Vape tanks are an essential part of the vaping experience, providing an outlet to heat e-liquid and create vapour production. With a wide choice of styles and sizes to choose from, they remain one of the most customisable aspects of a vape kit which essentially determines your desired vaping style.
It is the vape tank that comes into contact with your mouth, with all of them possessing a drip tip or mouthpiece that you inhale vapour out of. Tanks will hold up to 2ml of e-liquid (which is the maximum allowance set by the Tobacco Products Directive) which you will add yourself manually.
There are plenty of vape tanks available, with sub ohm tanks being some of the most popular and sought after pieces of vape equipment in the market. A sub ohm vape tank will use a coil that is below 1.0 Ohm in resistance, because of this it will create larger amounts of vapour, suiting it to a DTL (Direct To Lung( vaping style. Sub ohm tanks, or sometimes referred to as DTL tanks, are usually intended for advanced vapers and require a working knowledge of Ohm’s Law due to their sub ohm coil resistance. You can find more information on Ohm’s Law and sub ohm vaping here.
The majority of these sub ohm tanks, unless otherwise stated, perform best with high VG e-liquids of 60% and above and feature a 510 connection meaning they can be used with the vast majority of vape mods. Here’s our top 10:
Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
Uwell have acquired quite the reputation for impeccable sub ohm tanks with the Crown and Valyrian series', yet there’s a strong argument that Nunchaku 2 tank is perhaps their greatest achievement. Boasting a patented self-cleaning function as well as Pro-FOCS flavor testing technology, the Nunchaku 2 combines an elegant, refined design with some serious innovation to get even the most advanced vapers excited. It employs the admired Nunchaku coils, available in a range of resistances including mesh options, in what is a solid sub ohm tank that won't disappoint.
Buy NowFlavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
Innokin are considered one of the most well-respected names in the whole of vaping, and you can’t really argue otherwise, especially with the Plex 3D tank in their repertoire. Comprising a sleek sliding top fill mechanism, refilling is made super easy and secure whilst an adjustable bottom airflow gives control over inhale preferences. Where the Plex 3D really gains notoriety is through the use of specially designed mesh coils, the Scion Plex 3D range, allowing for a large surface area to heat e-liquid, resulting in rich flavour and large scale cloud production. A top class sub ohm tank which offers a top quality performance.
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
Often sub ohm tanks have a generic bulky aesthetic to them, which can often put people off. The TFV16 Lite solves this problem though, with a discreet design which doesn’t compromise performance. A button activated top fill mechanism secures your e-liquid, meaning there’s a reduced chance of leakage, whilst the sleek adjustable bottom airflow gives users control over their inhale. The usual specs of Smok such as the marble resin drip tip and employment of mesh coils highlight the TFV16 Lite’s quality, but this time you don’t have to go big to get big clouds.
Buy NowFlavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
Aspire, similar to Smok, are considered as one of the most credible and renowned manufacturers of vape hardware. The Odan features Aspire’s skilled machining with an eye-catching PVD polished coating and a dual adjustable bottom airflow to switch up inhale options whenever you wish. With an 810 Hexograph designed resin drip tip, the Odan firmly stands out from the crowd.
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Flavour: 4/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
If you’re naming a vape tank after perhaps the most well-known mythical figure of all time, it better be good. Thankfully the Geekvape Zeus doesn’t disappoint, with a discreet 22mm diameter along with quick change prebuilt coil system for a user friendly and versatile experience. Employing the mesh Z-series coils for an increased surface area to heat e-liquid, the Zeus does its best to make you feel like a god.
Buy NowFlavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
The Cleito 120 Pro could be considered an established stalwart, however that is by no means saying it’s outdated. Still as popular today as its release back in 2018, it features a triple adjustable bottom airflow as well a functional side fill port when removing the top cap ring which protects against any e-liquid escaping. Compatible with the proprietary 120 Pro coils, users can experience the benefits of mesh coils with enhanced flavour and cloud production. A go to favourite of many, the Cleito 120 Pro still holds up as one of the best sub ohm vape tanks on the market.
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Flavour: 4/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
Innokin lead the line of stellar vape engineering and are often considered as the most successful and trusted name in vaping. The Ajax tank, named after perhaps the greatest Dutch football team or one of the members of The Warriors, exudes Innokin’s skilled craftsmanship. The stylish honeycomb drip tip is combined with Plex 3D mesh coil technology for consistent flavour and cloud distribution.
Buy NowFlavour: 4/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
Sometimes simplicity provides the most elegance and with the Scion 11 sub ohm vape tank you know you’re in safe hands. A smooth exterior shell is as stylish as it is resilient, with a sliding top cap mechanism allowing for a hassle-free and effortless refill. The adjustable airflow provides versatility, as does the employment of the Scion II Plexus coils, available in mesh or quad variants. The functional childproof lock provides security for what is a solid, dependable vape tank.
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
Vaporesso vape tanks are always credited as furthering vape technology, with the SKRR remaining one of their most popular productions to date. Boasting a Quadflow Air Distribution System, the SKRR delivers intense flavour and denser cloud creation whilst eliminating spit back considerably compared to a lot of sub ohm tanks. A stainless steel build highlights its reliability, for what is a solid sub ohm tank.
Buy NowFlavour: 4/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
Another addition from the hardware pioneers of Aspire, with the Nautilus GT also being compatible for MTL (Mouth To Lung) vaping such is its adeptness. This doesn’t compromise its sub ohm capabilities however, with a quality performance guaranteed along with a resilient build crafted using Aspire’s renowned machining methods. Consisting of five different sized airholes, airflow can be adjusted accurately whilst the employment of the entire BVC coil range provides vapers with multiple options. A redesign of an absolute classic which keeps to its predecessor’s excellence.
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We hope you’ve enjoyed our recommendations, once again if you want to read up further on sub ohm vaping check out our sub ohm vaping beginner's guide. For any other enquiries concerning sub ohm vaping or vaping in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
