The 12 Best Bongs for a Smooth, Luxurious High

For home cannabis consumption, it’s hard to beat a bong. Their larger sizes make for higher-capacity hits — a boon for sharing with friends — while water filtration delivers silky smooth smoke that won’t burn your throat like pipes, joints or blunts.

To find out which brands make the best bongs, we tested an assortment of options from the biggest names in the game.

How We Tested

Photos by Gear Patrol

The best way to test a bong is to use it daily, which is exactly what our testers did over weeks, months and, in a couple of cases, even years.

Special attention was paid to the bongs’ construction, ease of use and any special attributes therein, thus ensuring that every facet was taken into consideration before being deemed worthy of recommendation.

Learn more about our testing methodology and how we evaluate products.

Best Overall Bong

Honest

Honest Capsule Water Pipe

Pros

• Dishwasher-safe
• Modular construction, packs into itself
• Shatter-resistant
• Magnetic lighter storage

Cons

• Stem is a bit too close to the bowl
• Slightly heavy

• $200 at Honest

With most bongs, users will run into a few big issues: how to clean them easily, how careful one needs to be (breaking bongs is never fun) and even how to store them when they’re not in use are among them. This bong has answers to all those issues and is our new top recommendation.

For starters, it is dishwasher safe and shatter-resistant, meaning you don’t have to be so precious with it. It also has a modular construction that makes it easy to take apart and it can store inside itself when not in use. It even has a magnet built into the top of the chamber so you can more easily stash your lighter when not using it.

Photo by Sean Tirman for Gear Patrol

And those are just a couple of the things that make this bong really great — according to our tester, it’s the best he’s ever used, and he’s used quite a few.

If we had to nitpick, the shortness of the stem and its proximity to the bowl might make you feel the heat of the lighter when using it and the whole thing is a bit heavy, but these are really, truly minor issues at worst. For those who value convenience, this bong is exceptional.

Read our full review of the Honest Capsule Water Pipe.

Best Splurge Bong

Heir

Heir Waterpipe

Pros

• Made of high-quality materials
• Dishwasher-safe

Cons

• Very expensive, even for its quality

• $260 at Heir

The Heir Waterpipe — which come in 11 or 13 inches — is the Rolls Royce of bongs. It’s made out of alumina ceramic, stainless steel and soda-lime glass, meaning it’s made to last.

It features an ergonomic mouthpiece and a removable glass chamber that allows you to add ice or water easily and pop it in the dishwasher when you’re finished. The seven-hole design in the bowl prevents clogs and the 8-slotted percolator gives powerfully smooth hits.

The price can be a hurdle, since not that many people have $260 sitting around. Regardless, it’s a beautiful addition to your home that just happens to get you incredibly stoned.

Best Budget Bong

Bento Bong

Bento Bong

Pros

• Sleek and modular
• Easy to assemble and disassemble
• Dishwasher-safe

Cons

• Plastic upper feels cheap
• A lot of pieces to keep track of

• $45 at Bento Bong

Sam Freedman first came up with the “half-baked” idea for Bento Bong, his Seattle-based start-up, in college when an acquaintance sat on a $300 bong that Freedman had collectively purchased with his four friends.

“We started talking about how annoying it was that one part of the bong broke and we had to throw the whole thing away and buy a new one to replace it,” Freedman said. “Fast forward a decade and a few more broken glass bongs, I decided to create the bong I always wished I had.”

Bento Bong is made out of BPA-free Tritan TX1001 plastic, giving it the same durability as a silicone bong, but with a modular, sleek, packable, customizable design.

Not that many bongs at this price point come with a percolator, are dishwasher safe and disassemble in seconds. Will it last forever? Maybe not, but if you’re just getting into bongs, Bento Bong is a great option.

Best Glass Bong

Higher Standards

Higher Standards Heavy Duty Mini Beaker

Pros

• Not too small, not too large
• Durable, thick glass
• Feels good in the hand

Cons

• Doesn't hide dirty bong water

• $160 at Smoke Cartel

Although Higher Standards also sells a larger beaker, the mini beaker, standing at eight inches tall, is the definition of small but mighty.

The glass downstem has six slits that clean and cool the smoke to a silky smooth hit. The medical-grade borosilicate glass is seven millimeters thick, making the piece feel luxurious and durable. And, if you’re into dabs, the pipe also includes a 45-degree quartz banger, carb cap and concentrate tool, which is large and fits well in the hand.

The bong is incredibly easy to clean, so much so that I didn’t have to scrub an inch after soaking mine in this bong cleaner. I didn’t know it was possible for a bong to have my heart, but this one does.

Editor’s Note: The Mini Beaker is extremely popular and is often out of stock, which is why it is no longer our top recommendation. If it’s currently out of stock, we recommend any of the other Higher Standards Heavy Duty glass products in the meantime.

Best Bong Design

Session Goods

Session Goods Bong

Pros

• Gorgeous modern design
• Lots of accessory color options
• Makes monthly donations to organizations supporting marginalized groups

Cons

• Expensive for how minimalist it is
• Somewhat delicate

• $185 at Session Goods

Session Goods’ bong features a modern design that blends in seamlessly to your home and feels good in your hands. Two different bowls allow you to adjust the size of your hits, and four-millimeter borosilicate glass gives you peace of mind.

The silicone base cover protects the glass and indicates the recommended water fill line for the best hits while hiding unsightly bong water.

Best of all, the company is a member of the Floret Coalition, an anti-racist collective of small businesses supporting and funding equity-oriented actions, and pledges monthly donations to organizations for their work in support of Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities.

Most Discreet Bong

Puffco

Puffco Cupsy

Pros

• Super discreet, which makes it portable
• Small chamber makes this bong less deadly
• Aluminum cup base is easy to clean

Cons

• Silicone lid attracts dust and dried flower
• Bowl is a little difficult to remove

• $60 at PuffCo

If you’re really looking to take your weed on the go without anyone noticing, it’s tough to beat Puffco’s Cupsy. The bong is practically indistinguishable from a to-go coffee cup, but despite that somewhat gimmicky concept, it also functions quite well as a bong.

Our tester was shocked by the smoothness of his pulls with the Cupsy, comparing them to a standard bubbler, and he also appreciated that the smaller bowl and chamber that kept him from getting too high — after all, this is a bong that’s meant to be used in public.

Photo by Evan Malachosky for Gear Patrol

Our reviewer also loved how easy the Cupsy is to clean, as it breaks down entirely and has an aluminum base that doesn’t get as grimy as glass.

Our tester’s only quibbles were the black silicone lid of the Cupsy, which is a magnet for flower, and he wished the bowl were a little easier to remove (and that the protective sleeve couldn’t be removed at all).

Read our full review of the Puffco Cupsy.

Best Small Bong

Grav

Grav Small Wide Base Water Pipe

Pros

• Short and stable
• Easy to store when not in use
• Durable

Cons

• Difficult to clean
• Somewhat expensive

• $140 at Cannabox

Not everyone has the luxury of space, and some people prefer discretion when it comes to their smoking habits. For those folks, we present this offering from Grav Labs.

At just 8″ tall, it’s a much more compact bong than just about any others on this list, but it’s still functionally the same. That means, when you’re not using it, it’s a lot easier to stash away from prying eyes.

Its short size and wide base also mean it is quite stable, so you (or your clumsy friends) are less likely to knock it over.

Best High-End Ceramic Bong

Summerland

Summerland Chongo

Pros

• Beautiful to look at
• Durable

Cons

• Looks like art and costs as much as art

• $250.00 at cannabox.com

A completely ceramic bong, the Summerland Chongo combines aesthetics with durability.

The full-size bong hits incredibly well and has a roomy bowl with a tight seal. You’ll have to look closely to see inconsistencies in the glaze, a reminder that this is made by humans, which is a feat at first glance.

Chongo is also made with lead-free, food-safe glaze and ceramic, giving you the kind of peace of mind that can only come from knowing you’re not ingesting a bunch of chemicals.

Best Gravity Bong

Stündenglass

Stündenglass Gravity Infuser

Pros

• Novel smoking experience
• Contactless pulls
• Technologically advanced

Cons

• Extremely expensive

• $600 at Stundenglass

Ditch your MacGyver-ed gravity bong for the Stündenglass, which uses the power of gravity to fill the chamber with smoke. MacGyver only wishes he could have made something this multifunctional.

It provides contactless cannabis ingestion, meaning you don’t have to worry about mouth germs when toking.

Photo by Amanda Reed for Gear Patrol

Although it’s $600 and a very large piece to have sitting around, it can be used to smoke food and drink and includes attachments to be used as a hookah.

Read our full review of the Stündenglass Gravity Infuser.

Easiest-to-Clean Bong

Marley Natural

Marley Natural Water Pipe

Pros

• The quintessential bong design made with high-end materials
• Easy to clean thanks to removable wood smoke chamber

Cons

• Super fragile
• Expensive

• $0 at Vapor

The Marley Natural water pipe is made of borosilicate glass and sustainably sourced black walnut, making this piece perfect for a stoner who likes the aesthetics of big libraries, plaid and reading J.D. Salinger.

Cleaning is made easy since the wood smoke chamber is removable. However, be warned: a lot of reviews say this bong is fragile.

Most Durable Bong

Eyce

Eyce Beaker

Pros

• Made of indestructible silicone
• Has built-in compartments for accessories

Cons

• Not very good looking
• The silicone body makes it more complicated to clean

• $70 at Eyce

Go go gadget toke time! This silicone bong has a hidden stash jar, rolling tray, magnetic lighter holder and a stainless steel poker: talk about coming prepared to smoke.

The borosilicate glass bowl and diffused borosilicate downstem mean that this silicone bong might just be indestructible, which makes it much more suitable for travel than your typical fragile glass bong.

If you want an option that’s even more portable, check out the Eyce Mini Beaker.

Smoothest Bong

Jet

JET B-sm-X3 SubZero Water Pipe

Pros

• Lifetime warranty
• Customizable for your perfect hit

Cons

• Pricey

• $214 at Jet Waterpipes

This bong has it all: A lifetime warranty! Impact-resistant materials and design! An ash filter! A water-fill line! Plus, you can purchase different-colored percolators separately that allow for even smoother hits.

Although it is on the higher end of plastic bongs, JET SubZero Water Pipes allow for complete customization.

Materials to look for when choosing a bong

Glass: This is the most popular bong material on the market since it provides the cleanest and purest taste. Bongs made from borosilicate glass contain boron trioxide, which has a very low coefficient for thermal expansion — this is a good ting, as it won’t crack under extreme temperature changes like regular glass.

Acrylic: This is the cheapest and most durable bong material. However, acrylic makes it difficult to add on accessories like percolators.

Ceramic: Ceramic is durable, beautiful and, like glass, provides a very clean smoke. But ceramic bongs are expensive and hard to clean, since you can’t see inside them.

Silicone: Bong made from silicone are the easiest to clean since they are dishwasher-safe — although repeated dishwashing can cause the silicone to crack over time.

Are bongs a healthier alternative to bowls and joints?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), smoked marijuana can cause damage to blood vessels and lung tissue, regardless of how you smoke it. It can also lead to a greater risk of bronchitis and chronic coughing, according to the American Lung Association.

If you want to reduce your risk, try vaporizers, which use convection and conduction rather than combustion (the fancy term for lighting something on fire). Vapes have shown to reduce respiratory irritation, though they aren’t without their own potential health risks (particularly if using concentrates).

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