A Major Comparison of Mainstream Smoking Alternatives

 A few months ago, Vape Asia detected the small device products that would become popular in 2018 with keen insight, subsequently launching four mainstream small device products for horizontal evaluation, which received widespread acclaim. As the small device market exploded, more and more products flooded the market, but the characteristics of each product are a concern for everyone. This major comparison of smoking alternatives introduces six small device products recommended by the editorial team, so remember to vote for your favorite product!

E-Pen
 Produced by Swiss Z&G Senses, the E-Pen small device has recently made a strong entrance, with various online and offline promotions in full swing. The Swiss design naturally exudes a high-end feel, with an oval body that is very comfortable to hold, and the two colors, Hermes orange and Gucci green, are exceptionally stylish.
 The E-Pen comes with comprehensive accessories, including the main device and USB charging cable, along with a detailed product manual. Early small device products typically did not include pods, but the E-Pen generously provides consumers with two pods, offering different flavors and nicotine levels for varied experiences.
 The E-Pen does not use a magnetic suction power cord; instead, it employs a Micro USB power source for greater convenience and compatibility, allowing users to use any mobile charging cable if they forget their own. The pods are well-crafted, and the ceramic atomizer core offers a high degree of flavor restoration. The closed pods are for single use and cannot be refilled.
 The retail price of E-Pen pods is very affordable, with a box containing three pods. Currently, five flavor options are available: tobacco, mint, cola, fruit, and loquat. The nicotine levels are divided into four tiers: 0-8-16-20mg (nicotine salt). The overall throat hit is moderate, making it suitable for entry-level smoking alternative consumers.
 Device parameters
 Pod capacity: 2.0ml
 Battery life: 450mAh
 Product highlights: ceramic atomizer core, fast charging function, Swiss e-liquid, rubber paint coating
 BMI Nano
 The BMI Nano small device is more like a luxury item among similar products, maintaining a rugged industrial design style. The high-quality materials and coatings are also resistant to drops, impacts, and scratches, giving it a solid feel. When the device is in use, the BMI logo at the bottom lights up.
 As a high-end product, the accompanying features and configurations must also be top-notch. The manual is directly printed on the front of the packaging insert, and all four flavors of pods are included in the set, along with the device's charging apparatus.
 The BMI Nano uses a vertical magnetic charging device, which can be plugged into a computer USB port for use. The pod's airflow holes differ from other products, featuring a honeycomb design that provides a smoother and more balanced flavor experience, while the gold-plated electrode at the bottom further stabilizes output.
 The BMI Nano also offers four flavor options for consumers: strawberry (red), mint (blue), coffee (brown), and classic tobacco (white), all with a nicotine level of 50mg, providing a medium to high throat hit. The oil chamber is closed and cannot be refilled.
 Device parameters
 Pod capacity: 1.2ml
 Battery life: 400mAh
 Product highlights: brand effect, high-quality materials, fast charging function, rich accessories
 CYNC
 CYNC is an elder statesman among small devices, having swept the overseas market before the small device trend took off in China. The version received is the standard version, with a more compact CYNC 2.5 and a variety of colors available. Due to the longer pod, CYNC is also the tallest in this selection.
 The packaging and accessories of CYNC are quite simple, with the battery rod and power cord wrapped in a paper box insert, and no manual or pods included. However, the versions sold abroad should include one pod, while the pods received were all in separate packaging.
 The charging interface uses the Micro USB specification, which also has high compatibility, and the charging time is not long. The pod's atomizer core uses a traditional heating wire (coiled) + oil-absorbing cotton structure, and the long airway allows the vapor to fully blend after atomization, achieving an excellent flavor.
 The biggest highlight of CYNC is the wide variety of e-liquid flavors provided by many well-known foreign manufacturers, such as Lumberjack (full series), Go, Big Beard, NJOY, etc. The 2.35ml pod capacity is also the largest I have used so far, and it can be refilled. Nicotine levels are available in 0-12-48, providing a medium throat hit.
 Device parameters
 Pod capacity: 2.35ml (with different sizes available)
 Battery capacity: 380mAh
 Product highlights: multiple appearance options, diverse e-liquid flavors, refillable
 NRX
 The NRX is similar in size to existing small devices on the market, currently only available in a matte black color. The product name is printed at the bottom front, and the indicator light in the middle lights up during use. There are very small airflow holes on each side, and the sides are also finished with a smooth glossy treatment, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
 The packaging configuration is similar to the previously introduced E-Pen, including the main device, power cord, product manual, and two pods, which seems to have become a standard configuration for mainstream products. The electrode contacts at the bottom of the pod are well-crafted, and inserting the pod into the device is very smooth, with a crisp magnetic click sound. The matte texture of the pod feels comfortable on the lips. After a full charge, it can be used for about 300 puffs, which is generally sufficient for a day's use.
 Currently, NRX offers four flavor options, with the two included pods being Tieguanyin (green) and tobacco flavor (brown). The additional pod set is sold in boxes of four, including Tieguanyin and tobacco, as well as lychee ice and composite fruit flavors, with nicotine levels only available at 40mg, providing a medium to high throat hit.
 Device parameters
 Pod capacity: 2ml
 Battery capacity: 350mAh
 Product highlights: ceramic atomizer core, well-known e-liquid brands, aesthetic design
 BO+
 Compared to the first-generation product, the new BO+ has become bulkier! It is also the widest device in this horizontal evaluation. Despite this, the BO+ still maintains a strong business style with its "black suit" appearance. The upper part is made of a spray rubber material that feels very nice, the charging port has been moved to the side, and the battery indicator light has been changed to a horizontal orientation.
 The new accessories have also been adjusted accordingly; in addition to the standard main device and manual, this time it also comes with a protective leather case, and the final retail version should also include two pods. The charging device has changed from a magnetic charging dock to a conventional wired charging method.
 Not only has the charging method changed, but the charging port has also been upgraded to the latest Type C interface, significantly improving charging speed. BO+ has made extensive optimizations to the device, but has not made any adjustments to the pods. It still uses the same pods as the BO, with a heating wire + oil-absorbing cotton structure.
 Since the pods have not changed, the available flavor options remain abundant. In addition to the e-liquids produced by French J-Well, many well-known foreign manufacturers also provide e-liquids for the BO device, ensuring a higher level of flavor and quality. Nicotine concentrations are available in 0, 8, and 16mg, providing a medium throat hit.
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 Pod capacity: 2ml
 Battery capacity: 800mAh
 Product highlights: rich e-liquid flavors, aesthetic design, long battery life
 Vapeccino
 Vapeccino is a product that has just been launched on the market and is currently in the crowdfunding stage. In addition to silver-gray, it is also available in black. The device has a large visible window for the pod, making it easy to observe the remaining e-liquid. Additionally, the device will vibrate to alert users based on different statuses during use.
 The product packaging states, "An e-cigarette that has appeared on Times Square in New York," indicating its impressive background. The mainland retail version includes a Chinese product manual and after-sales service card, along with a power cord, one empty pod, and a spare oil hole plug.
 Vapeccino uses a conventional MicroUSB power interface, and the indicator light on the device can change colors (green-blue-red) to inform users of the battery level. The e-liquid filling hole is located next to the electrode, and as long as it is tightly sealed, there will be no leakage.
 Vapeccino's included pod is empty, allowing consumers to choose their preferred e-liquid flavors and nicotine levels. In addition to the standard pod (blue core), a lung-inhaling version (white core) pod can also be purchased, further enhancing the product's functionality.
 *Since Vapeccino only provides empty pods, it is not suitable for rating on the radar chart.
 Device parameters
 Pod capacity: 1.5ml
 Battery capacity: 410mAh
 Product highlights: customizable e-liquid, multifunctional pods, vibration alert feature
 Summary
 To compete for the new small device market in 2018, various manufacturers have showcased their unique strengths, employing all means to create the best small device products. The editorial team has personally tested all the devices in this review collection, and each product has its own advantages, making it somewhat challenging to choose. Therefore, we ultimately decided to let everyone vote for their favorite product.