Head to head
Raw Garden vs Select
Raw Garden takes this matchup over Select — though the right pick depends on whether you value vapes, concentrates, and live resin. The table breaks it down.
| Brand | Score | Tier | Top category | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Garden | 85 | Top Shelf | Vapes | 3 |
| Select | 80 | Solid | Vapes | 5 |
Brand facts
| Raw Garden | Select | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | California | Oregon |
| Makes | Vapes, Concentrates, Live Resin | Vapes |
| Sold in | California, Arizona, Missouri | Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Massachusetts |
| Quality / value | 87 / 86 | 79 / 74 |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-15 |
Is Raw Garden good?
The best mainstream live-resin value going — true full-spectrum flavor in both carts and sauce, priced like distillate.
Strengths
- True live-resin flavor, not distillate
- Carts work with any 510 battery
- Exceptional flavor-to-price ratio
Trade-offs
- Strain lineup rotates frequently
- Thinner oil can clog if stored cold
Is Select good?
A dependable mainstream vape brand whose Elite Live disposables are the grab-and-go pick when you don’t want hardware.
Strengths
- All-in-one disposables, no battery to buy
- Rechargeable so you finish the oil
- Broad retail availability
Trade-offs
- Disposables are more wasteful
- Slightly pricier per gram
Want the full picture? Read the Raw Garden profile or the Select profile for scorecards, pros and cons, and the products each one makes.