ive never smoked an expensive vap. I did however own one of those 40-50$ ones with the glass ball and i have to say it was the worst way ive ever smoked bud, it tastes bad and the smoke leaks out while your using it so you gotta smoke the whole bowl right away, then when its ready to cash its too hot to handle for a good 10-15 mins and on top of all that my room still reeks of bud.