Subtank mini or Arctic

[clemente]

I'm moving up from my Protank 2, and I'm not sure what tank I should get. I was leaning towards the Subtank Mini but then I seen this video on reddit, and the arctic performed awesome at every wattage level. So, now I'm thinking the Arctic.


Any opinions?

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[dc99]

You do know the old saying about opinions right. I have both and they both have pluses and minuses. I think I actually prefer the mini but they are both good

 

[Susan~S]

I too prefer the Mini Subtank.

You can use the stock coils and you can learn to build your own coils using the rebuildable base.

 

[clemente]

You do know the old saying about opinions right. I have both and they both have pluses and minuses. I think I actually prefer the mini but they are both good

Thanks for the reply.

The only reason why I kind of was leaning towards the mini in the beginning was because to KangerTech is a more reputable brand.

 

[clemente]

I too prefer the Mini Subtank. You can use the stock coils and you can learn to build your own coils using the rebuildable base.

Yes— the RBA is another reason why I was thinking the Mini; but at the same, I barely have time as is, I doubt I would ever use it.

 

[clemente]

You do know the old saying about opinions right. I have both and they both have pluses and minuses. I think I actually prefer the mini but they are both good

You seem to know your stuff, I have a question— would the Subtank Mini be fine with my iStick 30?

 

[Shept1973]

I'm currently using the Arctic tank and I love it the flavor is great and also the Vapor production.

 

[clemente]

I'm currently using the Arctic tank and I love it the flavor is great and also the Vapor production.

What mod are you using with it?

 

[dcfluegel]

i have both of em - and like both - arctic requires a bit more power, dependent, of course, on which coil you are using in it - I am using the .2 ohm coil and vape it at about 55-65 watts... the Kanger is a great all around tank - works well for me with the .5 ohm coils at 18-25 watts... just started using the RBA after modifying it a little (drilled sides of barrel for better juice flow directly onto wick - there are a couple of vids on youtube about doing the modification) and enjoying that also... Arctic - somewhat better vapor production, good flavor, small tank (2.5 ml?)... Kanger - good vapor production, good flavor, larger tank (dependent on which variation) along with RBA option... also, with the release of the Kanger Subox kits, they look to have revamped the replaceable coils some, making them vertical and they have gotten good initial reviews (have one on the way, will field test it this week, hopefully) and those coils are, I believe, compatible with original Subtanks also... for me, I think Kanger is better everyday carry but enjoy vaping on the Arctic at home

 

[themightyturtle]

I do not own the Arctic, but am currently vaping on the STM. The STM is more versatile than anything that I have found. A huge plus for many.

 

[clemente]

i have both of em - and like both - arctic requires a bit more power, dependent, of course, on which coil you are using in it - I am using the .2 ohm coil and vape it at about 55-65 watts... the Kanger is a great all around tank - works well for me with the .5 ohm coils at 18-25 watts... just started using the RBA after modifying it a little (drilled sides of barrel for better juice flow directly onto wick - there are a couple of vids on youtube about doing the modification) and enjoying that also... Arctic - somewhat better vapor production, good flavor, small tank (2.5 ml?)... Kanger - good vapor production, good flavor, larger tank (dependent on which variation) along with RBA option... also, with the release of the Kanger Subox kits, they look to have revamped the replaceable coils some, making them vertical and they have gotten good initial reviews (have one on the way, will field test it this week, hopefully) and those coils are, I believe, compatible with original Subtanks also... for me, I think Kanger is better everyday carry but enjoy vaping on the Arctic at home

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the Subtank Mini.

 

[dcfluegel]

i honestly don't think you will regret it - i have several and like 'em (even like em more after modding the rba chimney cylinder - vaping on it right now and it's lovely - no dry hits, lots of flavor!)

now, that's not to say you won't end up with an arctic, also, lol... may want to take a look at the atlantis 2 also - though if you are using the .3 ohm coils, you will need a mod with some power - using mine at about 70watts, I believe

 

[DanJiblets]

I now own 3 subtanks and have nothing but amazing experience. Literally not one bad thing to say. Perform amazing, never leak, just great tanks. Never tried another subtank but I don't have a reason to.

 

[Cannon from NJ]

I have a subtank mini and I've been using my friends arctic. The arctic is a quality tank but I'm glad I bought the subtank mini. You definitely get your moneys worth with the subtank since it comes with 2 OCC coils, the RBA section, and 2 already wrapped coils for that. I'm not saying the arctic isn't worth the $$, you just get more with the subtank. I think some people aren't huge fans of the subtank because they think they NEED to run high watts. I'm using an istick 50w and I have tryed both tanks at 50w just for kicks and I have gotten burnt flavor from the subtank but I would never run it more than like 25w normally. My normal watt range for the subtank is somewhere between 14w and 22w. Some people think more watts = more vapor but that's not the case. I'm running a .8 simple 26g coil in the rba section at 22w right now and it's producing crazy clouds. Bigger clouds than the arctic at 50w for sure. I don't know if it's the juice or what but it's pretty amazing. I also think I get better flavor from the subtank at lower watts. So yea, you can run the arctic at much higher wattage but that only kills your battery and juice faster. Higher watts makes the vapor hotter too. I also don't like the huge drip tip on the arctic, the subtank mini drip tip is perfect size.

 

[DingerCPA]

Now that I've figured out the wicking on my RBA, I'm absolutely loving my STM. Don't have an Arctic, but I don't want to run ohms that low, either....