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Hey vapers! Many are curious, is a mod suitable for beginners or not?
The answer is: not highly recommended, especially if you're just starting out and don't have anyone to share with. But if you have a friend who uses a mod too, then it might still be worth it for you.
Below, Vapeboss has summarized the complete reasons, plus mod recommendations for beginners that are safe and easy to use. Let's continue!
Mods have greater power and more complex features than pods. For beginners, this can be confusing because you need to understand watts, coils, airflow, and battery types.
Even a slight missetting can result in a less pleasant taste, wasted liquid, or even quickly damage the device.
Additionally, mods require extra maintenance—from cleaning the RDA to regularly checking battery condition.
Therefore, if you don't have a friend to share with or prior experience, pods are usually much safer and more practical to start with.
Here are some mod recommendations for beginners that are good and easy to set up, not only mods but we will also include pods or AIOs that are slightly more expert, including:
The first one is definitely perfect if you're looking for a mod for beginners, here's the Hotcig R99 which comes as a complete package with its RDA.
Yes, besides being ready to vape, the Hotcig R99 is also super easy to set up, especially for beginner vapers who want to try a mod. The stock RDA is good, and the flavor produced is balanced between sweetness, throat hit, and vapor.
The Hotcig R99 is only priced around Rp 390,000, and it comes in many color variants. It's designed with a single battery and features an on/off button and a potentiometer on the side of the body, making it even more practical and easy for beginners.
Read Also: Tips for Setting Up Your R99 Mod to Make it Even More Fierce!
This second one can be called a pod mod because its shape closely resembles a mod, but you can set up your own RBA, making it suitable for those who want to learn coiling and wicking before deciding to switch to a mod.
The Oxva VPrime collaborates with Six Prime RBA by Alexa to further enhance flavor flexibility according to your preferences. There is a special connector if you use an RBA, so you can directly coil and wick on your Oxva Vprime.
If you start to get bored setting up the RBA, just switch to pod mode and install the cartridge as usual. It costs Rp 400,000, not including the Six Prime RBA by Alexa.
Read the Oxva VPrime Review Here
If you're looking for a mod for beginners that looks professional, the right choice is the Hotcig R234.
Actually, there's also the R234 Pro, which is more specifically designed for those who want to customize panels and other parts of the mod. However, for beginners, the Hotcig R234 is more suitable.
It costs around Rp 570,000 but does not include the RDA.
Another single-battery mod that is also suitable for beginners is the Centaurus M100. The Centaurus M100 is perfect for those who want to learn about voltage, ohms, and watts used, as it has a small screen on the side of its body.
Its maximum power is 100W, and you can set your coil and cotton to your liking directly from the mod.
The Centaurus M100 is priced at Rp 430,000, not including the RDA. Oh, the Centaurus M100 also has an on/off switch button, so you don't have to worry about accidental firing when it's in your bag.
Read the Centaurus M100 Review Before Buying
Now, for the last one, this is an AIO (All-in-One) that is suitable for beginners because of its simple and compact shape.
The battery of the Orion 2 AIO is an integrated battery, so beginners don't need to bother buying a vape battery first. The Orion 2 AIO's shape is almost similar to a pod mod, so it can support both MTL and DTL vaping styles with freebase liquid.
The Orion 2 AIO by LVE is priced at Rp 800,000. However, for absolute beginners, you'll need a friend who already uses another mod because setting up the RBA requires a mod system.
Read Also: The Most Compact AIO? Here's the Orion 2 AIO Review
That's a brief explanation plus recommendations for mods for beginners that are safe and easy to use. Essentially, if you're just starting, make sure you have someone to share with so you don't misconfigure settings and can maximize your vaping experience.
Hopefully, the list above can help you find the most suitable device! Happy vaping!
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