Now, there are some exceptions where a flashier device might be worth it. If you're a daily user who vapes multiple times a day, you might appreciate a larger battery or a more robust build. If you're into precise temperature control because you use different types of cartridges (some like lower temps, some higher), then a device with adjustable voltage could be worth the extra cost.

But for the seasonal shopper—the person who buys a device in the fall and expects it to work next spring—the button-fired compact is the right call. It's the exception that proves the rule: boring is better when you have better things to do.