they should last you anywhere from 6 months to a year. Sometimes these chambers last even longer, around 2 years as long as you keep them clean. This brings your total cost down to 50 dollars a year, even with replacing your chamber every 6 months.

Total cost of a Seahorse: $289.99

Total cost of a Puffco Pivot: $200.00

• Cheap pens ($10–$30):
  • Pros: affordable, simple Cons: shorter lifespan, weaker performance
• Mid-range ($30–$80):
  • Best value Balanced performance
• Premium ($100+):
  • Best flavor + durability Longer-lasting investment

Hidden Costs of Weed Pens

This really only applies to dab pens, the hidden costs include coils, cleaning supplies, sometimes the charger might not be included with your kit and you would have to purchase one separately.

For pod pens and carts, of course you would have to purchase replacement pods of carts when it runs out. Most disposables / all in ones these days are rechargeable, however most of the time they do not come with a charger.

How to Choose the Right Weed Pen for Your Budget

For beginners that are experimenting with dab pens curious to see how they work, we suggest going with a disposable, all in one, cart and battery, or a pod device.

If you are looking to experiment and get your feet wet with higher quality dab pens, you can go for a cheaper or mid range type of pen that costs anywhere from 20-80 dollars.

For those looking for a daily rider, where your dab pen is your main device and you're using it everyday not just when you are leaving the house for an extended period of time. Then it's best to invest in a higher quality premium dab pen. It's the longest lasting and when it comes to overall cost, it's the biggest bang for your buck. Remember, a higher quality device will cost you less in the long run!