Today you’re getting a list of the 7 best electronic cigarettes that you can currently get.
We reviewed over 40 cig-a-like and pod-based electronic cigarettes for you and tested how well they re-create the smoking experience…
AND how well they score on metrics like:
- Battery life;
- Form factor and size;
- Vapor production;
- Versatility, and;
- Price.
Why only cig-a-likes and pod systems?
Because these are the first types of vapes you should look at if you’re looking to quit smoking.
The best part?
Whether you’re looking for the strongest throat hit or an e-cig which EXACTLY looks like a real cigarette…
Every electronic cigarette on the list has its unique strength, so whatever type of e-cig you’re looking for: you’ll find it here.
Sounds good?
Keep reading!
1. MiPod (Best Overall)
If you think small pod-based vapes can’t produce INTENSE vapor…
Think again.
The MiPod is small, but the vapor coming out of this little vape will hit you almost like smoke.
Just make sure to get a high nicotine salt if you really need that throat hit.
(On a side note: I don’t recommend vaping high-nic salts in general because nicotine is addictive and not healthy)
But what makes the MiPod truly unique…
Is that it’s one of the few pod vapes that does direct lung (DTL) vaping just as well as mouth-to-lung (MTL).
If you’re a DTL vaper and looking for impressive clouds, you’ll be surprised by the clouds that the MiPod can produce…
These clouds can compete in size and density with clouds coming out of a simple box mod + vape tank setup.
But you don’t have to go for those big clouds…
If you’re not sure whether you want restrictive cigarette-like hits…
Or intense fat clouds hitting your lungs directly…
I highly recommend getting a flexible device like the MiPod.
It’s also one of the few pod-based vapes that comes with a powerful enough battery to last a full day vaping…
And the best part:
The pods have enough e-salt/e-juice capacity to last for a full day.
You charge your MiPod, fill your pod up with your favorite nicotine salt, and you’re set for the day.
There aren’t many pod vapes that last you a full day with a single charge and single fill.
Now:
If you’re looking for a true cig-a-like, the MiPod is too ‘square’ for that.
It doesn’t look like a cigarette whatsoever.
But it’s so small, I really don’t think this should be the reason to skip on the MiPod.
It feels great in your hand and light in your pocket!
US – (DirectVapor / VaporDNA)
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2. Aspire Breeze (Best for Clouds)
If you’re looking for an electronic cigarette that creates even bigger clouds than the MiPod…
And don’t care much for a strong throat hit…
There’s no electronic cigarette which creates bigger clouds than the Aspire Breeze while keeping such a small form.
Now:
It’s up for debate whether the Aspire Breeze is a ‘cig-a-like’ electronic cigarette: it is one of the least cigarette-looking e-cigs in the list…
But it’s small enough to be included in the list.
This is probably the only electronic cigarette which genuinely vapes regular high-VG vape juices really well (I’m not talking about nicotine salts here).
This has to do with the fact that it operates a sub-ohm coil, which is perfect for high VG vape juices (nicotine salts usually have a relatively high PG, which is great for the throat hit, but less useful for clouds).
This also means you have to fill this bad boy with your own bought/made juice, which in the long run means more money in your bank account (vaping your own bought/made vape juice is always cheaper than buying pre-filled pods, but both are still cheaper than smoking!)
The battery life of this ‘beast’ of an electronic cigarette is also great:
It will last half to a full day with moderate use, and in case you need to charge it, you’ll be happy to know it comes with a micro-USB, ready to be charged in a laptop, tv or phone charger.
What’s the bottom line?
The Aspire Breeze is your best bet if you’re looking for a small e-cig which still is capable of creating big clouds, and don’t mind the fact that its throat-hit is sub-par.
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US – (DirectVapor / MyFreedomSmokes)
Europe – (Amazon – DE)
UK – (Amazon – UK)
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3. Wismec MyJet (Slimmest & Sleekest)
The Wismec MyJet is a small and sleek pod-based e-cigarette that slightly resembles a true cigarette in looks (talking about its small size and long and thin form-factor).
This one has a really tight draw. It will come close to feeling like a regular cigarette (depending also on the nicotine strength of the nicotine salt juice you use).
To get the most out of the Wismec Myjet, you need to be a little tech-savy.
Here’s why:
To get the best flavor, you need to experiment with re-wicking the coils in the pods. Realize that this isn’t the easiest thing and isn’t for everyone, especially if you aren’t tech-savvy.
Now, you might be wondering:
If the MyJet needs tinkering to perform as well as other pod-based systems in the list, why would you ever get the MyJet?
Well, it really does have the slim form-factor down and still performs better than cig-a-likes like the V2 EX (#6).
The Wismec Myjet comes with refillable pods so you can decide what it is you vape (although it works best with nicotine salts).
And although its battery-life is great for its size, it
What’s the bottom line?
If you’re looking for a small and sleek e-cigarette, with an extremely tight draw, which allows you to vape your nicotine salts and has excellent battery life…
The Wismec MyJet is your best bet.
Click here to see most recent price:
US – (VaporDNA)
Note: I highly recommend vaping nicotine salts in the refillable pods. Keep in mind: you will need some experimenting to find your sweet spot regarding flavor and what type of juice to use.
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4. Limitless Pulse Pod System (Cheapest)
Continuing the trend of small and sleek USB-stick-looking electronic cigarettes…
The Limitless Pulse is the last pod-based electronic cigarette in the list and is direct competition to the Wismec MyJet.
Now, the competition of this device mostly comes from:
- Its low price (not necessarily from the device itself, but the cheaper pods), and;
- Its standard USB charging port.
Most of these pod-systems come out with propriety charging systems, which is great for the profit of the manufacturer, but sorry for your convenience (you always have to take the propriety charger everywhere you go).
The Limitless Pulse you can charge-up anywhere, since all you need a standard USB socket.
The pod-system of this device is a bit less quality than the MiPod or Wismec MyJet e-cigs:
- There’s more than average spit back, and;
- Even though the pods are refillable, it’s not the most straightforward task.
Because of all its plastic, this device also does feel a bit cheap…
The upside of all this plastic is that the device is very lightweight (you can also see this as a downside of course if you’re looking for something solid).
And even though the pods can sometimes be a hassle to refill, they take quite a bit more juice/salt than the Wismec MyJet pods. This means you won’t have to refill them THAT often.
Combine this with the above-average battery-life, and you got yourself an e-cig, which will last you the longest of all usb-form, sleek e-cigs, without re-charging or refilling of pods.
And that’s the only reason to pick it over the MyJet.
Click here to see the most recent price:
US – (VaporDNA)
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5. EPuffer Magnum Snaps (Best Value Cig-A-Like)
The EPuffer Magnum is one of the few electronic cigarettes, which exactly looks like a cigarette…
And here comes the critical part:
And doesn’t have atrocious performance.
If the degree of ‘cig-a-likeness’ is essential to you: this literally is a cigarette…just the electronic version.
Compared to the MiPod for example, drawing from this device will feel less like pulling on a cigarette:
- The throat hit isn’t as strong, and;
- The vapor production is less.
But it doesn’t get better than this regarding performance…when looking at e-cigs which exactly look like cigarettes.
This device comes with cartridges that are fillable with your vape juice, which is great for your wallet. Just make sure to always use vape juice with a high % of PG…this device really can’t handle high-VG juice.
And if you’re wondering how long a single one of these will go without needing to re-charge: 300 puffs (quite impressive!).
The EPuffer Magnum Snaps Starter Kit comes with a portable charger case (PCC).
This is a great convenience because let’s be honest:
The battery-life in these small little devices isn’t the best, so you’ll probably need one.
What’s the bottom line?
Don’t expect miracles from this e-cig…
But if you NEED a device which 100% looks like a cigarette, the EPuffer Magnum Snaps is your best bet.
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6. V2 EX Series Standard E-Cigarette Kit (Best Customizable Cig-A-Like)
The V2 EX is the same type of e-cig as the EPuffer Magnum Snaps e-cigs:
- They are true cig-a-likes (look exactly like cigarettes);
- Their performance is worse than pod-based systems like the MiPod.
Compared to the EPuffer e-cigs there isn’t much difference in their performance…
But to nitpick:
The V2 EX e-cigs have slightly better flavor production and battery-life, and the EPuffers have a better throat hit and price…
If we have to talk about differences related to what you get in the starters kit, this one is probably the biggest:
The EPuffer Magnum Snaps Starter Kit comes with a portable charger case (PCC).
This is a great extra.
With the V2 EX Starter Kit, you still have to separately get a PCC (which also isn’t a big deal but is another extra cost on top of the starter kit).
If you like to customize your device regarding color and design, you’ll be happy to know there are countless options with this device ranging from ‘Brushed Steel’ to ‘Blue Pearl.’
The bottom line is:
Don’t expect miracles from this e-cig…
But if you NEED a device which 100% looks like a cigarette and is customizable in looks, get the V2.
Click here to see the most recent price:
- Official V2 Website
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7. Innokin Pocketmod (Most Powerful)
The Innokin Pocketmod isn’t strictly a pod-based or cig-a-like electronic cigarette…
It doesn’t use pods, and it’s too big to be called a cig-a-like…
But it is a device that might appeal to you if you’re OK with a slightly bigger device.
What you’ll like most about the Innokin Pocketmod is:
- Its performance, and;
- Battery-life.
For its size, it indeed is a beast of an e-cig, and comes with good versatility:
- It can be used to create big clouds (in case you’re a cloud chaser, this is called DTL vaping);
- Or it can be used as the earlier e-cigs: with a tight draw and stronger throat hit (making it feel more like a real cigarette, this is called MTL vaping).
Compared to all the earlier e-cigs, this one has the most potent performance (it will create the biggest clouds) …the price you pay for it though, is its size.
Now, the most potent performance doesn’t necessarily mean the most satisfying performance.
Let me explain:
The throat hit of the JUUL, for example, is much more satisfying. And the true cig-a-like look and feel of the V2 EX e-cigs can be more satisfying for you (you can’t hold this device between your fingers like a true cigarette for example).
About its size: although it still easily fits inside the palm of your hand, it’s bigger than all the earlier e-cigs and especially bigger than the JUUL or true cig-a-likes like the V2 EX or EPufffer…
So if you’re looking for the smallest possible e-cig, check out the earlier devices.
But if you’re looking for a device with:
- A big tank that takes your own vape juice;
- Comes with a powerful battery, and
- Creates some impressive clouds…
Except for the Aspire Breeze, no other e-cig in the list comes close to the Innokin Pocketmod.
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What’s the Next Step
For the majority of (soon-to-be ex-smokers), true cig-a-like electronic cigarettes (like the V2 EX Starter Kit and EPuffer Magnum Snaps) don’t produce enough and satisfying vapor, to make them turn their backs to smoking forever.
Still, these devices can be a great start to get used to vaping in general and are a great way to get the ball rolling and start substituting.
Now:
The pod-based systems like the JUUL provide a much more satisfying performance than true cig-a-likes while keeping that small cig-a-like form-factor (without looking exactly like a cigarette).
Case in point: 90% of ex-smokers will be satisfied with the performance of a JUUL for at least the first few months/years.
That doesn’t take away from the fact that, at some point, there’s a big chance you will want to move up to an advanced personal vaporizer like a box mod with a vape tank.
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