Chris Horton – News, Reviews & Op-Eds

With more than 15 years of hands-on experience in the vaping industry, he has worked across nearly every part of the business, from retail vape shops and large-scale distribution to product sourcing, testing, and industry analysis.

Over the course of his career, Chris has tested hundreds of pod vapes, vape mods, disposables, tanks, coils, and e-liquids, giving him a practical understanding of what separates genuinely good products from marketing hype.

His experience also includes working with some of the largest US vape distributors, managing supply-side logistics, collaborating with manufacturers, and staying on top of changing regulations across the vaping industry.

At VapeBeat, Chris leads our product reviews, news coverage, and opinion pieces. Every review is based on real-world testing, with a focus on helping adult smokers and vapers choose products that perform well, offer good value, and stand up to everyday use.

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What I Use Day-To-Day

I test a lot of gear every month. New stuff is sent in for review, I buy things, and new brands reach out to get their products vetted by me. What I currently use as my daily-drivers, though, are usually pretty consistent most of the time.

Main Vape

For the past 12+ months or so, my main vape (the one I use every day) has been the Vaporesso XROS Pro 2.

My Go-To Juice

The juice I use most is Sour Pineapple and Blueberry Sour Raspberry in Longfill format.

Vaporizers, Dab Rigs & Desktops

I bought the Mighty+ in 2022 and that’s been my constant ever since. It’s pricey but well worth the investment. For desktops, I use the Volcano Hybrid and Arizer XQ2.

And for electric dab rigs, I love the Dr Dabber Switch 2 and, more recently, the PuffCo Pivot for when I’m travelling.