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2018’s getting on… so what are the best vape mod kits and devices we’ve tested this year? Read on for our top picks for the #1 best vape mod kits and devices you can buy right now

2018 has been a great year for vaping, despite ALL the regulation that is hanging over our heads.

We’ve seen tons of awesome tanks, mods, and pods launched.

Never before have vapers had more choice when it comes to vape mods and tanks.

And I REALLY love the influx of dual-cell, regulated squonk mods that are hitting the market.

My favorite is STILL the RAGE Squonker by Ohm Boy, but that kind of goes with saying, as regular readers of VapeBeat will know!

My absolute favorite thing about 2018, though? Simple: the rise of mesh coils.

They’ve basically made me like sub-ohm tanks again (especially mesh coil vape tanks).

What follows is a selection of some of the finest, most reliable, best-looking vape mods we’ve tested during 2018.

So strap in and check out 2018’s best vape mod devices.

The Best Vape Mod Kits & Devices We’ve Tested In 2018 (So Far…)

1) Vaporesso POLAR Kit 

Vaporesso POLAR Kit (My #1 For All-In-One Starter Kit)

2018's Best Vape Kit (IMHO)

The Vaporesso POLAR kit is one of those devices that you use and then fall in love with more or less straight away. The look and feel of the mod is stunning; the display and menu system is the best in the business right now. Bar none. It runs on Vaporesso’s OMNI Board 4.0 – and this thing is mightily impressive. You have TONS of vaping modes, including TC, and a raft of safety features too. The Cascade tank is decent too. Not the best. But for a kit-tank, it is definitely good enough. Really though, the star of the show here is the POLAR mod – it’s bloody amazing. And for the price? Yeah, it’s kinda impossible not to love. A classic in the making, this one.

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PROS

Beautifully Designed Mod; Stunning OLED Display

OMNI Board 4.0 is IMMENSE. Ideal For Advanced Vaping & TC Vaping

Excellent Performance; Great Power Management

Easy To Use; Menu UX is Easily Best I Have Ever Used

Things To Keep In Mind

It's Kinda Pricey

But You're Getting A LOT For The Asking Price

Cascade Tank Isn't Amazing. But It Is Definitely Well Above Par

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Wonderful, Wonderful Stuff!

Best Place To Buy Online?

DirectVapor | $81.95 (FREE SHIPPING)

UK ECIG STORE | £64.99

2) Innokin Proton Kit 

Innokin Proton Kit Review: One of 2018’s Best Vape Starter Kits

Reader Rating12 Votes52

PROS

Great Design, Great Display

Innovative & Easy To Use Menu

Tons of Cool Features

Excellent Coil Performance & Great Flavor

Things To Keep In Mind

Display's A Bit of A Fingerprint Magnet

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Exceptional Design & Awesome Tank = Solid Vape Kit

A Truly Awesome Vape Kit

All told, this is a really great, solid vape kit. The mod is superb and so too is the tank. And when you’re talking about vape kits, that’s basically ALL you’re looking for! This one comes highly recommended!

PICTURES

Best Place To Buy Online?

DirectVapor | $65.95 (FREE SHIPPING)

UK ECIG Store | £44.99

3) GeekVape AEGIS

GeekVape AEGIS Review: The World’s 1st “WATERPROOF” Vape Mod

Reader Rating19 Votes85

PROS

Ultra-Premium Design; It Looks Superb

Water/Dust/Shock Resistant – It's Basically Indestructible

Plenty of Vaping Modes (And They All Work)

Great Price – This Thing Is Incredibly Cheap For What You're Getting

Things To Keep In Mind

Single Cell Mod (Best Used With Single-Coil Tanks)

Bit of a Fluff-Magnet

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The SUPERMAN Mod is HERE

Solid, Indestructible Stuff

It looks good, feels good, is packed with features, and it vapes like a beauty. Just make sure you run the right sort of tank on it (single-coil RTAs, basically) and you’ll be in a very good place. Tack on the fact that is water and dustproof, as well as basically indestructible, and you have one hell of a proposition. And for less than $60? That’s freakin’ awesome value for money.

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Best Place To Buy Online?

VapeWild | $48.99

4) AUGVAPE V200

AUGVAPE V200 Review: 100% My New Favorite Vape Mod

Reader Rating47 Votes55

PROS

Great Design

Ultra-Powerful; Hits V. Hard

Bypass Mode is NUTS!

Very Good Battery Life Management

Excellent Machining & Threading

Things To Keep In Mind

No TC Mode.

It’s NOT A Squonker

Fire Key Is Hidden in Display

Paint Does Chip if Banged

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The AUGVAPE V200 is By Far and Away One of My New Favorite Mods. Period.

Epic Design. Massive POWER!

The AUGVAPE V200 is easily one of the best straight-up, power-chucking mods I have tested. To date. It looks great, vapes great, and it manages battery life like a goddamn diesel engine. It just keeps on going. Chuck in three solid vaping modes, a range of color options, and a great, sturdy chassis and you’re looking at one of 2018’s best new releases.

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Best Place To Buy Online?

VaporDNA | $54.99 (Normally $79.99)

5) WISMEC REULEAUX RX GEN3

Wismec Reuleaux RX GEN3 Review: The Best 3-Cell Mod Around?

Reader Rating17 Votes77

PROS

Awesome, Unique Design

Extremely Small Considering It Rocks 3x18650 Cells

Epic Battery Life

MASSES of Power; Tons of Features; Bright OLED Display

CONS

Uneven Battery Discharge

Fire Key Was A Tad Wobbly On My Review Unit

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The Best 3X Cell Mod Around? Probably...

Excellent 3X Cell Mod

All in all, the Wismec Reuleaux RX GEN3 simply blew me away. The size is what really shocks everyone, I personally STILL can’t believe you can fit three batteries inside!  The build quality is great, the battery life, as you’d expect, is enormous, and the power you get from the mod is seriously potent, meaning you can rock pretty much any style of build and still have tons of push left in the tank. 

Best Price Online?

DirectVapor | $56.95 (FREE SHIPPING)

UK ECIG STORE | £54.99

6) SMOANT CYLON

SMOANT Cylon Review: This Mod Means BUSINESS!

Reader Rating176 Votes22

Excellent Design; Outstanding In Every Regard

Beautiful, Color Display With Great UX (Based on Lexus LS Sport)

It'll Fit ANY Tank/RBA No Matter How Fat

Brilliant Performance & Reliability Across The Board

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Is This Mod Worth Your $$$

The SMOANT Cylon is a fantastic-looking mod that packs in a TON of performance alongside an array of useful features and settings. The design, for me, is the main event here; it’s robust, stylish, and it feels great in the hand. But as good as the design is, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Dig a little deeper and what you’ll discover is an immensely potent mod packed with tons of useful features that really do make vaping a joy. I had a blast testing this mod and I will 100% be keeping it as my daily driver from here on out.

Best Place To Buy Online?

VaporDNA – $59.99

(UK) GearBeat – £49.00

7) JAC VAPOUR SERIES-B DNA 75

JAC Vapour Series-B DNA 75 Review: Verdict

Reader Rating19 Votes66

PROS

Stripped-Back Design. Very Spartan, Very Portable

Excellent Performance, Brilliant Accuracy (TC and Power)

Escribe Lets You Fully Customise Your Vaping Experience

Things To Keep In Mind

It's Single Cell; So Best Suited To Low-Power Vaping

RDA and Sub Ohm Tanks Will Zap Battery In No Time

Battery Door Magnets Can Be Temperamental

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A Well-Executed Single-Cell DNA 75 Mod

Ideal For MTL Vaping

For certain styles of vaping, the JAC Vapour Series-B DNA 75 is ideal. If you like low-power, MTL vaping it is superb – both in terms of performance and reliability. RDA and high-power sub ohm tanks will zap the battery, however, so if you’re rocking those types of tanks you’ll need something with more cells. I really dig this mod. The only issue I experienced is to do with the magnets on the battery door – they can be a little squiffy. Other than that, this is an excellent value DNA 75 mod.

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Best Place To Buy Online?

JAC Vapour | $114.39

Jack Vapour | £79.99

8) SX MINI G-CLASS LUXURY EDITION

SX Mini G-Class LUXURY EDITION Review: Verdict

Reader Rating35 Votes46

PROS

Stunning Design. It Looks Beautiful

YiHi Chip Is IMMENSE (Tons of Potential, Insane Accuracy)

Consistent, Reliable Performer – It Won't Let You Down

Things To Keep In Mind

Battery Life Could Be Better

The Cost – It's $300!

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A Super-Premium Mod

Putting The "SX" in "Sexy"

For a high-powered, premium mod, it is impossible not to love the SX Mini G-Class LUXURY EDITION. The price is high, of course, but the build materials, performance, and aesthetics are all very much on point. This is a device for serious vapers. That’s why it costs so much. But once you’ve unboxed it and used it, you will know where all that extra money went. I’m sold. This thing rocks. Big time!

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Best Place To Buy Online?

DirectVapor | $299.95

9) ASVAPE MICHAEL 200W MOD

Asvape Michael 200W Mod Review: Stunning Design, Great Performance

Reader Rating2 Votes98

PROS

Amazing Design – Super Eye-Catching, Completely Original

Masses of Power and Functionality

Easy To Use Settings Menu

Well Sized, Premium Feel. No Wobbles or Rattling

CONS

Battery Door's A Bit Funky

No Support For 20700 Cells (Though They'd Definitely Fit)

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FINAL VERDICT

In the world of luxury vape mods, Asvape is one of the well- known brands and with the release of the Asvape Michael, they continue to stay in this category. The gold accents combined with the beautiful abstract style artwork and little fancy design considerations such as the fire button do the talking here, and I love what they have to say. This mod is gorgeous, and I would highly recommend picking one up if you’re after something a little bit different for your next device.

Best Place To Buy Online

DirectVapor – $109.95 (FREE SHIPPING)

UK Ecig Store – £89.99

10) IJOY CAPTAIN PD270 MOD REVIEW

iJoy Captain PD270 Mod Review – 20700 Batteries ARE The Future!

Reader Rating8 Votes61

PROS

20700 Batteries Are AMAZING, Providing More Performance and More Vaping Time. Ideal For High-Power Users

The Design of The Mod is Superb. A Wonderful Combination of Eye-Catching Aesthetics and Color – I Love It

Tons of Power, Simple To Use UX, Support For All Styles of Vaping

Superior Accuracy In ALL Vaping Modes

CONS

20700 Cells Are A Little Pricey At The Moment (But Prices Should Come Down)

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FINAL VERDICT

With the introduction of the 20700 batteries from iJoy, the next generation of powerful devices will soon arrive. The Captain PD270 is iJoy’s first release utilising these revolutionary new batteries, and it does NOT disappoint. The form factor, the power capability, and the battery life at that maximum power are all fantastic! Honestly, had I been unable to review this device, I would have gone and bought it anyway.

Best Place To Buy Online – Ave40 – $70

BUY IT NOW

How We Picked The Mods On This List?

It goes without saying that naming the best vape mod in any kind of setting is basically impossible.

All we can do is highlight the vape mods and box mods we’ve tested that we really liked.

We test A LOT of mods. And tanks too. And the best of the best are included on this list.

We haven’t tested ALL the mods in existence. That’d be impossible. And we simply do not have the staff to do it!

If you’d like to write for VapeBeat, we’re always looking for new reviewers, drop me a line via our Facebook page 😉

Based on our usage and experience, these are some of the best vape mod devices and kits you can buy right now.

They all perform really well, offer great value for money, and, generally speaking, were a joy to vape with.

We’ll be adding more as we test them.

But for now, this is our A-List for 2018’s best vape mods and kits.

When it comes to single coil RDA tanks in 2018, you have A LOT of options. But these, IMHO, are the best single coil RDA tanks for flavor in 2018

If you’re rocking a squonk mod, or a single cell mod, a single coil RDA is a MUST.

Why? Because they only have one coil to power and this means you can run them at lower power and get more from your battery.

And most – but not all – squonk mods are single cell setups right now.

Yes, there are a few dual-18650 squonk mods around, but most run on single 18650 cells. And most are unregulated too.

Bottomline: if you’re a serious vaper, and you like to squonk, you 100% need a single coil RDA tank in your arsenal.

And these are my picks for the best overall single coil RDA tanks for flavor, performance, and squonkability.

Best Single Coil RDAs

1) Wotofo Recurve RDA

Best Price: VaporDNA – $29.99

The Recurve RDA is one of my all-time favorite vape tanks. It’s one of those tanks that does it all – and looks completely badass in the process.

It’s unique looking, super-simple to live and work with, and it kicks out some of the best flavor of any RDA I have ever owned.

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It squonks like a champ, is available in a range of color options, and in true Wotofo fashion, it’s supremely well-priced.

It is also a breeze to set up and has one of the most forgiving and easy-to-use decks of any RDA I have tested.

Everything is geared towards usability and performance. And because it’s single coil with excellent airflow, the hit it delivers is exceptional – even at lower outputs like 45W.

All of which makes it a MUST-HAVE for any serious RDA users out there.

2) Vandy Vape Pulse 22 RDA

Best Price: VaporDNA – $24.99

The Pulse 22 RDA is a complete and utter flavor MONSTER.

It looks fairly unassuming, but once set up it delivers some of the cleanest, most precise flavor money can buy.

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It’s cheap, simple to use and build on, and you can run it nice and low and still get mega-clouds.

I got mine as part of the Pulse squonk kit but it now lives a double life atop many of my test mods simply because of how good its flavor is.

3) Dead Rabbit SQ 22 RDA

Best Price: VaporDNA – $34.99

The normal, dual-coil Dead Rabbit RDA is a BEAST. It looks monstrous and it vapes in a similar fashion.

The Dead Rabbit SQ 22 RDA is smaller, measuring 22mm, and it’s a single coil setup, as the name suggests.

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It keeps all the awesome design language of its bigger brother, as well as that innovative airflow system, just in a more demure chassis.

For flavor and clouds, the Dead Rabbit SQ 22 RDA, like the two other RDAs on this list, is very hard to beat.

What’s My Favorite Single Coil RDA?

This is kind of an impossible question to answer. I own all three of these RDAs and they all get A LOT of use.

I think my outright favorite right now is the Recurve RDA.

Why? I just love the smooth airflow and how precise the flavor is – it’s just so well designed and it squonks brilliantly.

• It’s also well priced
• Looks BADASS
• And is super-simple to setup and vape on

I am a huge fan of the Dead Rabbit and the Pulse, too… it’s just that for me, the Recurve RDA is what I keep coming back to.

I’m a big Wotofo fan, especially its RDAs, and the Recurve RDA is easily one of the best the company has ever made.

I literally cannot name one thing that is wrong with this RDA – and that NEVER happens.

And with a price of less than $30, the Recurve RDA is damn hard to beat.

Notable RDAs Worth A Look 

OUMIER Wasp Nano

OUMIER Wasp Nano RDA Review: VERY Cheap RDA (Nice Flavor Too!)

Reader Rating9 Votes75

PROS

Good Flavor

Easy To Set-Up

Squonk Compatible

VERY Cheap!

Things To Keep In Mind

You Need To Place Coil Correctly

Delrin Model Looks Messy After Use

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Cheap N' Tiny RDA

Small & Flavorful

The OUMIER Wasp Nano RDA isn’t one of the greats. Nor is it a classic. But it is definitely OK – even more so when you consider the price ($19). If you’re after a cheap, easy to use RDA that delivers great flavor then the OUMIER Wasp Nano RDA comes recommended. Speaking personally, this style of RDA isn’t really my cup of tea. But I can definitely see why plenty of vapers would dig it.

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Best Place To Buy Online?

VapeWild | $15.99

UP NEXT: The Best Regulated Squonk Mod of 2018 (So Far…)

Looking for a cheap vape starter kit that doesn’t SUCK? Look no further, this setup is one of the best in the business (and it’s nice and cheap too)

When it comes to buying your first vape kit, things can get confusing pretty quickly. There are – literally – thousands of potential options available.

And finding a good, cheap vape starter kit can be hard as quality isn’t always assured.

Picking and choosing the perfect vape kit for your needs is always tricky, especially when you’re talking about cheap vape starter kits.

But that’s where we come in…

After testing hundreds of mods, tanks, and atomizers over the years, we pretty much know what to look for when it comes to ideal setups for those new to vaping.

First, though – you need to decide what kind of vaper you are:

• Do you want something portable (pod mod)?
• Something that vapes like a cigarette (MTL tank)?
• Or would you rather use a powerful sub-ohm tank and box mod?

I’m going to suggest one device (or kit) for each style of vaping, that way you’ll find pretty much exactly what you’re looking for.

Please Note: if you’re brand new to vaping, you’re going to be much better off with an MTL tank, as they draw exactly the same as a cigarette (MTL) versus sub ohm tanks which draw direct to your lungs (DTL). 

Best Box Mod & Tank Vape Kit

This setup is for those that want to run a powerful, sub-ohm tank combined with a powerful, regulated box mod.

These types of devices are great because they pack in TONS of features, attractive displays, and plenty of safety features.

If you like clouds and flavor, a traditional box mod and vape tank combo is the way to go.

So what is the best box mod starter kit right now? Simple: this one.

1) Vaporesso POLAR Kit 

Vaporesso POLAR Kit – AKA 2018’s Finest Mod & Tank Combo

PROS

Stunning Design; Cascade Tank is Very Good

Beautiful OLED Display

Market-Leading Menu/Software

OMNI Board 4.0 Brings TONS of Features & Masses of Safety

Things To Keep In Mind

It’s Pricey; But You’re Getting A LOT of Performance For The Money

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The Perfect Union of Power, Good Looks & Reliability

The ONLY Vape Kit You’ll Need In 2018

Vaporesso makes some seriously good gear, but the PROTON kit is leagues above even its usual lofty standards. Not only does this kit feature one of the best mods around right now, but you also get a very good tank in the form of the Cascade sub ohm tank. The Cascade runs mesh coils, which produce better flavor and last longer. The POLAR mod has a gorgeous OLED display and probably the best menu/software on the market right now. At $81.95, it ain’t cheap – but you’re getting two very solid products that, by themselves, would cost more to acquire if you bought them separately. Whether you want to TC vape, use Bypass Mode, or a Curve, the PROTON has you covered. This is easily one of the finest beginner vape mods on the planet right now. Bar none.

Best Place To Buy Online

DirectVapor| $81.95

Best Pod Mod Vape

A pod mod is a teeny tiny, all-in-one vape device.

These are great if you’re on the move a lot or don’t want anything too big.

The JUUL is a pod mod, but I much prefer the SMOANT S8 Pod, as it delivers better flavor and the pods are 100% refillable, which makes it WAY cheaper to run.

It’s also a VERY cheap vape starter kit (it’s retails for under $25)

2) SMOANT S8 Pod

SMOANT S8 Pod Review – Verdict?

PROS

Love The Design of This Thing; Super Stylish

Very Easy To Setup (You're Up And Vaping Inside 30 Seconds)

Decent Battery Life

Pods Are Refillable & Disposable ($6 Each)

Things To Keep In Mind

You'll Definitely Want To Invest In Some Nic-Salts E Juice

The Coils Do Burn Out, So You'll Need To Buy Spares

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One of The #1 Pod Mod Vapes Around!

Heavy-Hitting, Super Stylish Pod Vape!

All in all, super impressed with the performance of the ‘lil device. It packs a wallop in all the right places and looks freakin’ cool as f**k in the process. Easily one of the best pod mod vape systems around right now. Another banger! Good work, SMOANT!

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Best Place To Buy Online?

(BEST DEAL) VaporDNA | $23.95

HeavensGifts | $28.00

HeavensGifts | £20.00

Best MTL Vape Tank & Mod Option

An MTL sub-ohm tank combined with a traditional box mod. Basically, the best of both worlds.

I love the KROMA kit, as it comes with the Innokin ZENITH tank which is one of the best MTL vape tanks in the business right now.

You get awesome, clear flavor and plenty of clouds (and it’s around half the price of a Kayfun tank!)

3) Innokin KROMA Kit (Best Cheap Vape Starter Kit For MTL Vapers)

Innokin KROMA Kit: 2018’s Finest MTL Mod & Tank Combo

PROS

ZENITH Tank Delivers Amazing Flavor And Clouds

Tight (But Adjustable) MTL Draw

The Ideal Setup For New Vapers Coming Off Of Cigarettes

The Price is INSANELY Low For What You Get

Things To Keep In Mind

It’s a MTL Tank

So It Doesn’t Do DTL Hits

The Mod & Tank Perform Best At Lower Wattages

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The Best MTL Vape Tank Experience (For Less Than $50)

My Favorite Mid-Range MTL Vape Kit

MTL vaping is fast becoming very popular again. And the reason for this is simple: it feels more like a cigarette when you take a draw. Beyond this, MTL tanks – like the Zenith, in this context – run at lower power, which means you save a ton of money on E Juice, as well as battery life. This mod and tank combo offers exceptional value for money for anyone that’s after a solid, feature-packed MTL-oriented vape setup. The KROMA mod is super-reliable, easy to use, and really nice looking. Tack on one of the best MTL vape tanks in the business and you’re looking at a truly great vape kit.

Best Place To Buy Online?

VaporDNA | $44.99 (Down From $55.99)

My absolute favorite premium tobacco E Cig juice brands right now – smooth, flavorful vape juices that taste simply wonderful

If you’re something of a tobacco snob, and you’re wondering how you can get that sweet, sweet taste from your vape, you check out these premium tobacco E Cig juice brands.

I always avoided tobacco vape juice, simply because there were so many OTHER flavors available for my vape.

But this was a massive mistake.

Why?

Simple: some of the tobacco e-liquids you can get today are truly outstanding; they taste utterly amazing with delicate notes and flavors that dance on your tongue.

If you’ve smoked tobacco seriously, meaning you bought actual tobacco from a tobacconist, and not just the usual guff you get inside cigarettes and mainstream rolling tobacco, you’ll know there is an entire universe of options.

You have different blends, different flavors, different mixes – basically, hundreds of potential options. And all of them contain aromas and rich flavors and textures.

Thankfully, much of this ancient tradition of blending tobacco has now made its way into the world of E Juice – and the ones listed below are my go-to, all-time favorite options.

Best Premium Tobacco E Cig Juice Brands (My Current FAVES)

1) Blacknote E-Liquid (The Best For “Straight-Up” Tobacco) 

Black Note E Juice Verdict

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PROS

Exceptionally Accurate Flavour

All Natural Ingredients

Extensive Range of Blends

CONS

You Have To Like Tobacco Flavour To Appreciate This Stuff

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BOTTOM LINE

If you’re into tobacco flavoured E Juice, you simply must try Black Note’s E Juice line. Everything about this brand is executed perfectly from the science behind how the E Juice is created, to the choice of blend it offers, and the packaging it comes in.

BUY DIRECT FROM BLACK NOTE – $39 PER BOX

BUY IT NOW

2) Glas Vapor BASIX (Tobacco Reserve)

Glas Vapor Tobacco Reserve

PROS

Brilliantly Blended

Not Too Sweet + Plenty of Smooth Tobacco

Available In Variety if Nicotine Strengths

Complex. But Delicate

There's So Much To Appreciate Here

Things To Keep In Mind

This Is A RY4

So There Is A Sweetness To It – Not That This Should Be A Problem!

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A Stunning RY4

One of My ALL-Time Favorites

Tobacco Reserve by Glas Vapor is a RY4, so technically it’s not just a tobacco E Juice. No, this E Juice has notes of caramel in it as well – and this makes for a delicately sweet vape with subtle undertones of tobacco. I sampled this E Juice over a year ago now, and since then I’ve probably re-ordered it 10-12 times. It’s THAT good. In fact, I’d probably go as far as saying it is my all-time favourite RY4 E Juice.

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Best Place To Buy

DirectVapor | $16.95

UK ECIG Store | £14.99

3) Cuttwood’s Tobacco Trial 

Cuttwood's EPIC Tobacco Trail

PROS

Tobacco notes are present

smooth

and very palatable.

The sweetness comes from honey

and it works so very well.

It’s high VG too

so is ideal for sub ohm tanks and rebuildable atomizers.

Things To Keep In Mind

It’s 70% VG

so you’re going to need to vape it in a sub ohm tank or RDA/RTA.

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Tobacco N' Honey

A Smooth, Delicate Vape

Cuttwood is one of the world’s BIGGEST E-Juice brands. It sells A LOT of juice, more than a lot of the smaller brands combined. And one of its best, in my opinion is Tobacco Trail. Like Tobacco Reserve by Glas Vapor, Tobacco Trail is a complex, yet delicate vape. You have golden Virginia tobacco notes that combine with honey to create a sweet and smooth vape that is VERY moreish. This isn’t a RY4 per se, but it is definitely more that way inclined versus a straight-up tobacco E Juice. Either way, Tobacco Trail is a classic flavor and one you should definitely try.

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Best Place To Buy Online

EJUICES.COM | $24.99

UK ECIG STORE | £14.99

JUUL pods are, well… kinda expensive. But there are some third-party, cheap JUUL pods alternatives that WILL work with JUUL (and they’re also cheaper too)

If you’ve been running a JUUL for any amount of time you will know that JUUL Pods are kind of expensive.

You’re looking at $15.99 for a pack of four, with each pod lasting around the same time as a pack of cigarettes.

Depending on how much you vape, this means you’re either running out of JUUL pods in a week or a couple of weeks (or, if you’re anything like me, a few days).

JUUL is still cheaper than smoking cigarettes, but it is VERY expensive compared to other, refillable pod systems like the Mi-Pod system, as E Juice – per bottle – is significantly cheaper.

Cheap JUUL Pods

If you want to use JUUL pods and you want to save some money, the only way to do this currently is by signing up to JUUL’s auto-ship program – doing this saves you 15% per order.

Doing this is the only way to save money on JUUL pods in an official capacity.

You also get a regular shipment of JUUL pods sent directly to your house every month, saving you the hassle of constantly re-ordering the pods.

If you’re flush with cash, this is a great way to do things. You save some money and you ensure a constant, reliable supply of JUUL pods direct to your doorstep.

Best JUUL Pod Alternatives

If you want to save EVEN more money, and you don’t mind using third-party pods, you have a couple of decent options in the form of ViV and ZIIP pods.

Let’s take a more detailed look at these two third-party JUUL pod systems.

1) ZIIP Pods

ZIIP Pods 100% work with JUUL, I’m actually using them as I write this. They come in more flavor options and they’re also A LOT cheaper ($10.99 per pack in some cases).

My HAUL of ZIIP Pods

A ZIIP Pod Installed On My JUUL

I’ve actually had quite a few issues with my JUUL Pods, as noted in our JUUL problems post,  they either didn’t fire properly or the hit wasn’t great, but the ZIIP Pods have been great so far.

The flavor profile isn’t quite as good as you get with the real deal, but it’s good enough for me and the fact you get more life from them (they contain more E Juice) is a big bonus of using them.

They’re larger, holding more E-Liquid, and, bizarrely, seem to fit better inside the JUUL itself, which is why I tend to get more of a consistent draw from them.

Pod Flavor Options (Click Here For ALL Flavor Options)

• Mango
• Strawberry Milk
• Watermelon
• Mint
• Tobacco
• Cappuccino
• Iced Orange
• Iced Pina Colada
• Iced Watermelon
• Iced Blueberry
• Iced Strawberry
• Iced Mango
• Iced Pineapple

My favorite flavor is Strawberry Milk, it’s a delicate, creamy vape and is incredibly moreish.

I honestly wasn’t expecting much from ZIIP Pods, but I was pleasantly surprised by them.

If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative or something to run alongside your JUUL Pods and save a little cash in the process, these are definitely with a look.

2) ViV Pods

ViV Pods were created by Vapor4Life, one of my personal favorite US Vaper retailers. I know a few of the guys from the company, and they’re all extremely passionate about what they do.

The ViV Pods, like the ZIIP Pods, are 100% JUUL compatible and, again, they are cheaper than the real deal ($14.99).

The Viv Pods Flavor Options (Click Here For Details)

You don’t have quite as much choice when it comes to flavor with ViV Pods, but the flavors they do are VERY good.

Vapor4Life based the choice of flavors on its most popular selling E Juice lines, so what you get here is what most people want to vape.

Pod Flavor Options (Click Here For ALL Flavor Options)

• Grape
• Orange Mango
• Blueberry Lemonade
• Peach
• Coffee
• Peppermint

Like the ZIIP pods, these bad boys perform really well. The Nic-Salts inside them provide a heady hit, and the flavors are all very precise and well executed.

My personal favorite flavor from this line-up would have to be Peach, simply because I love peach flavored E Juice – and this one is REALLY good.

I hope this guide helped you out. JUUL pods are very expensive, so it’s nice to know there are some cheap JUUL pods alternatives around.

As I test more out, I’ll add them to this list. For now, these are my #1 picks for third-party JUUL pods.