Bongs are preferred by smokers because of their unique features. The base of a bong contains water, and the smoke passes through the water before reaching the mouthpiece. Therefore, the smoke does not remain dry or hot and cannot irritate the throat. This is the main benefit of using bongs. It has also been found on research that the smoke of burnt cannabis loses impurities after passing through the water. Therefore, it is healthier to smoke through a bong. Bongs can be divided in different categories based upon their shape, such as straight tube or tubular bongs, round-base bongs and beaker bongs.

Beaker bongs look like the beakers used for scientific experiments because of the shape of their base. This type of bong is more stable in comparison to any other type of bong because of the wider base. There is less possibility of this bong being tipped over by a user. The base of a beaker bong can hold more water in comparison to the other types of bongs. Therefore, it can generate cooler and smoother smoke in comparison to the straight-tube or round-base bongs. The popularity of beaker bongs has increased among users due to these benefits. It is also possible to have a generous hit when using a beaker bong since they can hold more smoke due to having a larger base. Thus, users receive generous hits of smoother and cooler smoke and can get a better high when using a beaker bong.

Beaker bongs may be made of different types of materials, such as glass, silicone, ceramic, or acrylic. Some beaker bongs may be made of metal. However, it is prudent not to use a metal bong since all types of metal releases toxic fumes when heated. This fume will be consumed by a user when smoking marijuana. Metal is an excellent conductor of heat. Therefore, metal bongs quickly become hot once the weed is lighted by the user.

Beaker bongs made of silicone or glass are preferred by users over any other material. Some beaker bongs are made of acrylic which is an engineered plastic. The durability of acrylic makes it suitable for the manufacturing of bongs. However, this material releases toxic fumes when heated, like metal. Therefore, it is prudent to avoid the beaker bongs made of acrylic, even if they are cheaper than any other variant of bongs.