Balans BX-78 68L Aluminum Interior smart control Humidor | 80-150 Count
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BALANS BX-78 Desktop Cigar Humidor Cabinet
Compact Design. Professional Preservation Performance.
Precision Cigar Storage Designed for Personal Collections
The BALANS BX-78 68L Desktop Cigar Humidor Cabinet brings professional cigar preservation technology into a compact and elegant form.
Designed for collectors who want more than a traditional humidor box, the BX-78 combines compressor-driven temperature control, precision humidification, and a premium Spanish cedar interior in a space-efficient cabinet design.
With a 68-liter storage capacity for approximately 80–150 cigars, the BX-78 provides an ideal environment for curated collections, daily enjoyment, and long-term cigar aging.
Its compact footprint makes it perfectly suited for:
- Executive desks
- Home offices
- Private lounges
- Apartments
- Small cigar rooms
The BX-78 represents the perfect entry point into BALANS precision cigar preservation — delivering professional performance without requiring a large installation space.
Compact Size. Professional Climate Control.
Despite its desktop-friendly size, the BX-78 features advanced climate management technology typically found in larger cigar cabinets.
The integrated compressor cooling system provides stable temperature control, helping maintain consistent storage conditions throughout the cabinet.
With adjustable settings:
Temperature Range:
16–22°C / 61–72°F
Humidity Range:
60–80% RH
The BX-78 helps protect cigars from common storage challenges, including:
✓ Excessive dryness
✓ Humidity fluctuations
✓ Temperature instability
✓ Loss of aroma and freshness
Premium Spanish Cedar Interior
The BX-78 features a premium Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata) interior, a preferred material among serious cigar collectors.
Spanish cedar naturally supports cigar preservation by helping to:
- Maintain balanced humidity levels
- Enhance tobacco aroma development
- Support long-term cigar aging
- Create a refined storage environment
Combined with evaporative membrane humidification technology, the BX-78 creates a stable microclimate for your collection.
Elegant Desktop Design
The BX-78 is designed to complement modern interiors while providing professional cigar storage performance.
Premium design features include:
- Single-door cabinet structure
- UV-filtering tempered glass door
- Warm amber LED interior lighting
- Digital touchscreen control panel
- Compact vertical footprint
The transparent glass door allows your collection to be displayed beautifully while helping protect cigars from harmful light exposure.
Smart Touchscreen Control
Managing your cigar environment is simple with the integrated touchscreen digital control panel.
The intuitive interface allows easy adjustment and monitoring of:
- Temperature settings
- Humidity conditions
- Cabinet operation status
Providing convenient control for everyday cigar care.
Key Features
✓ Compact desktop cigar humidor cabinet
✓ Stores approximately 80–150 cigars
✓ Premium Spanish cedar interior (Cedrela odorata)
✓ Compressor cooling system
✓ Evaporative membrane humidification
✓ Temperature range: 16–22°C / 61–72°F
✓ Humidity range: 60–80% RH
✓ UV-filtering tempered glass door
✓ Digital touchscreen control panel
✓ Warm amber LED lighting
✓ Ideal for home offices, lounges, and personal collections
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | BX-78 |
| Product Type | Desktop Cigar Humidor Cabinet |
| Capacity | 68L |
| Cigar Capacity | 80–150 Cigars |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 430 × 685 × 490 mm / 17" × 27" × 19" |
| Packaging Dimensions | 500 × 765 × 570 mm |
| Net Weight | 26 kg |
| Gross Weight | 28 kg |
| Cooling System | Compressor Cooling |
| Input Power | 75W |
| Voltage | 220V / 50–60Hz (110V Available) |
| Temperature Range | 16–22°C / 61–72°F |
| Humidity Range | 60–80% RH |
| Humidification System | Evaporative Membrane |
| Interior Material | Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata) |
| Door Type | Single UV-Filtering Tempered Glass Door |
| Control System | Digital Touchscreen Panel |
| Lighting | Warm Amber LED |
Ideal Applications
Perfect for:
- Beginner to intermediate cigar collectors
- Home offices
- Executive desks
- Private cigar lounges
- Apartments and smaller spaces
- Personal cigar aging collections
BALANS BX-78
Your First Step Into Professional Cigar Preservation.
Compact enough for everyday spaces. Precise enough for serious collectors.
Why Our Technology Is Different
Real Compressor. Not a Peltier Chip.
Most small humidors use thermoelectric cooling — cheap, silent, and useless when the room gets warm. A Peltier chip can only drop 8–10°C below ambient. On a 35°C summer day, your cigars sit at 27°C. That's beetle-hatching temperature.
We use a sealed compressor. It holds 16–22°C regardless of whether your room is 10°C or 38°C. It also heats — built-in element kicks in when ambient drops below your set point. One system. Year-round stability. No seasonal drift.
Evaporative Humidification. Not Ultrasonic Fog.
Ultrasonic humidifiers turn water into visible mist. Looks impressive. Ruins cigars. The micro-droplets condense on wrappers, causing uneven swelling, wrapper damage, and mold.
Our system uses an evaporative membrane. A silent fan pulls air across a saturated film, releasing humidity as invisible vapor — the way a forest floor works. No droplets. No condensation. Just stable, invisible moisture distributed evenly throughout the cabinet.
Solid Spanish Cedar. Not Veneer. Not MDF.
Many cabinets advertise "cedar lining" — thin strips glued to MDF. That is decoration, not climate control. Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata) is hygroscopic: it absorbs and releases moisture, acting as a natural humidity buffer. Its oils repel tobacco beetles. Its aroma seasons your cigars over months and years.
Every interior surface in a Balans cabinet is solid cedar: walls, shelves, drawer fronts. Not veneer. Not composite. Solid wood that works with the climate system, not against it.
Dual Circulation Fans. No Dead Zones.
A single fan creates a loop: top to bottom, same path, same air. The corners sit still. Humidity stratifies. Temperature layers.
We install two fans — one base-mounted pushing air upward through the shelving, one side-mounted creating cross-flow. Together they eliminate dead zones. Every shelf gets the same climate. Every cigar, from the top row to the bottom drawer, ages under identical conditions.
Which humidor is best for you?
Balans
68 L / 80–150 cigars. Compact enough for an office, serious enough for a curated rotation. Compressor cooling, Spanish cedar throughout. If you are just starting or space is tight, start here. Perfect for beginners.
Balans
96 L / 200–250 cigars. The apartment humidor. Same compressor precision in a slim footprint that fits home bars and small lounges. A meaningful step up in capacity without a step up in floorspace. Ideal choice.
Balans
140 L / 300–500 cigars. The under-counter workhorse. Front-vented design tucks into kitchen islands, wet bars, and built-in millwork. No rear clearance gaps required. If your cabinet needs to disappear into cabinetry, this is it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cigar Humidors
What water should I use?
What water should I use?
Distilled water only. Tap water contains minerals that will clog the humidification film and leave deposits. A 4L jug lasts months.
How often do I refill the water tank?
How often do I refill the water tank?
Every 2–6 weeks, depending on your ambient humidity. The LCD panel shows a warning when the tank is low. The compressor and temperature control continue running independently.
Does it make noise?
Does it make noise?
The compressor runs at approximately 38 dB — quieter than a library whisper. The circulation fans are effectively silent. You can place this cabinet in a bedroom or study without noticing it.
Can I run it on 110V?
Can I run it on 110V?
Yes. All Balans cabinets are dual-voltage (110V / 220V, 50–60 Hz). Specify your region when ordering and we configure accordingly..
How often do I replace the humidification film?
How often do I replace the humidification film?
Every 12–18 months under normal use. Replacement takes 30 seconds — slide out the old film, slide in the new one. Films available direct from factory.
What if something goes wrong?
What if something goes wrong?
2-year compressor and electronics warranty. 5-year structural warranty. Spare parts ship from Shenzhen with DDP coverage. We have not had a cabinet fail in transit in over 5,000 deliveries — but if yours is the first, we will make it right.
