Thanks to the strong development of technology, Vape products are increasingly diversified with many modern designs and functions.
For smokers accustomed to the simple act of buying a pack of cigarettes anywhere, vaping can seem like a hassle and a learning curve. They have to spend a lot of time learning how to navigate the device’s buttons, flashing lights, customizations, and advanced features before they can use it.
Fortunately, there is now an improved device that minimizes all the complex features but can still meet the needs of users, which is the Pod mod system.
What is a vape pod?
Simply put, a pod mod is a “hybrid” between an early e-cigarette and a vape pen, designed and assembled according to modern vape technology standards. The characteristics of a vape pod are a pre-filled e- liquid pod system, a compact shape (mostly the size of a fist), high coil resistance and low power (under 40W).
Pod mods are classified as starter kits , with closed systems (disposable e-liquid pods) and open systems (allowing e-liquid refills). The pod mod system is designed according to the auto draw mechanism (automatically turns on when inhaling) or single switch (press and hold the button when inhaling).
The essential oil used in pod mod is nicotine salt . This type of essential oil has a high concentration, but because the salt tail is added after the nicotine, it does not cause a sore throat or discomfort when smoking. On the contrary, it helps smokers reduce nicotine cravings, very suitable for people who are just quitting smoking.
Basic features of pod mod:
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Compact, convenient design.
Low power.
High coil resistance.
The capacity of the essential oil pod does not exceed 2ml.
Auto draw system or single switch.
Use available essential oil pods (single use only) or refillable essential oil pods.
Sealed Pod Mod
If you need to pick a comparison, the closed pod works much like an automatic coffee maker. You just need to choose your favorite coffee pod or k cup and you will have a hot cup of coffee for the morning.
The same goes for closed pod mods, the small pods already contain essential oils and coils, you just need to install them into the body of the device and you can use them immediately, very convenient. The essential oils in the pods contain high concentrations of nicotine salt (from 22 mg - 50 mg), a box of pods from the company has 4 - 5 essential oil pods.
The manufacturer of the device also provides suitable essential oil pods for the device with different flavors and concentrations for customers to choose from. Typical closed pod mods on the market include JUUL, BO kit, My Vol Erl...
Advantages of sealed pod mod:
It is a simple smoking cessation device, no need to manually add essential oils.
Easy to maintain, no need to replace coil or clean tank.
Compact, easy to put in your pocket, no need to carry essential oil bottle when going out.
Affordable price.
User friendly, automatic system design, auto draw or single switch.
Easy to change taste.
The amount of smoke is just enough, suitable for office environment.
Disadvantages of sealed pod mod:
Limited in flavor and nicotine concentration because you can only use pods provided by the company.
Easy to splash essential oil when smoking.
Short usage time due to low battery capacity.
Pod capacity is a bit low.
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The suction is blocked.
It can be said that the closed pod mod system has been completely simplified. Users only need to charge the battery and install the essential oil pod to be able to use it immediately, very suitable for those who just want to choose a simple, time-saving, easy-to-use device that can still provide themselves with the necessary amount of nicotine so they don't have to return to traditional cigarettes.
Pod mod open
If the closed pod mod is an automatic coffee maker, then the open pod mod is a real barista, the type that can freely make any type of coffee you want.
The pod mod system has a separate cartridge for you to fill your own e-liquid, so you can freely choose the types of e-liquid flavors and nicotine concentrations from different brands. Thanks to that, you can freely experiment with many flavors until you find what you like. Currently, the popular open pod mods include the S8.
Advantages of open pod mod:
More comfortable choice of essential oils and nicotine concentrations.
Vapor is more airy than closed pod mod.
User friendly.
Compact, easy to carry with you when going out.
Affordable price.
Disadvantages of open pod mods:
It's a bit inconvenient because you have to change the essential oil and cartridge yourself after many uses.
Difficult to change the flavor of the e-liquid unless you have a spare cartridge available.
Short battery life.
In general, open pod mods are quite similar to regular OCC vapes. Being able to change the e-liquid to your liking gives users more freedom, which is quite suitable for those who love to explore and want to move up to using high-power vape mods in the future.
Open system vs closed system: which is better?
Choosing the right device for your needs is crucial if you really want to quit smoking successfully. It’s not about which one is better than the other, but whether it suits your needs and preferences.
Closed pods and open pods both have their own advantages and disadvantages, try both if possible and choose the one that best suits you.
Basically, both open and closed vape pod systems have the following common advantages and disadvantages:
Advantage:
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User friendly system.
Affordable price.
Compact, convenient to carry out.
Essential oils use high concentrations of nicotine.
Suitable for office environment.
Fast craving relief.
Disadvantages:
Low battery capacity.
The product range is not yet diverse.
Prone to oil leakage.
Conclude
The sealed pod mod has a pre-filled e-liquid pod, the operating system is simple, users almost do not need to perform difficult operations when using. This type of pod is suitable for those who are new to vaping, or simply want to use a compact device without having to think too much.
Pod mods open up the user to choose larger e-liquid, the structure is also very simple. Suitable for vapers who like to use salt nicotine e-liquid but do not want to be limited in flavor (closed pod mods have this limitation), those who are new to vaping and later want to move up to using starter kit machines with power (because they have to choose flavors and change cartridges regularly).
