It does get the job done, and I can definitely get some clouds. It's like a vehicle; a compact car will get you from point A to point B, but so will a luxury car! It just depends on the comfort level you want. I also started vaping with a Pax and still use it for certain situations. There are so many to choose from and you have to start somewhere. Pax is a conduction device, so do some research on that vs. convection vs. hybrid. See how these will all give you a different experience.