Best Pod system for flavour? (no nicotine)

[kat006]

Hi I'm quite new to vaping. I got vaporesso one plus which is pretty good flavour wise but I really like using the smok infinix. I like the tight draw and compact look but I was wondering if there are any pods that have better flavour?
I don't use nicotine and I'm not looking for clouds I would just like better flavour than Infinix.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[dansus]

Try the Nord, Orchid or Trinity Alpha.

 

[kat006]

Try the Nord, Orchid or Trinity Alpha.

I read about Nord alot. It seems to be a popular one.

 

[ArminF]

Uwell Caliburn
Smok Nord

I do own both and if you are not up to clouds I would propose the caliburn.
Easier to refill. Loads faster. And Pods last quite long.
I do vape sweet custards. Both systems deliver good flavour. The caliburn pod seems to last longer and has a smoother vape.

 

[kat006]

Thanks! I’ll have a look at Caliburn. I heard Vladdin RE and Smok novo were also quite good.

 

[bombastinator]

Flavor has become more of a juice thing more than a device thing, though devices can have an effect.

 

[SonnyCooL]

I read about Nord alot. It seems to be a popular one.

if u not into cloud ... i think Nord is slightly off ur track, I like wide open so i choose nord and artery

 

[ArminF]

Yes. SonnyCooL made a good point.

What draw do you expect?
Nord and Caliburn are quite loose.
If you are searching more close you might need new recommendations.

Nord offers a 1.4 MTL which is pretty restrictive. But not a mesh coil.
Most use the 0.8 or even 0.6 which are loose MTL.

 

[SonnyCooL]

Yes. SonnyCooL made a good point.

What draw do you expect?
Nord and Caliburn are quite loose.
If you are searching more close you might need new recommendations.

Nord offers a 1.4 MTL which is pretty restrictive. But not a mesh coil.
Most use the 0.8 or even 0.6 which are loose MTL.

Btw how caliburn battery life compare with Nord ? I know it charge a lot faster as 500mah but how long would it last per charges ..
Thanks

 

[ArminF]

The Pod has 2 ML and the 500 mha last this long. You will feel a bit of a drop in volume production.
Then it takes a half an hour to fully charge back. Charges with 0.7 Amps on my reader.

Nord has 3 ML which last you until the 1100 mha are gone.
BUT it needs 1.5 hours to fully charge then. Charges with 0.6 on my reader.

So overall you can use the 30 minutes to get back or you have to wait 1.5 hours or buy two Nords. For me it came handy in the office. 30 Minutes are gone pretty fast.
Thats my feeling. Had to buy 2 Nords to use them constantly in exchange.

 

[SonnyCooL]

The Pod has 2 ML and the 500 mha last this long. You will feel a bit of a drop in volume production.
Then it takes a half an hour to fully charge back. Charges with 0.7 Amps on my reader.

Nord has 3 ML which last you until the 1100 mha are gone.
BUT it needs 1.5 hours to fully charge then. Chargen with 0.6 on my reader.

So overall you can use the 30 minutes to get back or you have to wait 1.5 hours or buy two Nords.
Thats my feeling. Had to buy 2 Nords to use them constantly in exchange.

but nord with 0.6 ohm coil but caliburn is 1.4ohm, that should make some different ....
now me reaching to my friend who familiar with 3d printing to make me custom pod (base on nord chip, cartridge) and 18650 or 18650 battery

 

[ArminF]

i gave up on 3d printing since i switched to Pods. Made 400+ 3d printed mods.
Squonker mechanical (Mushroom & S Class a Plus Designs)

A caliburn cost 20 USD i think it is not worth the prototyping.
And every day a new pod arrives the market. Just need to be a bit more patient to find the right one.

 

[vimagreg]

Don't forget the Aspire ones. I have a Breeze 2 and it's just amazing on flavour. I think Nautilus will be the same, as they have same coils, I guess ..

 

[kat006]

What about Vladdin RE? Has anyone tried it? How does it perform in comparison?

 

[bombastinator]

What about Vladdin RE? Has anyone tried it? How does it perform in comparison?

Comparison to what? I’ve got one. I can compare it to a few things.

Vladdin vs PEAs
vladdin has just slightly more vapor. Big advantage over peas is it can be held with your teeth. Disadvantage is PEAs seems to have cheaper more consistent pods.

Vladdin vs berserker MTL RDA
Less vapor but not a ton. Depends on the coil in the berserker. Flavor similar or slightly reduced. Depends a lot on how the berserker is coiled and wicked again of course. And of course no pods to use up so in the long run the berserker is cheaper to run even on a DNA squonker. The Berserker kit is of course commensurately larger and is not an automatic, which is the vladdin’s main advantage.

Vladdin vs any number of DL RTAs and RDAs.
It’s MTL vs DL. They’re too different to really even compare.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
The Vladdin I have found personally is exceptionally vulnerable to leaks. IF a pod leaks it can effectively destroy the device. There are a number of actions that can be taken to reduce leaking, one of which is to only ever fill the pods 2/3rds full. This reduces its capacity to under 1.5ml though.

 

[kat006]

I meant how does it compare flavour wise to other pod systems.

 

[dansus]

I meant how does it compare flavour wise to other pod systems.

Its not too bad if you use a thin liquid.

If you like the Smok Infinix, i would consider the Caliburn.

 

[newyork13]

I really liked the Vladdin until I had leaks. So I agree with all the comments made by @bombastinator. Even if it doesn't destroy the device, as he put it, it still makes me uncomfortable carrying it around in my pocket. Which after all is why I care about these pods. For my pocket, I want light, small and nonleaking.
I'm sticking with the Orions. They have never leaked, except when I've exhausted the pod, which is way down the line. (I still can't quite figure out why it's flawless from a leaking standpoint, until many refills then I get some seepage, which can drip down.)

 

[Racehorse]

What draw do you expect?
Nord and Caliburn are quite loose

I'm presently using the NORD and have been very happy w/it, but the draw even on the higher ohm coils is a "tad" too loose for me.

I was going to purchase a Caliburn, but if it's the same kinda looser draw I think I need to spend that $ elsewhere.

Any suggestions? I like a little longer battery life too, which the NORD did fulfill. Can't see myself using anything 400mAh or under. Just too much charging and carrying multiples when I am out and about all day long w/no access to charging.

The NORD is an "almost perfect" for me, but it really is a bit too airy for me. So if Caliburn is similar, I better not go there


P.S. I like the form factor/footprint of the NORD, the higher mAh, and it has served me very well. I also like the replaceable coils.

What I don't like, which seems to be a problem in any pod where the coil is on the bottom, is that a tiny bit of eliquid does seem to leak into the slot where the contacts are.......I just mop it up with a q-tip once in a while, although it has not hurt the pod at all or caused it to stop working. The NORD is as close to waht I want if only it was a little tighter draw, i think that is my ONLY complaint.

So if suggesting something, I don't want to be too far afield from the NORD specs.

I also have a sourin air that I never opened, will probably give to a friend. Wallet sized and slim, perfect for teacher or someone who really wants to slip into pocket.....I can go a little larger than that and the 400 mAh is gonna be too short battery life for me I think? No idea how the Draw is......anybody tell me?

 

[Racehorse]

^^^ also, I'm not particularly "best flavor" oriented. Vape is just a tool for me, to stay off the ciggies. I just hit it for the nicotine, I'm not looking for the flavor experience. True MTL draw and decent battery life are important to me.