The Best Temperature Control (TC) Box Mods You Can (Still) Buy in 2024

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Last Updated on February 23, 2024

Since Evolv introduced Temperature Control (shortened to just “TC“) to the vaping world, many companies tried to dethrone them in that game. Unsuccessfully, we should add. TC has proved to be a tough nut to crack, and most companies have failed in their quest for the Holy Grail of vaping. Many have even given up trying lately, their newest mods supporting only Power mode, skipping TC altogether.

That’s why the majority of devices available for purchase today might be perfectly fine for use in plain Wattage, “Power” mode. Still, if you care about TC, you can’t just pick and choose among them based on their lovely looks. A mod that can pull-off TC adequately is a rare unicorn. When you find it, though, dial in the settings correctly, and take your first hit, you understand why unicorns are such rare beasts. Pink, fluffy, cuddly beasts that change your (vaping) life forever, to reassess your priorities, realizing you never really knew what you were missing.

But we want to believe we found them.

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Not all products you’ll see in our list are equal for, as we explained, TC is hard to pull off. Many are old models but so good at TC that they still give newcomers a run for their money. Some do it better than others, but they usually ask more from your wallet for that ability. Others are the strange fluke, the exception to the rule, an affordable mod that somehow manages the impossible.

Thus, their chops in TC were our main priority in choosing them – not their looks, not their colors, not their weight, or the time of release, although we did take into account those factors as well. We used our straightforward single-flavor testing juice, with which we’re intimately familiar after years of vaping the particular recipe. It’s 20 drops of Atmos Lab Vanilla (plain/classic) in 10 ml of 70VG/30PG 3mg base for DL tanks and 10 drops in 10 ml of 50VG/50PG 12mg base for MTL tanks.

Similarly, we used simple SS316L builds in atomizers known for their flavor, despite their age: a Kayfun v3 RTA and a Derringer RDA for MTL and restricted DL. A Wasp Nano RDTA and a Boreas RTA (which this humble writer always preferred to the much more popular Aromamizer RDTAs) for open DL. Those might be old-ish options, too, but you want to keep everything else a known constant when you’re testing new devices. Thus, we used the same atomizers on those mods that we use to check the capabilities of every other mod – consider them this humble writer’s “testing suite.”

Now, on to the unicorns!

The Best TC Box Mods: Editor’s Choice

Dovpo Odin DNA 250C – Best TC Box Mod of 2024

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Dovpo made their name with affordable mods, but they decided to go all out for their latest creation. They collaborated with Vaperz Cloud and the popular YouTube reviewer The Vaping Bogan to bring us one of the best TC mods currently on the market.

The secret sauce for its practically perfect TC is Evolv’s latest DNA chip, the DNA250C. Together with YiHi‘s offerings, DNA chips are considered the very definition of TC. After all, it was their creator, Evolv, who brought TC to the world of vaping. Thus, there’s no point talking about this device’s TC capabilities, for they’re simply the best you can get – although the same applies to most other devices equipped with the same board.

Where Dovpo’s Odin DNA 250C differs is in its form factor – it’s a behemoth. Although relatively compact for what it is, it relies on two 21700 cells as its power source. Being larger and heavier than 18650s, they add to both its size and weight. If you want a vape mod with perfect TC, but that will also get you through the day, this is the one to get.

Brand

Dovpo

Wattage

1.0W – 200.0W

Output Volts

0.2V – 8.0V

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.25ohm – 8 ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

0.15ohm – 8 ohm

Modes

VW/TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel)/TCR/Curve/Replay

Temp Range

200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)

Chip

DNA250C

Display

0.96'' Color OLED

Battery Type

Dual 18650/20700/21700 Battery

Port

Micro USB 5V/2A

Software-Controllable

Yes, eVolv's eScribe

Dimensions

51.2mm x 42.8mm x 90mm

Weight

177g

Material(s)

Aluminum Alloy

Colors

Black, Red, Blue Steel, Brushed Gunmetal, Brushed Silver, Brushed Black

What we like:

  • Genre-defining TC
  • One of the rare mods that support dual 21700 cells
  • Quality build

What we don’t like:

  • Expensive
  • Some may find it too large and heavy

Lost Vape Centaurus TC Mod


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An unofficial sequel to Lost Vape’s hugely successful Paranormal, the Centaurus could easily be mistaken for its ancestor. It shares the same form factor, design, chip, and, by extension, the same characteristics. The Centaurus is another two-cell DNA250C device, and as such, it offers genre-defining TC performance. The simple way to put it is that thanks to its Evolv-made board, this is another one of those rare mods where you won’t have to deal with burnt hits, charred wicks, and cough your way back to normal breathing.

In other mods, this means dialing in the settings for each coil yourself. Making sure the resistance of the atomizer you use reads correctly, and fooling around with the Wattage, striving to smoothen the power delivery manually. With the DNA250C board and its much-touted Replay feature, you only have to vape until “it feels perfect.” Then, “memorize it” with a press of a button, and the Centaurus will do the rest automatically in the future to replicate the same experience.

Easy-peasy.

Brand

Lost Vape

Battery Type

Dual 18650 Battery

Output Watts

1W – 200W

Output Volts

0.2V – 8.0V

Output Amps

Unknown

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.1ohm – 3.0ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

0.1ohm – 3.0ohm

Modes

VW/TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel)/TCR/Curve/Replay

Temp Range

200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)

Chip

DNA250C

Display

0.90" Color TFT

Port

Micro USB 5V/2A

Software-Controllable

Yes, eVolv's eScribe

Dimensions

55mm x 26mm x 91mm

Weight

173g

Material(s)

Stainless Steel

Colors

Black/Ostrich-Chopped Carbon Fiber, Black/Crocodile-Stabwood, Gunmetal/Pear Fish-Tactile Carbon Fiber, Gunmetal/Pear Fish-Stabwood, SS/Cowhide-Tactile Carbon Fiber, SS/Crocodile-Stabwood, Black/Ostrich-Tactile Carbon Fiber

What we like:

  • Top-notch TC
  • Premium, sturdy build with multiple materials
  • Many material combinations (AKA: looks) to choose from

What we don’t like:

  • Pricey
  • Some may find the material, combinations ugly, looking like random patchwork

YiHi SX Mini G-Class

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YiHi’s chips remain at the very top as far as TC goes, but nowadays, you won’t find them in many third-party mods. Most large companies invest in their own tech, and the few ones that don’t usually go with the much more popular DNA chips. That is until they earn enough to, in turn, invest in their own tech.

This has left YiHi almost the sole creators of premium mods with their tech. Mods like YiHi’s SX Mini G-Class. In a class of its own, the SX Mini G-Class is a premium device on the same level as Dovpo’s Odin and Lost Vape’s Centaurus, with similar functionality and specs but a wholly different design and navigation system. If you want top-level TC capabilities, but for whatever reason you like neither the Odin nor the Centaurus, you need the SX Mini G-Class in your life. If you can afford its similarly premium price.

Wattage

200W

Brand

YiHi

Battery Type

Dual 18650 Battery

Output Volts

1V – 9.5V

Output Amps

Unknown

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.05ohm – 3ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

0.05ohm – 1ohm

Modes

Variable Wattage/TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel)/Memory Presets Temp Range: 212°F – 572°F (100°C – 300°C)

Chip

YiHi SX550J

Display

1.3'' Color TFT

Port

Micro USB 5V/2A

Software-Controllable

Yes, With YiHi's Software for PC and smartphone (bluetooth)

Dimensions

47.3mm x 32.3 mm x 92.4mm

Weight

310g

Material(s)

Zinc Alloy,Stainless Steel

Colors

Coffee Leather, Black Leather, Kevlar Edition, Luxury Gold Camo Editions – Forest / Black, Urban / Titanium, Ocean / Chrome

What we like:

  • The best non-DNA tech for TC
  • Joystick control
  • Premium build

What we don’t like:

  • Premium device with even more premium pricing
  • Less detailed control of the mod’s settings compared to DNA-sporting options

Geek Vape Aegis Solo

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Can a mass-produced mod that costs up to six times less than The Holy Triad at the top of our list match their TC capabilities? Nope, let’s be realists; nothing matches Evolv’s and YiHi’s chips. At the same time, though, nothing has a right to come so close to matching them for such an affordable price!

Allow us to stress the point you might have missed: GeekVape’s Solo, the most popular single-cell member in their Aegis family of products, comes scarily close to DNA and YiHi levels of TC mastery, at a fraction of their price. As in, you could buy almost all color variants of the Aegis Solo, and it would still cost you less than a Centaurus or an SX Mini G-Class!

As a bonus track, the Aegis Solo shares the same characteristics as the rest of the Aegis family: it’s water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof.

Wattage

100W

Brand

GeekVape

Battery Type

Single 18650 Battery

Output Volts

0.1V – 8 V

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.05 – 3 ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

Unknown

Modes

Variable Wattage/TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel), Bypass, Memory Presets

Temp Range

200°F – 600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)

Chip

Geek Vape AS-100

Display

0.96'' Color OLED

Port

Micro USB 5V/1.5A

Software-Controllable

No

Dimensions

41.2mm x 31.5mm x 86.4mm

Weight

112.5g

Material(s)

Zinc alloy, Aluminum, Leather

Colors

Orange, Blue, Black, Green, Red, Gunmetal

What we like:

  • Stellar TC (for its price)
  • Dust, shock, and water – proof
  • Affordable
  • Easy to find in stock

What we don’t like:

  • Pretty basic menu, offering far less control than DNA or YiHi options

Vsticking VK530 TC Mod

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You saw the SX Mini G-Class up close, or even better, you held and used it, and now you’re in love. You need one. You can’t forget how it felt inside your hand, its ergonomics, its easy-to-use menu, and, most of all, its unmatchable performance in TC. If it weren’t for those bills and taxes, you’d already have bought one. Alas, you’ll have to settle for a mass-produced shoddy eLeaf product, right? Well, nope.

First of all, eLeaf’s products aren’t as shoddy as some people say they are – but that’s a whole different story. Secondly, there’s always the option of Vsticking’s VK530. Initially sold for close to double its current price, it also uses a YiHi chip, achieving similar TC results to its premium brethren.

Admittedly, the VK530 uses cheaper materials and the cut-down YiHi SX530 chip compared to YiHi’s G-Class to keep costs low. Still, it’s the closest you can get and has similar TC chops. You might need to spend some time tweaking the TCR and power levels manually to achieve comparable results, but it’s doable. And that’s more than most other mods could even dream of achieving.

Wattage

000W

Brand

VSTICKING

Battery Type

Dual 18650 Battery

Output Volts

1.0V – 8.0V

Output Amps

Unknown

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.1ohm – 3.0ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

0.05ohm – 1.5ohm

Modes

Bypass, TCR, FLavor, TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel), SX Pure

Temp Range

212-572°F (100°-300°C)

Chip

YiHi SX530

Display

1.3'' Color IPS

Port

Micro USB 5V/2A

Software-Controllable

No

Dimensions

48.3mm x 34.6 x 92.5mm

Weight

187g

Material(s)

Zinc alloy

Colors

Skull, Mesh Black, Camouflage, J-grafitti Silver, Carbon Black, White Deity

What we like:

  • SX Mini G-Class – like TC
  • Nowadays available at close to the price of a typical mid-range two-cell mod
  • The closest to the SX Mini G-Class at a fraction of the price

What we don’t like:

  • Close to SX Mini G-Class’s TC performance, but needs fiddling to get there

Voopoo Drag TC Vape Mod

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Yes, it’s an old mod – has it been three years already? Yes, it’s boxier than most people would like, and if you don’t have large hands, you might need both to hold it. Yes, it also has a large and obnoxious “DRAG” on one of its sides. So what if it uses strange TCR values nobody but Voopoo understands? Its TC performance is so good, people were calling it “a DNA-killer” at the time of release. Of course, it wasn’t, but like the Aegis Solo, you’d never expect such a good TC experience for such a low price.

Please note, though, that since it’s an old mod, stock has started running out. Newer models officially replace it, so grab one while you can still find them. Also, keep in mind that it’s best for standard coils, not big-mass monstrosities, since it has a Power cap in TC mode at around 75W.

Wattage

157W

Brand

VooPoo

Battery Type

Dual 18650 Battery

Output Volts

0V – 7.5V

Output Amps

Unknown

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.05ohm – 3.0ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

0.05ohm – 1.5ohm

Modes

Variable Wattage, Variable Voltage, TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel), TCR, Curves

Temp Range

100-315℃ (200-600℉)

Chip

Voopoo Gene.Fan

Display

0.91'' Black & White OLED

Cells

2 x 18650

Port

Micro USB 5V/1A

Software-Controllable

Yes, With Voopoo's PC Software Suite

Dimensions

54mm x 24 mm x 90mm

Weight

203.4g

Material(s)

Zinc Alloy

Colors

Purple Jade, Azure, Turquoise, Rainbow, Jade

What we like:

  • Almost DNA-level TC, if you’re using “lite” coil builds
  • Gives a boxy retro-vibe
  • Very affordable, if you’ll find it in-stock

What we don’t like:

  • Good TC only on “lite” coil builds – forget large, chunky, exotic coils that need a lot of power
  • It was already “retro” at the time of release, which makes it even more retro today (as in, “it looks like five-year-old tech,” and not out of place next to Sony’s original walkman).
  • Has started disappearing from shops. Get it while you can

Vaporesso Gen TC Vape Mod

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When Vaporesso‘s Gen hit the stores, many hailed it as the best mod of 2024. The last in a string of hits for Vaporesso, Gen came after success stories like the Revenger and Luxe. Those mods already had adequate TC capabilities but with a tendency to “overshoot,” to “throw more power at the coil” when you pressed the fire button, with some inconsistencies on top. The Gen’s AXON Chip promised to fix all that.

Many believe that it did, but the resident TC expert of Reddit’s Electronic Cigarette group, AussieGeekVaper, has proved their point through tests. From our perspective, and after extensive use of not one but two Gens, bought months apart, we believe the truth is somewhere in the middle.

Vaporesso’s Gen can offer a stable TC experience, but it seems like it hasn’t fully solved its ancestors’ problems. Its measured signals are somewhat erratic and seem “off.” Still, the perceived vaping experience in TC modes is more than satisfactory. Use its automatic “Smart TC” mode or set it at full power, and it may offer an inconsistent TC experience. Set it on manual and dial the power down, though, and it’s smooth sailing.

Wattage

220W

Brand

Vaporesso

Battery Type

Dual 18650 Battery

Output Volts

Unknown

Output Amps

Unknown

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.03ohm – 5ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

Unknown

Modes

Variable Wattage, Variable Voltage, TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel), TCR, Curves, Smart Wattage, Smart TC, Pulse, Eco Temp Range: 200˚F – 600˚F (100˚C – 315˚C)

Chip

Vaporesso AXON Chipset

Display

0.91' Black & White OLED screen

Port

Micro USB 5V/2.5A

Software-Controllable

No

Dimensions

27mm x 54mm x 146mm

Weight

107g

Material(s)

Zinc Alloy

Colors

Black, Silver, Black/Red, Black/Blue, Green, Purple, Gold, Matte Grey, Midnight Blue, Rose Gold, Lime Green, Cherry Pink

What we like:

  • Offers what feels like a good TC experience
  • Dead-easy to use, and feels great in the hand
  • Nowadays it’s not just affordable, but simply cheap

What we don’t like:

  • Actual testing shows that it might feel like a good TC experience, but it shouldn’t be
  • Its menu prioritizes Vaporesso’s “strange” vaping modes that you’ll probably use less than the more common ones, that are hidden in a sub-menu

Innokin Proton TC Mod

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Innokin were known for their internal battery mods. Then, in early 2020, they did the last thing anyone would expect: they released a modern mod that used two removable 18650s as its power source. And the world rejoiced.

The Proton looked terrific and felt even better. It’s still one of the smallest and lightest 2×18650 mods. It’s also beautiful to look at and has a gorgeous full-color screen. However, it doesn’t fully take advantage of neither the available space nor its colors. It’s also unbelievably user-friendly. It has a well-thought-out menu that’s navigated through a joystick and comes with an easy-to-comprehend manual and simple-to-understand instructions printed on its screen protector!

Then came AussieGeekVaper’s extensive tests that proved that Proton is somewhat “meh” in TC. Especially if you’re using large, complex coils and don’t take the time to play with its settings – both TCR and Wattage. If you do invest the time, though, and “that’s the way you like to vape” (translation: primarily MtL), it might become your favorite TC mod.

Wattage

235W

Brand

Innokin

Battery Type

Dual 18650 Battery

Output Volts

0.0V – 9.0V

Output Amps

40A

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.05ohm – 3.5ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

0.05ohm – 3.5ohm

Modes

Wattage/TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel)/TCR/Bypass/Curve Temp Range: 300°F – 600°F (150°C – 315°C)

Chip

Innokin

Display

1.45'' Color TFT

Port

Micro USB 5V/2A

Software-Controllable

No

Dimensions

44.6mm x 29.6mm x 85mm

Weight

290g

Material(s)

Unknown

Colors

Black, Gun Metal, Rainbow, Blue, Red, White

What we like:

  • One of the best affordable TC options for primarily MtL vapers
  • Looks and feels great
  • Easy to use

What we don’t like:

  • Not the best TC with larger/exotic coils
  • Might need fiddling with values and options to offer a smooth TC experience
  • There have been reports of failed joysticks. Some say “this happened with problematic first production batches,” but we have no way to know if the problem was actually fixed

eLeaf iStick Pico 25

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If the Aegis Solo’s TC chops felt like a surprise, wait until you see what eLeaf’s little wonder can pull off!

The iStick Pico might not share the same “X-proof” features as the Solo, and be prone to water, dust, and shock damage. Its owners who haven’t tried bathing it, throwing it at a wall, or taking it to Sahara, though, vouch it can take a beating compared to alternatives. For many, it’s been their daily beater mod for years. Few, though, have tried it with TC. Who’d have thought a mod costing up to ten times less than an SX Mini G-Class could have similar performance?

Okay, emphasis on the “similar,” and with a caveat: to show its true colors, you’ll have to flash ArcticFox – an unofficial third-party firmware – on its chip. This will void your warranty but, at the same time, will offer you functionality equivalent to Evolv’s and YiHi’s PC suites. You’ll be able to monitor the device from your computer. To tweak its settings and create profiles for your different atomizers. To customize your mod to function, perform, and up to a point, look as you like it (since you can also upload custom logos). All while enjoying the smoothest TC vape you can get for the price of two packs of cigarettes and a lighter.

Brand

Eleaf

Wattage

85W

Battery Type

Single 18650 Battery

Output Volts

Unknown

Output Amps

50A

Ohm Range (Watts)

0.1ohm – 3.5ohm

Ohm Range (TC)

0.05ohm – 1.5ohm

Modes

Variable Wattage/Bypass/TC (Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel)/TCR/Memory Presets

Temp Range

200°F – 600°F (100°C – 315°C)

Chip

eLeaf

Display

0.91'' Black & White

Port

Micro USB

Software-Controllable

If "hacked" with ArcticFox Unofficial Firmware

Dimensions

25.0mm x 48.0mm x 70.5mm

Weight

96.5g

Material(s)

Aluminum-Zinc Metal Alloy, Plastic

Colors

Full Black, White Black, Silver Black, Black Red, White Greenery, Blue and White

What we like:

  • A tiny mod that can take a beating
  • Hides a lot of power and advanced features in its cute little shell
  • Unbelievably good TC for its price
  • Supported by ArcticFox (if you’re feeling adventurous), which can upgrade it with features of much more expensive options (usually sporting Evolv’s tech).

What we don’t like:

  • Its largely plastic body probably means it won’t be able to handle the abuse of the older “plain” Pico (but with which you can’t use atomizers larger than 22mm).
  • Annoying up/down button placement

Best Temperature Control Box Mods: Specifications

TC Vape ModOutput WattsTemp RangeChipPrice
Dovpo Odin DNA 250C1.0W – 200.0W200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)DNA250C
Lost Vape Centaurus1.0W – 200.0W200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)DNA250C
$ 304.99
YiHi SX Mini G-Class5.0W – 200.0W212°-572°F (100˚C – 300˚C)YiHi SX550J
Geek Vape Aegis Solo5.0W – 100.0W200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)Geek Vape AS-100
Vsticking VK5305.0W – 200.0W200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)YiHi SX530
Voopoo Drag 157W TC5.0W – 157.0W212°-572°F (100˚C – 300˚C)YiHi SX530
Vaporesso Gen 220W TC5.0W – 220.0W200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)Vaporesso AXON Chipset
Innokin Proton 235W TC6.0W – 235.0W300°-600°F (150˚C – 315˚C)Innokin
Eleaf iStick Pico 25 85W with ELLO1.0W – 85.0W200°-600°F (100˚C – 315˚C)eLeaf

Guide To TC Mods

Is Temperature Control a big enough deal to warrant swapping your existing mod for one that’s better in that regard? Here’s the short version: Yup!

If you need more convincing than a “yup,” think of it like this: TC can help you avoid nasty burnt hits when the wicks in your atomizers dry up. Apart from that, it leads to a continuously consistent vape, where the produced vapor is always at the temperature you like. Avoiding higher temperatures also leads to safer vaping. The higher the heat levels, the more byproducts are created from our heated-up juice and coils.

It’s not rocket science, but neither Voodoo magic. It’s thanks to our modern knowledge of materials and some nifty Math.

How Does TC Work?

You might have noticed that to use TC on any mod, you also have to use a particular type of wire. No matter what some snake-oil equivalents claim, you can’t do TC with Kanthal or even Nichrome (Ni80).

That’s because TC doesn’t rely on sensors or some exotic type of monitoring technology. Instead, it works by continuously monitoring your coil’s resistance. As Titanium, Ni200, and Stainless Steel coils heat up, their resistance increases. The chips in our mods may not read their actual temperature, but they know how each metal’s resistivity changes by heat. Based on that, they can guess the temperature purely based on the coil’s Ohm reading.

It’s based on simple math. To provide a similarly simple example, if the coil reads 1Ohm in room temperature, then when it reads 1.5Ohm, it must have changed to room temperature +X% extra temperature.

How Can I Use It?

In many mods, you have to set this initial “reference point” manually for proper TC. You can do this by “locking your resistance” when you first screw on your atomizer, while your coils are at room temperature. This is done differently in each mod, and some do it automatically when they detect a new atomizer. You should refer to your mod’s manual to check if you should manually lock your coils’ resistance – and how.
After locking your resistance, select the correct TC setting in your mod, based on your coils’ material. Stainless Steel has different TCR values than Titanium, and both differ from Ni200, so you need a different setting for each. It’s according to those values that the mod guestimates temperatures based on the changes in resistance.

Proceed by setting a “mild” value in both your mod’s temperature and Wattage settings. Then, try to vape. If no vapor is produced, increase your Wattage. If it’s too cold, increase your temperature. If, despite increasing the temperature, nothing changes, increase the Wattage some more.
In top-of-the-line mods, you can set your Wattage at its max value and only play with the Temperature setting. Cheaper mods, though, might struggle to regulate the full range of power available to their chip, so that’s why you also have to play with the Wattage setting. The worse a chip’s response times to temperature fluctuations, the more you have to tweak the Wattage.

When you hit your sweet spot, though, or if you have a premium mod that can easily pull it off at the touch of a button (like DNA250C-equipped mods), and you enjoy your first good TC hit, there’s no going back to straight power mode.

Are you using TC, and if yes, on which mod, and with what type of coils? Tell us in the comments section below!

Note: We have to thank AussieGeekVaper for his support and the information he provided us, which played a significant role in our choice of devices.

If you have reached this point, do not hesitate to join our conversation in the comment section below or at our Reddit thread.
Odysseas Kourafalos

Odysseas Kourafalos

The first time I tried to vape, I found myself trying to make sense of an Aspire Atlantis and an entry-level iStick 30W, and failing. Two months later, I was vaping on a Sigelei 150W TC, rolling my own coils, mixing my own juices. In less than a year I was trying to help others do the same at them Reddits, writing mega-guides on the topic while being quite vocal on what was great and what sucked in the world of vaping. Hint: most things sucked. They still do.


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  1. Really? Even in June of 2023 you still think NiChrome can’t be used for TC?

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