What is the best e cigarette on the market in the UK in 2014?
It is a question that gets asked almost more than any other, what is the best e cigarette? While on the surface this seems a simple enough query, there is in fact a whole host of different things that you, the person asking the question, will need to answer yourself. This is before we even start to break down the different products available and I’m sure if you have ended up here you will know just how many there are!
The first thing that needs to be decided:
What size e cigarette do you want?
What e cig size is best for your needs? ie: Are you a heavy smoker?
The three main e cig category options:
Mini e cigarettes: (Also refereed to as a ‘cig-a-like’) These can range in size from being the same size as a cigarette to being longer and wider. All tend to have the appearance of a cigarette. Good e cigs for beginners to help the transition to e cigarettes.
Mid size e cig: (also known as an EGO type e cig). These are of course bigger but provide longer life. Great for new vapers or the next step for those currently using mini e cigs.
APV: (Advanced personailsed vapouriser) also commonly referred to as a MOD. These generally require more of a learning curve to use but provide increased vaping options. Generally the next step from the mid size EGO type e cigs but vapers may also choose to make the jump from mini e cigs.
So lets start with mini e cigs
These are usually the first port of call for a high percentage of smokers making the switch to electronic cigarettes.
Without me going on with myself too much I will try and keep it simple by listing the positives/negatives that comes with this type of e cig.
Positives
Makes the transition to e cigarettes more familiar due to their appearance.
Discreet enough to carry around and use when out and about.
Good for a no nonsense ‘plug and play’ first e cig experience.
Portable charging cases are available with some kits allowing to charge the e cig battery on the move.
The lightest e cig option. (Although don’t expect them to be the same weight as a cigarette!)
Good entry point into the world of e cigarettes.
Negatives
The smaller the batteries the less charge they carry = Less vaping time and frequent charging.
Limited battery life will mean (at a minimum) 2 batteries are recommended to be carried around at all times
Heavy smokers will get very annoyed with battery life and want to throw their mini e cig out of the window. Or they could just buy 3+ spare batteries.
Limited opportunity to customise
The quality of mini e cigs can vary widely, choose carefully, cheapest isn’t always the best.
As a 15 cigs per day smoker I personally found mini e cigs a great starting point when first starting out, I was drawn to the cig-a-likes for the very reason that they looked like a cigarette and for me at the time this was a very important feature. Even to this day I don’t want to take a huge e cigarette out with me when I go to a bar or restaurant. I will take an EGO type device or a mini e cigarette if real stealth vaping is required!
There are a number of great e cig kits and a large number of not so great e cigs available making choosing the best e cig on the market a really difficult proposition. Due to the growing e cig market many opportunity seekers are jumping on the band wagon, many of which haven’t got a clue of what makes a decent e cig. Many brands are, unfortunately, just using the same re-branded stock products, a lot of which are poor and appear dated.
Here at ecigclick we have tried and tested over 50 different mini e cigarette brands to date, hopefully we can help making your purchasing choice a little easier.
Recommended Mini E Cigs
We have two clear favourites here at ecigclick, both offer different options and both are better in certain areas than one another.
So if you have decided that a mini e cigarette is where you want to start, these are our top picks in no particular order.
Green Smoke
I first tried Green Smoke e cigs over two years ago and to this day I have not come across a better flavour in a mini e cig. The Red Label Tobacco and Menthol were my personal favourites. They are a brand that have been manufacturing their own e cigs for many years, definitely not a fly by night company.
The kits aren’t the cheapest but they do provide quality products from the batteries (different sizes available) to the cartomisers. Discounts are available to bring costs down and it provides an excellent starting point for those wanting a cig-a-like. They lack a portable charging case but are still my personal favourite in the mini e cig arena for flavour and quality.
Full review can be seen here.
Visit Green Smoke website here
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Jacvapour V1P PCC Kit
The Jacvapour V1P Starter kit is another great starter kit. This differs slightly from the Green Smoke kit in that it comes with a portable charging case or PCC for short. This basically charges upto 5 full e cig batteries when you are on the move so a very handy bit of kit to have. The basic V1P starter kit only has one battery so it is highly recommended to add a spare at checkout.
If you decide to go with any of these kits you won’t go far wrong, both are excellent products.
Full review can be seen here.
Visit Jacvapour website here
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Recommended Mid Size/EGO style e cigarettes
This type of e cig is again used as an entry point to electronic cigarettes for many smokers, mainly those that are not too concerned with buying an e cigarette that looks like a cigarette.
These type of e cigs are about the size of a cigar or a marker pen, depending on the type you go for.
They are also ‘the next step’ for a number of vapers that may find they need an e cig with a longer battery life (as opposed to a mini e cig) and more options to tailor their e cig more to see their personal vaping needs and preference.
There are again many different options here from your basic e cig which consists of a battery and a clearomiser to devices that allow you to change the either the wattage/voltage to customise the way you vape. These electronic cigarettes also require you to refill with e-liquid rather than using pr-efilled cartomisers.
Positives
Longer battery life, allowing for more uninterrupted vaping.
Customiseable – Can use a variety of different clearomisers to improve vapour and flavour.
Negatives
May be too big for some users, especially those that don’t want to draw attention.
They are a disposable product.
So without further a so here are our recommendations from over 20 starter kits we have tried and reviewed.
The following two e cigs are great options:
Kanger EVOD Starter Kit (Winner of Ecigclick Awards Best Mid Size E Cig)
I have tried a number of EGO style e cigarettes and the EVOD by Kanger stood out from the crowd not only because it’s very simple to use and setup but primarily due to the performance. This kit comes with two 650 mAh batteries that should be enough for any level of vaper to get through the day. The 2 EVOD clearimser tanks that come with the kit produce some great flavours and vapour volume, add to this it is a great looking e cigarette and we have a winner.
Read our Kanger EVOD review here
Buy the Kanger EVOD at Vapour Room here
Use discount code ECIGCLICK for 12.5% off any purchase
ROK Legend
This is another great starter kit similar to the EVOD, it’s a quality e cig that has a very slick stainless steel finish. This kit only comes with the one battery and while it has a higher capacity than the EVOD battery (900 mAh) and will likely last a full day for most users.
I always like to advise a backup battery, better to be safe, nothing worse than a battery running out and it always seems to happen in places where you don’t have access to a charger! These of course can be purchased seperately, £12.99 for a 650 mAh and £13.99 for 950 mAh.
Read our ROK Legend Review Here
Buy The ROK Legend Here
Use discount code ECIGCLICK10 for 10% off.
The next e cig falls into the mid size category but has added functions for the tinkerers out there! Not for everyone but if you do want to change the way you vape then this is a great option.
Recommended Advanced Personal Vapourisers (APV’s)
APV’s are also known as MOD’s, these can come in varying shapes and sizes but essentially require more of a learning curve to use them and as such are generally recommended for more experienced vapers.
There are different features such as variable wattage, variable voltage or indeed both in the same device.
Some have rechargeable, replaceable batteries that don’t require you to replace the whole e cig, like you will have to do with cig-a-likes and EGO’s eventually as covered above.
All the APV’s I recommend below are regulated, in other words they feature micro computers to control settings as entered by the user.
Positives
Battery life can be considerably longer depending on the setup allowing for long periods of vaping without requiring a charge.
Many have variable voltage/wattage settings that allow you to control the power output which in turn helps tailor settings for optimal user experience.
Batteries can be removed and replaced (in some) rather than having to replace the whole device.
Negatives
Some can be very big and therefore not very portable so may not be ideal for those who will be using their e cig out of the house for long periods of time.
Learning curve – Some vapers just want a simple/straightforward device
Lets take a look at some great APV’s available
Innokin iTaste MVP2
This device has had many rave reviews and wa the winner in our Ecigclick awards for 2103 (as voted for by vapers) so it isn’t just me that thinks this is top product. The MVP 2 has a large capacity built in battery that features variable wattage and variable voltage settings.
Without going into too much detail here, these are basically settings that you can change yourself to further personalise your vaping experience! As an example the higher the voltage settings allow for more power to be passed to the the coils that vapourise the e-liquid, this in turn provides a warmer vape with more vapour volume. The lower the voltage the cooler the vape.
All will depend on the e-liquid you use but the different settings can bring out the flavours. There is more to it but having a play around with these things is half the fun. Did I mention the battery? It has a massive 2600 mAh battery that will see even the heaviest of vapers through 2-3 days before needing a recharge.
Read our MVP 2 review here
Buy the MVP 2 here
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Innokin Vamo V5
This device has similar features to the MVP 2 above with the main difference (apart from the appearance) being that the batteries can be removed/recharged/replaced. The Vamo can also change in size by using either a larger 18650 battery or the shorter 18350. It is a big bugger though with the longer battery added and the tank on top, not really one I take out with me but great for using indoors.
Read the Vamo V5 review here
Buy the Vamo V5 here
Innokin Cool Fire 2 – For something a little bit different
The hand grenade design won’t be to everyone’s taste but I personally love it. It has a nice weighty feel to it and for me is one of the most comfortable e cigs in the hand, fitting nicely in the palm. The Cool Fire 2 features a variable wattage function only which I personally prefer using to variable voltage and it performs very well across the board. The 18350 battery, it could be argued, may be too small for some but I simply have two or three spares. One battery will get me through most of the day.
Read our Cool Fire 2 review here
Buy the Cool Fire 2 here
Use discount code ECIGCLICK for 5% off.
So there we have it, these are our recommendations for the best e cigs on the market for 2014. Of course we can only advise what the best e cig is based on what we have used but we are reviewing new e cigarettes all the time and will of course update this page as we go where necessary.
Now it is just down to you to decide what option fits with your needs!
Of course if you have any further questions just ask below in the comments or get in touch using the contact link located top right of this website.