Carta Sport vs. Puffco Peak: We Have a New Sheriff in Town!
Posted by Jay on 1st May 2025
In the ever-evolving world of e-rigs, the battle for the best portable dab experience has always been close. But with the release of the Carta Sport, it's clear—there’s a new sheriff in town, and it’s giving the Puffco Peak a run for its money.
Let’s break down why the Carta Sport might just be your next go-to rig, and how it stacks up against the latest Puffco Peak.
1. Chamber Size & Compatibility: Bigger Can Be Better
Both devices use similar heating technology—a chamber that heats from the bottom and the sides for an even, efficient vaporization. Puffco calls it the 3D Chamber, while Carta brands theirs the Intelli-Core.
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Carta Sport Chamber Size: ~14mm x 13mm
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Puffco Peak 3D Chamber: ~12mm x 13mm
At a glance, the 2mm difference in diameter might not seem major—but when you're looking at surface area, the Carta’s chamber offers noticeably more room. For those cloud chasers, that means BIGGER DABS!
Even better? The Carta Sport supports the Intelli-Core MAXX Chamber, comparable to the Puffco Peak Pro 3DXL Chamber—a serious upgrade only available for Puffco’s more expensive Peak Pro model.
2. Cleaning Innovation: Carta’s Game-Changing Removable Air Path
Let’s be honest—cleaning e-rigs has always been a nightmare. Sticky reclaim in hard-to-reach areas and delicate internal parts often made deep-cleaning nearly impossible without risking damage.
Focus V solved this with the Carta Connect—a removable air path that makes full cleaning easy, safe, and thorough. No need to take your unit apart and hope you don’t break it. Just pop it out, rinse with iso, and reassemble. Pro Tip: Throw it in the freezer and the claim easily peels/breaks off!
It’s a small feature that makes a massive difference in long-term use and flavor purity.
3. Carb Cap Comparison: Titanium vs. Glass
Both units feature joystick-style carb caps for directional airflow, but the materials differ:
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Puffco Peak: Titanium Cap – ultra-durable, modern look
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Carta Sport: Glass Cap – cleaner taste, more traditional vibe
Durability lovers might prefer the Puffco’s cap, but flavor chasers will appreciate the smoother, purer draws from glass.
4. Aftermarket Ecosystem: Puffco Still Has the Edge (For Now)
There’s no denying it—Puffco’s popularity has fueled a massive aftermarket scene, especially for custom glass tops. While Carta has a growing range of accessories, Puffco remains the go-to for glass modding enthusiasts.
That said, the Carta Sport is compatible with a wide range of options, and its ecosystem is growing fast.
5. Price vs. Value: Carta Sport Wins on Features
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Puffco Peak: $220
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Carta Sport: $235
While the Carta is $15 more upfront, the added value in chamber size, upgradability, and cleaning functionality makes it a smarter investment. You’re essentially getting near-Pro-level performance for basic Peak pricing.
6. Battery Life: Carta’s Transparency Matters
Puffco doesn’t disclose battery specs for the new Peak, so a head-to-head comparison isn’t possible. What we do know is the Carta Sport packs a 2700 mAh battery, which is solid and long-lasting. In a market where battery life makes or breaks a session, transparency counts—and Focus V delivers.
Final Verdict: Carta Sport Is the Better Buy
The Puffco Peak is still a solid rig, no doubt. But the Carta Sport has taken key frustrations of the e-rig experience—chamber size, deep cleaning, upgrade paths—and fixed them in smart, practical ways.
If you’re looking for more value, better functionality, and long-term usability, the Carta Sport is clearly the better choice.