Vape Kit Features Explained
Similar to many other products, vape kits are different depending on design, function and branding. While they ultimately serve the same purpose, functions have never been more varied, allowing vapers to tailor their hit exactly to their liking. Especially now, with rising cigarette prices and the disposable vape ban in the UK, more people are moving towards refillable kits. These are much more cost-effective than the former approaches, but may initially take some understanding before being utilised properly.
In this blog, we explain the functions of vape kits, from basic to advanced, to help you understand how your vape kit works. This will guide you in progressing towards new features and deciding whether they're right for you.
Why Do Vape Kits Have Different Features?
Vape kits have different features to cater to different levels of experience. Newer vapers will want to opt for a kit that has fewer manually adjustable features, while more experienced vapers can utilise these features to their benefit. This isn't to suggest that beginner-level vapes are less capable or have fewer features, but rather that the included features will be automatically set by the device.
This allows anyone from beginners to advanced vapers to pick up the device and use it with its intended features, with minimal to no adjustments to settings. Other upgrades such as higher battery life can justify using a more advanced kit.
A Guide to the Most Common Vape Kit Features & Functions
Every vape kit will contain the following necessary features:
- Pod/Tank
- Coil
- Battery
- Mouthpiece
All kits, including the most basic disposable vape, will include these features. More advanced kits may include features such as:
- Manual/Variable Wattage
- Adjustable Airflow
- Screen Functions
- Power Modes
- Pass-Through Charging
What is Variable Wattage?
Variable wattage is a vape kit function which enables your vape kit to increase or decrease to a set wattage, to account for the ohm resistance of your coil. This is set by the user, making it better suited towards intermediate to advanced-level vapers, allowing them to use different types of e-liquid with the same device. It also allows the user to tailor their hit differently, despite using the same device. The Vaporesso Xros 5 Nano is an example of a variable wattage device.
Many vape kits arrive pre-equipped with set power modes, allowing a bridge between the gap of automatic wattage adjustment and complete manual control. An example of such settings is 'eco mode' - an approach that uses less energy but allows more battery life.
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What is Automatic Wattage Adjustment?
Automatic wattage adjustment is completely handled by the device itself. Once a pod is inserted, the device will adjust its settings automatically, with no input from the user, to best match the pod of choice. This is much different from manual adjustment, which may require the user to input the wattage themselves, or choose from a selection of wattage settings.
What is Variable Airflow?
Variable airflow is a feature included mostly in intermediate to advanced level vapes, which allows users to manually adjust how much air passes through your device on inhale. Less airflow means a stronger and tighter hit, more similar to smoking a cigarette. More airflow allows a smoother hit, albeit not as flavourful and strong as with closed airflow. By using a slider, you can navigate the perfect middle ground for your own vaping experience.
What Are Pre-Set Power Modes?
Pre-set power modes are a feature that usually come with intermediate-level devices, and some advanced devices. They don't require external setup and can achieve different goals for the user. A commonly included example is 'Eco Mode', which tones down power settings to provide a longer battery life. Alternatively, other power settings such as 'Bypass Mode' can bring out the full potential of your vape's strength, granted at the cost of draining battery life faster.
Pre-set power modes are convenient for vapers that don't want to fiddle with power settings manually, or aren't as familiar with these power settings. They provide more flexibility in using your vape, allowing you to save power when on longer trips, or use more for a better experience when you have a charger handy.
What is 2A/3A Fast Charging?
As the name would suggest, fast charging is an improved way of charging vape devices, measured by the amperage supplied by a charger. 2A and 3A are measurements of this, with 2A being a modern standard for standard chargers, and older models of fast chargers. 3A fast charging is the modern standard for newer fast chargers, which is becoming more prevalent in newer and more powerful vape kits.
What is Pass-Through Charging?
Pass-through charging is a feature allowing vapers to use their vape kit whilst it is charging. Do note that not all vape kits come with this feature, so be sure to check the manual that comes with the kit, or research accordingly, before using a vape whilst it is on charge.
Using a vape kit that doesn't have pass-through charging can risk the device breaking, or in worst cases, exploding. Be sure to check compatibility to avoid this risk.
