WEL Whale Lite Vape Review

Electronic cigarettes have a history of nearly ten years, from the pioneer "Ruyan" to various geeky large vaporizers, but they have truly entered the public eye only in the past year. Under the widespread awareness of "smoking is harmful to health" and increasingly strict anti-smoking regulations, e-cigarettes have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, especially from the end of 2018 to the beginning of 2019, showing explosive growth.

The e-cigarettes currently attracting high market attention are mainly "small vapes." Unlike the original heated non-combustion e-cigarettes (like IQOS) and large vapes (high power, large vapor volume, refilling e-liquid, cool for the geek circle), small vapes have moderate power, lower heating temperatures, require no refilling, and are reasonably priced. Based on the need to relieve cravings, the benefits brought by small vapes are obvious: they provide a low-cost, healthy, safe, portable, and easy-to-use smoking alternative.

I recently discovered a small vape called "Little Whale," which is visually striking and unforgettable. This is a disposable small vape, different from others on the market; it is neither a mini version of a pod vape nor a simplified version of a single color. This one features a playful design with contrasting colors and text. I heard it was produced by a design team, so I specifically bought it to try.

This "Little Whale" is branded as "WEL Whale Lite," which can be found by searching for "Wel Whale Lite" on Taobao or WeChat mini-programs. Priced at 39 yuan, it is about the average price for disposable small vapes, roughly equivalent to the price of 2 packs of mid-range cigarettes. The "Little Whale" is marked to provide 1.5 to 2 packs of smoking, making this pricing quite reasonable. For first-time small vape users, this price is cost-effective and under 100 yuan, making the purchase cost low.

Unboxing and Outer Packaging

I purchased the complete set of 6 flavors, and the neat arrangement gives a feeling of collecting and summoning a dragon. The actual colors are slightly less saturated than in the photos, resembling macaron or Morandi colors, combined with a diagonal color block design, giving an overall fresh and fashionable vibe. Different shell colors represent different flavors, making them easily identifiable.

The outer packaging uses eco-friendly paper boxes, with the back indicating the main ingredients and warm reminders, warning against use by minors and pregnant women, and prominently marking "18+" on the side.

Upon opening the outer box, the inner packaging uses disposable food-grade aluminum foil sealing. After tearing open the aluminum foil packaging, the "Little Whale" is protected by food-grade silicone mouthpieces at both ends, providing double assurance of hygiene from factory to consumer. The silicone mouthpieces can also be kept for hygiene when not in use.

Unboxing: Product Appearance and Parameters

Taking out the "Little Whale," the first impression is that it is very compact, resembling a piece of gum, fitting perfectly in hand with a portion of the mouthpiece exposed. Due to the surface film treatment, it feels very smooth, allowing for playful handling during use. It is extremely lightweight, weighing only a few grams, comparable to 2 coins or a stick of Wrigley's gum, making it almost unnoticeable in your hand or pocket.

The product's surface design is consistent with the outer packaging, featuring color block collages and text embellishments. The mouthpiece has a dual air inlet design corresponding to the lighter color blocks, while the other end has a single indicator light corresponding to the darker color blocks, making it very easy to distinguish. I noticed that although it uses ink printing, there is still a layer of food-grade film on the outside, ensuring safety and hygiene when in contact with the mouth.

Unboxing: Product Initial Experience

The operation of the "Little Whale" is very simple: there is "no operation"! Once in hand, just inhale from the mouthpiece. The product has a built-in air switch, with no physical buttons; inhaling turns it on, powering the atomizer to produce vapor while the indicator light at the tail lights up. Stopping the inhalation puts the device into sleep mode, simplifying operation while ensuring low power consumption to extend battery life. The tail light blinking simulates the smoking effect to the maximum extent, making it eye-catching when smoking at night or in bars.

The vapor volume of this product is moderate, not particularly large, but I must say the taste is excellent, ranking among the top in similar products. The airflow resistance is well controlled, slightly less than that of real cigarettes, simulating the throat hit of real smoke without the dry mouth feeling that often comes with regular e-cigarettes, making it very satisfying. The e-liquid flavor remains pure even after an hour of use, with the last puff not tasting burnt, indicating that temperature-controlled atomization processing has been applied.

The e-liquid capacity is 1.5ml, providing about 300-400 puffs, equivalent to about 1.5 to 2 packs of cigarettes. For regular smokers, it can last for 2 days without issue. Currently, there are 6 flavors available: Original Tobacco, Cool Mint, Strawberry Delight, Mung Bean Ice, and Thai Mango, all with a nicotine salt content of 5%.

"Original Tobacco" has an external cigarette flavor, slightly sweet, and is milder than domestic cigarette flavors, with a strong throat hit, very satisfying and easy to get a buzz. "Cool Mint" has a refreshing mint flavor, leaving a sensation in the mouth like eating mint candy, with a decent throat hit. "Strawberry Delight" delivers a strong strawberry flavor with a lingering taste, providing a smooth experience. "Thai Mango" has a very typical mango flavor, with high authenticity and a slight coolness. "Mung Bean Ice" is my personal favorite, with a very authentic mung bean flavor, reminiscent of childhood mung bean popsicles, providing mild satisfaction that gradually becomes more intense.

Unboxing: Product Experience After One Week

After a week of experience, I found that one "Little Whale" can be used for about 2 days. I did not count the exact number of puffs, but I usually smoke a pack a day, and one of these is roughly equivalent to 2 packs of cigarettes, making the official claim of 1.5 to 2 packs quite reliable. During the experience, I did not completely quit traditional cigarettes, but I noticeably felt a reduction in cravings, smoking only 3 real cigarettes in a week, indicating that the "Little Whale" indeed has a satisfying effect, and I might be able to quit smoking completely after some time. The main scenarios for using the "Little Whale" are places where smoking is inconvenient, such as offices, cars, and during business trips. The smell of smoke on me has also significantly decreased.

Conclusion

The key issue with disposable small vapes is whether they can conveniently replace smoking and satisfy cravings while providing good taste. In terms of convenience, being disposable means no refilling, no charging, no changing cartridges, and no buttons, making the operation almost foolproof, allowing disposable small vapes to stand out. The "Little Whale" performs well in this regard, with solid battery life and e-liquid capacity that are quite satisfactory. In terms of satisfying cravings and taste, the "Little Whale" is quite excellent among similar products, providing a throat hit, even flavor consistency, no burnt taste in the last few puffs, and pure flavors. Priced at 39 yuan, it significantly lowers the decision-making cost, and combined with excellent quality, this disposable small vape is highly recommended!