Storz & Bickel Veazy Review & Owner's Guide (2026): Tested, 8.3/10

The Hook: Bake Off Energy

Bake Off isn't MasterChef. There's no Gordon Ramsay screaming about raw lamb. There's no elimination drama that makes you stressed on a Tuesday evening. There's just Paul Hollywood giving a knowing nod, someone's nan making a Victoria sponge in a tent, and that pleasant feeling of 'ah, this is nice.'

The Veazy is that energy in vaporiser form.

It's not trying to be the Venty. If you've read my Venty review, you know that's the Range Rover Sport — performance, power, and that wide-open 20 lpm airflow that makes everything else feel like breathing through a coffee straw. The Veazy isn't competing there.

It's not trying to be the Mighty+. That's the Land Rover Defender — the benchmark, the reference standard, the one I've called 'the device everyone's measured against' since my first S&B review. The Veazy isn't that either.

It's not even trying to be the Crafty+. The Crafty+ is Brighton & Hove Albion — punches above its weight for 75 minutes, then the legs go. Brilliant for precision temperature steppers who don't mind the charging ritual.

The Veazy is S&B's answer to a different question entirely: 'What if we made a vaporiser that anyone could use, in colours people actually want, at a price that doesn't require a budget meeting?'

We stock the Veazy at HerbVape.co.uk — details up top, and the owner's guide is further down.

The answer is Bake Off energy. Wholesome. Colourful. Accessible. Your nan loves it.

Vapour Quality: Victoria Sponge (Reliably Good, Not Star Baker) 8/10

The Veazy vapour is a Victoria sponge. Not a showstopper. Not going to win Star Baker. But reliably good, consistently enjoyable, and everyone at the table is happy.

The Heater Difference:

Here's something worth flagging. The Veazy uses a different heater design than the rest of the S&B portable lineup — stainless steel mesh rather than solid metal. One detailed reviewer found this affects flavour, making it slightly less pure than the Venty, Mighty+, or Crafty+. He was so struck by this that he added a dedicated 'Vapour Flavour' column to his rankings specifically because of the Veazy.

I'll be honest: in testing with mates, most couldn't taste the difference. But I could after direct comparison. If you're a flavour purist who notices these things, the Veazy isn't quite flagship tier. If you're coming from cheaper devices or smoking, you'll be impressed.

The Honest Comparison:

The Veazy is genuinely good S&B vapour — fluffy, comfortable, recognisably from the same German factory. But it's about 85-90% of the flagship experience. The airflow is also more restricted than the Crafty+, and nowhere near the Venty's wide-open pull. Not choked — just standard S&B pull in a slimmer cooling unit.

For beginners? This vapour quality is excellent. For S&B veterans comparing directly to their Mighty+? You'll notice. The question is whether that matters on a device that costs noticeably less than the Mighty+ and a lot less than the Venty.

The Strain Test

The Veazy is meant to be the vaporiser you could hand your mum without writing instructions first, and the only honest way to test that claim is to change nothing else around it — the benchmark jars and the benchmark grinder stay exactly as they are for every review here, so the flower is fixed and the machine is the only thing on trial. The question for the Veazy is whether Bake Off energy stretches as far as flavour — whether a device engineered to be forgiving can also be revealing, or whether forgiving is all you get.

Jack Herer — Sativa

The Flower: Same jar as every other device on this site. Haze × (Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk), around 20% THC, terpinolene-led with caryophyllene and pinene behind it. Pale, spindly, hairy stuff that looks less impressive than it smokes — crack the jar and it's pine needles and lemon peel first, dry green herbs underneath, black pepper right at the back. Old-school in the way that means "aromatic", not "weak". It's the strain that shows you up: the top notes are fragile, and if a vaporiser can't hold them you find out in the first three seconds.

The Pack: 0.25g, medium grind, light tamp straight into the ceramic-coated chamber — no capsule for this one, I want the walls in play. Before I started I connected to the web app and reset the three presets to 180 / 190 / 200°C with Permanent Boost enabled, because a device that drops back to 180°C mid-stage is no use to a controlled test.

Low Temp (180°C): Pine needles and lemon peel arrive, and they arrive properly — this is a real S&B heater, whatever the mesh does to it. But they arrive rounded. The chamber has been sitting hot for forty seconds before the first draw and the cooling unit takes another edge off, so it's pine through a tea towel rather than pine off the grinder. Four draws, and the citrus lift was still just about legible on the fourth.

Mid Temp (190°C): By the second draw of this stage the bright end has gone. Not faded — gone, replaced by dry green herb with black pepper cutting through behind it. The pepper is the best thing the Veazy does with this strain: well-defined, warm, sitting properly forward instead of smeared into the background. Four draws, cloud density noticeably up, flavour range noticeably down.

High Temp (200°C): Earth and toasted herb, a bit of old-school funk, and the beginnings of the flatness you get when a device has stopped separating things. Three draws and the chamber was done — eleven total, which is about right for a 0.25g load being worked as a session.

The Verdict: Jack is the technical challenge and the Veazy is not a technical challenge device. It gets the fragile stuff for a stage and then quietly stops trying, which is exactly what the mesh heater and the shortened cooling unit predict — you're paying for smoothness and pocketability, and the top notes are the invoice. Nothing here is bad. Nothing here is scorched, harsh or unpleasant. It's just that the most diagnostic strain on the site comes out of this device sounding like a competent cover version. Bake Off wouldn't set this as a signature bake.

Wedding Cake — Indica-Leaning Hybrid

The Flower: Same jar as every other device on this site. Triangle Kush × Animal Mints, via Triangle Mints #23 — around 24% THC, caryophyllene first, then limonene and myrcene. Dense, squat, greasy nuggets that leave your fingers tacky and your grinder needing a wash. Nose is vanilla and cream over sweet raw dough, with a peppery earth underneath and a cherry-berry edge that turns up on the exhale more than the sniff. Modern dessert genetics doing exactly what it says on the tin. Where Jack exposes a device, this one flatters it.

The Pack: 0.3g in one of the dosing capsules the Veazy ships with, slightly firmer tamp because the flower is greasy enough to clump. Cooling unit brushed out and the chamber wiped between strains, as always — the whole point collapses if the second strain is tasting the first one.

Low Temp (180°C): Vanilla and sweet cream, immediately, thick enough that you don't have to go looking for them. Sweet raw dough underneath and that cherry edge showing up on the exhale exactly where it's supposed to. Four draws and no work required from me at all — this is the strain and the device agreeing with each other.

Mid Temp (190°C): Butter and baked cake, black pepper emerging late and welcome, body noticeably richer. Here's the honest bit: I could tell you there was butter and I could tell you there was pepper, but vanilla and dough had merged into one warm sweet thing by the third draw, and a Mighty+ keeps them apart for longer. Four draws. Sarah walked through the front room during this stage and said the flat smelled like a bakery that had been built inside a garden centre, which is roughly the correct answer.

High Temp (200°C): Toasted and nutty with the sugar starting to caramelise towards a burnt edge, the dessert profile collapsing into generic warmth. Three draws and I stopped, because there was nothing left to find.

The Verdict: This is the bake the Veazy was entered for. Dessert genetics sit low and heavy, the mesh heater doesn't have to hold anything fragile, and the result is genuinely lovely — this is the flower most Veazy owners will actually be running, and they will be happy with it. But answer the question the whole exercise exists to ask: by the high stage, Jack and this were reading as the same brown warmth. That makes the Veazy a delivery device with good manners rather than a flavour device, and 8/10 on vapour is exactly the right mark for it. Wholesome, colourful, accessible, and nobody in the tent gets hurt.

Design & Build: The Bake Off Tent (Colourful, Welcoming, Functional) 7.5/10

The Mum Test:

I gave the Veazy to my mum without any instructions. She's 67, has arthritis, and her relationship with technology is adversarial. She once called me because her laptop 'wasn't working' (the WiFi was off).

Thirty seconds. That's how long it took her to figure out the Veazy. Press the button. Wait for green. Breathe in.

'Oh, that one's cute,' she said. 'Much better than the brick.'

She meant my Mighty+. I've spent over £5,000 on vaporisers over the years. My mum's favourite is the Veazy. That tells you something about accessibility versus complexity.

Build Quality:

The outer shell is medical-grade PEEK plastic — same material family as the rest of the S&B lineup. It keeps the unit cool during sessions and survives drops.

But — and this is honest — one reviewer described the Veazy as 'more toyish' than other S&B vaporisers, with 'thinner and more flexible' plastic than the Venty or Mighty+. The fit-and-finish doesn't have quite the same premium feel. The logo is comically large. It feels like what it is: S&B engineering in a more accessible, colourful package.

The Colours:

For the first time ever, S&B portables come in colours other than 'German industrial black with Halloween orange accents':

• Black (classic)
• Blue (actually quite nice)
• Orange (polarising — one reviewer said 'Playschool toys' energy)
• Pink (my mum's favourite, obviously)

It's Bake Off bunting energy. Colourful, welcoming, not intimidating.

Key Design Features:

• Ceramic-coated chamber — resists sticking, easier to clean
• Smaller cooling unit — contributes to warmer vapour but improves pocketability
• Three-piece locking CU system — cleverly elongates vapour path
• Web app customisation via app.storz-bickel.com
• 'Permanent Boost' setting — keeps higher temps instead of reverting after 90 seconds (essential — enable this immediately)

Battery & Charging: Better Than Crafty+ 8/10

Here's where the Veazy embarrasses the Crafty+.

Real-World Performance:

• 7-8 sessions per charge at normal temps
• ~42 minutes continuous runtime (tested at 195°C)
• Better than Crafty+ (4-5 bowls)
• Less than Mighty+ (6-8 bowls) and Venty (10-14 bowls)

For context: the Crafty+ has always been the battery anxiety device in the S&B lineup. As I covered in that review, it's like owning a Tamagotchi — feed it regularly or it dies at the worst moment.

The Veazy solves this. Seven or eight sessions is enough for most people's daily use without constantly reaching for the charger. It's not Venty stamina, but it's comfortably ahead of the device it's positioning against.

Charging:

• USB-C, 5V/3A recommended (brick not included — you'll need your own)
• ~60-80 minutes full charge
• 80% in ~40 minutes (quick top-up capable)
• No pass-through — you can't vape while it's plugged in
• No fast-charge acceleration with S&B Supercharger (unlike Venty)

Cold Weather Warning:

Multiple reviewers note the Veazy struggles in cold environments. Heat-up takes 15-20 seconds longer below 10°C, battery drains faster. The 36W power ceiling (vs Venty's 130W) means it simply doesn't have the thermal headroom for winter use.

If you're planning to use this at festivals in November or anywhere properly cold — the Venty's extra power is worth the premium. The Veazy is a fair-weather friend.

Ease of Use: Peter Kay Accessibility 9/10

This is where the Veazy earns its keep.

One button. One light. Three temperatures. That's it.

• Press to turn on (five clicks)
• Wait for orange to turn green (~40-48 seconds)
• Breathe in
• Double-click for Boost (195°C)
• Double-click again for Superboost (210°C)

No app required for basic operation. No learning curve. No technique.

The Temperature Reversion Problem:

The two higher temperatures drop back to 180°C after 90 seconds if you don't take a draw. Annoying during longer sessions or when sharing.

The Fix: Connect to the web app (app.storz-bickel.com) and enable 'Permanent Boost.' This keeps your selected temperature instead of reverting. It's a must-do — takes 30 seconds and transforms the experience.

The web app works over Bluetooth from a browser (Chrome on PC and Android, Bluefy or Lablink on iOS) and unlocks exact-degree presets anywhere in the 40-210°C range. It's optional enhancement, not required complexity — the full setup walkthrough, including the iPhone workaround, is in the Owner's Guide below.

Loading: Standard S&B process — medium grind, fill to the chamber walls, light tamp, and the ceramic coating means herb doesn't stick. Dosing capsules work, same ecosystem as the Mighty+, Venty and Crafty+. Grind, load sizes and draw technique are covered in Loading & technique.

Cleaning & Maintenance 8/10

Easier than the Mighty+ and Crafty+. The smaller cooling unit has fewer components, fewer O-rings to lose, and less surface area to clean.

A proper clean takes about 10 minutes of actual work, and the tell that the cooling unit needs a soak is reliable: the throat feel changes at high temperatures somewhere around 20-30 sessions in. The three-piece CU locking system is clever but fiddly at first — you'll get the hang of it. The daily/weekly/monthly routine and the step-by-step deep clean are in the Owner's Guide cleaning section.

Portability: Most Pocketable S&B Ever 8.5/10

The Veazy is the most pocketable S&B device ever made.

Dimensions: 134 × 37 × 35mm at 134g

It's taller than the Crafty+ (134mm vs 110mm) but slimmer (35mm vs 57mm depth). That slim profile is everything. It slides into front jeans and genuinely disappears. The Crafty+ always had that brick-bulge; the Veazy doesn't.

Stealth Factor:

The colours help here. A blue or pink Veazy reads as 'generic vape pen' to civilians, not 'serious German medical equipment.' For commuting, travel, festivals — the Veazy wins on discretion.

How I Actually Use This

Default Setup: 195°C with 'Permanent Boost' enabled, loose pack of 0.2-0.25g. That's it. I rarely mess with temperature stepping on this device — the whole point is simplicity.

When I Reach For It: Quick morning sessions before work. Sharing with mates who aren't seasoned users and would be intimidated by the Mighty+ or Venty controls. Saturday lunchtime when I want something simple rather than precise. When mum visits. Basically, when simplicity matters more than chasing perfect extraction.

When I Don't: When I want flagship vapour quality and I'm willing to temperature step — that's the Mighty+ or Venty. When I'm at home with time to breathe and the big cooling unit attached to my bong setup. When precision medical dosing matters.

Honest Cleaning Reality: Brush it out after each session (90 seconds) and do a proper ISO soak roughly every two weeks. The smaller CU means less gunk surface, which is genuinely easier than the Mighty+. It's not a burden.

Session Frequency: Few times a week with casual use, more when mum visits (monthly). The battery means I'm never hunting for a charger mid-use — exactly the problem I had with the Crafty+.

Medical Use Notes

For Pain Management: The simplicity is a genuine advantage for patients with dexterity issues. My mum has arthritis and figured it out in 30 seconds. If you're managing tremors, joint pain, or reduced hand strength, the one-button interface is legitimately easier than the Crafty+ or Mighty+ on bad days. Battery life means fewer charging interruptions during pain management sessions.

For ADHD/Focus: The 3-step temperature system is limiting if you need precision dosing. I dose at 185°C for pain, 200°C for ADHD focus — the Veazy's presets can handle that via the web app, but the app adds friction. If you're someone who steps through 175→180→185→190, this isn't your device.

The Medical User's Concern: Cold weather performance. The 36W power ceiling means winter use requires longer heat-up and drains battery faster. Some medical patients need reliable outdoor access — the Veazy struggles there. For indoor use with moderate temperatures, it's fine.

Session Timing: First draw to noticeable relief: about 3-5 minutes, comparable to other S&B portables. Effects last 1-2 hours depending on strain and temperature.

Value for Money: The Crafty+ Question 9/10

The Veazy is S&B's most accessible portable, and the cheapest way into the range. That's the headline.

But here's the uncomfortable truth for the Crafty+:

The Veazy costs only a little more than the Crafty+ and delivers better real-world value: better battery life (7-8 sessions vs 4-5), faster heat-up (40s vs 60s), slimmer profile, four colour options, and same S&B ecosystem compatibility.

The Crafty+ advantages are: full precision temperature control (170 degrees vs 3 presets), slightly better airflow, and better vapour quality from its solid metal heater. For temperature precision obsessives, the Crafty+ still has a role. For everyone else? The Veazy does more of what matters.

Against the Mighty+: 85-90% of the vapour experience for noticeably less money. You're giving up build quality and the solid heater. You're getting something slimmer, simpler, and colourful.

Against the Venty: 85-90% of the vapour for a lot less money. You're giving up the flagship airflow, on-device screen, and cold weather power. You're getting something far more pocketable and approachable.

Would I buy it again? For what it is — an entry point into S&B quality — yes. The Veazy isn't the best S&B device. It's the best S&B device for the person who doesn't know they want an S&B device.

The Verdict (The Bookend): Victoria Sponge Energy

The Bake Off tent closes for another week.

The Veazy is my Victoria sponge vape. Not the most impressive. Not going to win Star Baker. But some mornings? Exactly what I need.

I've spent over £5,000 on vaporisers over the years. My mum's favourite is the Veazy. That tells you something about accessibility versus complexity, about who these devices are actually for, about the gap between enthusiast priorities and real-world use.

The Veazy isn't trying to replace the Venty for airflow chasers. It isn't trying to be the Mighty+ benchmark. It's S&B's answer to 'what if vaping was just... easy?' And at 8.3, it gets close enough to the Crafty+ on vapour quality where it counts, beats it on battery life and portability, and costs only a little more. For most people, this is the better buy.

The answer is: you get Bake Off energy. Wholesome. Colourful. Accessible. Your nan loves it.

Score Breakdown

Category	Score	One-Line Summary
Vapour Quality	8/10	Recognisably S&B, but the mesh heater puts it at 85-90% of flagship
Design & Build	7.5/10	Mum-approved simplicity in four colours. Build feels slightly less premium
Battery & Charging	8/10	7-8 sessions embarrasses the Crafty+. Cold weather drains it faster
Ease of Use	9/10	One button, one light, three temps. My mum figured it out in 30 seconds
Cleaning & Maintenance	8/10	Smaller CU, fewer O-rings, 10-minute cleans. Easiest S&B portable to maintain
Portability	8.5/10	Most pocketable S&B ever. Slimmer than Crafty+, colours add discretion
Value for Money	9/10	A little more than the Crafty+ with better battery and portability. Hard to argue against
Overall	8.3/10	Victoria sponge: reliably good, everyone's happy, not winning Star Baker

Category average is 8.3 — and the overall matches it. The Veazy doesn't excel in any single category the way the Mighty+ does on vapour or the Venty does on airflow. But it's consistently good across every metric, with no real weakness dragging it down. That reliable across-the-board competence earns the score its category average supports. Bake Off energy — everyone's happy, nobody's overwhelmed.

Vs the Competition

The uncomfortable comparison for S&B's own lineup. The Veazy costs a little more, delivers better battery life (7-8 sessions vs 4-5), faster heat-up (40s vs 60s), and a slimmer profile. The Crafty+ only pulls ahead with precision temperature control (170 degrees vs 3 presets) and slightly better vapour quality from its solid metal heater. For most people, the Veazy wins. For the 10% who genuinely temperature step, the Crafty+ still makes sense. Full Crafty+ review → | Mighty+ vs Crafty+ →

The Mighty+ is the benchmark. Better build quality, better battery (6-8 bowls), better vapour (solid heater), larger chamber. The Veazy is 85-90% of the experience for noticeably less, and it's significantly more portable. The Mighty+ is better if you're home-focused or prioritising flagship quality. The Veazy is better if you're splitting time between home and pocket carry. Full Mighty+ review →

Pure performance vs accessibility. The Venty offers 130W power, 20 lpm airflow, on-device screen, and flagship everything. The Veazy is 85-90% on vapour for a lot less, and way more pocketable. The Venty is better for power chasers and heavy users. The Veazy is better for casual users who want accessible S&B quality without the flagship commitment. Full Venty review → | Mighty+ vs Venty →

If budget matters more than brand, the V3 Pro is an alternative universe. Removable battery, decent vapour, a fraction of the cost. But the Veazy delivers better build confidence, a smoother cooling unit and S&B's warranty infrastructure. The V3 Pro is the value king; the Veazy is the entry into a different tier.