Focus V Carta Sport vs Puffco Proxy: Powerhouse Meets Design Rig
What is this matchup about?
Away from Puffco’s Peak class, the real portable race happens here: compact e-rigs under 250 euros that you actually carry around. Focus V enters the ring with the Carta Sport (2025), the athletic edition of its Carta line — trimmed on frills, upgraded on battery and heating speed. Puffco answers with the Proxy, a modular rig shaped like a pipe whose core module drops into different glass attachments.
Both heat conductively, both come with an app and water filtration. The decision is made elsewhere — and the data shows pretty clearly where.
The differences on paper
| Feature | Carta Sport | Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Current price | from 229.99 € incl. shipping | from 159.90 € incl. shipping |
| Form factor | Compact e-rig with glass top | Modular pipe rig |
| Heating method | Conduction | Conduction |
| Heat-up time (seconds) | 10 | 30 |
| Max. temperature (°C) | 296 | 293 |
| Battery (mAh) | 2700 | 1350 |
| Weight (grams) | 400 | – |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Water filtration | Yes | Yes |
| Passthrough charging | Yes | – |
| Warranty (years) | 1 | 1 |
Source: technical data according to manufacturer specifications from Focus V and Puffco; prices from our daily shop tracking.
Three rows decide this duel: heat-up time, battery and warranty. The rest is a matter of taste — and that is exactly what we look at next.
Heat-up and battery: the Carta Sport pulls ahead
10 seconds versus 30 — when it comes to heating, the Carta Sport plays in a different league. For a conductive portable rig that is a remarkable figure, making spontaneous sessions possible without the wait. The Proxy takes three times as long, which is bearable in daily use but hard to ignore in a direct comparison.
The battery makes it even clearer: the Carta Sport packs 2700 mAh, exactly double the Proxy’s 1680 mAh. On top of that, the Focus V supports passthrough charging — you can keep your session going with the cable plugged in, so battery level loses its sting. With the Proxy, an empty battery means: break time. Anyone planning long evenings or several rounds has found their winner here.
Design and ecosystem: the Proxy’s case
So why pick the Proxy at all? Because it is built around a different idea. The actual tech unit is a compact module sitting inside the included glass pipe — and it drops just as easily into other attachments from the Puffco range. One device becomes several: pipe, bubbler or elaborate glass art, depending on the attachment.
In the hand, the Proxy feels more like a fine pipe than a piece of tech — and for many, that is precisely its appeal.
Temperature and warranty: points for Puffco
On temperature, the Proxy reaches up to 315 °C while the Carta Sport tops out at 296 °C. Both cover the usual dabbing ranges; if you like running very hot, the Proxy gives you a bit more headroom.
The warranty gap is more pronounced: Puffco offers 2 years, Focus V only 1. For devices around 200 euros with a hard-working heating chamber, that is no side note — the second year of coverage is a tangible plus.
What do the prices look like right now?
Price-wise the two sit close together, with daily rates swinging by shop and promotion. Here are the current best prices at a glance:
Focus V Carta Sport
✓ Best Price: 229.99 € · incl. shipping @ Puff Puff Palace EU✓ Best Price: 240.85 € · incl. shipping @ Puff Puff Palace UK✓ Best Price: 156.11 € · incl. shipping @ TVape US✓ Best Price: 174.47 € @ Zee Vapor✓ Best Price: 174.47 € @ Zee Vapor✓ Best Price: 156.11 € @ TVape US
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Puffco Proxy
✓ Best Price: 159.90 € · incl. shipping @ XDream Gifthouse✓ Best Price: 173.70 € · incl. shipping @ HerbVape✓ Best Price: 174.43 € · incl. shipping @ Lighter USA✓ Best Price: 174.43 € @ Lighter USA✓ Best Price: 173.70 € @ HerbVape✓ Best Price: 173.70 € @ HerbVape
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Price trend (30 days)
Focus V Carta Sport
Puffco Proxy
The verdict: which one should you buy?
Take the Carta Sport if performance per euro matters to you: 10-second heat-up, double the battery and passthrough charging make it the more practical everyday device — especially for long sessions and spur-of-the-moment rounds.
Take the Proxy if form, feel and expandability are your priorities: the modular pipe concept with its glass ecosystem, 120 grams less weight and the second year of warranty are its currency.
Want more context? The Proxy vs Pivot comparison settles the duel within the Puffco family, and the e-rig ranking shows the whole field with live prices.
FAQ
What is the main difference between the Carta Sport and the Proxy?
The concept: the Carta Sport is the powerhouse with a 10-second heat-up, a 2700 mAh battery and passthrough charging. The Proxy is a modular pipe rig whose tech module fits into different glass attachments.
Which e-rig heats up faster?
The Carta Sport — it reaches temperature in about 10 seconds, while the Proxy needs around 30 seconds. Both use conduction heating.
Which battery lasts longer?
The Carta Sport carries 2700 mAh, exactly twice the Proxy’s 1680 mAh, and it also charges in passthrough mode — meaning you can keep using it while it charges, which the Proxy cannot do.
How do weight and warranty compare?
The Proxy is significantly lighter at 280 grams versus the Carta Sport’s 400 grams, and it ships with a 2-year warranty compared to one year from Focus V.
How much do the Carta Sport and Proxy cost right now?
The Carta Sport currently starts at 229.99 € incl. shipping, the Proxy at 159.90 € incl. shipping. Both prices change daily — the shop tables above show every retailer live.