The Best Ecigarettes in the UK 2016
The overwhelming body of medical research shows that ecigarettes are significantly healthier than tobacco cigarettes, and with more and more smokers adopting ecigarettes, the market is absolutely booming.
However, to the uninitiated, trying to find a good ecig starter kit can be difficult - with so many different models as well as types of ecigarettes to choose from, finding one that suits your needs and your budget can be difficult.
In this article we’re going to be looking at the best ecig starter kits available right now, catering to every taste from those wanting basic “cigalike” ecigs to more advanced models such as the Kanger Subox.
What is the Best Cigalike Ecigarette?
Cigalikes are a perfect way to make the switch for smokers who are looking for a way to quit altogether and don’t necessarily want to be vaping long term, making them one of the most popular kinds of ecigarette on the market.
While cigalike ecig performance will never approach that of the more advanced models on this list, a good cigalike will still satisfy the cravings of any ex-smoker. As an added bonus, their cigarette-like appearance makes them easy to carry, convenient and subtle.
However, while you can buy cigalikes at pretty much every corner shop throughout Britain, the quality of cigalikes varies wildly. Not only does a poor quality cigalike significantly reduce the flavour and vapour production, making for a generally less-pleasant vape, but poor quality ecigs can even put your health at risk.
Most of the well-publicised ecigarette explosions are down to shoddy, cheaply produced cigalikes, so it really is worth investing in a good ecig kit when starting out, as tempting as the cheap option might be.
Halo Cigalike Bundle — £19.99
Without doubt, the best cigalike ecigarette kit on the market is the Halo Cigalike Bundle.
Costing just £19.99, the Halo cigalike kit contains everything you need to start vaping alongside a generous supply of cartridges that will last some time.
The Halo Cigalike is extremely simple and easy to use, and comes loaded with tobacco or menthol flavour cartridges and slim, lightweight batteries.
The flavour of cigalikes can be a bit hit and miss, with some replicating the experience of smoking a cigarette very well, and others tasting and feeling awful. However, the Halo bundle is without doubt the closest we’ve ever come to nailing the flavour and sensation of inhaling cigarette smoke, without any of the harmful chemicals and tar found in normal cigarettes.
The bundle comes with two 180mAh batteries, which is more than enough to last even the most determined puffer all day, as well as 5 cartridges and a battery charger.
As far as cigalike ecigarettes go, this is by far the best we’ve come across!
10/10
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Best Ego Style Ecigarettes 2016
Ego style cigarettes are the next step up from cigalikes. While still usually slim and convenient, ego style cigarettes use a clearomizer in addition to a battery, which allows users to refill their ecigarette with their own choice of eliquid, rather than being tied to cartridges.
This makes ego style ecigs more affordable than cigalikes in the long run, as eliquid tends to be far more affordable than replacement cartridges.
Another great aspect of ego style ecigarettes is the customisable vaping experience. Most ego style clearomizers allow users to change the airflow, allowing for a more dense, full vape. Almost all current generations also use 510 threads, which mean that you can use different batteries with different clearomizers.
Maintaining an ego style ecigarette is a little more involved than a basic cigalike ecig, as they have components such as atomizers that need to be changed every month or so and the act of re-filling a clearomizer is harder than simply using a new cartridge.
However, this maintenance is well worth it, as the performance of ego style ecigarettes far, far outstrips cigalikes.
Magnum 650 Ecig Kit — £24.99
The Magnum 650 ecig kit is the perfect middle ground between cartridge and clearomizer ecigarettes. The clearomizer is a CE5 style, which uses long wicks for a consistent flow of eliquid to the atomizer.
As well as the clearomizer, the kit comes with a cartridge cone, so that you can experiment with both styles of ecigarette.
The Magnum 650 battery is the real selling point of this kit, however. With 650mAh, this battery will last days between charges and the strong output results in a full bodied vape experience.
Even better, the Magnum 650 comes with a magnetic touch charger, which is not only damn cool, but makes charging the battery extremely quick and convenient.
Alongside the ecigarette itself, the kit also comes with 2 cartridges (the equivalent of around 50 traditional cigarettes) alongside a 10ml bottle of eliquid (approximately equivalent to around 200 cigarettes.
Pros:
Great battery
Ability to switch between cartridges and clearomizer
Magnetic battery charging port
Cons:
Not as powerful or flavourful as some of the other ecigs on this list.
8/10
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Kanger EVOD 1000 & Innokin 16D Ecigarette Kit
This Kanger/Innokin hybrid combines two of the most respected brands in the ecigarette industry. Both are renowned for their huge innovations and are very much market leaders.
As we mentioned, the great thing about Ego style ecigarettes is that you can mix and match different manufacturer’s products, as they are almost always compatible. This product is a great testament to why mixing different products can be so great with ecigarettes.
The Evod 100
The Kanger EVOD 1000 is one of the best batteries on the market at this price point, matching great power and versatility with ease of use, which makes it perfect for beginners.
The 1000mAh charge means that you’ll get 8 hours of uninterrupted vaping out of this battery, and it really lives up to Kanger’s reputation as one of the best ecigarette manufacturers in the world, with consistent firing and a great, sturdy build quality.
It uses a 5 click on-off feature, which is the standard for modern batteries and also has a colour co-ordinated LED light which shows you how much charge remains.
With a 3.7 volt output, it is more than powerful enough to power any ordinary 510 threaded clearomizer and is a great choice for novice and veteran vapers alike.
Innokin 16D Clearomizer
Innokin is another renowned brand in the ecigarette industry, mostly due to its sub-ohm power-house ecigs. However, even its more beginner-level items such as the 16D clearomizer retain all of the quality and design which has made Innokin such a recognised brand.
The 16D uses revolutionary dual coil atomizers, which provide some of the fullest, smoothest vapour you’ll get out of an ecigarette for this price. While most Ego style clearomizers struggle to output a lot of vapour, the 16D performs better than you’d expect for its reasonable price tag.
Pros:
Great battery
Great clearomizer
Two of the biggest, best manufacturers in the ecig industry
Cons:
None
Verdict
By combining two of the best entry level devices on the market, this ecigarette kit is without doubt of the best ego style ecigs on the market and represents incredible value for money.
9/10
Best Box Mod Ecigarettes
Box Mods are the most powerful and versatile ecigarettes available. Combining advanced batteries with innovative clearomizers, these ecigarettes are designed to deliver the best possible performance withthe best possible quality.
Box mod batteries are variable voltage, which means that users can control the output and the amount of vapour produced.
They also offer other variables, such as adjustable airflow and different resistance atomizers, which means that users can adjust every aspect of the ecigarette to achieve the perfect vape.
Box mods have a reputation as being hugely powerful and being solely for veteran vapers, but these models are very user friendly, and the variable aspects mean that they are perfect for anyone from casual vapers to bona fide cloud chasers.
Aspire Quest Ecigarette Kit — £59.99
Aspire are one of the most established brands on the market, and have built a solid reputation due to massively popular devices such as the Aspire Nautilus and Aspire Triton — two of the best selling clearomizers.
With the Aspire Quest Ecig Kit, Aspire have entered the Box Mod arena, and they have absolutely smashed it.
The Quest combines the Aspire Triton mini, one of the best clearomizers on the market with the Pegasus Mini Box Mod.
The Aspire Triton produces one of the most vibrant flavours of any clearomizer, as well as exceptional vapour production. The build quality is as flawless as you’d expect from Aspire, with a pyrex glass tank housed in stainless steel.
With fully adjustable airflow and easy re-fill functions, the Triton is arguably the best clearomizer on the market today.
Similarly the Pegasus is an incredibly powerful battery. With a huge range of wattage and voltage, the Pegasus can power pretty much any clearomizer.
It is also a notably safe battery, with temperature control and short circuit prevention, to ensure optimal performance no matter how you use it.
Together, they combine to create one of the most satisfying vaping experiences you can get, and the sleek, compact design makes this box mod much more convenient than some of the bulkier models around.
Pros:
Exceptional vapour production
Extremely versatile
Good build quality
Cons:
Very few at this price
10/10
Kanger Subox Mini Ecig Kit — £59.99
Picking the best ecigarette on the market in 2016 is no easy task, but we’ve no choice but to give it to the Kanger Subox Mini.
Although designed for sub-ohm vapers, the Kanger Subox was the first box mod to make more advanced ecigs truly user friendly, which has resulted in its enduring popularity.
The vapour and flavour production of the Subox is truly second to none at this price range, and for the money spent, it’s impossible to find a better build quality or a sturdier piece of kit.
The Kanger Subox is truly versatile, with a watt range between 7 and 50 in 0.1 watt increments, as well as a fully adjustable airflow.
The kit comes with two different atomizers as well, a sub ohm atomizer (which creates huge plumes of vapour) as well as an ordinary atomizer (better suited for novice vapers).
With a full LED display, you can see exactly what wattage you’re vaping, as well as the remaining battery life. You can even swap out the battery for any 18650 compatible battery, so you can choose something with an mAh rating appropriate to your needs.
The Subtank clearomizer has huge juice holes in the atomizer, which ensures that there are no “dry hits” and the use of Japanese cotton for the wicks means that the flavours are as full and intense as possible.
The tank is made entirely of strong pyrex glass, with stainless steel, and taking it apart to re-fill or change the atomizer couldn’t be easier thanks to the great design.
The Kanger Subox is a true game-changer in the ecigarette world and, for the price, you can’t find a better piece of kit.
10/10