All bongs are water pipes, but not all water pipes are bongs. A water pipe is simply a pipe that uses water as a filtration method. They can be handheld water pipes, like bubblers, or even water pipes designed to enjoy something different than dry herbs, like a dab rig for enjoying wax concentrates. The most well-known kind of water pipe is a bong, but it is certainly not the only kind. Consider your wants and needs in a water pipe before committing to a bong. You may find an unexpected, better fit!