WHAT WATTAGE SHOULD I VAPE AT? FINDING YOUR IDEAL WATTAGE

This is one of the most common questions posed by beginner vapers. And if we were to dish a straight up answer, we would say there is no one-size-fits-all wattage level.

For one, the wattage you feel most at home with is really a matter of personal preference. Because, obviously, what works for Kevin might not be to Hannah’s liking.

Not only that, the wattage you choose can also hinge upon how your device is set up.

How Wattage affects your Vape

First, let’s start by understanding what wattage is.

Wattage is simply the measure of the amount of power an electronic cigarette uses.

Adjusting your vape wattage means altering the temperature produced by the atomiser/coil as the juice is heated. Adjusting your temperature settings allows you to fine-tune your vape to your desired tastes and preferences.

You see, temperature has an effect on a vape’s flavour, vapour and throat hit, and these are all variables that need to be balanced in order to achieve a satisfying experience.

While more watts usually mean more heat, there is no golden rule. More often than not, though, strong richer flavours such as tobacco, coffee and chocolate tend to taste better the hotter it gets.

Conversely, fruity flavours such as blueberry and peach are bound to taste better with less heat exposure.

Choosing your Ideal Wattage

There are several factors that can influence the wattage you vape at. Your preferred vaping wattage can depend on how well you know your vape device, how comfortable you are with vaping altogether, as well as the kind of effect you are looking to create. If you look at most cig-a-like devices designed to closely mimic smoking, for instance, you find they are pre-set at around 7-15 watts. When you juxtapose that number against many of the devices on the market which average around 200W, you can admit 7-15W is a bit on the lower side. What most people overlook, though, is the fact that even 10 watts is sufficient to guarantee a satisfying vape, and some users are right at home with this wattage. By and large, though, we could say vaping starts to get more exciting between the range of 40 and 50 watts. What we mean by “exciting” is that it’s at this level that you start to distinguish the subtleties in your e-liquid flavour. It is at this range that details like denseness of vapour and hit to the throat also begin to truly come out. It is not surprising, thus, to find most vapers, advanced users included, tend to stick in the 50-75 watt level for their daily vaping, only bumping it up when they want to pull some tricks or try out something new. You will find many mid-range personal vaporisers built for use at this wattage level. However, they still afford you control by allowing you to tinker with the temperature or wattage control settings as strikes your fancy.

What Wattage Should I Vape at: Know your Tech

For the discerning vaper, variable-wattage devices are the way to go. They give you the freedom to customise your vaping experience by fine-tuning them to the exact wattage you want depending on the e-juice you’re using. If you love to constantly switch between flavours, a change in voltage might just be the key to unlock the best in each e-liquid. Coil resistance varies from one vaping device to the next, usually falling between 0.1 and 3.0 ohms. Devices below one ohm are referred to as sub-ohms. But note that all sub-ohms are not equal. They operate at different voltages, although the mechanics are just the same: increasing the voltage or resistance results in a higher wattage. For 2-ohm coils, the ideal voltage falls between the ballpark of 3.3 to 4.0 volts. Higher ohm (aka higher resistance) coils allow for a higher voltage. They also tend to produce less vapour and at a cooler temperature. With this in mind, it’s upon you to find out what works best for your palate. Does 3.0 volts at 1.8 ohms result in a sweeter berry flavour compared to 4.3 volts at 2.1 ohms? Experiment with different combinations to establish the perfect wattage for you.