A vape pen is a vaping device with a cylindrical shape like that of a ballpoint pen or small cigar. Vape pens are typically larger than disposable vapes and pod systems. They’re also smaller than full-sized vape mods, which means that they represent a good halfway point for vapers who want something that’s portable and easy to carry in their pocket but offers a bit more power than a small disposable vape or pod system.
Vape pens are among the most popular types of vapes, especially among those who enjoy big clouds and vivid flavors but don’t want to carry heavy vape mods wherever they go. In this guide, we’ll explain everything that you need to know about them.
What Does a Vape Pen Look Like?
A vape pen:
- Typically has a cylindrical shape.
- Has a clear tank or cartridge that usually connects to threading at the top of the device.
- May have a button to trigger activation.
- May have a small screen showing the current wattage and remaining battery life.
Although it’s possible to refer to almost any small vaping device as a vape pen, most members of the vaping community agree that the term is most accurately applied to vapes that are small and cylindrical. A vape pen is typically around the same length as a ballpoint pen and may be around as narrow as a pen or as wide as a small cigar.
A vape pen usually has a clear tank at the top. The tank typically attaches to a threaded connection at the top of the device, although vape pens with built-in tanks also exist. A vape pen with a built-in tank is also called an “all-in-one” or “AIO” vape.
A vape pen will often have a button for activating the device. Some buttonless vape pens also exist, and those devices are activated automatically by inhaling. Vape pens also sometimes have small displays that allow for tracking battery life and current settings.
How Do Vape Pens Compare to Other Types of Vapes?
Aside from vape pens, the most common types of vapes are disposable vapes, pod systems and vape mods. Here’s how they compare to vape pens. Browse through our selection of vape kits to see some visual aids as you follow along.
- Vape Pens vs. Disposable Vapes:A vape pen tends to be a little more complex than a disposable vape because you need to fill the device yourself and replace the coil or cartridge periodically. However, these things also make vape pens less expensive to use over time because there’s no way to refill or replace the coil in a disposable vape. When a disposable vape is empty, you need to replace the entire device.
- Vape Pens vs. Pod Systems:Vape pens and refillable pod systems have roughly the same level of complexity since they both require occasional maintenance. Because pod systems use pods designed specifically for them, they’re sometimes a bit sleeker in appearance than vape pens. However, vape pens offer additional flexibility because they can often work with third-party tanks and cartridges.
- Vape Pens vs. Vape Mods:Vape pens are typically much smaller and simpler to operate than vape mods, which might have large screens and multiple buttons to allow you to navigate through their menus and configure their advanced functions. However, the added size and complexity of vape mods means that they often have features vape pens lack. These features – combined with the excellent battery life and vapor production – make vape mods popular among many experienced vapers.
What Are the Benefits of Vape Pens?
What are the top reasons why you should choose a vape pen over another type of vape? These are the key benefits of vape pens.
- Balanced:For many people, vape pens represent a good balance between portability and performance. They typically offer better battery life and vapor production compared to disposable vapes while being around the same size or slightly larger.
- Economical:Vape pens are generally more affordable to use on a long-term basis compared to either disposable vapes or pod systems.
- Flexible:A vape pen usually uses a tank with a high-end coil that’s capable of providing good performance with a wide range of e-liquid types and nicotine strengths. That’s a valuable feature if you’re new to vaping and haven’t settled on the ideal flavor and nicotine strength for your needs yet. A vape pen is also good for reducing your nicotine intake or even quitting nicotine entirely because you can start with a higher strength and work your way down without ever needing to buy a different device.
- Advanced Features:Many vape pens have advanced features that smaller vapes lack, such as full wattage control. Simpler vape pens are also available for people who don’t need those features.
- Varied:The cylindrical vape pen form factor has been around for as long as vaping has existed and is still one of the most popular form factors for vaping devices. Vape pens are available in an enormous variety of styles and with a wide range of different capabilities. You can find a vape pen that suits your needs perfectly, whether you’re an expert vaper or a complete beginner.
- Manual Firing:Many vape pens have manual fire buttons, which eliminates the short delay inherent to devices with automatic inhale-based firing. Some vape pens even support both automatic and manual firing.
- Familiar:Vaping devices are available in many different shapes, but the cylindrical shape of a vape pen is likely to feel familiar and comfortable to you if you’re a smoker.
What Are the Best Vape Pens?
Now that you have a better understanding of what vape pens are and why you should consider buying one, it’s time to start exploring what’s out there. Here are some of the best vape pens that we offer here at Innokin.
Innokin EZ Tube
You’ve never seen another vape pen that was as advanced as the Innokin EZ Tube while still remaining completely user friendly and easy to use – and despite the simplicity, the EZ Tube is also one of the most powerful vape pens on the market. The simplicity begins with the EZ Tube’s innovative bottom cap, which allows you to adjust the device’s power with a simple twist. The EZ Tube operates within a power range of 6-40 watts, and the display on the bottom of the device shows the current power level as you twist the cap. The EZ Tube features a powerful 2,100 mAh internal battery, so you’ll enjoy all-day enjoyment at any wattage and won’t have to worry about a dead battery interrupting a session.
The EZ Tube isn’t just one of the most powerful vape pens ever released; it’s also much more flexible than other vape pens and allows you to customize every aspect of your vaping experience to your exact specifications. The included tank works with the Innokin Z coil system, allowing you to choose from eight different coils ranging in resistance from 0.3 to 1.6 ohm. The kit even includes three different mouthpieces to ensure that even the pickiest vaper will be completely satisfied.
Innokin Endura Apex
If you like the twist-to-adjust feature of the EZ Tube but think that 40 watts might be a little more power than you need, the Innokin Endura Apex is the ideal middle ground. Like the EZ Tube, the Endura Apex features adjustable power. Instead of having full wattage control, though, the Endura Apex uses a much simpler Low-High adjustment system. As with the EZ Tube, you can switch between the two modes simply by twisting the device’s bottom cap. The Endura Apex has a battery life of 1,800 mAh and produces flavorful, satisfying clouds at 14.5 or 18 watts with its 0.9-ohm mesh coil.
Innokin Sceptre Tube
If you’re having trouble choosing between a vape pen and a pod system, the Innokin Sceptre Tube is a pod vape that might be a perfect compromise for you. Although it uses a pod rather than a traditional glass tank, it has the familiar cylindrical design and fire button that many vape pen fans love. Also, unlike many pod systems, the Sceptre Tube has a replaceable coil. To replace the coil, simply pull the coil and base from the bottom of the pod, connect the base to the new coil and push the assembly in. The Sceptre Tube has two available power levels and switches between 18 and 20 watts when you click the button twice.
Innokin Endura T18X
The Innokin Endura range has been beloved by new vapers for years, and the Endura T18X is the ideal choice for you if you’re looking for a first vape pen that’s simple, satisfying and completely user friendly. The Endura T18X has a replaceable coil, which makes it more affordable to use than many beginner-oriented vapes. Replacing the coil takes just a few seconds, though, thanks to the intuitive coil replacement procedure – just pull the old coil out and push the new coil in. Since you can grip the coil by the threading, replacing it is completely mess free. People love our innovative Prism coil, which features four wick openings on each side to accommodate a wide range of e-liquid types and thicknesses.
