Squonk Boxes originally came on the scene in 2009 with the invention of the Juice Box. A combination of an RDA and a bottom-feeding tank, squonk boxes provide the flavor of an RDA with the convenience of a vape mod. They are, essentially, the perfect devices. Not only do squonk box mods chuck massive clouds, but they also produce incredible flavor. If you want to know what your e-juice really tastes like, you’ll want to try it out on an RDA.
With a squonk box mod, you no longer have to carry around an extra bottle of e-liquid. In fact, squonk mods today carry up to 9-10ml of e-liquid inside the body of the device. Today, we’re going to talk about how to find the best squonk box mods.
Battery Choice
While many squonk mods run on your standard high-drain 18650 cells, many of the newer devices also run on 20700 and 21700 batteries. 20700 and 21700 batteries last up to 13 months and are far more powerful. You will occasionally find standard box mods that run on 20700/21700 batteries, but it’s becoming more and more common in the top squonk box mods.
With an 18650 battery, you’re relatively limited in terms of capacity, but if the device can take multiple different kinds of batteries, you’ll be able to vape for longer without recharging. You’ll also be able to reach higher wattage outputs. It’s not uncommon to find batteries with 3000mAh and 35A from reputable companies like Sony, LG, and Samsung.
According to Ohm’s law, V=I*R, a battery with a current of 35A working with an atomizer with a resistance of 0.1Ω requires a voltage of 4.0V, which equates to about 120W. Pop in two 21700 batteries into a single mod, and you’ve got yourself a lot of power. Not only will your device last for hours and hours on a single charge, but it will also fire even at very high wattages.
RDA Deck
The RDA deck on a squonk box is, undoubtedly, the most important part. The RDA is what makes a squonk box a dripper. While many kits come with an RDA included, some only come with the battery and the bottom-feeding squonk device. If your kit comes without an RDA, you’ll want to make sure that it’s large enough to support your RDA without overhang. If you don’t yet have an RDA, assume that it will be at least 24-25mm in diameter and plan accordingly. I’d aim for a width of 25mm just to be safe. If the tank is smaller, it’s no big deal.
If your kit does come with an RDA, you’ll want to verify a few things. The best squonk box mods have ample airflow. Look for large airflow vents on either side of the device that open directly onto the atomizer coils.
Lastly, you’ll want to make sure you can actually build on the deck. After all, it’s called a rebuildable dripping atomizer. If the deck isn’t large enough or the holes are inconveniently placed, you’re not going to get the kind of vape you’re looking for. I generally go for a classic velocity-style deck with large holes in case I want to go for a massive alien coil or something similar.
If you’re looking to buy an RDA, chances are you’re familiar with different kinds of decks. Of course, some decks come with pre-made coils, but if you’re using pre-made coils, you’re sort of missing the entire point.
Wattage Levels
Squonk box mods are comparable to standard e-liquid box mods with regards to wattage levels. You’ll find most mods can reach between 70W-120W. RDA’s generally produce large clouds simply because of the large airflow vents. You shouldn’t need to crank up the wattage to get a good hit. 40-60W should be more than sufficient for the vast majority of vapers.
I mention wattage because most vapers are concerned about wattage levels. However, I should also say that vapor and flavor largely come down to coil build. Building gives you much more control over your vaping experience than wattage control does. In fact, unless your device comes with a DNA chip, the wattage control might not even be all that precise.
Tank Capacity
Most box mods can hold 5-6ml. In some all-in-one devices you might find 7-8ml, but it’s generally pretty rare. Squonk mods are a whole different story though. The best squonk box mods can carry 9-10ml easily. Because the bottle is hidden inside the device as opposed to in a tank sitting on top of the battery, it’s much more discreet.
While a tank of 6-7ml would overwhelm a box mod, you can easily fit an entire bottle of e-liquid inside a device. 9-10ml of e-liquid is a ton of e-liquid. While a dripper will go through e-liquid pretty quickly, 9-10ml will last you all day even if you’re chain-vaping. So as I always like to say, the bigger the better!
Price
Despite the fact that squonk boxes are essentially the perfect vape mods, they’re rather reasonably priced. The price of the kit will largely depend on whether it includes an RDA or not. In any case, squonk box starter kits range anywhere from $40-$150. You can find some of the best squonk box mods for only $50-60 though. Don’t necessarily discount a mod just because of its price.
Final Thoughts: Best Squonk Mods
Whether you’re looking for intense flavor or massive clouds, RDA’s can do it all. Of course, I’m not sure if you can call it an RDA if there’s no dripping involved. In any case, squonk mods are the mods of the future. Wattage control, battery capacity, tank capacity…they surpass e-liquid mods in every metric. We’ve given you a few guidelines, and while this article is by no means exhaustive, we hope that these tips will help you find the best squonk box mods to add to your own collection.