When most people buy their first vapes, they usually buy simple devices like disposable vapes because they want to have an experience that’s as straightforward and similar to smoking as possible. Some people end up sticking with those simple devices for as long as they vape. They’re completely happy with their experience, and they have no interest in trying anything else.
Other people, though, begin seeking bigger and better experiences almost as soon as they’ve transitioned fully from smoking to vaping. They want bigger clouds, bigger flavors and more flexibility to customize their experiences. Those are the people that seek out the best vape mods.
Vape mods – also known as box mods because they usually have somewhat boxy shapes – are the biggest and most powerful vaping devices on the market. They’re designed to work with powerful sub-ohm tanks, and some of them have the ability to deliver power at 100 watts and higher.
Vape mods aren’t usually appropriate for beginners because they’re optimized for the best performance with low-nicotine e-liquids and produce little to no throat hit as a result. They’re also fairly complicated to use compared to disposable vapes and most pod vapes.
If you’re an experienced vaper and are ready to step up to the next level, it’s time for you to buy a vape mod. You’ll have a major decision on your hands because there are dozens of great mods on the market at any given time, and that gives you a lot of choices. Don’t worry, though, because we’ve got you covered in this guide.
From the world’s top vape manufacturers, these are the best vape mods on the market today.
Geekvape Aegis Legend 3
The people at Geekvape have really made a name for themselves with the Aegis series. The word “aegis” means “shield” or “protection.” That’s exactly what Geekvape has provided with these devices, which feature water resistance, dust resistance and enhanced shock protection. Aegis devices are built like tanks, but they don’t feel like it in your hand; they’re some of the sleekest vapes on the market. So, when the time came for us to pick the best vape mods of 2024, we had to give the Aegis Legend 3 the top spot.
The Legend devices have always been the flagships of the Aegis series, which has grown to encompass vape pens, pod systems and more. The Aegis Legend 3 uses two removable 18650 batteries and operates at up to 200 watts. It also has Geekvape’s new USB-C fast charging circuit, which allows the batteries to charge at a maximum rate of three amps. That’s triple the charging rate of many other vaping devices, which means that the Aegis Legend 3 with its two batteries actually charges as quickly as some small pod systems with only one battery.
Among all of the other innovations of the Aegis Legend 3, we’d have to say that the real star of the show is Geekvape’s new AS 4.0 chipset. This intelligent chipset offers faster firing than ever, with no lengthy ramp-up times even for the most demanding tanks. The chipset also features extremely stable power output, allowing the vapor production to remain completely steady even when the batteries are nearly dead. You’ll also love the Aegis Legend 3’s palm detection feature, which locks the device when you carry it in your pocket and automatically disengages the lock when you hold the device in your hand.
Freemax Maxus 3
If you’ve continued to be a dedicated vape mod user in the age of pod vapes and disposable vapes, you’re probably a big fan of the fact that vape mods work with third-party tanks. You’ve probably built up a collection of tanks over the years and are always looking for opportunities to experience something new. Well, if you haven’t experienced a tank from Freemax yet, you definitely need to stop right here and make the Freemax Maxus 3 your next vape mod.
What’s so special about Freemax tanks? Freemax is the inventor of the mesh coil tank, and the brand continues to be the leader in that field today. We love Freemax mesh coil tanks because they’re always tops in flavor quality and vapor production. The coils also last an incredibly long time if you use coil-friendly e-liquid – and the M Pro 3 tank included with the Maxus 3 kit is certainly the best in the series. Using a new mesh coil structure and an innovative tea fiber blend for the wick, Freemax’s new coils offer absolutely unparalleled performance and longevity – and all this before we’ve even talked about the mod.
The Freemax Maxus 3 is a premium vape mod in every sense of the word. Using two 18650 batteries (not included), the Maxus 3 delivers a maximum power of 200 watts and looks absolutely spectacular while doing it thanks to the LED light bars running down the device’s front panel. With all of that battery life, you won’t want your device to spend too much time on the charger. That’s why the Maxus 3 supports 2-amp charging when used with a compatible power source to get you back up and running quickly when the batteries die.
Vaporesso Armour Max
Although the engineers at Geekvape might have invented the idea of a durable vape mod, the other manufacturers are persistent and won’t allow one company to run away with all of the acclaim. Vaporesso has largely focused on pod systems over the last couple of years, but they came roaring back in 2024 with the release of the new Armour Max vape mod. This is a device that’s made entirely from thermoplastic polyurethane – also known as TPU – which is rigid like plastic and flexible like rubber at the same time. It’s an incredibly durable material, and it helps to ensure that the Armour Max can take a real beating. The included tank also comes with a protective sleeve that helps to prevent accidental breakage.
Durability would only count for so much if the Armour Max didn’t also have the goods under the hood, and we can say that this device definitely has it where it counts. Using two 21700 batteries, the Armour Max has incredible battery life – especially when the device is placed in Vaporesso’s new ECO vaping mode, which conserves the batteries’ charge with a minimal hit to vapor production. The Armour Max also includes a pair of adapter sleeves, allowing the device to work with 18650 batteries.
Want the same features in a smaller package? Consider the single-battery Vaporesso Armour S instead.
Voopoo Argus A
The pod-based Voopoo Argus A might just be the smallest vape mod ever, and we are unbelievably impressed with this device. Small pod vapes have traditionally been paired with high-strength nicotine salt e-liquid – and you can certainly do that with this device – but the Argus A is fully sub-ohm capable and has pods available with resistances going as low as 0.3 ohm to provide a spectacular experience with lower-strength freebase e-liquids. The device’s airflow is adjustable to give you a great direct-to-lung hit with a bit of airflow resistance or a tighter draw according to your preference. The Argus A has a simple control scheme that uses a single button for all functions, and it also has a physical on-off switch for easy pocket carrying. It supports both puff-based and button-based firing.
More than ever, people are using vaping as a means of lowering their overall nicotine intake. Vaping gives you total control by allowing you to vary both the nicotine strength of your e-liquid and the number of times you puff on your device per day. If you’re interested in doing that, you’ve got to take a look at the Voopoo Argus A because no other vape mod gives you so much information about what you’re doing with your device. A status screen displays your average number of puffs per day and the average duration of each puff to give you pinpoint control over everything that happens.
Voopoo Drag 4
Earlier in this article, we discussed Geekvape’s remarkable AS 4.0 chipset and the fact that it can make almost any coil on the market fire instantly. That technology might not exist, though, if it weren’t for Voopoo’s pioneering work in the world of vape chipsets. A few years back, the first Voopoo Drag vape mod made a real splash in the vaping community because of the incredible GENE chipset that Voopoo developed for it. Before the release of the original Voopoo Drag, people who used extremely powerful vape tanks were accustomed to taking a few short “primer puffs” to warm their coils up before they could really start vaping. The GENE chipset eliminated that problem by allowing even the most demanding tanks to heat up in a fraction of a second. Needless to say, it was a major hit.
The Voopoo Drag 4 is the latest device in Voopoo’s legendary Drag series – and with new materials like resin and real wood, it’s truly one of the most luxurious vaping devices ever created. Featuring a side panel with a unique resin swirl pattern or real wood grain, every Voopoo Drag 4 is a truly one-of-a-kind device, and no other Drag 4 will look exactly like it.
In addition to featuring the latest generation of the GENE chipset, the Voopoo Drag 4 has another unique feature in that the included tank has a heatsink in its base. The heatsink draws excess heat away from the coil while you vape, ensuring that the mouthpiece won’t heat up and potentially make vaping uncomfortable. You’ve never experienced anything quite like it.
SMOK Morph 3
The SMOK Morph 3 is an excellent choice if you want to save a few dollars on your next vape mod but don’t want to compromise the quality of your experience. The Morph 3 may not have a fancy new chipset or exotic luxury materials, but the lack of unusual features means that this device costs significantly less than many other high-end vape mods.
What the Morph 3 does have, though, is plenty of power. Using two removable 18650 batteries, this device reaches a maximum power of 230 watts. Even if you build your own high-end coils from scratch, you’re not going to find a tank or atomizer anywhere that this device can’t handle – and if you don’t need that level of power, you’re still going to love the Morph 3 because you’ll enjoy excellent battery life with less demanding tanks.
Speaking of vape tanks, we love the fact that the Morph 3 includes SMOK’s new T-Air vape tank, which is certain to become a major hit in the vaping community. The T-Air uses a top airflow system that allows the tank to operate much more quietly than most vape tanks of the past, and the airflow is fully adjustable to ensure that you can dial in your perfect puff. It’s compatible with SMOK TA coils, which come in single-coil and dual-coil variations that operate at up to 70 watts to produce huge clouds with incredible flavor saturation.