How to choose your e-cigarette?

Do you want to reduce your budget devoted to nicotine? Do you want to preserve your health by consuming a cigarette without the tars that are so devastating to your lungs? Do you want to rediscover the pleasure of smoking differently? Whatever the reason driving you to switch to an e-cigarette, you are about to take the plunge without quite knowing which choice to make. Consult our guide and find the answers to your questions!

Everything you need to know about e-cigarettes

Before diving into the heart of the matter by discussing the various criteria to consider when choosing the e-cigarette best suited to your needs, it is essential to start from the beginning, namely the straightforward definition and its composition.

Its definition

What is an e-cigarette? While the first cigarette made of tobacco and harmful substances, which we know all too well today, was created in the 19th century — at the dawn of the year 1843 according to historical records — the e-cigarette only entered modern society in 2003. A certain Hon Lik, a former Chinese pharmacist who also wore the hat of an engineer, tested an "electronic spray smokeless cigarette" more than 17 years ago, for which he eventually filed a patent in 2005. The e-cigarette would then only make its appearance in France 5 years later, in 2010.

To date, more than 700,000 tobacco users have been able to overcome their dependence on traditional cigarettes, thanks to switching to an e-cigarette on a daily basis. The latter makes France the third largest global market in terms of revenue generated by players in the e-cigarette sector. Used as a genuine smoking cessation tool by some, the e-cigarette proves to be a real pleasure for others, who naturally turn to this type of nicotine consumption (or not, depending on their needs), offering more versatility and flavor than the traditional cigarette.

Its composition

What is an e-cigarette made of? Each e-cigarette consists of:

• A battery: useful for powering the mini-device, in order to heat the e-liquid and project the vapor needed for vaping.
• A clearomizer: which itself consists of the tank containing the e-liquid and the system enabling vaporization.

Depending on the models chosen, e-cigarettes can be fitted with additional options to best optimize the vaping experience. However, all existing e-cigarettes are built on the base equipment mentioned above.

How to choose your e-cigarette?

To enjoy a worthwhile vaping experience, you need to equip yourself with effective equipment that is, above all, adapted not only to your needs, but also to your desires. Therefore, several criteria must be taken into consideration before proceeding to the step of selecting the ideal e-cigarette for your vaper profile:

Getting to know the different formats

The e-cigarette comes in different formats, which appeal more or less depending on the intended use and preferred ergonomics.

• The "POD" format: also known as "POD Mod", the POD-type e-cigarette is relatively new on the vaping market. Small, lightweight, and compact, the format of this kind of e-cigarette is explained by the fact that it consists of a battery and coil with low to medium capacity. As such, PODs are mostly used with e-liquids such as nicotine salts or CBD, or products with a fairly high nicotine level and a fairly low vegetable glycerin (VG) content. PODs are highly appreciated for the minimal bulk they entail and their versatile appearance. They can accommodate the e-liquid of your choice or offer pre-filled cartridges of e-liquids, ideal for beginners.
  
  
• The "tube" format: as its name suggests, the tube-format e-cigarette has a tubular appearance. In a miniature, lightweight, and therefore rather discreet form, the tube is modular: the clearomizer it comes with can be removable or not, depending on the choice. The tube e-cigarette is often available as a kit. Equipped with smart systems, tube-format e-cigarettes tend to automatically recognize the clearomizers they come with, in order to adapt the power output according to the product.
  
  
• The "box" format: the third and last major category of e-cigarette, the box is generally aimed more at amateur and/or experienced vapers rather than beginners. Indeed, its larger and more substantial format allows you to choose specialized equipment offering more advanced features. This type of format is named as such due to the rectangular shape that defines its design, like a box — that is, a small case. Equipped with a high-capacity battery, the box comes with accumulators — batteries more commonly known as "accus" — as well as a clearomizer.

Determining your consumption

Before taking the plunge, it is necessary to draw up your own profile as a smoker. To do this, you need to define which category your traditional tobacco consumption places you in:

• I am a "light" smoker: if I smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes/day.
• I am a "moderate" smoker: if I smoke between 10 and 20 cigarettes/day.
• I am a "heavy" smoker: if I smoke more than 20 cigarettes/day.

In that case, several options are available to you, depending on your smoker profile. Your consumption will help highlight certain determining criteria such as equipment quality, ease of use of the product, tank capacity, nicotine release rate, battery type life, etc.

- For "light" smokers:

You allow yourself a small cigarette at a party, after a meal, or just for pleasure on an afternoon… You are one of those "light" smokers who don't have a great need for tobacco. When switching to an e-cigarette, you can opt for a simple-to-use, lightweight, and compact e-cigarette. You can therefore naturally turn to a POD-type e-cigarette or a "tube" format, with the automatisms, low bulk, and simplicity that come with it!

- For "moderate" smokers:

You smoke regularly, without falling into heavy consumption. You therefore need an e-cigarette that is both powerful — in terms of both performance and battery life — and easy to use. You can then turn to the tubular format, or even opt for a box! If you choose the latter option, make sure to inform yourself on the subject beforehand.

- For "heavy" smokers:

You have finally decided to take the plunge into the world of vaping, but your requirements are multiple and very high — no problem, THE e-cigarette you need exists! To meet your quality, power, battery life, and versatility needs, we recommend turning to the box format, which will offer you a premium vape and high-end equipment as well.

Defining your needs precisely

Not all vapers have the same desires or the same needs. It is therefore obvious that each person's choice is guided by certain criteria. Finally, note that it is essential to properly clean your e-cigarette to make it last as long as possible.

1- Vapor

What fascinates you in the world of e-cigarettes are those huge vapor clouds? You too can indulge in this pleasure, if that's what you're looking for. However, it's good to know a few things before getting started:

• Nicotine delivery: abundant vapor delivers far more nicotine than less intense vapor. By creating a vapor cloud with an increased nicotine delivery rate, you risk throat irritation. Is that really the desired effect? It is a question worth seriously considering.
  
  
• Direct inhalation: furthermore, for those who use their e-cigarette with little or no nicotine at all, another detail is worth considering: vapor can only be produced in abundance if your e-cigarette allows you to practice the so-called direct inhalation technique. In this case, the vapor is sent directly towards the lungs, without even pausing in your mouth beforehand. Is this truly suited to your desires? Is it in line with your needs?
  
  
• The necessary equipment: third and final point, delivering vapor in large quantities requires special equipment. To engage in this practice, you often need to equip yourself with a high-performance box-type device, paired with coils of particularly low resistance values.

2- Battery life

The question of battery life is obviously one of the essential elements to consider, as it determines the average number of puffs you can take daily, but also — and above all — the type of vaping you can practice according to your profile. In summary:

• For "light" smokers: a battery with relatively low to average battery life will be perfectly sufficient. You will therefore be advised to opt for a battery of less than 1,500 mAh.
  
  
• For "moderate" smokers: since inhalations are more frequent and the vaping experience more demanding, you will need a battery with average, or even high, battery life in certain cases. Thus, an e-cigarette battery of between 1,500 and 2,500 mAh would be ideal.
  
  
• For "heavy" smokers: ideally opt for batteries with a capacity greater than 2,500 mAh.

If you do not opt for an e-cigarette with a built-in battery — an e-cigarette then equipped with a so-called "All-in-one" system, meaning everything in one device — you can perfectly well equip yourself with a box that takes removable batteries to insert inside. In that case, you simply need to always carry charged batteries in your bag so you can enjoy your device continuously! However, since accumulators are genuine batteries, you absolutely must follow a few safety rules to enjoy the experience with complete peace of mind. Make sure to inform yourself on the subject!

3- The coil

As the central element of the e-cigarette, the coil is essential for the proper functioning of the system, as it heats the e-liquid using the energy it receives from the battery, ultimately triggering the release of a vapor full of flavor. This consumable is located in the clearomizer and is measured in Ohms. To determine which coil to choose, first think about defining what type of vapor you want to produce from your e-cigarette:

• For a rather light vape that the vaper wishes to enjoy with direct inhalation, meaning inhaling directly from the e-cigarette into the lungs: a coil with a value above 1 Ohm would be the most suitable.
  
  
• For vapor produced with both direct and indirect inhalation, neither too intense nor too mild: opt for a coil with a value between 0.5 and 1 Ohm.
  
  
• For an intense vape experienced with direct inhalation: the choice will lean more towards a low coil value, below 0.5 Ohm.

4- The tank

Depending on your vaper profile, you can determine whether your e-liquid tank needs to be large or small, or even medium-sized. Indeed, the more puffs you take, the larger the tank volume you will need to enjoy better battery life. As a general rule, average clearomizers offer tank volumes often ranging between 2 and 3 milliliters. For a heavy smoker, it will certainly be worth considering a larger-volume tank.

5- Nicotine level

The nicotine level in your e-liquid is a determining factor in the model you should choose. Indeed, since the e-cigarette does not deliver nicotine in the same way as a traditional cigarette, it is essential to first define your nicotine needs.

• The coil: depending on the nicotine delivery rate you desire, the value of the chosen coil will be decisive. A coil above 1 Ohm will produce less abundant and lighter vapor. It is recommended for those who do not want nicotine delivered in too large a quantity. On the contrary, if the coil has a low value (below 1 Ohm), it will not only draw more energy from the battery and reduce the e-cigarette's battery life, but it will also allow for intense and abundant vapor. The larger the cloud, the higher the nicotine delivery rate will be.
  
  
• The type of vape: you need to choose between direct and/or indirect inhalation, bearing in mind that some boxes allow a degree of versatility by offering both options in one and the same device. The effect will not be the same whether the nicotine present in the vapor produced is delivered directly from the e-cigarette to the lungs, or whether you allow it to pause in your mouth before full inhalation.

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