Sub Ohm is the new it thing when it comes to e-ciggies and vaping, but it’s not for everyone. If you’re on the fence about trying it then it might be worth weighing the benefits and drawbacks.

Read on below to find out more about what it is and the pros and cons.

What is Sub Ohm?

Ohms are a unit of electrical resistance, so sub ohm vaping refers to e-cig devices that have a resistance of less than one ohm. The normal range for most e-cigarette device is 1.5 to 3 ohms.

Sub Ohm e-cigarette devices typically require less coil resistance, high wattage and higher battery voltage.

The Pros

There are a number of benefits to choosing to sub ohm vape and it is becoming increasingly popular amongst more experienced e-cigarette smokers. There are also now a number of start kits on the market to attract new users that provide an easy entry point to the sub-culture.

Bigger clouds

The top reason that people seek out this style of e-cig’s is that they create bigger vapour clouds. The choice to use low resistance e-cig’s is favoured highly by cloud chasers or those competing in competitions for cloud tricks.

More Flavour

Lower electrical resistance creates higher density vapour clouds which also means a bigger flavour hit, making it popular with many e-cigarette users as it enhances the experience.

More Nicotine

Users that are using nicotine containing e-liquid’s get a bigger hit of nicotine with each inhalation because of the bigger clouds and higher density of the vapour. This has made it a popular choice for those looking to get the best out of their e-liquids and e-cigarettes.

Warmer Vapour

It’s definitely a personal preference thing but many e-cigarette users prefer a warm vapour cloud, sub ohm vaping is perfect as it creates warm vapour rather than cooled vapour and this is the reason that it is favoured by many user’s.

Using better hardware

Choosing to try low resistance e-ciggie’s usually involves getting to experiment with premium mods and accessories. Getting the most out of your e-cigarette usually involved switching out coils and trialling new brands, or trying out new hardware such as drippers.

The Cons

Whilst there are benefits to trying out the sub ohm vape, there are also some clear drawbacks. Read on below for some of the most common problems with low electrical resistance electronic cigarettes.

Smaller battery life

Upping the wattage means your battery life is going to be substantially diminished. You’ll find that sub ohm vaping drains your battery faster than anything else and will require regular recharging. This can be a real problem for some, especially when regularly on the move or travelling but it might not bother users with regular access to a charger.

Smaller Throat Hit

This is a matter of personal preference. Some e-cigarette users will specifically choose their e-liquid to get a bigger throat hit and like the sensation, if you’re one of those people then low resistance e-cig’s are not for you.

E-liquid use

Bigger, denser vapour clouds equals more e-liquid or e-juice use and consequently people who choose to low resistance vape usually find themselves replacing their e-liquid solutions more regularly. If you’re a regular e-cigarette user than this can get kind of pricey.

Flavour

For some people more flavour is the whole point and welcomed, but for others too much flavour can ruin the experience. You will definitely get a lot of flavour when trying it out, if this is not you preference then it’s probably not for you.