What are the Differences Between an Atomizer, Clearomizer and Cartomizer?

One of the biggest challenges a new vaper encounters is trying learning what the differences are between an atomizer, cartomizer  and clearomizer. Slang and lingo is tossed around so much in the vaping community that it is sometimes it’s hard wrap your head around it all and build a solid understanding. To help those who are trying to understand these essential components of vaping, we have put together the definitive guide to learning the differences. Let’s discover the the real differences between clearomizers, cartomizers and atomizers!

Most electronic cigarette starter kits come with atomizers. In the past couple of years, electronic cigarette technology has advanced, and cartomizers and clearomizers have become a popular choice for many vapers, because they tend to be less expensive and more convenient to maintain. They don't require cleaning and are generally easy to fill. They also tend to hold more liquid in some cases. There are a lot of differences between cartomizers, clearomizers, and atomizers, and we are finding that many customers are confused when trying to purchase them. This guide will help you understand how they differ and what some of the terminologies mean when trying to read descriptions of these products.

Overview of an Atomizer
Atomizers are one of the original devices. They have a fairly small capacity and are best for people who prefer dripping. There are different design but majority of atomizers have a heating coil on the bottom with metal mesh on top of the coil. Some atomizers utilize silica wick instead of metal mesh.
 
Break-down of an Atomizer
1.    Assembled Atomizer
2.    Assembled Atomizer in transparent view
3.    Atomizer tank
4.    Metal mesh
5.    Heating coil
6.    Atomizer base with battery thread
Pros of an Atomizer
•    Perfect for dripping, which means that you can switch between different flavors of juices pretty fast
•    Simple design
•    Low cost
•    Easy to refill
Cons of an Atomizer
•    If you vape a lot, you need to continuously refill an atomizer
•    Some models of atomizers are rebuildable but require considerable skill
•    Hard to track amount of e-juice left inside
 
Overview of a Cartomizer
Cartomizers are similar in design to the atomizer. The big difference is that cartomizers have polyfill wrapped around a heating coil. A polyfill soaks e-juice and allows for longer vape time over atomizer. There are some designs of cartomizers that are housed inside a larger cylindrical tank that holds even larger capacity of e-juice.
 
Break-down of a Cartomizer
1.    Assembled Cartomizer
2.    Assembled Cartomizer in transparent view
3.    Cartomizer tank
4.    Polyfill material
5.    Heating coil
6.    Cartomizer base with battery thread
Pros of a Cartomizer
•    Hold more e-juice over an atomizer
•    Low cost
•    Easy to refill
•    Fairly easy to rebuild
Cons of an Cartomizer
•    Might not be suitable for heavy vaping.
•    Some people people claim that polyfill material dulls the e-juice flavor
•    May retain flavor from previous e-juice

Overview of a Clearomizer
Clearmizers are one of the newest and most popular devices on the market. These type of devices are usually cylindrical and feature a clear polycarbonate plastic or pyrex glass tank. A clear tank allows you to see the level of e-juice inside of a clearomizer. E-juice is delivered to the heating coil by ways of a silica wick. Some designs feature top heating coil with longer wicks, others have bottom placed heating coil with short wicks which allows for easier wick saturation. Be sure to check out our full line of clearmizers.
 
Break-down of a Clearomizer
1.    Assembled Clearomizer
2.    Drip tip
3.    Clearomizer tank
4.    Wick
5.    Clearomizer base with battery thread
6.    Heating coil
Pros of a Clearomizer
•    Large capacity for e-juice, typically around 1.6 – 3ml
•    Clear tank allows you to see exact amount of e-juice left inside of the clearomizer
•    Some models are rebuildable, and come with replaceable coil
•    Longer life-cycle
•    Some people people claim that clearmizers with wick system offer superior flavor delivery
Cons of an Clearomizer
•    Usually more expensive than atomizers or cartomizers
•    May retain flavor from previous e-juice
•    May leak depending on manufacturer and model
•    Top coil design may require you to tip clearomizer to absorb left over e-juice

This guide has included pictures of some of the clearomizers offered by SinoTecig. We have a large selection of clearomizers stocked. You need to check the description to know whether they work with 510 batteries or the eCab battery (without an adapter), but all of them will work with Ego style batteries. If you are unsure which one to purchase, you can always call us, email us, or stop by the store for advice.

The Ego electronic cigarette is a step up from the standard rechargeable e-cigarette style, and is preferred by many who need a little more vapor and a bigger battery. The many choices of sizes, styles and colors are just some of the benefits of owning an Ego. They are also very easy to use and charge, and Ego e-cigarettes produce more vapor and throat-hit than any disposable and most rechargeable styles. It is hard to go wrong with one of these devices. Their batteries can last all day, and their tanks can hold enough e-liquid to match the battery’s longevity. The Ego may be the perfect e-cigarette for medium to heavy smokers, but that doesn’t make it the easiest buying choice. There are dozens of choices of sizes, and dozens of choices of colors and features.
 
The Ego e-cigarette style offers a good price, several sizes, and hundreds of color options. These little electronic cigarettes make a huge footprint in the industry. Many electronic cigarettes users find these little guys the best e-cigarette on the market.
 
FYI, the term “Ego” refers to the only the battery section of the e-cigarette only and not the entire electronic cigarette You need to purchase some type of tank or atomizer to screw on top of the Ego to make a complete electronic cigarette Buying an Ego starter kit is the easiest way to make a complete e-cigarette.
 
One of the biggest reasons for their success is due to the use a standardized “510″ thread that is used to screw the tank onto the battery. The majority of electronic cigarette tank manufacturers use this 510 threading, so any atomizer or randomizer will fit as long as it has 510 threads. This opens up hundreds of different options for tanks, atomizers, atomizers, and clearomizers.
 
Some of the most common tanks for Ego e-cigarettes are:
 •Atomizers- just the heating element. Drop 2-5 drops directly onto heating element at a time
 •Clearomizers- heating element is enclosed in the tank, and e-liquid is fed to element using wicks.
 •Cartomizers- heating element is wrapped in e-liquid soaked polly-fill
 •Tankomizers- A cartomizer that sits inside the bigger tank of e-liquid. Hole in the side of the cartomizer allows e-liquid inside to keep element soaked.
 
There is only one button on the standard ego battery. This button is pressed when you want to use the device, and can also be used to turn the device on/off by rapidly pressing 7 times to toggle the power. If you carry it in your pocket, you will want to turn it off to avoid accidentally pressing it while in your pocket.
 
Many smokers find that Ego e-cigs generally offer the best vapor, the best size, and for the best price. The overall value and flexibility make them a definite candidate to consider when looking for the best electronic cigarette.
 
If you have tried disposables and rechargeable e-cigarettes, and are still not getting the satisfaction you want, try one of these. The price is reasonable, and the amount of vapor that these little guys can produce is amazing. They are powerful and satisfying as well as easy to use. Look for an Ego starter kit if you are just starting out. A starter kit will get you all you need to start vaping right out of the box and make sure you don’t forget anything. Make sure you get some tasty e-liquid if you don’t already have some. Go to the page Best E-Liquid page to check out some quality e-liquids.
 
Many of the Ego electronic cigarettes manufacturers design a similar looking device, that they and others call “Ego”. For this reason the term “Ego” has been created to generalize all the electronic cigarettes that resemble the similar look of most Ego models. It is what “Kleenex” is to tissue paper. Many of the Ego e-cigs below May be labeled ego type products, but not all of them are going to be labeled as an “Ego”.

Electronic cigarette starter kits have more options than the disposable electronic cigarette style. These sleek units consist of a rechargeable battery and a nicotine liquid cartridge. Simply charge the battery and screw on a liquid nicotine cartridge and you’re all set.

They range in size from cigarette size, to compact flashlight size, and you can get one in almost any color and style. Because of the amount of options and styles available, buying the best rechargeable electronic cigarette starter kit for your needs can be confusing, especially for the first time buyer.

Most medium and heavy smokers prefer a rechargeable electronic cigarette kit over the disposable style because of the cost-savings and versatility they offer. They are more powerful than a disposable and usually have more nicotine per puff.
 
An electronic cigarette starter kit consist of a rechargeable battery, a charger, and a nicotine liquid cartridge. Simply charge the battery and screw on a liquid nicotine cartridge and you’re all set to start using your e-cigarette. Buying a quality e-cigarette starter kit that will satisfy your cravings is crucial.
 
Your ultimate goal, of course, is to find the best e-cigarette to help you forget about smoking tobacco cigarettes. Buying a pile of worthless parts, or even low quality e-liquid, will turn your hopes of a tobacco free life, into a disappointing waste of money. If this has happened to you already, do not give up. Just keep trying different electronic cigarettes until you find your perfect device.
 
Somewhere out there, is the perfect electronic cigarette for you. If you have already tried a disposable electronic cigarette, you should already know a little about what you are looking for. You will want to focus your attention on the qualities you find most valuable. You may have wanted more flavor, or a longer lasting battery. Keep these desires in mind as you shop and remember, the bigger the battery the longer it will work before needing a recharge.
 
If you choose the smaller sizes, get at least two batteries so you can charge one while using the other. Most manufactures estimate the number of puffs per cartridge, or associate one cartridge to blank packs of smokes, but that will vary depending on the intensity of your drag. Most claim 1-2 packs equal one cartridge. I find these estimates to be seldom true at best.
 
Many smokers will tend to take deeper & longer drags with an e-cigarette at first because the vapor is not as dense as a tobacco cigarette and most smokers are looking for a burning feeling in their lungs that is just not present with an e-cigarette. So don’t expect a nicotine cartridge to last as long as 2 packs of smokes and you won’t be disappointed. Remember, it is the nicotine you are addicted to. You don’t need the heavy feeling in your lungs to be satisfied.

Find a rechargeable e-cigarette brand and flavor you enjoy, try different levels of nicotine to see what level you prefer. Listed below are several of the best rechargeable e-cigarettes of 2013. They come in many different styles and price points and are capable of providing all the satisfaction you need, and the flavor you desire.
 
Many smokers find rechargeable electronic cigarettes the best style for everyday use. Please remember you are not completely satisfied with a rechargeable e-cigarette, don’t give up, instead try a more advanced unit like an eGo or personal vaporizer. Most of the rechargeable e-cigarette kit will use different nicotine cartridges, so grab plenty of replacement cartridges to have on hand as you probably can’t find that particular cartridge locally.
 
If you are just getting started, find yourself a quality starter kit. An electronic cigarette starter kit is a great way to start your new life as a non-smoker. Make sure you get a kit with several different flavor cartridges so you can try many different flavors.
 
Expect to pay between $40-$100 for a complete rechargeable electronic cigarette starter kit that has all you need to start vaping. The more you spend, the more likely you are to be happy with your selection.
 
You can however spend less for a smaller kit that will give you a good idea of the flavor and vapor of each device. Just do yourself a favor and don’t assume that a cheap e-cigarette is going to have the best flavor and vapor production as a higher-end device. Just like anything else, you can expect a higher price for the good stuff.