Disposable Vapes (Fixed Wattage)

Most disposables run at a fixed 8–15W and use high-resistance coils with salt nicotine. You can't adjust the wattage — it's set by the manufacturer for optimal nicotine delivery. If a disposable tastes burnt or harsh, it's usually a defective unit or a counterfeit, not a wattage issue.

Pod Systems (MTL & RDL)

Pod systems are the most popular refillable format, and wattage varies widely by pod type:

• 1.0–1.4Ω MTL pods: 10–15W — tight draw, cigarette-like, best for high-nic salt
• 0.6–0.8Ω RDL pods: 18–30W — restricted direct lung, more vapor, medium nicotine
• 0.25–0.4Ω sub-ohm pods: 25–45W — direct lung, warm flavor, freebase nic

Not sure which pod system to start with? Our best refillable pod vapes guide ranks the top options by flavor, battery life, and value.

Sub-Ohm Tanks & Mods

Sub-ohm setups (tanks on box mods) run at 40–80W+, depending on the coil. Mesh coils at 0.15–0.2Ω typically perform best at 50–70W. The key is to find the wattage where flavor is clearest — not necessarily where vapor production is maximum.