I still remember the confusion at that time.
You see people vaping and decide to give it a try. At first it seems simple: just replace your pack of cigarettes with a vape device , and you’re done. Any e-cigarette kit will do the trick.
But when you start shopping for a kit, things get complicated. There are more different types of e-cigarettes than you might think, and there’s so much debate that it can be hard to know which type of e-cigarette is right for a beginner like you.
You could go to a vaper you know for advice, but they'll only make you more confused.
Vapers tell you concepts like “ box mod ” and “eGo” like they know it, ask you questions about throat hit and PG/VG ratios, then conclude that “ Sub ohm ” is the only way.
By comparison, going back to the simplicity of randomly selecting a cigarette brand seems like the easiest option. Should you be drawn into this confusing world of terminology and technical products just to get your nicotine fix?
How can you possibly understand the complexities of the vaping world before you can get serious about kicking the dangerous habit of smoking?
Choosing a vape kit that's right for you isn't easy, and taking the time to think it through and make a decision will definitely pay off.
So where do you start? How do you know you've chosen the right kit for your needs?
Through this article, we hope to help you learn about the types of vape devices and ensure that when you click the buy button, you have chosen the right one for you.
Overview of some basic vape devices
Before making a decision, it's helpful to know what you're choosing between.
All e-cigarettes work on the same principle – vaporizing e-liquid using an electrically heated coil – however, there are major differences between how Cig-a-likes, eGos and Mods work that you need to know:
Cig-a-likes: These e-cigarettes look exactly like regular cigarettes. They have a small internal battery, coils, and e-liquid contained in a Cartomizer. You use these e-cigarettes just like you would smoke a cigarette.
eGo – vape pen: this type of vape device does not look like a cigarette anymore, they are shaped and sized to look like a pen or a cylinder. eGo has a tank containing e-liquid and coil, their battery also has a longer life than Cig-a-likes. Unlike Cig-a-likes, this type of device will start heating the e-liquid when you press and hold the switch.
Box mod: This is the largest type of vape device, but they come in many different shapes and sizes. They usually have a square (or other block) design and work in a similar way to the eGo. Box mods have the advantage over eGos in that they have a large capacity (you can customize the machine's capacity to your liking), long battery life, many support features, and no fixed atomizer.
Starter kit : The ideal choice for most beginner vapers, a starter kit includes a box mod or vape pen, an atomizer (RTA or Clearomizer ). Starter kits usually have moderate power and are quite easy to use. You can ask the store staff to assemble the kit for you and use it immediately after purchase.
There is another type of vape device called Mech mod or mechanical machine, but we will not mention it for now because Mech mod is not suitable for people who are new to vaping.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Vape Device
No matter who you are, there are a few key points everyone needs to consider when choosing the e-cigarette kit that best suits their needs.
This isn't the most important thing to decide, but it's still worth keeping in mind when weighing the pros and cons of different types of devices.
1. How much can you spend?
Switching to vaping can actually save you some money, but the initial cost is not small.
While you can just pull out a cigarette and smoke, vaping requires a device, charger, atomizer, and e-liquid. The cost of maintaining a vaping business – mainly buying coils and e-liquid – is quite cheap, but you still need to invest a bit when you first start.
It is important to have some starting capital. No one can choose for you which is best, so you will have to consider and calculate how much you can spend.
The best advice is to try vaping before you spend a lot of money on a big purchase. If you have a friend or relative who vapes, ask them if they can help you try their device. Sometimes it takes a little time to get used to vaping, but a few tries will tell you if vaping is really for you.
How much you want to spend depends on your needs, and while we encourage you to choose the one that best suits you, make sure you don't accidentally leave too much money in your account.
2. Easy to use
One of the things that differentiates e-cigarette kits from each other is how easy they are to use. E-cigarettes aren’t terribly complicated, but they do require some knowledge to be safe.
Cig-a-likes are the easiest devices to use. You simply insert the Cartomizer into the battery and use them as if you were smoking a cigarette. When you are done with one Cartomizer, you can throw it away and replace it with another. If you want to vape without too much fuss, this is the device for you.
The eGo is not too difficult to use. The biggest difference is that you have a tank that needs to be filled with e-liquid before use and when the coil is damaged, you need to remove it to replace it with a new one. Overall, the eGo requires you to spend a little more time, but overall this type is very easy to use, suitable for beginners.
Box mods are probably the most difficult devices for beginners to understand. They have a display, two or three additional control buttons in addition to the power switch, and features like adjusting the wattage or setting a maximum temperature.
However, this type of device usually comes with a table of contents, most of which will have a section that displays coil resistance or other parameters that most beginners are not familiar with.
Of course, getting familiar with box mod is not really difficult, with just a few days of getting used to it, you can easily understand the commands and parameters of box mod, you can customize your own settings and use it regularly.
3. How do you want your device to look?
A word of advice, don't judge a book by its cover, very true with vaping.
Just because a Cig-a-like looks like a cigarette doesn’t make it the perfect alternative. And just because a box mod doesn’t look like a cigarette doesn’t make it the wrong choice.
So if you can pre-select the form factor of the device you want to buy, it can greatly simplify your choices. Not everyone likes box mods, and not everyone likes Cig-a-likes.
