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Extraction method
Waxx Barz uses Live Diamonds extracted at minus 90 Celsius from fresh frozen flower. Stiiizy uses live resin and distillate. Both brands work from fresh frozen input, which preserves terpenes. Stiiizy also offers distillate (which strips terpenes and re-adds flavoring), Waxx does not manufacture distillate.
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Hardware format
Waxx Barz is an integrated 1 gram California disposable with on-device OLED display, NFC pairing, anti-clog pulse, pre-heat, and puff count tracking. Stiiizy uses a proprietary pod-and-battery system. The pod-and-battery format allows pod swaps; the integrated disposable format eliminates swap-cart contamination.
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Strain catalog
Waxx Barz publishes its Live Diamonds strain catalog with full per-strain terpene wheels, lab COAs, and feel-state recommendations. Stiiizy ships a similar number of strains across multiple lines.
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Lab transparency
Both brands publish lab certificates of analysis. Waxx publishes every batch on a public verify page mapped to QR codes. Stiiizy provides COAs by request and via packaging QR.
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Brand positioning
Stiiizy is the larger, more mainstream brand. Waxx is the LA-rooted lifestyle-and-craft brand with a tighter manufacturing chain. Different paths to the same shelf.