Head to head
PAX vs RAW
Both PAX and RAW compete in accessories, but RAW edges ahead on the 8020 Score. Here is how they stack up.
Brand facts
| PAX | RAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | California | Arizona |
| Makes | Accessories | Accessories |
| Sold in | California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Illinois | California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Michigan |
| Quality / value | 92 / 68 | 86 / 92 |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-04 |
Is PAX good?
The most polished portable flower vape — a real investment, but it pays off for daily dry-herb users.
Strengths
- Efficient flower vaporization
- Sleek, pocketable build
- App-tunable temperatures
Trade-offs
- High upfront cost
- Oven needs regular cleaning
Is RAW good?
The default rolling paper for good reason — cheap, clean-burning, and impossible to beat on value.
Strengths
- Thin, slow, even burn
- Unbleached natural fibers
- Dirt cheap and everywhere
Trade-offs
- Thin papers tear if rushed
- No filter tips in basic pack
Want the full picture? Read the PAX profile or the RAW profile for scorecards, pros and cons, and the products each one makes.