What Are The Differences Between Variable Voltage and Variable Wattage?

Variable wattage and variable voltage achieve their desired result in two different ways. Ultimately however; They both, control your battery’s output.

So as not to be left out in the cold next time this discussion pops up, let’s take a closer look at the difference between Variable Voltage (VV) and Variable Wattage (VW) vapes.

Vaping and Variable Settings

If you are new to vaping and e- cigarettes, you may have started off with a cigarette look-alike. For beginners, this is all that is really needed. However, as you become more familiar with vaping, you will want to experiment with voltage because of how it affects certain e-juice flavors. This can’t be done on starter e-cigarettes. They are set at a factory setting and that is where they stay.

But first things first. Variable wattage is referred to as VW. Variable voltage is referred to as VV. When discussing e-cigarettes, these topics come up frequently. Particularly amongst advanced vapers – AVP’s, volts, and ohms are discussed at length. The reason for all the discussion is that topics like this separate the novice from the pro (the casual, light e-smoker from the connoisseur of e-cigarettes, if you will).

Variable Voltage Vaporizers

Vaporizers with variable voltage simply means that you have the option of selecting the voltage at which your battery operates. In other words, no matter how much power you have remaining, you can enjoy a consistent volume of vapor.

Here’s an example: Even with the same cartomizer, you can get a stronger hit and more vapor using a 4.5 to 5.0-volt battery with a 1.5ohm dual coil cartomizer than you would using a 3.7-volt battery.

Another point regarding variable voltage vaporizers is that, at higher voltages, flavors may seem more intense. Both new and experienced e-smokers like to experiment with voltages of different levels. The best rule to follow in this case, however, is this: in order to prevent atomizer damage, make your device setting adjustments in small increments.

Note: You will experience a stronger throat hit with resistances in the range of 1.25 to 2.7ohms. Less of a throat hit and a smoother vapor will be experienced by using atomizers with the range of 3.0ohms and up.

Variable Voltage vs. Variable Wattage Vapes

• Both allow you to tailor vape power settings
• VV tend to be more affordable
• VW tend to be more expensive
• VW help keep life simple
• VW vape chips need more computing power

Because you can’t set different watts and different volts at the same time, you will need to decide which one you want to do. We won’t take the time to get into the science behind this. In a nutshell:

Compare adjusting voltage to driving a car. Volts will equal your gas pedal. Watts (or heat) will equal your speed. The more resistance there is against your car, the more you adjust the pressure on your gas pedal. The harder you press. The resistance against your car represents ohms resistance. Pressing harder on the gas pedal means kicking up the watts or heat. It works in reverse as well. Less resistance, less heat.

 VV, VW + E-Juice Flavors

There is a ‘sweet spot’ of sorts involved with every e-juice flavor. In order to get the ideal heat setting every time, VW and VV devices allow you more control over the battery’s power output.

As an example, take Watermelon Zest, one of the more popular fruity flavors. In order to enjoy a great taste, most fruit flavors don’t need a lot of heat. So, the 2.5ohm atomizer setting with the 3.7 V battery on your e-cigarette (which is normal) works just fine. On the other hand, 3.7 V may not be ideal for flavors like tobacco, chocolate, and coffee. And that is why wattage and voltage variable devices were created.

To truly enjoy a robust volume of luscious vapor every time you inhale, certain flavors need more heat/more power. Each vaper must experiment to find what works best for them.