All the Different Types of Vapes You Should Know

Shopping for vapes can be confusing! It’s an unfortunate reality. But don’t let that discourage you. Especially if you’re on a mission to quit smoking! The first thing to understand is that there are two main categories of vapes.

1. Nicotine Vapes: handheld devices powered by lithium-ion batteries designed to mimic the sensation of smoking without combustion. Nicotine options are customizable from 0% up to 5%, with flavors ranging from tobacco to desserts or unflavored.
2. Cannabis/CBD Vapes: portable battery-powered or larger desktop devices powered either by batteries or electrical power supplies that heat the material. These devices are used with CBD, THC, or other botanicals, from dry herb to concentrates.

People vape other substances besides e-liquid. Some people vape herbs and vitamins, while some even choose to vaporize coffee. Even though those types of vapers are rare, the vape device they use is typically the same as those who vape nicotine or cannabis, the only difference being the substance involved.

There is a significant overlap between nicotine, CBD and cannabis vapes. That’s why the traditional style vape pen is so popular because it can be used to function for many types of vapes.

We’re going to break down all of the different types of vapes out there. And even better? I’m going to walk you through what sets them apart and what makes each vape special and unique.

Nicotine Vapes

Nicotine vapes are designed to mimic the sensation of smoking without combustion, and are typically handheld devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Vaping e-liquids will satisfy your cravings while offering you the ability to regulate how much nicotine you’re getting, making it easier to transition away from cigarettes and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

As for what types of vapes they are, E-cigarettes and vape pens are both examples of nicotine vapes. Both are extremely portable and lightweight thanks to their slim, stylish design and low profile. They come either prefilled with e-liquid cartridges (like disposable vapes) for added convenience or with a refillable tank/pod.

E-cigarette is a term mainly used to refer to small and thin vaping devices that look similar to a tobacco cigarette.

There’s more than just e-cigarettes and vape pens, though.

Pachamama Synthetic

Pachamama is best known for its awesome e-liquid flavors. Their disposable vapes come with 4ml of (50mg) 5% synthetic nicotine salt e-juice, giving a satisfying throat hit. They have an integrated 700 mAh battery, which is good for 1200 puffs of on-demand satisfaction. They come in six flavors like banana ice, pink lemonade, and pineapple ices that will have you coming back for more puffs than ever before!

E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes are some of the smallest vapes created. They’re simple and start working immediately. Once you’re done with them, you throw them out and use another one. These vapes are perfect for traveling or people who are too busy to mess around with little gadgets. An e-cigarette works great when paired with high nicotine, giving a satisfying hit for smokers looking for an easy way into vaping.

Vaporesso Xros

Vaporesso has produced a definite Caliburn competitor, our previous number one. The Xros comes in a similar design but raises the stakes with adjustable airflow, mesh coils, and an 800 mAh internal battery. The Vaporesso Xros is a button and draw-activated device filled from the top and comes in ten colors.

Pod Vapes

Pod vapes (also known as pod mods, pod systems) have become some of the most sought-after vaping devices for many reasons. Pod vapes are relatively similar to e-cigarettes. They are typically a two-piece device, with one part being the battery and the other a replaceable and often refillable pod.

They are usually affordable, and they are effortless to use. In addition, a pod mod also performs well when it comes to nicotine delivery due to its efficiency and convenience. They also pair great with nicotine salt e-liquid. If you want a high-quality vaping experience that is easy and convenient, you should try out a pod vape.

The Innokin Plexar is compatible with 18650/20700 and can even fit some 21700 batteries; this means it can power up to 100W. It comes with the Plex tank, which features adjustable airflow, top-fill, and has a 4ml capacity. The real standout feature is that it utilizes Innokin’s excellent Plex3D coils, which deliver fantastic flavor and overall performance.

Vape Pens

When people think of vaping, they often picture a vape pen. Vape pens are usually stick-shaped devices that contain a vape tank and a slim, rechargeable battery. They are small in size but can deliver nicotine at high levels while also providing an adequate amount of flavor with each puff. Most draw-activated vape pens still require the user to press a button to inhale, making them a popular choice for smokers looking for an alternative.

A vape pen is perfect for new vapers as they are easy to use and affordable, making it easier for people who have never tried vaping before to make the switch. Plus, vape pens also allow you to choose from different nicotine concentrations for a customizable vaping experience.

GeekVape Aegis Max

The Aegis Max is Geekvape’s newest IP67-rated mod making it water-resistant for 30 minutes at a depth of one meter, dustproof and shockproof. The Max gets its power from the AS-100 chipset and can fire up to 100 watts using a 18650, 20700, or 21700 battery.

Box Mods

Box mods or vape mods are the big guns of the vaping world and are usually suited to advanced vapers. If you’re looking for power and performance, a box mod is going to be your best bet. Box mods differ from other vapes in that they often have more options – with variable wattage settings, external batteries, and mouth-to-lung tanks or direct lung sub-ohm tanks available.

Vape mod or box mod starter kits can come equipped with a multitude of different features. The most common configuration for a box mod vape kit would be a single-battery mod and the capability to change the wattage and temperature. They also pair well with mid-range sub-ohm tanks.

Vandy Vape Pulse V2

The Pulse V2 is a single battery squonk mod from a Vandy Vape and Tony B collaboration. Firing up to 95 watts, it features an innovative bottom-filling design. The Pulse V2 is compatible with the Vandy Vape app. It comes in a variety of colors, including carbon fiber and resin design.

Regulated Squonk Starter Kits

Squonk mods are very advanced vapes and a subcategory of box mod starter kits. They have become popular with experienced vapers in the last couple of years, so much that they should be their own category.

A squonk-capable box mod and bottom-fed atomizer are typically used to feed e-liquid into your atomizer. The mod houses a squeezable bottle connected to the atomizer deck through a shallow 510, creating a de facto external tank.

A squonk mod will have roughly the same size as a dual-battery box mod because the squonk bottle is placed in an enclosed area that usually houses a battery.

Usually, squonk kits come in a single battery configuration. However, dual-battery squonkers are available for those who don’t mind the extra size.

Cannabis and CBD vapes

Cannabis and CBD vaporizers are available in different forms. Like smoking accessories such as bongs, bubblers, bowls, and dab rigs. Even though there are many options, they can typically be categorized in two ways: desktops and portables.

Portables can be small enough to carry in your pocket, while desktops need to stay at the session station.

Vaporizers provide a more efficient option for dry herb and wax when used with the desktop model. Still, if you’re on the go, there are solid portable and pen-style vapes that provide vaporization without compromising the health benefits of vaping.

Farmacy Bliss Vape Pen

Farmacy Bliss offers a 500 mg full-spectrum CBD hemp oil vape pen that is free of solvents, thinners, and fillers. The blueberry flavor comes from naturally-derived terpenes extracted from organically-grown hemp. The pen has a ceramic tip, an advanced ceramic coil, and a rechargeable battery.

CBD Vape Pens

CBD vape pens are generally refillable vape pens with a tank that attaches to the pen portion. This is attached to a rechargeable 510 thread battery.

They offer a simple pen-style form factor and are generally smaller and lighter than average mods and tanks. Some of them provide a tight mouth-to-lung draw, while others provide direct-lung vaping.

Kandypens Special-K

The Kandypens Special-K Black is a sleek and more discreet version of the classic weed pen. It works as well as it looks, and it comes with two 1ml tanks, a battery with three heat settings, and several useful accessories. With a lifetime warranty on the battery, the Special-K Black is worth getting!

Weed and THC Oil Pens

A weed pen or THC oil pens are relatively simple devices used to vaporize THC/CBD oil.

Weed vape pens are pen-shaped in design and are an evolution of early vape pens. Every weed pen contains a small battery that heats oil in an atomizer cartridge, containing a wick and heating coil. This process turns concentrates into vapor.

Delta 8 carts are growing in popularity due to their legalization. Previously the only way THC oil could be bought was with a card from a cannabis dispensary.

Rather than being derived from marijuana, CBD is derived from hemp. This means CBD provides the benefits of THC without the psychoactive effects. This means they are more accessible and not limited to those with a prescription for medical marijuana.

Mighty

The Mighty is a portable device that vaporizes like a desktop unit. Even though it resembles more of a power tool than a vaporizer, it’s still a cracking little device. It does a great job of evenly baking fine to medium ground herb, and can produce up to 15 puffs per session.

Portable Cannabis Vaporizers

Portable dry herb vaporizers are small devices meant for vaporizing marijuana and legal high-CBD strains. These personal devices feature an oven that heats up cannabis at precise temperatures to produce a vapor.

Desktop Vaporizers

Even though some of the first vaporizers were in this category, many still consider these devices the most powerful vapes.

They typically use convection heating, which routes hot air through the flower to extract all cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

Desktops can operate at a wide range of temperatures. They can be the most intense form of vaping, but fortunately, they can be dialed down to suit the user.

These vapes are basically self-contained heaters that bake dry herb at specific temperatures to produce vapor. Vapor can then be inhaled using a tube called a whip or with an attached bag.

What type of vape should you buy?

As you can tell, there are lots of different types of vapes, so it isn’t easy to give a single answer since it depends on your needs, budget, and willingness to tinker.

Firstly you need to consider whether you will be using the vaping device just for e-liquid or whether it will be for CBD also.

Furthermore, you should consider the size/appearance of the device. If a dense or bulky device isn’t part of your lifestyle, you can rule out half your options right away. Conversely, if your budget is not limited or not concerned with pocketability, you may lean towards the larger, more powerful vapes.

In conclusion, if you’re considering vaping as a smoking alternative, you’re more likely than not to find a suitable device for you! I hope this guide made finding it easier.