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Vape Pen Batteries for 510 Cartridges
Simple vape pen battery versus the whole vape pen
With the growing trend of pre-filled THC and CBD 510 thread cartridges, it may be time to research if a simple vape pen battery is the best option for you, versus the whole vape pen package.!
There’s almost as many types of vape pen batteries as there are cartridges themselves, so it can seem pretty daunting.
Types of Vape Devices
To break it down, we’ll analyze the following types of devices:
– Stylus
– Flat Micro
– Variable Voltage
– Mini Compact
– Box Mod
Stylus Pen
The stylist type of vaporizer is the simplest because they’re air operated. That means they don’t have a power button, or any other controls in order to operate. Just attach the cartridge, and inhale.
The design is a simple stick with a 510 thread on one end. Many do offer colour variants for people to personalize.
Pros:
– Simple to operate
– Very affordable
Cons:
– Limited temperature options
– Small battery capacity
– Cheaply made.
Flat Micro
The flat micro pen is thicker than the stylist, and a little more complicated to use. This style of battery requires a charge before use, and most have a power/operations button as well.
Though most micro pens will come with a USB charger included, it’s always good to read the fine print before purchase as you may just be buying a replacement battery for an already existing vape package.
Pros:
– Affordable
– Different temperature settings (in most micro pens)
– USB Charging
– Compact
Cons:
– Small battery capacity
Variable Voltage Pen
The variable voltage pen is much like the first two in style. They’re long and sleek, sometimes round in shape or sometimes flattened. The big difference however, is these have variable voltage options.
That means that instead of being limited to three or four temperature settings, you’re able to set the voltage to whichever temperature you prefer. This allows for much better personalization, as well as flavor profile for different strains.
Pros:
– Dial in the best voltage for the type of cartridge that you’re using
– Stronger battery
Cons:
– Larger and less stealthy
– Not as pocket friendly
Mini Compact
The compact style pens are side by side style. This means the cartridge fits alongside the battery, as opposed to on top. They’re usually charged by USB, and require some sort of magnetic adaptor that will help the cartridge stay in place inside the device.
This style of battery usually work better with larger cartridges, though most will include an adaptor that extends the standard size of cartridges available.
Pros:
– Very pocket friendly
– Compact and stealthy
– Inset connection protects cartridge
Cons:
– Requires magnetic adaptor (if one isn’t included)
– Best suited for longer cartridges
Box Mod
The box mod style of vape battery is considered the most complicated, but it’s certainly worth the effort. They have most of the features as the first 4 styles of battery, such as the power button, USB charger, and variable voltage settings.
These batteries are also compatible with a variety of attachments, including sub-ohm tanks.
Pros:
– Uses both 510 cartridges and sub-ohm tanks
– Provides the most options for power/resistance
– Strongest battery option
Cons:
– Bigger, less stealthy
– Most expensive
If you’re just starting out and trying concentrates for the first time, it doesn’t hurt to purchase a disposable vape pen to begin with. Although not the most environmentally friendly way of consuming cannabis concentrates, it will at least give you a chance to see if you like this particular method. Vape Pen Batteries are great, and versatile, but they’re not for everyone.