Best Box Mods & Vape Mods 2020

Best box mods and vape mods 2020

Updated December 2019

This is it! If you’re looking for the best vape mods & box mods this is the new updated 2020 list you need to see. We used different criteria to rate our tested box mods. Not all high quality mods are the same. That’s why we segmented our box mod top list into smaller categories. We start with the best vape mods for beginners, than we continue with the exciting high performance mods and last but not least we rated the compact mods, which are becoming more and more popular because of their ideal size.

How do we know what’s best? This is probably the hardest part. Reviewing these vapes is easy but deciding which box mod should be on this list is a different ball-game. There are 2 ways how vaping mods can become part of this list. First, companies that send us their best performing mods to test an review. Second, suggestions we get via our Social Media channels and of course our fellow vape review sites and friends. We value the second one the most since it’s the most honest way to find superior vape mods.

This list will update regularly. We will try to update once a month. All the way in the top we listed our Top 3 for your convenience. These mods stand out in terms of best overall performance and build quality.

If you're looking for more convenient and less bulky vapes, we recommend you to see the pens page where we listed our top vape pen picks

Best high performance, high power, Vape Mods

If you are looking in maximum power and vape performance, these are the most adequate vapes. These box mods are best for Cloud chasing. That's one of the main criteria we used when selecting these premium vaporizers. This top list consists out of mods with and without tanks. If you want to know more about the RDA's or tanks we used when testing, please check out the review link of your preferred box mod.

Best small vape mods, powerful small sized mods

To decide which compact mods would fit best on this page we tried to use the following criteria; It needs to be at least twice as small as a regular mod. it needed to be light and its built quality needed to be excellent. We don’t want tanks breaking off in our pockets. Last but not least, we wanted the mini box mods to produce clouds just like the bigger mods.

Box Mods with the best quality to price score

Getting you a box mod that’s technically worth more than its valued price is our objective here. When reviewing thousands of vapes we came across various vape devices that seemed wrongly priced. Please note that some of the devices offered are the last models in line before the brand introduces their new ones. Other vape mods are just ridiculously cheap without noticeable performance or quality lags.

Best vape mod starter kits for beginners

Starter kits are complete kits. What you get is a mod with batteries a tank system that suits your mod and sometimes even a bottle of e-liquid. We liked trying them out and figuring out which vape delivers a maximum degree of satisfaction. These all in one kits come paired with a tank. This saves the hassle of looking for the right tanks.

Best all-in-one vaping mods

All in one vapes are those odd looking vape mods with an integrated tank. These mods are perfectly tuned for a great vaping experience. The best thing about all in ones is that you don’t need to worry about getting the right tank. The system always works! These are the all in one devices we found best options this year.

Vape mod Information and Recommendations

What is a box mod or vape mod?

Box mod or vape mod is a general term used to describe a rectangular device to which the e-liquid atomizer is attached. It includes the battery as well as the board, wiring and a 510 connector for the atomizer. The battery can be built into the mod or it can work with external cells like 18650 or 20700. When the e-liquid reservoir is embedded into the mod itself the device is called an All In One.

The main purpose of a box mod or vape mod is to use current from the battery to heat up the coil inside the atomizer each time the user presses a button. This transforms a small quantity of e-liquid into vapor intended for inhaling in a process often referred to as vaping.

What are the main different features of mods?

Today’s mods have many features which depend on manufacturer, model and type. The most important are Variable Wattage, Temperature Control, TCR, Power Curve and Safety features.

Variable Wattage is often called power mode and it allows the user to set a specific output value for the the device. This relates directly to the amount of vapor the atomizer produces but usually the higher the value the bigger the clouds.

Temperature Control is another feature of some box mods and it allows user to control the maximum temperature reached by the coil. This only works when using certain types of wire like Nickel, Titanium or Stainless Steel and it’s based on the temperature coefficient of resistance. As the temperature increases so does the resistance of these wires and by constantly reading this value the mod accurately predicts coil temperature at any given point in time.

TCR is another feature linked to temperature control and lets the user input specific values for different types of materials used to build the coil. It makes temperature control even more precise and improves versatility.

Power Curve is a feature that enables different power adjustments in a specific time interval. This way the user can increase the wattage for the first two seconds the fire button is pressed and then gradually decrease it to a desired value. It’s a feature that’s also referred to as pre-heat and it’s important when using complex coil builds like Claptons which have a big ramp up time.

Safety Features include short circuit protection, reverse polarity protection, low battery protection, overheating protection and cut-off interval.

How important is it to have Temperature control?

Temperature control is a very important feature to have. It only works with Nickel, Titanium and Stainless Steel coils and its main purpose is to prevent dry hits. By accurately predicting atomizer temperature the mod knows when cotton is almost dry and prevents it from burning. Also by constantly adjusting power output it helps preserve battery life.

At the same time it allows users the fully customize their vaping experience. People who enjoy cooler vapor can set a lower temperature while those who like warmer clouds can set up their devices accordingly.

Vape mod Cleaning and maintenance tips

Once you own a vape that suits your needs it’s very important to know how to do maintenance to this device. These vape mods need a lot of attention. Of course there are some low maintenance vape mods like most of the AIO vape mods.

The two things we would like to give as an advise. One, Never leave any liquid in the tank when NOT in use. Two, Change your wicks regularly. Three, Read about your vape mod’s maintenance requirements

Which vape mod should you buy? – A quick guide on how to find out which box mod is right for you.

Having such a great variety of mods out there can be overwhelming at times, especially for beginners. Buying the most powerful or the most feature rich device is not always the best idea. We decided to list our favorite box mods of the best quality, from all different categories to help you make the right choice.

BoxMods for the beginning vaper

Depending on how you plan on using your vape there are a couple of things you need to consider. We recommend beginners to start with a simpler device and make the transition to something more powerful after a few months. In our best vape mod starter kits for beginners section you will find vape mods we believe are best suited for the job. After thoroughly testing them and assessing all features we are confident they will not disappoint. These usually include a good quality mod and a tank for e-liquid and they address both styles of vaping – mouth to lung and direct lung.

Vape Mods for Intermediate vapers

Intermediate users need something with a bit more power and that’s why recommend checking out our box mods with best quality to price score category. Here we have listed some of the most affordable and well-built devices that are at the same time packed with features. It’s the perfect opportunity to try temperature control and far better sub ohm tanks.

Mini mods and powerful compact mods

Mini mods and powerful compact mods are for vapers looking for something small and portable that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance. These stealthy kits fit inside any pocket and they are super stealthy so you can take them anywhere. We recommend these to beginners and intermediate users but also to experienced users looking for a tiny mod to use as backup.

Handy AIO’s – All in One Vape mods

All in Ones are a very special category of products where the tank and battery are integrated in the mod. These are also highly portable, efficient and leak proof. Regardless of your experience with vaping devices you’re bound to find something you will love.

Box mods for Pro’s

Amateur cloud chasers, new technology enthusiasts and power users will find our Best High Performance, High Power vape mods category the most interesting. Here we listed some of the most powerful devices we tested this year and at the same time the most accurate and reliable. These work great with any high end atomizer or tank and deliver clouds like no other.

If you still find it difficult to determine which box mod is best suited to you vaping needs and budget feel free to contact us and we’ll gladly help out.