Taste is subjective. What tastes muted to you may taste a-ok to somebody else. The benefit to the KTST mini is it allows you to vape at all ranges and configurations across the board. The 1.2 ohm premade allows you to use it on batteries that don't sub-ohm (and those that like a cooler vape). The .5 premade is for those that like to sub-ohm, but don't (or can't) rebuild (money isn't an issue for everybody). The RTA section is for those who like to save money crafting their own coils and allows for the user's preferred wicking material and ohm level. At around $50, it's an inexpensive tank that gives more options than other tanks out there. Comes with 2 premade coils, the RTA section (the Delta II RTA costs extra), a spare glass section, ... cotton (no derogatory), black O-rings (in case ur a crip gang member), spare screws for those with thick carpet, spare coils for the RTA, and the infamous blue screwdriver that's probably TSA approved (you gonna take down a jet with that? Good luck sir/madam). True, it's not for everybody, but if one is dissatisfied, they can list it on the classifieds or craigslist and it would be sold in a couple of days...