Types of Vapes

This type of vape is at the top of the list because it is one of the most popular and affordable vaping devices with thousands of users. Disposable vapes are the kind of vaping devices that are only intended for single use. This means they have a certain e-liquid level that, once depleted, you dispose of it and buy a new one. So, with disposable vapes, there is no provision for refilling, so don’t try to look for a refilling port once it is depleted. But the fact that they cannot be refilled doesn’t make them a bad option.

There are two types:

• Rechargeable disposable vapes - usually high puff count vapes with a charging provision
• Non-rechargeable disposable vape - usually low puff count vapes whose battery capacity is enough to power vaping until all the juice is used up.

Disposable vapes have two main advantages:

1. Simple to use, sleek, and portable: Since they are designed for single use, they are not made with complicated designs that make them bulky and sophisticated. They have a simple design that makes them convenient in that you can quickly put them in a small bag or even your pocket, and nobody even notices you are carrying something unless you tell them. This means that you can easily take them everywhere you go, and therefore, you can enjoy your vape anywhere and in any way you like.
2. Value for Money: Disposable vapes are cheaper than other devices. So, if you are somehow short of money, you are not entirely blocked away from enjoying a vape. With as low as Kes 1500, you have a whopping 1500 Puff of a disposable vape such as Solo X. Again; the price is still affordable even for more puffs. For example, with just Kes 2800, you can get a whopping 12000 Puffs from a popular brand such as Tugboat t12000.

There are 2 types of pod devices:

• Refillable pods
• Disposable pods

Generally, pod devices are divided into two main parts - Pod and a rechargeable battery. The pod is the part with the liquid that is heated to produce the smoke that you vape, and the battery is what powers the heating coil.

For refillable pod devices, it means you can buy an e-liquid and refill the pod once depleted. An example of a refillable pod device is Uwell Caliburn.

These devices are sleek in design and highly economical, since you can easily replace the pods when damaged and refill the pod with juice instead of buying a new device.

Disposable pod devices on the other hand come with pre-filled pods that you can replace once depleted. An example is Vapengin Jupiter Plus (13000 puffs) and Vapengin Jupiter 2 (6500 puffs).

So, when you vape until the liquid is depleted, you don’t throw away the whole device. You just replace the pod, which is the top part, with a new prefilled pod.

Three main advantages of the Pod devices include:

1.  Replaceable/Refillable Pods: The fact that you only replace or refill the pod and not the whole device makes it convenient and affordable.
2.  Rechargeable: All pod devices are rechargeable, meaning nothing interrupts your vaping until all the juice is used up.
3.  Affordable: We are saying that it is affordable since the pods are cheap: 6500 Puffs pod goes for around Kes 1800 while 13000 Puffs pods go for around Kes 2000, while the full kit is Kes 2400 and Kes 2700 respectively.

While for brands like Uwell Caliburn whose initial investment is comparably high (usually from Kes 4500), they offer value for money and cut costs on buying new devices or pre-filled pods. You only buy an e-liquid in your desired capacity, flavor and strength that can last you weeks or even months. 

Vape mods are more sophisticated than the disposable vapes and pod devices. These can be classified into two categories:

• Pod Mods
• Box mods or Vape Tanks (or just mods)

Pod mods are similar to refillable pods, where you are required to fill the pods with e-liquids. They have more sophisticated heating coils, with some having sub-ohm coils, air flow regulation, wattage regulation and screen displays.

Box Mods or Mods have tanks where you fill with vape juice through a refill port. Mods give more control in terms of wattage regulation, air flow, and have more powerful rechargeable batteries. They give more power and are mostly used for Direct to Lung (DTL) vaping. Voopoo is one of the most popular brands known for their high-quality mods that deliver both excellent performance and dense clouds.

With the mods, you can do several customizations to make your vaping better and more fun. For example, you can regulate how much smoke comes out of the device; you can choose between having large, dense clouds or somehow less dense clouds.

Two main advantages of the mods include:

1.  Customizable: The most significant advantage of the mods is their customizable feature—no wonder they are loved by the expert vapers who have been vaping for quite some time. Mods give you a new experience every time.
2. Refillable: One vape mod can last years since all you do is refill the juice anytime it is depleted. So, if you do the math, you find that even though the initial cost might be high, the overall price is low in the long run.

Spare parts are also readily accessible for replacement of worn out parts, especially the coils.

E-liquid is not a type of vape, it is the juice that all vapes need to operate. There is no vaping without e-liquids.

E-liquid, also known as vape juice or vape liquid or e-juice, is majorly made up of two food grade chemicals - Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerine (VG). Nicotine is the third substance in nicotine-based e-liquids, alongside flavoring agents. All these substances are available in varying concentrations.

Disposable vapes and some pod devices have pre-filled vape juice, while pod mods, mods and some pod devices use e-liquids purchased separately.

These e-liquids for refillable vapes are available in different nicotine strengths, PG/VG ratios and flavors.

 Two main advantages of E-liquids include:

1. Versatile: E-liquids come in a variety of brands and flavors. You can find an e-liquid with an apple flavor, mango flavor, mint flavor, or even strawberry flavor. Plus, they come in different brands, with Ultimate Juice being one of the most common E-liquid brands.
2. Affordable: Compared to other prefilled vapes, e-liquids are a bit cheap when bought separately. You use less money for the same or even higher capacity.