Last updated on April 16th, 2023
The history of mod and tank design has been either boring and conservative, or outrageous and strange. Some vapers prefer the conservative aesthetic while others enjoy the wild and outrageous design aesthetic…(today) more than a few manufacturers have been paying attention to ‘western design aesthetics’.
-Spinfuel Magazine
Looking for the Best Ecigs & Vaporizers for 2017?
When I started writing this post I asked myself, “What important innovations are setting the standard of excellent for this year's ecigs, vaporizers and other vapor products?”
2017 is an important year as the US government will require all vapor products be approved and registered with the FDA by August. In addition, all e-liquid ingredients must be listed, including those that some believe are harmful, (such as Diacetyl, Acetoin and Acetyl Propionyl).
Taking all that into consideration, I thought it fair to first list the most reputable vapor companies; those who are ready to comply fully with all regulations.
Note – Some big companies, that were on the top of the list, including the makers of the high-end Provari vaporizers chose to shut down rather than incur the costs of FDA requirements.
The companies on my list are known for taking proper safety measures and are known for only selling “non-clone” vaporizers and e-cigs. They're also receiving the most positive feedback from their customers. I indicate whether they're preferred by new, intermediate or advanced vapers.
As the year progresses, I'll update the list so you may wish to follow ecigarettenews.net on Facebook and Twitter.
What About Discount Sellers? Do They Offer the Best Ecigs & Vaporizers?
Discount vapor companies may be attractive, but too many are selling clones or knock-offs that may not have the quality (or safety) features of the original product. I do list one discount company, that stands above the others.
What About Convenience Store Vape Products?
Sorry, none of the e-cigarette brands sold at drug stores and convenient stores made the list, despite their popularity. My aversion to vapor products manufactured by the big tobacco companies did not affect my decision.
HERE ARE E-CIGARETTE NEWS' PICKS FOR THE BEST E-CIGARETTE AND VAPORIZER COMPANIES FOR 2017

VAPORFI EXPRESS – $49.99
- Great Choice for Beginner to Advanced Vapers.
- Sophisticated, slim, easy to use design that's very portable.
Review: Not everyone needs massive, billowing clouds to enjoy vaping. Sometimes you just want a quality vape pen that has the feel of a cigarette over a heavier “MOD” vaping device. I recommend this easy-to-use e-cig from Vaporfi. The Express model is so uncomplicated, easy to set up and reliable. You get great flavor, good vapor production and an elegant, very portable profile. The basic kit includes a long and a short battery and 2 chargers. You add your choice of cartridge. There are 3 styles – pre-filled, refillable cartridge, and refillable mini Clearomizer. If you want a kit complete with ejuice and a carry case, get the Express Bundle.
SX MINI G CLASS 200W TC BOX MOD
DIRECTVAPOR SX Mini G Class 200W TC Box MOD – $219.95
Looking for a discount ecig company that won't sell you a Clone? One company stands apart, and that's DirectVapor.
With so many low-quality imports flooding the market, vapers need to know which companies are serious about ecig safety and reliability.
Review: DirectVapor is popular with advanced vapers who want the best deals on RBA's rebuildable Mods. DirectVapor has them at unbeatable prices. Even cheaper with my coupon code.
The new SX Mini G Class surpasses most advanced vaporizers. It has a superior dual battery giving you awesome power. A refined SX550J Chipset is one of the most versatile and formidable chipsets ever crafted. There's a Joystick controlled screen flow that's truly unique. This vape MOD supports stainless steel, titanium and nickel coils for enhanced compatibility. If all of that wasn't enough, you can sync a Bluetooth compatible app to customize your wallpaper and control your MOD remotely. Priced accordingly at over $200.
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HALO REACTOR
HALO REACTOR BOX MOD STARTER KIT – $60.00
- Great for both beginner and intermediate vapers
- Award-Winning Ecigarette Company
Review: This is one of my very favorite adjustable wattage/voltage sub ohm ready box mods. Why? It delivers heavenly clouds and smooth vapor and considering all the features it offers, Reactor is very easy to use. The 4,400 mAh battery lasts for days on end. The glass tank holds 5 ml of E-liquid and houses a .5 sub-ohm dual-coil head. It's a top fill tank so I never spill my juice. Best of all, the tank never leaks. Great colors and a steal for only $60.
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