The Evolution of Pod Mods

Ever since the first pod vapes hit the market in 2015, these little devices have completely changed the vape industry. While traditional box mod and atomizer style vaporizers will always remain the devices of choice for some vapers, the appeal of throwing a fresh pod into a compact pod mod is hard to deny. Since they were first introduced, pod vapes have gone from being a novelty to being one of the largest parts of the vape market. That's why it is so important to understand these vaporizers and to keep plenty of pod base options in stock in your vape shop.

Instead of using a traditional atomizer, these vapes rely on simple pods. Inside every vape pod is a coil and wick, similar to a traditional atomizer. They also contain a reservoir of e-liquid or a port through which vapers can add their own e-liquid to the pods. Some more advanced pods even feature replaceable coil systems, which allow them to be used indefinitely just like a traditional atomizer. The biggest appeal to pod vaping is that these pods are designed to vape nicotine salt e-liquids. This meant that vapers using these devices could get satisfying hits from smaller clouds.

While the pods contain the coils and e-liquid, they still need a power source. There's where pod mods come into play. Most pod mods use internal rechargeable batteries, making them easy to maintain. Your most basic pod battery tends to be significantly smaller than a traditional vape mod. The small size is a direct result of the fact that pod vapes do not need a large battery because they are powering smaller coils for shorter periods of time. Despite their small size, all pod vapes are designed to provide at least a full day's charge.

Much like traditional vapes, pod vapes have evolved significantly over the years. Your most basic pod mods might not have any user controls and they are just designed to accept a pod and activate when drawn. While these designs are simple and effective, they do not leave a lot of room for adjusting the quality of your vapor. Luckily in the 6 years since pod vapes first hit the market, the number of options available has exploded and now there are devices that are able to rival traditional regulated mods in terms of controlling vapor quality. Today we will be looking at different types of pod mods, from our most basic options to our most regulated pod systems.

Basic Pod Mods

Pod mods do not have to be loaded with features to be effective vapes. Half of the appeal of using these devices is their compact size, which often comes with sacrificing room for additional features like screens, buttons, and additional circuitry. Most of the most basic pod vape designs are either draw activated or feature a simple button fired mechanism.

●Uwell Caliburn Pod System: The Caliburn is a convenient little pod device that is designed to offer excellent performance. These vapes use 2 ml pods with 1.4 ohm coils that are designed to last a full day. The 520 mAh internal battery also provides enough power to keep you from having to charge up halfway through the day, and the firing mechanism can be either button fired or draw activated.

●Vaporesso XROS Pod System: A sleek and compact option, the XROS has a long lifespan with its 800 mAh battery. These vapes also use mesh pods that offer incredible flavor and each device comes with a 0.8 ohm pod and a 1.2 ohm pod. Each of these pods holds a full 2ml of eliquid and are easy to refill. You can choose whether to use this device with the firing button or simple draw to activate the pod.

●Aspire Cobble Pod System: If you appreciate ergonomics, then the Cobble might be the perfect pod system for you. These little vapes are curved to fit perfectly in the hand and, despite their small size, they contain a 700 mAh battery for easy all day vaping. The 1.8 ml pods are powered using a simple draw firing mechanism, making these devices as easy to use as they are to hold.

●The Rock by Boulder: The Rock is a solidly built little system that is extremely compact. The bottom of the vape features a built in USB charger for cable free charging. It only takes 45 minutes to fully recharge the 360 mAh battery. The 1.5 ml vape pods are fired using a simple manual fire button to give great control over the vaping experience

●SMOK Fit: The Fit is SMOK's most compact pod system. It contains a 250 mAh battery and recharges quickly using an integrated micro USB port. The fit using 2 ml pods and comes with an easy fill bottle that makes the process of putting your favorite e-liquids into your pods a quick and easy one.

More Advanced Systems

Some pod vaping devices take things to the next level with some more advanced features, both in the pods and in the batteries. This includes features like multiple voltage outputs, replaceable coils in pods, and airflow control so vapers can dial in their vapor quality.

●SMOK Trinity Alpha Pod System: The Trinity Alpha is a great pod mod that resembled a small box mod. It's slightly larger size means that it contains a 1000 mAh battery. The pods are also designed to fit seamlessly into the mod, giving the completed vape a simple and attractive box shape. These vapes have three different voltage output options. The pods on these vapes hold 2.8 ml of e-liquid and they can use SMOK Nord coils so you don't have to dispose of the pod after the coil burns out.

●Aspire Breeze V2: The original Breeze was Aspire's first pod system with replaceable coils and now the Breeze V2 offers the same great performance with a few extra features. These vapes have a 1000 mAh battery that powers the 3 ml pods. Each pod has a simple top fill design and is compatible with Aspire U-Tech coils. These vapes also feature an adjustable airflow under the mouthpiece and have a simple LED battery life indicator.

●Lost Vape Lyra Pod System: The Lyra is another great device from Lost Vape. These vapes feature a hefty 1000 mAh battery and pods with a 2ml capacity. Each Lyra has 3 variable wattage settings between 10 and 20 watts so vapers can dial in their preferred vapor intensity. These vapes also used replaceable coils and come with 0.6 ohm and 1.2 ohm coil options. The pods are easy to remove for maintenance and each Lyra is controlled using a simple single button mechanism.

●Vaporesso Renova Zero Pod System: The Renova Zero is a great device from Vaporesso. These vapes have a 650 mAh battery with a OMNI board to provide the optimal battery life. These vapes feature three wattage settings so vapers can use a 9 watt, 11 watt, or 13 watt output to power their pods. The Renova comes with a 1 ohm mesh pod and a 1.3 ohm CCELL pod. Both of these pods use a simple press filling mechanism that is assisted with the included 10ml filling bottle.

●Smoant Pasito Pod System: The Smoant Pasito rides the line between being an advanced pod system and being a fully regulated pod mod. These vapes have a 1100 mAh battery with 5 wattage options between 10 watts and 25 watts. The 3ml pods can use 3 different style coils including 1.4 ohm Ni-80 coils, 0.6 ohm mesh coils, and single rebuildable coils. The pods use a simple top fill design and the battery recharges quickly using a USB C port.

Regulated Pod Mods

Thanks to the demand for more control over vapor quality, there are now a wide range of fully controllable pod based systems that can rival regulated mods. Many of these devices feature color screens so it is easy for vapers to dial in precise wattages, monitor their battery life, and really get the post out of their pod mods.

●SMOK RPM Pod System: The RPM was a big step for SMOK's pod vape designs. This vape can output up to 1 to 40 watts of power and holds 4.5ml of vape juice. The power output can be controlled in 1 watt increments and is displayed on a 0.96 inch full color screen. These pod mods are long lasting with a 1500 mAh battery. The pods on these vapes are also designed to use both SMOK PRM and SMOK Nord pods.

●Freemax Autopod50 Pod System: Freemax is known for making vapes that offer amazing flavor quality, and the Autopod50 is no exception. This 2000 mAh pod battery can output 5 to 50 watts of power all from an easy to pocket device. Each device features an OLED screen to help manage the controls and use a 4 ml pod with mesh coils for amazing flavor.

●Voopoo Vinci X Pod Mod: The Vinci has one huge factor that sets it apart from your average pod mod, a replaceable battery. Each device is powered by a since 18650 and can push out anywhere from 5 to 70 watts of power. These mods also include built in safeties to help ensure that your coils last longer and your vapor is consistent. The 5.5 ml pod can be used with different coils to vape from freebase and nic salt e-liquids.

●Geekvape Aegis Boost Plus Pod Kit: The Aegis Boost is another 18650 powered pod mod. These batteries are designed to output 5 to 40 watts of power at resistances ranging from 0.1 to 3 ohms. The 5.5ml feature airflow control and are compatible with Geekvape C.Coil Boost Formula Series coils. Each device also comes with a coil tool to make replacing the coils on the pods a quick and easy process. Each device also comes with a 0.4 and 0.6 ohm coil.

●Voopoo Drag MAX Pod System: The Drag MAX is Voopoo's most powerful pod option. This system uses two 18650 batteries to push out 5 to an insane 177 watts of power! The Drag MAX also uses a magnetic PnP pod system, making it compatible with any PnP pods and the coils from Voopoo. Those coil options even include rebuildable heads from Voopoo. The Drag Max also has an easy to use airflow control and comes with a 4.5ml magnetic pod.

With all of these different pod mod options, you might be conjuring which are the best choices for your vape shop. Luckily, that is where our team can help. Here at Kingdom Vapor, we have been working in the vape industry since 2012. Over that time, we have seen the complete evolution of pod vapes from obscurity to their current place in the limelight. Whether your shop needs the most advanced pod mods we carry or you are just looking for some simple disposable vapes, we can help you find the perfect products for your shop.

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