What’s The Difference Between Pod Kits And Vape Mods?

Vaping technology has come a long way over the last decade or so, giving vapers more choice than ever before. Of all the options available now, two of the most popular are pod kits and vape mods. However, it can be challenging to choose the right one for you if you don’t know how these devices differ or what to consider when deciding. The Legion of Vapers team is here to help by shedding light on the key differences between vape pods vs mods.

Pod Kits in a Nutshell

While vape pod design was refined over time, these are some of the earlier styles of vaping devices. Compact, sleek e-cigarettes such as the Vaporesso XROS 4 Pod Kit feature a pod ‘tank’ that is either pre-filled with e-liquid and can be replaced with new pods or a pod ‘tank’ that you can remove and fill with e-liquid before placing it back in the device. Thanks to an on/off button or inhale activation and simple adjustable airflow, the great pod kits available here at LoV are hugely popular with beginners or vapers looking for a less complex device.

We love vape pod kits, as they offer a range of advantages such as:

• Pods are sleeker and smaller than mods
• They are neater and easier to refill
• Pods can be faster to use
• You can take a plug-and-play approach when it comes to flavour

A Quick Look at Vape Mods

Modified vaping devices, also known as vape mods or box mods, are chunkier devices that offer a high level of customisability for precision vaping and the best vapour production. One of the key differences between vapes and pods is that, while pods are relatively simple in design and construction, the top-quality vape mods here at LoV are larger, more complex, and offer you greater control over wattage, output, and other factors. Devices such as the GeekVape Aegis X 200W TC are popular with experienced vapers who want to customise their vaping experience.

We also have lots of love for vape mods, as they offer advantages such as:

• Giving you more control over your vaping experience
• Ideal for sub-ohm vaping
• You can use different fittings, such as various types of tanks
• Impressive vapour clouds

Vape Pods vs Mods: Key Differences

The biggest differences between vapes and pods are the design complexity and the features they offer. Let’s look at their key differences in more detail, as this can help you decide which device suits your preferences.

Convenience or Customisation

For many vapers, one of the biggest considerations when deciding between vape pods vs mods, is a question of convenience or customisation. Our favourite pod kits are easy to use and refill. Almost all pod systems have basic features including adjustable airflow, and some kits offer a choice of inhalation- or button-activated firing modes.

Vape mods are the answer when it comes to customisation. Most box mods boast features such as adjustable wattage and temperature control, interchangeable coils and tanks, customisable settings, and advanced safety features, allowing you to personalise your vaping experience completely. While this may sound daunting, we’re happy to report that the best vape mods for beginners make this exciting option accessible to newcomers to customisable vaping.

Vapour Production and Flavour

The Lost Vape Centaurus N200 Box Mod and other vape mods we love win hands-down when it comes to vapour production, making them the favourite choice of cloud chasers. While pod kits with battery power over 1000mAh can produce a satisfying amount of vapour, mods still outperform them. However, when it comes to flavour intensity and pod mods vs box mods, both types of device shine.

Size and Portability

Size and portability are another important difference between vapes and pods. Compact, thinner, and easy to carry around in your pocket or purse, the SKE Crystal Plus Pod Kit Battery Device and our other top pod kits are designed for ultimate portability.

Vape mods, on the other hand, are usually box-shaped, bulkier, and larger than pod kits due to their different components. While these elements offer a customisable vaping experience, they result in a larger design that is less portable than even the most advanced pod kit.

Vape Kit Maintenance

There are big differences in maintenance requirements to consider when looking at vape pods vs mods. Pod kits require much less maintenance apart from recharging the battery when needed, refilling or replacing empty pods, and occasionally cleaning the device’s exterior with a damp (not wet) cloth.

While vape mods such as the Vaperz Cloud Hammer of God 400 also need to be charged, refilled, and cleaned, they usually require more maintenance, such as replacing coils, batteries, or other components.

Cost Considerations

In terms of the cost considerations of pod mods vs box mods, there’s a big difference between the two. The relatively simple design of pod kits, such as the Elf Bar 4 in 1 Pod Kit, means less technology and a lower price. Mod kits have a more complex design and advanced settings, which require more technology. You’ll also need to buy various components, which results in a higher price and future costs.

Choice of Vape Juice

The differences between vapes and pods extend to the choice of e-liquids you can use with these kits. Pod kits are versatile enough for you to use almost any type of vape juice, whether it contains freebase nicotine, nic salts, or no nicotine, including 50/50 PG/VG and high-VG (with coils with a resistance below 0.8 ohms).

Box mods have higher power outputs, so they should be used with high-VG e-liquid. If you want nicotine in your vape juice, choose one that contains freebase nicotine instead of nic salts.

Pod Mods vs Box Mods: Which is Right for You?

Deciding between pod mods vs box mods comes down to your personal vaping preferences and style, as well as your experience with vaping. If you’re new to vaping or looking for a convenient, cost-effective option that’s easy to use and delivers great flavour and a satisfying nicotine hit, one of our excellent pod kits might be the way to go.

If you’re an experienced vapour looking for huge clouds and more control over your vaping experience, or you enjoy experimenting with different settings and vaping styles, consider choosing one of our popular box mods. Either way, you’re sure to find the perfect vaping device here at LoV.