Halo Cigs Review
Halo offers several different innovative product lines; the flexible cigarette-like G6 and the larger, more advanced eGo-style Triton. These high quality products perform exceptionally well and feature a full range of color, accessory and upgrade options, but Halo’s true claim to fame is their excellent line of American-made smoke juice. When we reviewed it, Halo was one of the stronger brands we tested.
Status update (October 2026): This review is from 2013 and describes the products as we tested them then. We could not confirm that Halo still sells e-cigarettes in the US. No Halo product appears on FDA's list of authorized e-cigarettes, which FDA says are the only e-cigarettes that may be lawfully sold in the United States. Ratings, flavors and features below are from our original review and have not been rechecked.
Vaping is not safe. The CDC says no tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are safe; e-cigarettes may only benefit adults who smoke if they switch completely.
Halo Cig Ratings
9
Quality
8.9/10
Performance
9.3/10
Pricing
8.9/10
Selection
8.5/10
Customer Service
9.2/10
Pros
- Two flexible e-cig designs
- 20+ quality, U.S. made e-liquids
- Outstanding flavors!
- Lots of battery options
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Limited sweet / fruity flavors
- Short 60-day warranty
More About Halo Cigs
New Jersey-based Halo Cigs isn’t quite as big or well-known as some electronic cigarette companies, but they’re a clear leader in the quality and performance departments. In particular, their American-made e-liquid (or ‘smoke juice’) is widely considered to be some of the best in the industry. Their innovative and delicious flavors are formulated to provide the best combination of vapor and “throat hit” – using what Halo described as USP-grade ingredients.
We agreed that Halo’s smoke juice was outstanding, but their e-cigs aren’t too shabby either. Halo offers two models: the lightweight and sleek G6, and the larger, longer-lasting Triton. Each is designed with slightly different users in-mind, but they both feature a wide array of options, accessories and upgrade choices.
The Cigarette-Like G6 Model
The G6 is Halo Cigs’s entry level, cigarette-like model – available in several different colors and styles. The traditional faux white option looks just like a real cigarette with it’s slow-dimming LED, or select from a wide variety of brightly-colored, anodized metallic batteries – in automatic or manual formats. Although the G6 starter kit includes a 5-pack of black pre-filled cartomizers, you can eventually purchase matching-colored blanks to give your e-cigarette a sleek and monotone look. The blank cartomizers will allow you to easily fill up with Halo’s excellent selection of e-liquids, or you can purchase Halo’s ultra-cool ‘mini tanks’ to improve the look and performance of your G6 even further.
If you want to keep it simple, Halo does offer eight different pre-filled cartomizers (Prime15, Tribeca, Turkish Tobacco, Torque5, HX3, Malibu, Menthol ICE, Belgian Cocoa), but to get the best flavor and vapor production, filling blanks with e-liquid is the way to go. Choose from 20+ flavor choices and a full range of nicotine levels (XHigh – 24mg, High – 18mg, Med – 12mg, Low – 6mg)
G6 Performance Overview
Although it’s lightweight and sleek, the G6 is by no means your average ‘cig-a-like’ product. Not only does it offer a wide array of accessories and upgrade choices, but it’s also one of the better performing mini e-cigs on the market. Vapor production is outstanding and we can’t say enough about Halo’s flavors. Whenever you’re dealing with over 20 different options you’re bound to have some favorites, but in general, each one is uniquely crafted to produce a smooth and rich taste. We’re not sure what Halo’s so-called “Infiniglow” technology does to improve battery life, but we did notice a slight improvement over comparable mini models. Halo offered a shorter and a longer battery, and the longer one lasted noticeably longer in our testing.
The Advanced Triton Tank System
Ready for more vapor, longer-lasting batteries and the next level of performance? The Triton is Halo’s top-of-the-line vGo model and was aimed at heavier smokers and dedicated vapers. Halo offered several battery sizes, with the largest sold separately. The Triton came in 10+ colors, including an ultra-cool metallic “Iridescence” version. Halo also sells a variable voltage model if you’re looking for full control over your experience.
Like the G6, the Triton can be used with any of Halo’s 20+ tasty e-liquids and uses a refillable tank system vs. cartomizers. Fast and easy to refill, the tanks held much more smoke juice than most cigarette-style cartomizers. Not only will the larger batteries easily last throughout the day, they’ll produce bigger, more satisfying clouds of vapor and users will need to refill less, meaning more time to enjoy vaping.
Here’s What We Really Love!
Besides the excellent performance and outstanding American-made smoke juice, we love the fact that the smaller G6 has so many upgrade options – multiple batteries, blank cartomizers, mini-tanks and e-liquids. But here’s what we really love: the G6 cartomizers and mini-tanks were fully compatible with the Triton tank system. This makes upgrading a breeze and you don’t have to throw away your extra cartos or invest into a completely new Triton starter kit to give it a shot. With just a Triton battery and charger (the G6 chargers are not compatible) you can experiment with an upgrade for significantly less than purchasing an entire kit. Of course, if you decide the Triton is the way to go you’ll eventually want the larger tanks and a backup battery, but you have some flexibility with Halo’s line-up and can test out various options without breaking the bank.
Just a few minor negatives…
When it comes to Halo’s products, there isn’t a whole lot to complain about. We feel like the G6 is one of the best mini e-cigs on the market, and the Triton is definitely a top performer in the mid-size, eGo space. Halo’s e-liquids are by far one of their strongest points, but it can be a little confusing trying to pick out the right flavors. With odd names such as ‘Torque56’ and ‘HX3’, it’s definitely not easy to decipher your options. And you won’t find a whole lot of fruity or overly sweet choices. Although they’re broken down by ‘Tobacco’, ‘Menthol’ and ‘Gourmet Flavors,’ it’s still a tough decision with 5 to 10 options in each category. We strongly suggest you try a sample pack before you fully commit to a flavor, this way you’ll get a good feel for Halo’s entire range of smoke juice.
Of course, odd product names aren’t a big deal in the big scheme of things and you’ll undoubtedly enjoy many of Halo’s flavors. The biggest factor that hampered our rating was Halo’s warranty. Most companies offer at least a year – with many companies providing limited “lifetime” warranties on their products. There are often strings attached with longer warranties, but 60-days doesn’t exactly inspire confidence, and with such a great line of high-quality products we’re not sure why Halo only offers 60-days, but it’s something to be aware of and a factor that dropped our rating. Replacement batteries were inexpensive at the time, so the weak warranty may not have been a deal breaker and we’re big fans of Halo in every other aspect. Visit Halo →
Sources
- E-Cigarettes, Vapes and Other ENDS Authorized by the FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Health Effects of Vaping, CDC