Variable Voltage and Wattage Mods: A Beginner's Guide
If you've been using a basic eGo battery or a fixed-wattage device, the idea of adjusting voltage or wattage can seem more complicated than it needs to be. In reality, VV/VW mods are straightforward once you understand the basics — and they open up a lot more control over your vaping experience.
Voltage vs. wattage — what's the difference?
Variable Voltage (VV) lets you set the voltage delivered to your coil. The actual power (and heat) your coil produces depends on both the voltage and the coil's resistance.
Variable Wattage (VW) is simpler for most people — you set the power output directly in watts, and the device automatically adjusts voltage based on your coil's resistance. This means consistent performance regardless of which coil you're using.
For most vapers, variable wattage is the more practical choice. Set your wattage, fire, adjust up or down to taste.
How to find your sweet spot
Start at the lower end of your coil's recommended wattage range and work upward in small increments. You're looking for the point where flavor is full and vapor production is satisfying, without a hot or harsh hit. Most coils have a recommended range printed on the packaging.
What we carry at SmokTek
For a capable, versatile mod setup, check out the Eleaf iStick Pico Plus 75W Kit or the GeekVape Aegis Solo 2 Kit — both deliver reliable power in a compact package, with wattage ranges that cover everything from MTL vaping to sub-ohm.