Mighty+

Overview

The Mighty+ (also referred to as the Mighty Plus) is a portable dry herb vaporizer manufactured by Storz & Bickel, the German company also known for producing the Volcano desktop vaporizer. The Mighty+ is the updated version of the original Mighty, which was long regarded as one of the most popular and widely recommended portable vaporizers in the FC community. The Mighty+ was released in 2021 and features improvements over its predecessor including USB-C charging and a ceramic-coated cooling unit.

The Mighty+ uses a hybrid heating system — a combination of conduction and convection — powered by an internal rechargeable battery (non-removable). Herb is heated both by direct contact with the oven walls and by hot air drawn through the material during inhalation. This hybrid approach was a hallmark of Storz & Bickel's portable design philosophy, providing consistent extraction without requiring precise draw technique.

The original Mighty received a notable hardware revision around 2019 that included a 20% extra battery life model, and the Mighty+ built upon this with further refinements. Despite its long-standing popularity, the Mighty/Mighty+ was a device that generated considerable discussion on FC regarding both its strengths and its limitations.

Specifications

The 2019-era original Mighty featured the 20% extra battery life upgrade. The Mighty+ further improved on battery and charging capabilities with USB-C.

Community Reception

The Mighty/Mighty+ occupied a unique position in the FC community — simultaneously one of the most recommended portable vaporizers and one of the most debated. It was widely regarded as the gold standard for session-style portable vaping, particularly for newcomers and users who valued simplicity and consistency.

Pros (as discussed by the community)

• Ease of use: Frequently described as "plug and play" — simple two-button interface, minimal learning curve
• Consistent results: Reliable extraction session after session with little technique required
• Large clouds: Capable of producing substantial visible vapor
• Good for sharing: The session-style heating and decent chamber size made it suitable for use between partners or in small groups
• Well-established ecosystem: Dosing capsules, filling aids, and wide availability of replacement parts
• Widely available: Easily purchasable from authorized retailers with domestic warranty support

Cons (as discussed by the community)

• Non-replaceable batteries: A major point of criticism. FC members noted that after the warranty period (2–3 years), the device could become a paperweight if batteries degraded, requiring a paid repair and shipping to Storz & Bickel
• Plastic construction: The plastic body was a recurring concern, especially among users who preferred metal, glass, or wood vapor paths for perceived purity
• Cooling unit cleaning: The built-in cooling unit with its internal maze of baffles was widely considered a pain point for maintenance
• Vapor quality: Some experienced FC users described the vapor as "flimsy" compared to pure convection or halogen-based devices, noting it lacked the richness and flavor depth of more advanced vaporizers
• Slow charging: The original Mighty was criticized for slow charging; the Mighty+ improved this with USB-C but it remained a discussion point
• Price: Frequently described as "overpriced" by users who had experience with artisan or enthusiast-level devices
• Conduction-dominant characteristics: Despite being marketed as hybrid, the device behaved more session-like, which did not appeal to on-demand or convection-preferring users
• Warranty/RMA process: One community member noted that warranty claims with Storz & Bickel (described as a "huge corporation") could potentially take longer than even international RMA processes with smaller manufacturers

The Mighty+ was often characterized as the best recommendation for someone who wanted a reliable, low-technique portable — but experienced FC members frequently noted that other devices surpassed it in vapor quality, flavor, versatility, and long-term value.

Tips & Techniques

• Dosing capsules: Widely recommended for keeping the oven clean and simplifying loading/unloading. Pre-loading multiple capsules enabled quick swaps during heavy use sessions — particularly useful for high-volume CBD users who might consume multiple bowls daily.
• Grind consistency: A medium grind was generally preferred. The hybrid heating benefits from material that is not too fine (to avoid restricting airflow through the screen) but not too coarse.
• Full pack for best results: The Mighty+ was designed to perform optimally with a full chamber. For smaller loads, using a dosing capsule or placing the liquid pad on top of a partial fill helped maintain consistent heating.
• Debowling: Simply inverting the unit and tapping was sufficient for emptying. Using dosing capsules made this even easier — just pop the capsule out.
• Step-up temperature technique: Starting at a lower temperature for flavor and gradually increasing over the course of a session for more thorough extraction was a commonly recommended approach.
• CBD-specific use: One user who was a CBD shop owner and chronic pain sufferer noted using the Mighty/Crafty for high-volume CBD flower consumption (3+ grams per day), seeking maximum cannabinoid extraction. For such use cases, higher temperatures and full extraction sessions were prioritized over flavor.

Temperature Guide

Community members seeking chronic pain relief — particularly with CBD-dominant strains — tended to favor the higher end of the temperature range to ensure extraction of the full spectrum of cannabinoids including those with higher boiling points.

Maintenance & Cleaning

The Mighty+'s cooling unit was the most maintenance-intensive component and a frequent topic of discussion on FC.

Cooling Unit

• Disassemble the cooling unit by removing the lock ring and separating the pieces
• Soak all plastic cooling unit components in isopropyl alcohol (ISO) — many users soaked for 15–30 minutes or longer for heavy buildup
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water after soaking and allow to dry completely before reassembly
• Some users saved the reclaim from the cooling unit, as it accumulated condensed cannabinoid-rich residue

Oven / Chamber

• Brush out the oven after each session using the included cleaning brush while the unit is still warm
• Periodically swab the oven with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol (with the unit turned off and cool)
• Replace screens as needed when they become too clogged to clean effectively

General

• Using dosing capsules significantly reduces the frequency of deep cleaning needed for the oven
• The stems and mouthpiece area are far less complex to clean than devices with glass vapor paths, but the internal baffle system of the cooling unit made up for this with its own cleaning challenges
• One FC member noted that compared to devices like the Solo II — where maintenance was described as "almost zero" (just debowl the stems) — the Mighty required noticeably more upkeep

Common Issues & Fixes

Non-Replaceable Battery Degradation

• Issue: After extended use (typically beyond the warranty period), battery capacity degrades, reducing session count per charge
• Fix: Storz & Bickel offers a paid repair/replacement service. Some technically inclined users explored DIY battery replacement, though this voided any remaining warranty and required careful disassembly

Broken Internal Heating Element Connection

• Issue: One user reported a broken internal connection to the heating element, causing the unit to fail to reach temperature while the motherboard overheated
• Fix: Community advice suggested soldering the broken wire connection after carefully trimming back wire insulation and plastic housing to access the break. Glue/adhesive was discouraged due to potential fume safety concerns at operating temperatures

Cooling Unit O-Ring Wear

• Issue: O-rings in the cooling unit can wear or degrade over time, leading to air leaks
• Fix: Replacement O-ring sets are available from Storz & Bickel and third-party suppliers

Charging Issues

• Issue: The original Mighty's proprietary charging was criticized for slow speeds
• Fix: The Mighty+ addressed this with USB-C, though users noted it was not a universal fix for all charging complaints

Accessories & Modifications

• Dosing Capsules: The most universally recommended accessory. Available in sets of 8 or 40. A dosing capsule magazine (caddy) was also available for on-the-go use
• Filling Aid / Loading Funnel: Helped with clean loading of the oven or dosing capsules
• Water Pipe Adapter (WPA): Available from third parties; allowed the Mighty+ to be used with water pieces for cooler, smoother vapor
• Replacement Cooling Units: Kept as spares to swap during cleaning
• Stands: Third-party and official stands were popular given the Mighty+'s relatively large and top-heavy form factor
• Replacement Screens: Fine and coarse screens for the oven and cooling unit
• Aftermarket stems/mouthpieces: Some users explored glass mouthpiece options for improved flavor, though the cooling unit design limited compatibility compared to simpler stem-based vaporizers

Third-party replacement parts, including stems and WPAs, were available affordably on eBay and other marketplaces.

Comparisons

Mighty+ vs. Tinymight / Tinymight 2

A frequently discussed comparison on FC. The Tinymight (and its successor TM2) was a pure convection, on-demand capable vaporizer that many experienced users preferred over the Mighty+ for:

• Superior vapor quality and flavor
• On-demand capability (heat on draw, rather than session heating)
• Replaceable 18650 battery
• Smaller form factor

However, the Mighty+ was preferred for its simplicity, consistency, and ease of sharing. One user who had owned multiple Mightys and a Crafty noted that the Tinymight was "always just overall better" but admitted they kept missing the Mighty/Crafty experience — suggesting the Mighty filled a unique usability niche. For convection-preferring users, FC members generally steered them toward the TM2 over the Mighty+.

Mighty+ vs. Angus

The Angus was directly compared to the Mighty+ in a dedicated FC thread. Key findings:

• Angus heat-up time: ~1 minute to max temp vs. ~2 minutes for the Mighty+
• Vapor quality: Angus vapor was described as substantially better, with "considerably better heat retention" enabling harder rips, and its halogen heating handling flavor at high temperatures "way better"
• Build quality: The Angus used higher-quality materials compared to the Mighty's plastic construction
• Battery: The Angus used swappable 18650 batteries, addressing a major Mighty+ criticism
• Versatility: The Angus was noted as more versatile due to superior heat retention, especially at high temperatures

One experienced user stated bluntly that the Angus "shows [the Mighty] for the outdated, overpriced and overhyped device" it was. However, the Mighty+'s simpler two-button-and-display controls were acknowledged as easier to use.

Mighty+ vs. Crafty+

The Crafty+ (also by Storz & Bickel) shared the same hybrid heating system in a smaller body but with significantly reduced battery life. Users upgrading from the Crafty+ to the Mighty+ most commonly cited battery life as the primary motivation.

Mighty+ vs. Solo II (Arizer)

The Solo II was recommended as an alternative offering:

• Huge battery life
• Consistent results with big clouds
• Almost zero maintenance (just debowl the stems)
• Cheap replacement glass stems/WPA available on eBay

Mighty+ vs. AirVape Legacy Pro

This comparison centered on maintenance and durability concerns. The Mighty+ was considered more "plug and play" with fewer delicate components, while the AirVape Legacy Pro had more moving parts (glass tube, door latch) that raised reliability concerns for some users.