What is the main difference between AK-47 and Face Off OG?

AK-47 is a Hybrid strain (35% Indica / 65% Sativa) with THC levels of 13–20%, while Face Off OG is a Indica strain (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) with THC levels of 19–23%.

Which strain has higher THC — AK-47 or Face Off OG?

Face Off OG has higher THC at 19–23%, compared to AK-47 at 13–20%.

Is AK-47 or Face Off OG easier to grow?

AK-47 has easy growing difficulty with a 8-9-week flowering period, while Face Off OG has moderate difficulty with a 9-week flowering period. AK-47 is a great choice for beginners.

What effects does AK-47 have compared to Face Off OG?

AK-47 produces hungry, happy, talkative, creative, euphoric effects, ideal for morning use. Face Off OG produces sleepy, tingling, relaxing effects, best for evening use.

What terpenes are in AK-47 and Face Off OG?

AK-47 features Myrcene, giving it herb, sour, spicy flavors. Face Off OG features Myrcene, with pine, ammonia, earth flavors.

Which medical conditions can AK-47 and Face Off OG help with?

AK-47 may help with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, headaches, migraines, stress, pain. Face Off OG may help with anxiety, pain, stress. Consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes.

Strain Encyclopedia

AK-47

Hybrid — THC 20%

Face Off OG

Indica — THC 23%

Potency, effects, terpenes, flavors, growing difficulty, and medical uses — compared side by side.

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Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

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Potency

Face Off OG

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Medical

AK-47

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Growing

AK-47

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Flavor

AK-47

Strain Profile Comparison

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AK-47

Face Off OG

Effect Matchup

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AK-47

Effect

Face Off OG

53%

Relaxing

77%

100%

Hungry

88%

Happy

77%

Talkative

68%

Creative

60%

Euphoric

46%

Social

41%

Uplifting

36%

Alert

32%

Calming

Sleepy

100%

Tingling

88%

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AK-47 — Potency

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Potency LevelModerate

Face Off OG — Potency

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Potency LevelStrong

Colombian x Mexican x Thai x AfghaniAK-47

Indica 35%Sativa 65%

OG Kush PhenotypeFace Off OG

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Side-by-Side Specs

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AK-47

Profile Comparison

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Relaxing

Only AK-47 (9)

HungryHappyTalkativeCreativeEuphoricSocialUpliftingAlertCalming

Only Face Off OG (2)

SleepyTingling

Possible Side Effects

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Dry mouthDry eyesDizzy

Growing Guide Comparison

AK-47

DifficultyEasy

Flowering8-9 weeks

HarvestMid

Indoor Yield500g/m² (1.6oz/ft²)

Outdoor YieldMedium

Indoor HeightMedium

Outdoor HeightMedium

Plant StructureCompact

PhotoperiodPhotoperiod

Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor

ClimateWarm, Temperate

Face Off OG

DifficultyModerate

Flowering9 weeks

HarvestLate September

Indoor YieldMedium

Outdoor YieldMedium

Indoor HeightShort to Medium

Outdoor HeightMedium

Plant StructureCompact

PhotoperiodPhotoperiod

Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor

ClimateTemperate, Dry

About These Strains

AK-47

Hybrid 35/65 — THC 13–20% — CBD 1–1%

AK-47, also known as “AK,” “AK47” or “AK 47,” is a slightly sativa dominant hybrid strain (65% sativa/35% indica) created through crossing the classic Colombian X Mexican X Thai X Afghani strains. This infamous strain is famous for its one-two cerebral effects that will leave you feeling buzzy for hours on end.

The high starts almost as soon as you exhale, beginning as a cerebral lift that offers a boost of the spirits and an influx of buzzy euphoria.

Face Off OG

Indica 70/30 — THC 19–23% — CBD 1–1%

Face Off OG, also known as "Face Off," "OG Face Off," and "Face Off OG Kush," is a potent indica marijuana strain. The story of Face Off OG begins in the late 1990s in California when Archive Seeds was gifted with the seeds of an exceptional OG Kush phenotype.

This 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid shares its name with the 1997 movie in which Nicolas Cage and John Travolta literally swap faces (“I want to take his face…off!”), and the experience this strain has to offer could arguably be compared to losing your face.

Which One Is Right for You?

AK-47 and Face Off OG are both excellent strains with distinct characteristics. AK-47 is a Hybrid with 13–20% THC, while Face Off OG is a Indica with 19–23% THC. Your choice depends on your preference for effects, growing difficulty, and intended use.

Choose AK-47

Choose AK-47 if you want easier growing, more cerebral/uplifting effects, broader medical applications. AK-47, also known as “AK,” “AK47” or “AK 47,” is a slightly sativa dominant hybrid strain (65% sativa/35% indica) created through crossing the classic Colombian X Mexican X Thai X Afghani strains.

Choose Face Off OG

Choose Face Off OG if you want higher THC potency, deeper body relaxation. Face Off OG, also known as "Face Off," "OG Face Off," and "Face Off OG Kush," is a potent indica marijuana strain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AK-47 vs Face Off OG

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis for any medical condition. Effects, potency, and medical benefits may vary. Do not use cannabis if pregnant, nursing, or under the legal age in your jurisdiction.

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