I have a Volcano and I am happy with it. I do not use less bud because it is cleaner and I can use more without my lungs hurting. I had a friend use it for the first time and it hit him like a brick. i would say it is definately cleaner and more medicinal. I still toke on a jay occasionally for the burn, but 80% of the time the Volcano is doing it for me. They are very expensive, so value is a personal opinion. If money is no object then I say get one you will enjoy it.