Best RTAs 2019 (Inc. Dual Coil, Single Coil & MTL RTAs)
When it comes to RTA tanks, you have quite a few options with the style you go with. The three main types of RTA are as follows:
- Dual Coil RTAs – Great For High-Performance Vaping (80W to 120W)
- Single Coil RTAs – Ideal For Lower Power Vaping (40W to 60W)
- MTL RTAs – Ideal For Tight Cigarette-Like Draw (15W to 20W)
The best RTAs, according to our team of reviewers, are listed below, broken up into the three main categories listed above.
That way, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for…
Dual Coil RTAs
#1) OBS Engine II RTA
If you’re after a high-performance dual coil RTA, the OBS Engine II RTA is one of the biggest names in the business right now.
You have an awesome deck, support for dual coils, and this combines to bring truly insane flavor and clouds.
This RTA is great for high-performance vaping, so if you like to rock things in and around 100W, the OBS Engine II RTA is one of the best options on the market right now.
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Solid Design + Beautiful Deck
- Vapor Production is NUTS
- Great Flavor (Especially At Medium Power)
- 100% Leak Proof
#2) Wotofo BRAVO RTA
If you like big flavor and great design, the Wotofo BRAVO RTA is one hell of a solid option when it comes to dual coil RTAs.
I love the way this tank looks. But it isn’t just good-looking. No, this thing performs like nothing else, with intense, precise flavor and some of the best airflow I have ever experienced.
I’m a huge fan of Wotofo, as most of you know, and it is tanks like the Wotofo BRAVO RTA that have earned my respect over the years.
Exceptional stuff, across the board.
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Stunning Design + Nice Deck
- Amazing Airflow
- Great Flavor – Super-Precise
- Great At Higher Wattages
- Multiple Color Options
#3) GeekVape Zeus RTA
The KING. The Master. The Performer! The GeekVape Zeus RTA is a classic RTA in every sense of the word. It is a mega-flavor-banger and it looks absolutely stunning.
I love the deck on the GeekVape Zeus RTA. It’s super simple to build on and wick, and the flavor you get from it is INSANE.
Chuck in a great outer chassis design and smooth airflow and you’re looking at one of the best RTA tanks ever created.
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- The Design is Near-Perfect
- Brilliant Deck
- Easy To Build + Wick
- Intense Flavor Production
#3) Vandy Vape Kylin 24mm Postless
The original Vandy Vape Kylin RTA was a beast. It was a tad tricky to build and wick, however… But that’s where the Vandy Vape Kylin 24mm Postless comes into play.
This RTA is A LOT easier to build and wick. Plus, Vandy Vape have even managed to improve the flavor performance. And this is nuts because the original Kylin RTA was one of the best in the business.
If you’re after an absolute flavor-chugger, the Vandy Vape Kylin 24mm Postless is the RTA you should be looking at. It is stunning!
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Flavor. It’s Freakin Insane
- Simple To Build Deck
- Easier To Wick Than Original Kylin
- Did I Mention The Flavor?
Single Coil RTAs
#1) Augvape INTAKE RTA
The Augvape INTAKE RTA is 100% leak-proof. And it actually is, unlike some RTAs that claim to be. This means it is ideal for those new to RTAs.
The flavor is great as well; the draw is tighter than normal RTAs and this creates an intense, flavor-filled vaping experience.
This tank is super-simple to wick and build and is immensely satisfying to run long term. If you’re new to RTAs (or you just want a simple tank that performs brilliantly), the Augvape INTAKE RTA is the one to go for.
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- 100% Leak-Proof
- Great Flavor + Easy To Wick N’ Build
- Brilliant Design
- Lots of E Juice Capacity
#2) Digiflavor Pharaoh Mini RTA
Designed by RIP Trippers, the Digiflavor Pharaoh Mini RTA is considered by many to be the benchmark by which all other single coil RTAs are measured by.
You have stunning design, a compact tank, insane flavor, smooth airflow, and one of the best decks in the business. Basically, it’s perfect on all fronts.
The Digiflavor Pharaoh Mini RTA is essentially the full package. This is why I love it and it is also why Grimm Green gushes over it so much. For flavor and performance, not much else gets close to the Pharaoh Mini RTA
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Doesn’t Leak. Ever.
- Amazing Flavor Performance
- Solid, Compact Design
- Flawless Deck + Airflow
#3) Dead Rabbit RTA
The Dead Rabbit RDA was one of the most popular RDAs of 2017/18, so when the Dead Rabbit RTA arrived, no one was particularly surprised.
The Dead Rabbit RTA can run dual or single coil builds, looks stunning, and kicks out great flavor and clouds.
I love the way it looks and how easy it is to build on. It’s not quite as simple as the Pharaoh but it is still fairly straight-forward.
It also doesn’t leak, thanks to its top-mounted airflow, making it a great option for newbie RTA users.
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Flawless Design
- Decent Flavor
- Solid, Compact Design
- Great Deck + Airflow
#4) GeekVape Creed 25mm RTA
The GeekVape Creed 25mm RTA is pretty new, but it has quickly made a name for itself as one of the most reliable, easy-to-use RTAs on the market right now.
It holds a boat-load of E Juice, is available in a range of colors, and it vapes like a freakin’ monster. Chuck in the fact that it doesn’t leak and a great price and it is easy to see why it’s so popular in 2018.
I really loved testing out this RTA; it performed great right off the bat. It never leaked and the deck is super-simple to install coils on. I also love that you can augment in the airflow with plugs!
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Holds A LOT of E Juice
- Never Leaks
- Great Flavor + Airflow
- Multiple Color Options
Best MTL RTA Tanks
#1) Augvape Merlin Nano RTA
It might look weird, but the Augvape Merlin Nano RTA is easily one of the best MTL RTAs I have ever owned. Since reviewing it, well over a month ago, the Augvape Merlin Nano RTA has not left my side. I’ve been through about 200ml of E Juice with this thing.
And the reason? It has a truly brilliant MTL draw on it and the flavor is incredible. The Augvape Merlin Nano RTA is also super-simple to set up, thanks to its straight-forward deck. Does it leak? Nope, not really (unless you hold it upside down).
The Augvape Merlin Nano RTA is an odd-looking tank, though. At first, I really wasn’t sure about it. It’s long and thin and strange-looking, especially if you’re used to bigger RTAs. However, once you take a draw on it, you will forget all about that; the Augvape Merlin Nano RTA is my current #1 MTL RTA. Bar none.
#2) Kayfun V5
When it comes to MTL vaping, there is but one KING – and it goes by the name of Kayfun.
The Kayfun V5 is expensive ($119.95) but it delivers unparalleled flavor and is widely considered to be the best MTL vape tank ever created.
If flavor is your thing, and you want an MTL tank, the Kayfun V5 is just about the best you can get. Nothing else really compares.
Kayfun tanks run at low power too, as they’re not sub-ohm tanks, and this means you’ll get DAYS of battery life from your mod.
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Best In Class Flavor
- Easy To Build + Use
- Never Leaks
- Premium Machining & Build Materials
- Best MTL Draw In The Business
#3) Innokin ARES MTL RTA
If you can’t stomach the price of the Kayfun V5, the next best option is the Innokin ARES MTL RTA.
Like the Kayfun, the Innokin ARES MTL RTA is ALL about MTL vaping. You get a great, restricted draw from this tank and plenty of flavor.
It’s super-easy to build on, runs at low wattages, comes with loads of spares and extras, and it kicks out brilliant intense flavor.
Is it better than the Kayfun V5? No – not even close. But it is very decent and it costs A LOT less!
Why You’d Get This RTA?
- Great Design + Simple Deck
- Impressive Flavor
- Great MTL Draw
- Runs At Low Wattages (Great For Battery Life)
- Cheaper Than Kayfun
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What is An RTA Tank?
RTA stands for rebuildable tank atomizer. Back in the day, RTAs were seriously tricky beasts to contend with. They had issues with dry hits, leaking, and were generally very fiddly to live and work with.
Thankfully, from about 2017 onwards, things changed for the better.
Nowadays, most RTAs are 100% leak-proof. This makes them ideal choices for even noobie vapers that have zero experience working with coils and build decks.
All of the RTAs mentioned in this article are simple to live with, seldom leak, and provide excellent all-around performance whether you’re talking about flavor or cloud production.
Why RTA Tanks Are Good 👌
- They have plenty of E Juice capacity – 5-7ml usually.
- They produce excellent flavor
- They’re cheaper to run than standard vape tanks
- You don’t have to drip and/or squonk
- Tons of performance
Top-Rated RTAs – What We’re Using Right Now
If you want to know what the VapeBeat team is using and abusing right now, check out the RTAs listed below.
I’ve broken them up into sections, so you can pick one that’s right for you.
Best RTA For Flavor
- DigiFlavor Pharaoh Mini | ($41.95/DirectVapor) | The King. The Mac Daddy. Easily 2018’s finest RTA for overall performance and flavor. Hard to beat, this one!
- OBS Engine II RTA | ($26.99/VaporDNA) | Another massive flavor banger! This RTA is simple to live with, looks awesome, and it vapes like a monster. The deck is excellent too.
- GeekVape CREED RTA | ($33.95/DirectVapor) | This RTA is BIG. Both in terms of how it looks and how it vapes. Ideal for anyone that wants lots of E Juice capacity (6.5ml)
RTAs That Don’t Leak (Best For New RTA Users)
- Augvape INTAKE RTA | ($31.95/DirectVapor) | This RTA is perfect for new users. It doesn’t leak. EVER. And it doesn’t matter if you’re wicking/building is whack, it’ll still work and never leak. The flavor is great and the design is beautiful. A near-perfect RTA, this one.
Best RTA For MTL Vaping
- Kayfun V5 | ($119.99/VaporFi) | For MTL vaping, Kayfun is the final word when it comes to flavor and quality. They’re pricey, but damn are they good! If you can stomach the price, this is the best of the best of the best.
- Innokin ARES | ($35.99/VaporDNA) | The ARES is another single coil MTL RTA. It’s a great little setup that kicks out masses of flavor and it never leaks. If your budget cannot stretch to a Kayfun, the ARES is your next safe bet – it retails for around 80% less than the Kayfun V5 too.