What are the best SMOK mods you can buy right now? Good question – these are the best SMOK mods we’ve tested in the past 12 months…
The Best SMOK Mod You Can Buy Right Now (UPDATED FOR 2022)
SMOK mods, at least back in the day, used to be pretty unreliable. But all that has changed in the last few years.
Nowadays, SMOK’s vapes are some of the most innovative and well-priced options on the market – whether you’re after a mod, a vape pen, or an AIO pod vape.
SMOK releases a TON of vape hardware every year, we test most of them, and the mods and devices listed below are SMOK’s best vapes for 2021 and beyond.
They all scored top marks in our tests, so all of the SMOK vapes listed below are top-notch vapes that’ll serve you proud for the next 12 months or so, or until it is time to upgrade again.
Best SMOK Mods 2022
- Smok Arcfox 230W
- Smok R-Kiss 2 Starter Kit
- Smok Thallo-S 100W Pod Mod
The SMOK Arcfox 230W is P67 Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof. This means you can drop it in the bath or the pool, take it to the beach, and smash it around and it will work just fine. It also supports USB Type C 2.0 as well, so you can quickly charge it up on the fly and upload new firmware much faster than a mod that uses standard USB ports.
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The SMOK R-KISS 2 runs SMOK’s latest IQ-S chipset and comes with the mighty SMOK TFV18 Mini tank. You have 200W of power, great options for coils, and a killer design for the mod. If you want something robust, packed full of features, and mega-powerful, this is the one to get.
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The SMOK Thallo-S is a hybrid-style device. Yes, it is a vape mod and tank. But it looks more akin to a pod mod, just without the concessions. Running the latest IQ-XS chip, the Thallo-S runs on a single 18650 battery is ideal for MTL vaping with nic salts juice and/or 50/50 or higher-PG vape juice.
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Which SMOK Vape Should I Buy?
When it comes to SMOK mods, you gotta be careful – some aren’t as well built as others. I’ve tested a boat-load of SMOK mods during the past five years or so, and some have been really impressive.
In 2020, however, your best option when it comes to SMOK mods has to be SMOK ARCFOX – it is the perfect sub-ohm vape starter kit
Why? For starters, it looks totally badass and has a huge amount of power under the hood (230W). Second, it comes with a very decent mesh coil tank in the form of the SMOK TFV18.
The SMOK Arcfox 230W is P67 Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof. This means you can drop it in the bath or the pool, take it to the beach, and smash it around and it will work just fine. It also supports USB Type C 2.0 as well, so you can quickly charge it up on the fly and upload new firmware much faster than a mod that uses standard USB ports.
The ARCFOX will fire in under 0.01 seconds, has a ton of vaping modes, and has excellent battery life.
Basically, out of ALL the SMOK mods, you can buy right now, and I’ve tested nearly all of them, the SMOK ARCFOX is by far the best option from a design, performance, and value for money perspective. It is also water and shock-proof as well, so it is one of the most durable vape mods on the planet.
Like most other vape brands, SMOK is more focused on pod vapes these days. And that’s fine. The SMOK Thallo-S, for instance, is a killer setup.
Yes, it’s a pod vape – technically speaking – but it functions just like a vape mod and tank, in that you have masses of power and the potential to throw some massive clouds.
If you want a pod vape, the Thallo-S would be the one I’d go for right now.
The SMOK Thallo-S is a hybrid-style device. Yes, it is a vape mod and tank. But it looks more akin to a pod mod, just without the concessions. Running the latest IQ-XS chip, the Thallo-S runs on a single 18650 battery is ideal for MTL vaping with nic salts juice and/or 50/50 or higher-PG vape juice.
And if you want a more traditional vape mod and tank combo, go with the SMOK R-KISS 2 – it’s a well-priced killer vape kit.
Me? I’m currently having a whirl-wind romance with the MiPod 2.0 – I love this pod vape. Check out all the details for this particular pod vape below…
I’ve been using the MiPod 2.0 for months now and it has been amazing. The flavor is outstanding and the coils last for weeks and weeks. Add in solid battery life via its 1250mAh battery and it is easy to see why this pod is Team VapeBeat’s current favorite.
New Juice Recommendations
I get through plenty of vape juice each month, testing loads of different brands. If you’re interested in trying some new flavors, right now these are my current favorite vape juices:
TRAILBLAZER – I used to hate tobacco-flavored vape juices. But then I tried Trailblazer which is a tobacco flavored juice that combines butterscotch and peanut butter. It’s rich, sumptuous, and very much an all-day vape and personal favorite of mine. I highly recommend this juice.
1885 – I love a good milkshake, a classic American milkshake that’s made up of vanilla ice cream and milk. This just basically takes that classic American milkshake flavor and packs it into your vape tank. It tastes incredible and it comes highly recommended.
Jungle King – If you like smooth, fruity vape juices, Jungle King is well worth a look with its amazing blend of strawberries and bananas. It tastes unlike anything I have ever vaped before (in a good way, don’t worry) and it quickly went on to become one of my all-time favorite juices. If you like exotic, sweet vape juices, be sure to check this juice out.
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Drake Equation
Co-founder and Editor of VapeBeat. I make the words.
