Best Vape Tanks – 2020

With hundreds of vape tanks for your mod available here in 2020, it can often be difficult to filter through less quality options and select the best vape tank. We’ve tested them all, here are the vaping.com experts selections for the best vape tanks 2020. We have got a nice selection of all the latest releases, tanks with cutting edge technology. All of which provide the best flavor you can get, so what’s your favorite? Tell us in the comments below. The vast majority of vapers prefer sub-Ohm tank but we’ve also included our favorite RTA and RDA vape tanks.

These are the vaping.com experts choice for best vape tanks currently on the market in 2020 – newest tanks at the start

1. 1. SMOK TFV16 Sub-Ohm
   2. Famovape Fat Baby Mesh
   3. Wotofo Profile RDA
   4. GeekVape Zeus X RTA
   5. Freemax Fireluke 2
   6. Vaporesso SKRR Sub-Ohm
   7. Horizon Tech Falcon Resin
   8. Hellvape Hellbeast Sub-Ohm
   9. Advken Manta Sub-Ohm

When it comes to buying the best tank, a variety of factors come into play: affordability, resistance rating, delivery, capacity and more. In the following post, we’ve updated for 2020, we want to tell you everything you need to know, introduce the different options to match with your vape mod, and give you a few of our suggestions for the best vape tanks on the market.

Choosing The Best Vape Tank

Before we get into the good stuff, we need to cover a few basics. What is a vape tank? A tank is the component of the vape that holds the vape juice and contains the heating element. In most cases, tanks are constructed of plastic, pyrex or metal (stainless steel and anodized aluminum) and are screwed into your vape mod.

Cartomizer, Clearomizer, or Glassomizer?

While each of these options have many similarities, there are also many variables that make each of them quite different. Specifically:

• A cartomizer is a tank that has cotton within the tank to absorb e-liquid and make it available to be heated by the coil when the battery is activated.
• A clearomizer has a coil, but instead of using cotton, they have wicks that absorb the e-liquid. Clearomizers generally have reservoirs that hold e-liquid so that vapers only have to refill their e-liquid after several hits.
• A glassomizer is mostly the same as a clearomizer, except that the reservoir is made of pyrex glass and not plastic. Unlike plastic, pyrex glass won’t erode over time as a result of the acidity in the e-liquid.

Pre-Built vs Custom Coil Builds

Coils are housed in the vaping tank. Most of best vape brands offer pre-built coils for their brand’s tanks – making it simple to replace coils by unscrewing the burned-out coil and easily screwing in the new coil. However, some more advanced vapers prefer to self build their coils, and prefer a vape tank with a buildable deck.

Resistance

Vaping tanks accept coils at specified resistance levels. A lower resistance level often means more vapor production, while a higher resistance level is best for those who prefer a more contained vaping experience. Those who vape at lower wattages are typically comfortable with a higher resistance level, while those who prefer sub-ohm vaping usually use vape coils with a lower resistance rating.

Airflow

Airflow is an extremely important factor when it comes to choosing the best vape tank. The amount of airflow your vape tank allows can completely change your experience while vaping. Some people prefer a limited airflow that more resembles the experience of smoking, while others enjoy the smooth hit that comes with a maximum level of airflow. Less airflow also means more heat – the more airflow available, the cooler the vape will be.

Best Vape Tanks On The Market Today

Let’s face it. There are so many great vape tanks to buy the market today, it can seem almost impossible to narrow them down. However, our staff members are some of the most knowledgeable vape experts out there, so we asked them to present to us their favorite tanks. Here are the 13 top vape tanks in 2018 that were recommended by the vaping.com staff:

SMOK TFV16 Sub-Ohm Tank

You couldn’t have the best vape tank compilation without having one from the biggest vape hardware manufacturer in the world. SMOK is the most popular vape brand in the world. They’ve achieved that crown by consistently releasing new products which boast cutting edge vaping technology. By keeping a close eye on their competitor’s innovations SMOK manages to ensure they never get left behind. The TFV16, their latest tank release, adopts the very latest in vape tank technology. The SMOK TFV16 Coils use a new honeycomb structure which creates lots of small holes enabling improved vaporization of your vape juice. The airflow slots on the coils have been increased to allow even more air to flow through them. Not only that the base of the tank has been significantly raised so that even more air can be drawn in. The result of all these tweaks is that you get much bigger clouds and flavor.

SMOK has also reengineered the Pyrex bulb glass so that the TFV16 can store a colossal 9mL of vape juice. With a capacity that big you wouldn’t want all that lovely vape juice to leak away, so SMOK has implemented a new gasket to help protect against accidental leakage. To make the most of all these airflow improvements SMOK have also increased the size of the drip tip to 16mm.

There are 3 coil options to choose from. The tank comes with a pre-installed 0.17ohm TFV16 Single Mesh Coil and an x1 0.12ohm TFV16 Dual Mesh Coil. There is also a new 0.15 Ohm TFV16 Triple Mesh Coil (sold separately) which has 3 different mesh holes to increased the heating area for quick ramp-up time. With all these improvements to an already hugely popular line of vape tanks the SMOK TFV16 Tank really is the king of the vape tanks.

PROS

✅ Massive clouds
✅ Good coils options
✅ Huge capacity
✅ No leaking
✅ Good value

CONS

❌ Not everyone loves the resin drip tips

Famovape Fat Baby Mesh Tank

Cutting edge mesh coil technology and reinforced Pyrex glass are the standout features. Mesh coils are one of the best recent innovations in vape coils, they create more surface are in contact with the heating element. They also last longer before burning out so are great for you a vaper looking to save money. The four airflow slots on the bottom of the vape tank means that you can easily adjust the flow of air to find the perfect vape. The reinforced Pyrex glass is great if your tank takes dive. This is a great overall tank, beautifully balanced between flavor and cloud production.

PROS

✅ Reinforced tank glass
✅ Great flavor
✅ Super smooth
✅ Long lasting coils

CONS

❌ Styling not the best

Wotofo Profile RDA

If you’ve been reading about all the tanks above you’ll have already read about the benefits of mesh coils. Wotofo were quick to acknowledge this and released the excellent Wotofo Profile RDA. They teamed up with Mrjustright1 to design a new mesh heating element for the Profile RDA. If you want the ultimate freshest vape juice flavor you need to drip directly onto the coils. Wotofo Profile RDA has a wide surface area for you to build on and ceramic clamps to hold your mesh. So grab a Profile RDA, some mesh sheets and get building!

PROS

✅ Easy to build
✅ Insane flavor
✅ Low noise

CONS

❌ Can get a bit warm

GeekVape Zeus X 25mm RTA

GeekVape Zeus X brings to an end one of the most popular lines of RTA vape tanks. GeekVape has harnessed the feedback from vapers with each version to bring you the ultimate upgraded RTA tank. The Zeus X features a combined top and top-to-side airflow which helps generate amazing flavor and vapor production. There is a brand new build deck for super easy coil building. But the best bit about the Zeus X is that it doesn’t leak. Yes finally, an RTA that doesn’t leak. So you can be confident you won’t lose any of that 4.5mL of vape juice you just refilled.

Featuring a 4.5ml vape juice capacity, it has a combined direct top and top to side dual airflow system which boasts outstanding flavor and vapor whilst being leakproof. Complete with a new build deck design for easy coil construction with open access for wire trimming. It also has a detachable inner chamber making it easier to clean and an upgraded filling system for messless re-filling.

PROS

✅ Top airflow design is excellent
✅ No leaking
✅ Amazing flavor
✅ Easy to build on

CONS

❌ Not the best RTA for beginners

UWell Valyrian 2

First up watch the Games Of Thrones inspired video. You want a UWell Valyrian 2 tank yet? Let’s tell you why you should be tempted.

When it comes to getting the best tasting vape tank you’d be foolish to look anywhere other than in UWell’s impressive collection of vapes. Their PRO-FOCS technology is unrivalled at creating unbelievable flavor. But the awesome tech doesn’t stop there. The Valyrian 2 tank has 3 years worth of R&D spent developing its self-cleaning technology. Any excess vapor is captured in the condensation holder and then recycled. This reduces juice leaks and decreases the cleaning frequency required. There are 4 different coils options to choose from, as shown below, each with their own unique attributes. In the kit you get the single and dual meshed options so it might be a good idea to pick up some extra coils depending on what you vaping preference you have.

Coils are rated to perform best in the 80-120W range depending on which coil option you choose.

	FeCrAl UN2 0.32 Ohm Single Mesh Coil – For super smooth vapor and the largest airflow
	FeCrAl UN2-2 0.14 Ohm Dual Mesh Coil – For huge clouds and thick vapor
	FeCrAl UN2-3 0.16 Ohm Triple Mesh Coil  – For the best flavor
	FeCrAl 0.15 Ohm Quadruple Coil – For massive clouds and great flavor

It has a cool top cap which flips open at the push of a button and two large filling slots.  Vape juice capacity is a generous 6mL so you wont have to use that lovely spring loaded flip cap very often.

On the bottom of the take is a knurled airflow adjustment ring, so you can get the perfect amount of airflow in your vape.

We couldn’t recommend this tank enough. Before you go and buy one we should quickly mention that the Valyrian 2 tank comes bundled in two kits, the UWell Valyrian 2 kit (unsurprisingly) and the UWell Evdilo.

PROS

✅ Unrivalled flavor
✅ Colosal clouds
✅ Great capacity (6mL)
✅ Excellent coil lifespan

CONS

❌ Only 6 colors

Not only does the Fireluke 2 have awesome cotton, it also has honeycomb mesh coils. As mentioned on the SMOK TFV16 Tank this means a much better vaping experience. Precision laser cutting of the Kanthal Mesh Plates enables the mesh coil to contact the wood pulp cotton super close, better than any other coil. It’s so flat and smooth that the vape juice is heated evenly and instantly. Plus there is a whole range of new Freemax Fireluke 2 coils to choose from.

If you buy a Freemax Fireluke 2 tank you won’t be disappointed.

PROS

✅ Great coil options
✅ Awesome flavor
✅ Amazing value
✅ Slide to fill works great

CONS

❌ Not everyone loves bubble glass

Vaporesso SKRR Sub-Ohm Tank

The SKRR Sub-Ohm Tank is the very latest and greatest tank from vaping giants Vaporesso. The SKRR made our best vape tanks list for a number of reasons, let’s start on the vape juice capacity. It has a massive 8 ml capacity so it’ll take some time before you need to refill. The SKRR sub-ohm tank uses the new Quadflow (QF) Coil system which has a blend of cotton and flax to give you long-lasting performance and awesome flavor. The vape coil innovation doesn’t stop there, they have a unique design which recycles unvaped ejuice and prevents any nasty spit back. This is a truly awesome tank so do your mod a favor and buy a SKRR tank today.

PROS

✅ No leaking
✅ No spitback
✅ Massive capacity
✅ Great coils

CONS

❌ Not the cheapest tank

Horizon Tech Falcon Resin Artisan Edition

Horizon has been producing some extremely popular vape tanks recently so it makes sense they give them an upgrade. The Horizon Falcon Resin Artisan Edition Sub Ohm Tank has a supplied 5ml vape juice capacity that can that can be upgraded to 7ml, and its super easy to fill thanks to the enlarged dual fill slots.

Airflow is super adjustable thanks to the knurled bottom airflow ring and triple airflow slots. One of the main reasons these tanks made our best list is the Mesh Coils which use a 70% cotton and 30% wood pulp blend. More vape juice is wicked and heated evenly so you get better flavor.

You won’t find a tank which gives you better flavor than the Falcon Artisan Resin Tank

PROS

✅ Amazing flavor
✅ Great clouds
✅ Huge capacity (7mL)
✅ Impressive coil lifespan

CONS

❌ Style not the best

Hellvape Hellbeast Sub-Ohm Tank

The Hellvape Hellbeast Sub-Ohm is one hell of a vape tank, it simply had to make our best vape tanks list. The Hellbeast is one of the most versatile and compatible tanks currently available. The dual-purpose airflow system includes an MTL option and is stunning look at with its range of hole sizes, you can get the perfect amount of airflow for your vape. Compatibility from the choice of vape coils you can use, although it comes with its own Mesh coils, you can use SMOK TFV8 Baby Coils, Vaporesso GT CCoils and using the supplied adapter Aspire Nautilus Coils.

PROS

✅ Stunning looks
✅ Excellent coil options
✅ Nice to have MTL options

CONS

❌ Other tanks create more flavor

Advken Manta Sub-Ohm tank

Advken Manta Sub-Ohm tank is one of the more striking designs in our best vape tanks list. The Manta RTA was the older brother of this Sub-Ohm version and Advken have increased the vape juice capacity to 4.5ml. It has a delicate slide to expose the large fill slot for easy refilling. The Manta Sub-Ohm uses the Advken Mesh coil system and included in the kit you get a 0.16 Ohm and 0.2 Ohm coils. The two large air slots provide excellent cooling.

PROS

✅ Cool looks
✅ Good cooling

CONS

❌ Dark glass version makes levels hard to see

A Final Word on Vape Tanks

Of course, just because our staff loves a certain vape tank doesn’t mean it will be totally right for you. To most accurately decide which tank is best vaping tank for you, it’s important to know what type of vaping experience is best for you, and then find a tank that meets those requirements. If you didn’t find your perfect vape tank on our staff’s favorite list, no worries, we’ve got dozens of other options in our vape tank page.

What are your favorite tanks? Tell us about them in the comments below!