The Boveda Humidor Provides 50-Count, Set-and-Forget Cigar Care

The Boveda Humidor is a purpose-built, 50-count Spanish cedar chest engineered from the first sketch to exploit Boveda’s two-way humidity control—no sponges, gels, beads, or guesswork. Think of it as a precision storage instrument that behaves like a gasketed acrylic box yet retains the soul, aroma, and seasoning benefits of cedar.

Out of the crate, you season once with the included trio of Boveda B84 Size 60 packets for a full 14 days—no cigars inside—so the wood absorbs exactly what it needs. After seasoning, you drop in the bundled Boveda B69 Size 320 (kept in its carrier and clipped behind the aluminum grille in the integrated lid holder), load your cigars, close the lid, and get on with your life. The Boveda Humidor then maintains a rock-steady microclimate within ±2% RH, extending the life of that big Size 320 pack for a full six months before replacement.

From an enthusiast’s vantage point, this is the cleanest execution of Boveda’s set-and-forget promise to date. The humidor ships complete: an integrated Boveda holder with rare-earth magnets, two removable Spanish cedar dividers for layout control, an instruction booklet, microfiber cloth, certificate of authenticity, and a one-year limited warranty.

The Auto-Replenish program is built into the experience—scan the QR on the lid to manage deliveries—so a fresh Size 320 arrives every six months right when you need it. Each Boveda packet (including the three B84 seasoning packs) is individually overwrapped for a two-year unopened shelf life, and—as always—contains only purified water, food-grade salt, and a food-grade thickening agent.

Boveda Humidor: Aesthetics Worthy of Sitting on Any Desk or Shelf

Visually, the Boveda Humidor has a modern classic aesthetic. A Macassar Ebony wood exterior with a protective felt bottom and chrome-plated recessed quadrant hinges delivers desk-worthy presence; open the lid, and you’re greeted by the scent and color of Spanish cedar throughout.

Exterior dimensions are 11.9″ x 9.7″ x 4.9″; the Spanish cedar interior measures 10.25″ x 8″ x 2.5″, and the integrated removable Boveda holder spans 10.25″ x 5.5″ x 1.17″. Hardware is chrome plated; the lid holder’s aluminum grille keeps airflow free while the rare-earth magnets keep everything precisely in place. In practice, the tight-seal design performs like a high-end acrylic (minimal exchange, no drafts) but with all the benefits of cedar—aroma, gentle moisture buffering, and long-view aging.

Performance is where this box earns its keep. The engineered seal “doubles the lifespan of Boveda with a Size 320,” meaning fewer swaps and a steadier environment for your collection. Boveda’s 69% RH target in this configuration is a sweet spot for most premium cigars, and if you’ve ever babysat a traditional desktop humidor, you’ll appreciate how hands-off this setup truly is.

Compared with previous Boveda storage solutions and typical legacy cedar boxes, notable upgrades include the factory-integrated holder, the standardized one-time B84 seasoning protocol, the magnetized mounting system, and the Auto-Replenish service, together delivering the most maintenance-free Boveda Humidor experience yet.

As for the nuts and bolts of ownership: the box is rated for roughly 50 cigars (actual capacity varies with ring gauge), ships with everything required to season and run for six months, and maintains humidity at ±2% RH accuracy. You replace the Size 320 every six months via Auto-Replenish for continuous protection.

If your priorities are consistency, simplicity, and proper aging in a traditional wood presentation, the $299.00 Boveda Humidor is the most compelling plug-and-play desktop we’ve seen—precision without the chores.

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