Ceramic vs Mesh Vapes: Which is Best and Why?

Understanding the different types of e-cigarettes can be confusing when you’re new to vaping and one of the decisions to make is whether to choose vapes with ceramic or mesh coils.

The coil is a very important part of a vape. It’s what warms up your chosen e-liquid, creating a vapour that carries the nicotine to your lungs. But, which is better - ceramic or mesh?

There are key differences between these coils including how they affect the flavour, vaping experience, lifespan of the device, and how they accommodate different vaping styles. So, keep reading as we explore ceramic vs mesh vapes, outlining the advantages of each coil type.

Ceramic Coils in E-Cigarettes

What is a Ceramic E-Cigarette Coil?

Ceramic coils are relatively new compared to mesh coils, and they rely on a ceramic inner to warm the device’s e-liquid.

You might be thinking my dinner plates are ceramic. We’re not talking tiny dinner plates inside our vapes, but yes, ’ceramic’ is a term given to describe any hard, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant material that is made by shaping and firing. This is the material that works so well inside e-cigarettes.

What Are the Advantages of a Ceramic Coil?

There are various reasons why you might choose to vape using an e-cigarette that features a ceramic coil. Here are some of them:

A Ceramic Coil Doesn’t Detract From The Vaping Flavour

The last thing you probably want when trying a new flavour is a diluted taste. You want to get the full experience - a clean flavour without any metallic notes detracting from the e-liquid blend you’ve been excited to try.

Thankfully, a ceramic coil will deliver a ‘pure’ taste and avoid that metallic tang many vapers find unpleasant. This can be a major advantage of ceramic coil e-cigarettes for many vapers who like our fruity e-liquid blends such as cherry and green apple.

Ceramic Coils Give A Smooth Vape

No one enjoys the sensation of a burnt taste while vaping. However, ceramic coils evenly warm the e-liquid to lower the chance of irritation and provide a nicer vape experience.

Ceramic Coils Last

Generally, ceramic coils outperform mesh coils in terms of their lifespan. They’re less likely to become clogged by vaping liquid too, so you can use them with confidence.

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Mesh Coils in E-Cigarettes

What is a Mesh Vape Coil?

Designed with a circular mesh netting instead of a ceramic core, a mesh vape coil is an alternative way of heating e-liquids that has received traction in recent times.

What Are the Advantages of a Mesh Coil?

Don’t rule out e-cigarettes with mesh coils yet; these alternative vape pens have their own advantages over ceramic coil alternatives, as we’ll list below:

They Heat Up Rapidly

Achieve that enjoyable vape experience with less dry hits and waiting time. Mesh coils have a unique design and large surface area which gets warm fast. Many vapers say that this produces a smoother vape and more intense flavour (even compared to an e-cigarette with a ceramic coil).

Mesh Coil E-Cigarettes Suit Different Vaping Techniques

Beginners usually try mouth-to-lung vaping (MTL) when they first start to vape, given its ease and resemblance to smoking cigarettes. Generally, vapers work up to direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping after becoming familiar with more simple e-cigarette devices.

No matter your preference, mesh coils can be used in devices for both vaping styles, making them popular among vapers of all experience levels.

Read more: How To Inhale Vape Properly: Tips For Using Your Device And Drawing Vapour

They Produce Clouds of Vapour

If you like to create noticeable clouds of vapour, then a mesh coil could be the best option for you. While we’re not suggesting that they’ll help you become a professional cloud chaser, these e-cigarettes tend to produce much more vapour than devices fitted with ceramic coils.

Mesh vs Normal Coils

Hold up! Before you pick your coil, there is a third option: a vape coil known as a traditional round wire coil.

These coils are made of finer mesh coil materials - Kanthal or stainless steel – and are an efficient choice as they spread heat consistently. This helps avoid any deterioration within the coil and lessens the frequency of hot spots. However, overall, a mesh coil outperforms a round wire coil.

Ceramic or Mesh Coils? The Decision is Yours

Finding the right e-cigarette affects how much you enjoy vaping, and this includes the material and shape of your vape device’s coil.

At blu, we sell vapes with both mesh and ceramic coils. So, if you’ve decided ceramic is for you, shop our blu 2.0.

For a mesh alternative, try our blu bar kit.

Have more questions about vaping? We’re here to help you with your vape conundrums and regularly share informative blogs which answer common FAQs.

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About the Author

Kate is a widely published lifestyle writer and blu expert who has been creating digital content for over 20 years. She likes to keep up to date with the latest vaping news and technology to offer you all the best insights from the team at blu.