Focus V Carta Sport vs Puffco Peak Pro 3DXL: Which E-Rig Is Right for You?
The Focus V Carta 2 and Puffco Peak Pro have been two of the most compared electric dab rigs for years. If you're searching for this matchup today, there's one thing you should know first: the Carta 2 has been discontinued.
Focus V replaced it with the Carta Sport, which keeps the parts people loved about the Carta 2 and fixes a few of its headaches. So in this comparison, we'll put the Carta Sport up against the Puffco Peak Pro 3DXL, and cover what changed from the Carta 2 along the way.
What Changed From the Carta 2 to the Carta Sport?
If you've used a Carta 2, the Carta Sport will feel familiar, but a few things are different:
- Bigger battery: The Carta Sport's 2,700mAh battery is about 35% larger than the Carta 2's, good for up to 50 dabs per charge.
- Removable airpath: The new Carta Connect pops out for cleaning, and it has a reclaim channel so you can save leftover concentrate.
- Simpler controls: The Carta 2's screen is gone. It's now one button with colour-coded presets, plus the app if you want more control.
- Different airflow control: The Carta Sport uses a glass control stick instead of the Carta 2's joystick-style cap. Some Carta 2 fans miss the joystick.
- Same ecosystem: Carta 2 glass and every Intelli-Core atomizer work on the Carta Sport.
Want the full breakdown? Read our Carta 2 vs Carta Sport comparison. Both the Carta Sport and Peak Pro 3DXL are designed primarily for larger dab sessions. If portability and discretion matter more to you, smaller concentrate vaporizers are worth considering. For more pocket-friendly alternatives, check out Tools420's guide to the best dab pens.
Carta Sport vs Peak Pro 3DXL: The Quick Answer
- Choose the Carta Sport if you want a bigger battery, easy airpath cleaning and a lower price, with a full carrying case in the box.
- Choose the Peak Pro 3DXL if you want huge dabs, precise app control, a faster heat up and a longer warranty.
Design and Build
Carta Sport: The Carta Sport has a contoured body with a silicone grip and a borosilicate glass top. There's no screen, just a single "V" button and RGB lights under the glass that match your heat setting. A silicone stopper seals the glass so it doesn't leak in your bag.
Peak Pro 3DXL: The Peak Pro has Puffco's clean, minimal look, with a glass top, an XL Joystick Cap and a light ring that shows your setting. It feels premium and solid, and it's one of the best-looking rigs you can put on a coffee table.
Both are built mainly for home use, with the option to travel.
Heating and Vapor Quality
Carta Sport: It uses an Intelli-Core ceramic atomizer that heats from all sides, so dabs heat evenly without hot spots. Vapor is smooth and flavourful, and the water filtration takes the edge off without muting the taste. Want bigger hits? The Intelli-Core Max Atomizer is an easy upgrade.
Peak Pro 3DXL: The 3DXL chamber is Puffco's high-capacity ceramic chamber, with a 78% larger bowl than the standard 3D Chamber and up to twice the vapor. It's made for big dabs and heavy pulls, and the Joystick Cap lets you steer airflow across the bowl. We cover it in detail in our Peak Pro 3DXL chamber review.
Our take: Both deliver excellent vapor. The Peak Pro 3DXL is better for really big dabs, while the Carta Sport gives you strong, flavourful hits at a lower price.
Temperature Control
Carta Sport: Five presets from 480°F to 565°F. In the V Browser app, you can set each one anywhere from 446°F to 842°F and adjust session times.
Peak Pro 3DXL: Four presets from 490°F to 545°F. The Puffco app lets you set exact temperatures, see live chamber temperature and unlock XL Vapor mode for the 3DXL chamber.
Our take: Both give you plenty of control. The Carta Sport has a wider range, while Puffco's app is more polished, with live temperature readings.
Battery and Charging
Carta Sport: 2,700mAh battery with up to 50 dabs per charge. It charges over USB-C in about 90 minutes.
Peak Pro 3DXL: Around 40 heat cycles per charge and USB-C charging in about 2 hours. It's also Qi wireless charging compatible with a compatible charging pad.
Our take: The Carta Sport wins on battery life. The Peak Pro wins on charging options.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Carta Sport: This is where it shines. Pull out the Carta Connect airpath, freeze it for 10 to 15 minutes and scrape out the hardened reclaim. The reclaim channel also means less gunk ends up in your glass.
Peak Pro 3DXL: Swab the chamber after each dab and clean the glass regularly. The deep 3DXL bowl keeps more reclaim out of the airpath, so your glass stays cleaner between deep cleans.
Our take: The Carta Sport is easier to keep clean day to day.
What's Included
Carta Sport: It comes with a water-resistant carrying case, Intelli-Core Oil atomizer, Carta Connect, smoked glass, Bubble Cap and tether, silicone stopper, loading tool, cleaning swabs and wipes.
Peak Pro 3DXL: It comes with the 3DXL chamber, Joystick Cap, loading tool, Dual Tool 5-pack, USB-C cable and a carrying case.
Accessories and Upgrades
Carta Sport: Upgrade with the Intelli-Core Max Atomizer, keep a spare Intelli-Core Atomizer for Oil and load dabs easily with the Focus V Saber.
Peak Pro 3DXL: Keep a spare Peak Pro 3DXL Chamber, use your own glass with the Puffco Peak Pro Link and load sticky concentrates with the Puffco Hot Knife.
Warranty
- Carta Sport: 1-year Focus V warranty
- Peak Pro 3DXL: 2-year Puffco warranty
Carta Sport Pros and Cons
Pros
- Big battery, up to 50 dabs per charge
- Removable airpath with reclaim channel
- Wide temperature range in the app
- Carrying case included
- Works with Carta 2 glass and Intelli-Core atomizers
Cons
- No screen or joystick-style airflow control
- Bulkier glass top
- 1-year warranty
Peak Pro 3DXL Pros and Cons
Pros
- Huge 3DXL bowl for big dabs
- Polished app with live temperature
- Fast heat up
- Qi wireless charging compatible
- 2-year warranty
Cons
- Fewer heat cycles per charge
- Higher price
- Airpath is harder to clean than the Carta Sport's
Final Thoughts: Carta Sport or Peak Pro 3DXL?
Both are excellent e-rigs, and you won't be disappointed with either.
Get the Carta Sport if you want great vapor, a long-lasting battery, easy cleaning and a carrying case, all at a lower price. It's also the natural upgrade if you're coming from a Carta 2.
Get the Peak Pro 3DXL if you want the biggest dabs, the most polished app and a longer warranty. Read our Puffco Peak Pro review for more.
Want something more portable? The Focus V Aeris and Puffco Pivot are both great options, and our Puffco Pivot vs Focus V Aeris comparison breaks them down. You can also browse all dab pens.
Still deciding? See our Dr Dabber Switch 2 vs Puffco Peak Pro 3DXL comparison, or browse the full Focus V and Puffco collections.
FAQ
Is the Carta Sport better than the Peak Pro 3DXL?
It depends on what you want. The Carta Sport has a bigger battery, easier cleaning and a lower price. The Peak Pro 3DXL handles bigger dabs, heats up faster and has a longer warranty.
Is the Focus V Carta 2 still available?
No. The Carta 2 has been discontinued, and the Carta Sport is its replacement.
What's the difference between the Carta 2 and the Carta Sport?
The Carta Sport has a bigger battery, a removable Carta Connect airpath with a reclaim channel and simpler one-button controls. It drops the Carta 2's screen and joystick-style cap.
Can I use my Carta 2 glass and atomizers on the Carta Sport?
Yes. Carta 2 glass and all Intelli-Core atomizers work on the Carta Sport.
Which one has better battery life?
The Carta Sport, with up to 50 dabs per charge compared to about 40 heat cycles on the Peak Pro 3DXL.
Which one is easier to clean?
The Carta Sport. Its removable airpath pops out, and you can freeze it to scrape out the reclaim.
Which has the better warranty?
The Peak Pro 3DXL, with 2 years from Puffco. The Carta Sport has 1 year from Focus V.
