Vape mods are the most advanced and most powerful types of vapes on the market, and that means they can sometimes be a bit on the pricey side. You want to invest your money carefully. Vape mods can have very different feature sets, but the fact that they often look fairly similar to one another sometimes makes them a little difficult to tell apart.
In this guide, we’re going to help you cut through the confusing jargon and find the best vape mod for your needs.
Do you want the biggest clouds and boldest flavors that vaping can offer? You need a mod. These are the best vape mods that you can buy in 2025.
SMOK X-Priv Plus
Key Features:
- Huge color screen with touch-sensitive panels in place of traditional buttons
- New coils with antimicrobial treatment for improved flavor and hygiene
- Swappable magnetic battery cover allows you to customize the device to your liking
The SMOK X-Priv Plus is SMOK’s new flagship vape mod – and when the world’s biggest maker of refillable vapes releases a new high-end device, you’d better believe that people are going to stand up and take notice.
The X-Priv Plus is impressively powerful, operating at up to 225 watts using two removable 18650 batteries. The biggest features of this device, though, have nothing to do with wattage. The traditional physical buttons that you’d usually see on a vape mod have been replaced with touch-sensitive panels, and the bright screen has three selectable animations that play as you vape. The X-Priv Plus is easily one of the most spectacular looking vape mods that’s ever been created.
Geekvape Digi Max
Key Features:
- Incredibly sharp touch display with 2K resolution
- Direct airflow from the puff sensor to the coil allows almost instant firing
- Choose between custom wattage or several automatic vaping modes
Speaking of vape mods that look spectacular, the Geekvape Digi Max definitely qualifies there and will make an immediate impression on you from the first moment that you behold the sharp 2K screen. The Digi Max is fully touch enabled, and you can adjust all of the device’s settings just by tapping your way through the menus. It’s almost as responsive as a smartphone.
Do you want a vape mod that’s powerful but won’t feel like a brick in your pocket? That’s exactly what you’ll get with the Geekvape Digi Max, which stores its e-liquid in a pod rather than a traditional tank. Small though it may be, the Digi Max has plenty of power and operates at up to 80 watts.
Vaporesso Armour Max
Key Features:
- Made from toughened TPU to provide incredible durability and shock resistance
- Supports two removable 21700 batteries to provide incredible battery life
- Operates at up to 220 watts
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
Key Features:
- One of the smallest pod-based vape mods ever created
- Two circular screens create a striking appearance
- Operates at up to 30 watts, which is incredible for a vape mod of its size
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.
Geekvape H45 (Aegis Hero 2)
Key Features:
- Operates at up to 45 watts despite being much smaller than a traditional vape mod
- Stylish design with a large color selection and built-in padded leather grip
- Mouthpiece has built-in airflow collar for precise adjustments
A vape mod like the Voopoo Argus A might be incredibly small, but it’s possible that you’d rather use something with a more traditional fist-friendly design and better support for mouth-to-lung inhaling. If that’s what you’re looking for – but you still want something small – you’re going to love the Geekvape H45. Also known as the Aegis Hero 2, the Geekvape H45 has an impressive maximum power of 45 watts and has a wide mouthpiece to ensure that you’ll be able to enjoy deep hits and very impressive vapor production. The Geekvape H45 can also produce exactly the level of airflow resistance that you want, since the airflow adjustment is built right into the mouthpiece.
If you like style, you’ll definitely get it with the Geekvape H45. From the huge color selection to the hand-friendly padded leather grip, this is a device that’s built as much for great looks as it is for performance. It’s also built for durability since it features Geekvape’s famous “Tri-Proof” environmental protection. It’s dustproof, water resistant and insulated from physical shock. This is definitely a vape mod that can handle a bit of rough treatment.
SMOK Morph 3
Key Features:
- Incredible power range of up to 230 watts
- Stitched leather side grips add style and scratch resistance
- Included top-airflow tank operates in near silence
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.
Vaporesso Luxe XR Max
Key Features:
- Translucent design shows off the device’s intricate circuitry
- Locks itself after eight seconds of inactivity to prevent unwanted firing in your pocket
- Supports pods with built-in or removable coils
A vape mod is full of advanced technology, so why not show it off a little? That’s evidently what the people at Vaporesso were thinking when they designed the Vaporesso Luxe XR Max, which has a partially translucent front panel to reveal the device’s impressive internal circuitry. You’ve never seen anything quite like it, which is kind of the point – the Luxe XR Max is designed to have a striking appearance.
Though it looks amazing, no device is going to be featured on a list of the best vape mods unless it also delivers in the performance department – and the Luxe XR Max definitely does that. Although it’s a slim and light pod mod, the Luxe XR Max is designed for demanding vapers and supports coils with resistances as low as 0.15 ohm. Operating at up to 40 watts, this device can produce enormous clouds and will feel practically weightless when you carry it in your pocket.
SMOK RPM 5
Key Features:
- Tube shape is fist friendly and very comfortable for pocket carrying
- Soft wraparound grip adds style and comfort
- Supports coils with resistances as low as 0.15 ohm and operates at up to 80 watts
If you’ve been vaping for a while and sometimes miss the tube-shaped designs of the earliest vape mods, you’re going to love the SMOK RPM 5 because it’s a blast from the past with a lot more power. Outfitted with a 2,000 mAh internal battery, the RPM 5 operates at up to 80 watts and can more than handle the performance demands of SMOK’s RPM3 coils. With resistances as low as 0.15 ohm, the RPM3 coils are designed for efficient performance at up to 80 watts and are perfectly matched to the RPM 5.
The SMOK RPM 5 might feel a bit like a miniature rocket sometimes, but it isn’t all about performance. Equipped with a color screen and a smooth wraparound grip, the RPM 5 is loaded with convenience features that make the vaping experience more enjoyable. The fire button is oversized and comfortable, and the airflow control on the side of the pod is easy to use. When it’s time to refill the pod, there’s no need to remove it – just slide the top cap to expose the filling hole. From the first puff to the last, the SMOK RPM 5 is an absolute pleasure to use.