Choosing the right electronic cigarette

Since its first appearance on the global market in 2004, the electronic cigarette has evolved a lot. A 2.0 symbol of the classic cigarette, it had to reinvent itself over the years in order to stay in the spirit of "high tech." Choosing the right electronic cigarette has become a real puzzle for anyone who wants to start using it. Here are a few tips to help make things clearer.

The essential elements to take into account

There are three unavoidable fundamentals to analyze before buying your electronic cigarette.

Here they are:

• The number of real cigarettes you smoke or used to smoke per day:
  The more you smoke, the greater your battery capacity will need to be. On the other hand, the choice of watts will also be important, as well as the tank.
• The budget you want to allocate:
  The most expensive models are not necessarily the most efficient. If you just want to start vaping out of curiosity, there is no need to invest in a very expensive model.
• The purpose of your purchase:
  If you want to quit smoking for vaping, some models are more suitable.

The e-cigarette can be used exclusively or in addition to real cigarettes. That said, it is rather intended to limit the risks associated with traditional smoking, since there is no combustion.

What type of smoker are you?

Disposable electronic cigarettes

The disposable electronic cigarette is ideal for beginners, for people who are unsure about the sensation it provides, or for curious individuals who do not want to invest too much. Everything is designed to imitate a real cigarette, even the red LED at the tip to mimic combustion is impressive.

• The advantages: its price and its weight, roughly equivalent to that of a regular cigarette (about 6 grams)
• The downsides: the vapor output is much lower than that of a rechargeable electronic cigarette, the choice of flavors is limited, as is the choice of nicotine strength.
• The price: it is possible to find them for less than 10 euros

Low-power electronic cigarettes

Power is not an important criterion when starting out in vaping. This type of model remains very interesting for beginners, as they are easy to use. However, their battery life is limited (around 1000/1500 mAh), not allowing it to become an accessory for heavy smokers.
Be careful about the size of the tank, as some are too small to last an entire day if you are a heavy smoker.

• The pros: They are light, discreet, and very easy to use.
• The cons: The battery life (maximum 3 hours of use), for those that cannot be recharged with e-liquid: the choice of flavors and nicotine strength is limited.
• Price: €29.90 to €49.90

Pod-type electronic cigarettes

This is a recent model on the market and very easy to use. The models are thinner, discreet, and lightweight. The Koddo Pod Nano or POD MyBlu are perfect examples of this. Use is simplified notably thanks to pre-filled cartridges. The tank is integrated and the vapor is now very dense. These small devices operate on the Plug and Play model and will delight beginners or fans of simple things. The Pods are as discreet as a lighter and can therefore easily fit in a pocket.

• Pros : Easy to use, discreet, pre-dosed, customizable depending on the models, airflow adjustable on certain devices
• Cons : the limited variety of e-liquids (for now)
• Prices : around 25 euros for entry-level

Automatic Electronic Cigarettes (e.g., Ikit)

As with Ego T e-cigarettes, automatic electronic cigarettes are intended for people who want good flavor delivery while maintaining a large volume of smoke.

• The pros: automatic, no ignition button, the mini BCC type atomizer allows you to choose the resistance level and therefore the quality of the vapor. Its sleek design, the quality of its manufacturing.
• The cons: it cannot be worn around the neck.
• The price: €39.90

Mods

These are e-cigarettes customized to the extreme with simple resistance or dual resistance clearomizers, batteries that allow you to control the voltage, or models that have an LCD screen counting puffs. You can attach a wooden or metal decoration to your battery; in short, everything can be changed, with accessories for aesthetic or technical customization, improving the performance of your electronic cigarette.

• The pros: possibility to create a completely custom electronic cigarette so that it matches you
• The cons: the price which can sometimes be very high
• The price: starting from €200 depending on the models