The noticeable difference, of course, between refillable pods and closed-system pod kits is the way of refilling them. Refillable pods have a refillable e-liquid canister, while closed-system pods have a disposable e-liquid cartridge. But this article will contain more than what meets the eye—explaining all the advantages of refillable pods and what makes them the superior vaping choice over disposable pods.
More Puffs for a Single Charge
Since both refillable and disposable pods have USB-Type C charging ports, charging time is likely lightning speed on both devices, but the battery tenacity says differ. Refillable pods have a better battery span than disposable pods, even with the same number of mah per device. This claim may raise some brows and be far-fetched, but here’s some proof to back this claim up. The refillable pods have interchangeable coils or OCCs with different resistances. Catering coils with different resistances require much more durable and high-drain batteries to ensure the device works properly and safely for vapers. It happens to be the case with refillable pods having better batteries and power mechanisms. Coils with higher resistance draw less power, thus draining the battery lesser. On the other hand, disposable pods don’t have interchangeable coils and mostly use ceramic plates for atomizing the e-liquid inside of a cartridge. This coiling system has a fixed resistance rate for all the cartridge refills for a particular pod model. Since a specific disposable pod system runs on a fixed resistance rate, there are no current regulators inside, making the current direct and the power draw consistent, draining the battery life faster than vape devices that can handle different resistances. From a vaper’s perspective, refillable pods are like variable mods with alternating power draw, and disposable pods are like mechanical mods with direct power draw.
Different Vaping Experience with a Single Device
After mentioning the ability of refillable pods to handle different coil resistance, it also bears another benefit aside from lesser battery consumption. Different coil resistance offers different kinds of vaping experiences, which are not present with closed pod systems running on a fixed resistance ceramic coil. Refillable pods give the option of a better flavor or a better vapor production. Lower resistance coils produce more vapor, while higher resistance coils provide a much richer flavor for e-liquids. It is a feature only available for refillable pods due to their interchangeable coils and is absent on disposable pods.
Unrestricted Flavor Variety
Flavor options for disposable pods are limited depending on which flavors are only available for that particular pod model. Refillable mods have no restrictions for flavor options, as they can be refilled by any e-liquid available. As long as a salt nic-based e-liquid is used, tons of options are available and not restricted by any model or brand as long as it is a refillable pod system without any worries about e-liquid leakage. Some refillable pod systems have new features to give vapers a better quality vaping experience. One vape pod system, in particular, is the CALIBURN GK2（VISION) which has a unique upgrade for refilling a pod system. This upgrade will provide a quick, tidy, and spill-free refilling like no other. Refilling made easy the way it should be done.
Made Durable and Reliable
Since the e-liquid cartridges for closed system pods are meant to be disposable, the cartridges are made thinner not to affect the environment significantly. However, these disposable pods or cartridges are still proven to be leaked-proof but less durable than refillable pod canisters. It may require further care when handling and using since it is more likely to have damage when the device falls on a hard surface, is physically struck, or is compacted with hard objects inside a pocket. A mere dent may result in a crack that can lead to an e-liquid leakage and can easily ruin the primary device. Plus, the word “disposable” in vaping holds a broad debate on its environmental impact. Making the much more durable and efficient refillable pod systems are best suited as a wise and knowledgeable choice.
Final Thoughts
These are the many advantages of refillable pods over closed pod systems or disposable pods. Disposable pods are not as bad as it tends to be used by beginners of vaping as their stepping stone for their vaping journey. Refillable pods are best for long-time vapers seeking a more ergonomic and convenient vaping. Thus, disposable pods are the best introductory choice in vaping, and refillable pods are for a much longer term.
