TOP PICKS: The Best 200W Box Mods
Over the past few years vape mods have been getting bigger, more powerful, and increasingly advanced. It’s hard to believe that until recently, most products didn’t exceed 20W. Now almost every e-cig manufacturer produces a dual 18650 box mod that pushes 200W or more. There’s a whole lot to choose from; below you’ll see our picks for best 200W vape mods:
Good 200W Box Mods (Under $100)
Let’s be honest, the majority of vapers don’t “need” a 200W device. The truth is that most people rarely exceed 100W, but knowing that it’s an option is definitely a big selling point. A bigger factor for many is that running dual 18650 batteries (required to generate 200W of output) will provide twice as much battery life as a single 18650 and prevent you from having to constantly recharge your device.
Although many people prefer something smaller with a single battery, a dual battery vape mod has plenty of advantages. We’ve had the pleasure of testing most of the top products, these are our picks for the best 200W box mods under $100:
* This list of 200W devices was last updated on April 1, 2018
Smoant Cylon 218W Box Mod
PROS:
- Outstanding value
- Real leather grips
- Responsive and accurate
- Large color display
- Various customization options
CONS:
- Small adjustment buttons
- No 20700 compatibility
Smoant was relatively unknown until the Battlestar 200W Mod, which topped our list in 2017, but this year it’s been overthrown by Smoant’s latest device – the Cylon 218W Box Mod. The Cylon looks nothing like its modestly-styled predecessor, and it boasts a number of improvements (both aesthetically and technologically) that put it right at the top of our list again.
It has a beautiful high-end design that looks eerily similar to the YiHi SXMini G-Class (see below). Custom leather grips and an intuitive 1.3-inch color TFT display are the most obvious similarities. Plus, it provides loads of advanced features, including precision temperature control (Ni/Ti/SS), TCR, rapid-fire speed, and numerous customization options. A true value!
Aspire SkyStar 210W Vape Mod
PROS:
- Sleek ergonomic design
- Quality build and finish
- Accurate power and TC
- Bright touch screen
- Easy-to-use menu system
CONS:
- Plastic battery door
- Hard to avoid fingerprints
The Aspire SkyStar is another beautifully designed vape mod that’s both unique and innovative. Providing up to 210W of output with full temperature control (Ni/Ti/SS), it boasts a stylish ergonomic design, a large 1.3-inch touch display, and a discreet full-length firing bar running down the side. It has a durable finish and comes in a variety of attractive designs with a fully customize-able display, TCR, preheats, real-time clock, and more.
Sleek, stylish, and super-advanced – the Skystar is undoubtedly one of the best 200W box mods of 2018. It’s a little lighter than we expected (which could be a good thing or bad thing), but our biggest complaint is the screen – it’s a fingerprint magnet! Not a huge problem in the big scheme of things…
Wismec Sinuous Ravage 230W Mod
PROS:
- Accurate wattage and TC
- Huge 1.45″ color display
- Easy-to-use interface
- Nice paint and build quality
- New-and-improved 510
CONS:
- Confusing 3rd adjustment button
- Buttons are small
The Wismec family of vape mods has undergone plenty of updates; the latest being the Wismec Sinuous Ravage 230 Box Mod. Although Wismec has had some reliability issues in the past, it appears that they finally worked out the bugs with the Ravage 230. It’s accurate and precise, and an updated 510 pin eliminates some of the annoying issues of the past.
It has huge 1.45-inch color display and a cool, user-friendly dial menu that provides access to a full temp control suite (Ni/Ti/SS), preheat, TCR, real-time clock, and more. A huge step up from the Predator Mod!
Smok Mag 225W Vape Mod
PROS:
- Unique, grip-style design
- Large color OLED display
- Reliable new chipset
- Simple, icon-based interface
- Slide and lock battery bay
CONS:
- Large and oddly shaped
- Temp control is mediocre
Smok has had some hits, and a bunch of misses over the past few years, but we definitely feel like the Smok Mag 225W Vape Mod is a HIT. The stylish, pistol-grip design is the most obvious and unique feature that sets it apart from the competition. Plus, it has an upgraded chipset that makes it much more reliable than some of Smok’s recently retired products.
It has all of the advanced features you’d expect from a 200W device, including a large 0.96-inch color OLED display, full temperature control (Ni/Ti/SS), TCR, preheat and more. And the icon-based interface is super easy to use. One of the best 200W vape mods from Smoktech to date!
Sigelei Snowwolf XFeng 230W Mod
PROS:
- Sleek and sexy design
- Large color display
- Customizable screen layout
- Excellent venting
CONS:
- Temp control could be improved
- Blocky in the hand
The latest in a long line of Snowwolf mods, the Sigelei Snowwolf XFeng 230W Box Mod is undoubtedly the sleekest, and in our opinion the most attractive. It has a beautiful zinc alloy chassis with subtle but futuristic design cues and offers up to 230W of output with temperature control (Ni/Ti/SS) and TCR. The 1.3″ color screen can be displayed in multiple arrangements, and on the back, you’ll find a unique magnetic battery panel branded with zodiac signs.
Although the XFeng’s temperature control isn’t the most accurate, wattage mode works perfectly and we couldn’t ignore the device’s sexy looks. If precision TC isn’t a priority, then you’re likely to enjoy this mod.
Top 200W Box Mods (Over $100)
Most people would be perfectly satisfied with the products listed above, but if you’re looking for the absolute best 200W mods in terms of quality, performance, and technology, then the devices listed below will be right up your alley. These are my picks for best 200W box mods over $100:
Lost Vape Paranormal DNA 250C
PROS:
- Precise and extremely accurate
- High-quality finishes
- Long list of customization options
- Cell balance, boost mode, and more
- Unparalleled build quality
CONS:
- The screen is relatively small
- Features designed for advanced users
One of the sexiest 200W+ vape mods on the market, the Lost Vape Paranormal DNA 250C is powered by the most reliable and advanced chipset available – the DNA 250C by eVolv. Also available with the DNA75C or a throttled down Paranormal 166, this is the latest and most powerful version of the Paranormal Box Mod offering up to 200W of output power with some of the most advanced features and customization options available – thanks in large part to eVolv’s companion eScribe software.
The Lost Vape Paranormal DNA 250C has a beautifully engineered die-cast zinc alloy chassis with a leather (or carbon fiber grip) and interchangeable wood inserts. Designed in the USA, everything about this mod screams quality!
YiHi SXMini G-Class 200W Box Mod
PROS:
- Precise and extremely accurate
- Bluetooth connectivity
- A long list of customization options
- Taste Curve, Buck-Boost, and more
- Large full-color display
CONS:
- Joystick control can be finicky
- Features designed for advanced users
Right up there with the Paranormal DNA 250C, the YiHi SXMini G-Class is undoubtedly one of the best 200W box mods available. It doesn’t come cheap, but boy is it packed with performance and cutting edge features! Powered by the super-advanced YiHi SX550J chipset, it offers up to 200W of output with SXi-Q Intelligent Taste Curve Technology, Buck-Boost, precision temperature control, TCR, Bluetooth connectivity, and much more.
It has a large full-color TFT display that provides an enormous amount of data, and a unique joystick control that you won’t find on any other device. Throw in an attractive zinc alloy body with various high-end accent options and the YiHi SXMini G-Class 200W Vape Mod is a true standout.
HCigar VT250 DNA 250 Vape Mod
PROS:
- Precise and extremely accurate
- Full 250W of power output
- A long list of customization options
- Compact for triple 18650
- Unique, ergonomic design
CONS:
- Small, non-color screen
- Lower quality finish
Another DNA250-powered device like the Lost Vape Paranormal (above), this one is the standard DNA250 version and lacks the “C” – or color screen. And rather than throttling down the chip’s capability, this one offers the full 250W! Otherwise, the HCigar VT250 Box Mod has all of the same advanced features as the Paranormal and comes with eVolv’s companion eScribe software.
Aesthetically, the HCigar VT250 is definitely unique. It has a sleek, rounded shape and is the epitome of “ergonomic” with its strongly curved zinc alloy chassis. It offers precision temperature control, preheat, auto-sensing resistance, resistance lock, cell by cell monitoring, and much more.
YiHi SXMini Q-Mini 200W Box Mod
PROS:
- Precise and extremely accurate
- Bluetooth connectivity
- A long list of customization options
- Taste Curve, Buck-Boost, and more
- Excellent build quality
CONS:
- Small OLED screen
- Features designed for advanced users
With most of the same advanced features as the YiHi SXMini G-Class (above), the YiHi SXMini Q-Mini 200W Vape Mod offers industry-leading technology in a slightly different format than its sibling. Rather than having a joystick control and front-facing color display, the Q-Mini has two traditional adjustment buttons and incorporates the YiHi SX450J BT chipset.
Offering up to 200W of output power, SXi-Q Intelligent Taste Curve technology, precision temperature control, Bluetooth connectivity and more, the SXMini Q-Mini has a smaller quadrant based OLED display on the side, but it provides nearly as much data with the same high-quality construction.
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What’s Your Favorite 200W Device?
These are what I would consider the top 200W vape mods on the market right now. There are certainly other great devices worth considering, what would you consider the best 200 Watt box mod? Tell us in the comments below!
