With hundreds of vape tanks for your mod available here in 2023, it can often be difficult to filter through less quality options and select the best vape tank. We've tested them all, here are the vaping.com experts' selections for the best vape tanks 2023. We have got a nice selection of all the latest releases, tanks with cutting edge technology. All of which provide the best flavour you can get, so what's your favourite? Tell us in the comments below. The vast majority of vapers prefer sub-Ohm tanks but we've also included our favourite RTA tank as well.

These are the vaping.com experts choice for best vape tanks currently on the market in 2023 - newest tanks at the start

1. Aspire Nautilus 3
2. VooPoo PnP X Pod Tank
3. Freemax Fireluke 4
4. Horizontech Aquila Tank
5. Vaporesso iTank
6. GeekVape Zeus Sub-Ohm SE Tank
7. GeekVape Zeus X RTA Tank
8. Innokin Go Z Tank
9. SMOK TFV18 Mini Tank

When it comes to buying the best tank, a variety of factors come into play: affordability, resistance rating, delivery, capacity and more. In the following post, we've updated for 2023, we want to tell you everything you need to know, introduce the different options to match with your vape mod, and give you a few of our suggestions for the best vape tanks on the market.

Keep in mind that this is a UK-specific 'best of' list, therefore due to UK vape laws the max capacity of all of these tanks will be 2ml.

Choosing The Best Vape Tank

Before we get into the good stuff, we need to cover a few basics. What is a vape tank? A tank is the component of that holds the vape juice and contains the heating element aka vape coils. In most cases, tanks are constructed of plastic, pyrex or metal (stainless steel and anodized aluminium) and are screwed into your vape mod.

Cartomizer, Clearomizer, or Glassomizer?

While each of these options have many similarities, there are also many variables that make each of them quite different. Specifically:

• A cartomizer is a tank that has cotton within the tank to absorb e-liquid and make it available to be heated by the coil when the battery is activated.
• A clearomizer has a coil, but instead of using cotton, they have wicks that absorb the e-liquid. Clearomizers generally have reservoirs that hold e-liquid so that vapers only have to refill their e-liquid after several hits.
• A glassomizer is mostly the same as a clearomizer, except that the reservoir is made of pyrex glass and not plastic. Unlike plastic, pyrex glass won’t erode over time as a result of the acidity in the e-liquid.

Pre-Built vs Custom Coil Builds

Coils are housed in the vaping tank. Most of the best vape brands offer pre-built coils for their brand’s tanks - making it simple to replace coils by unscrewing the burned-out coil and easily screwing in the new coil. However, some more advanced vapers prefer to self-build their coils, and prefer a vape tank with a buildable deck.

Resistance

Vaping tanks accept coils at specified resistance levels. A lower resistance level often means more vapour production, while a higher resistance level is best for those who prefer a more contained vaping experience. Those who vape  at lower wattages are typically comfortable with a higher resistance level, while those who prefer sub-ohm vaping usually use vape coils with a lower resistance rating.

Airflow

Airflow is an extremely important factor when it comes to choosing the best vape tank. The amount of airflow your vape tank allows can completely change your experience while vaping. Some people prefer a limited airflow that more resembles the experience of smoking, while others enjoy the smooth hit that comes with a maximum level of airflow. Less airflow also means more heat - the more airflow available, the cooler the vape will be.

Best Vape Tanks On The Market Today

Let’s face it. There are so many great vape tanks to buy on the market today, it can seem almost impossible to narrow them down. However, our staff members are some of the most knowledgeable vape experts, so we asked them to present their favourite tanks to us. Here are the 13 top vape tanks in 2023 that were recommended by the vaping.com staff:

Aspire Nautilus 3 Tank

Aspire tanks are some of the most popular here on Vaping.com, with the new Nautilus 3 being our pick of the bunch. Adjustable airflow with a wide range of air inlets is accessible by twisting the switch provided and a choice of 3 colours gives you a personalised feel.

Best-selling tanks are just one of Aspire's many talents, with innovative pod systems and a vision for an easy, smoke-free lifestyle available to everyone at an affordable price. Efficient designs such as the press-fit coil change system makes the messy, less appealing aspects of vaping completely stress-free.

Ideas like this are present in the Nautilus 3 Tank that's compatible with all 6 Nautilus Series Coils with a resistance range of 0.4-1.8ohm. Highly versatile, this tank is great for both sub-ohm and above-ohm vapers looking for a simple and powerful tank design, capable of handling higher power outputs for stronger flavour and satisfaction. 

• 0.4ohm Nautilus 2S Coil
• 0.7ohm Nautilus 2S Meshed Coil
• 0.7ohm Nautilus 2 Coil
• 1.6ohm Nautilus BVC Coil
• 1.8ohm Nautilus BVC Coil
• 1.8ohm Triton Mini Clapton Coil

Enjoy the mess-free top-fill system and easy-access sliding fill port. No need to take out the tank to refill, simply slide over the replaceable drip tip and insert your liquid into the 2ml port. Strong silicone O rings prevent leaks and a silicone valve prevents spills while refilling. For those vapers who live with younger children, Aspire have added their innovative CRC child-resistant design for a peach of mind vape.

Pros

• High resistance compatibility 
• Sliding top fill
• Child-lock
• Adjustable airflow
• 3 colour designs

VooPoo PnP X Pod Tank 

When it comes to security, VooPoo have never been one to take it lightly. Safety is a huge priority for the international vaping brand, including internal protection features on their vape mods, Tri-Proof rated durable kits and last but not least their extra safe leak-proof tanks.

The PnP X Pod Tank comes in 5 elegant colour designs and features a new and improved leak-proof system and a 510 base for connection with any 510 mod you desire. 

Its compatibility lies with mainly sub-ohm coils along with the exception of the 1.2ohm PnP-TR1. You can experiment with the entire VooPoo PnP Coil Series boasting a huge 9 coil types with resistances ranging from 0.15-1.2ohm including an RBA.

• 0.15ohm PnP-VM6
• 0.2ohm PnP-VM5
• 0.3ohm PnP-VM1
• 0.45ohm PnP-VM3
• 0.6ohm PnP-VM4
• 0.6ohm PnP-TM1
• 0.8ohm PnP-TM2
• 1.2ohm PnP-TR1
• DIY PnP-RBA

This sub-ohm tank is capable of providing huge clouds consisting of thick vapour perfect for cloud chasers and sub-ohm enthusiasts. Airflow is adjustable simply by manoeuvering the circular switch, with MTL, RDTL and DTL airflow at your fingertips.

Fill up to 2ml of e-liquid using the strong silicone stopper located on the side of the device, extra protection against spills and leaks means you'll be vaping freely with as much ease as possible.

Pros

• The design is elegant with gold trim that looks luxurious to vape on
• Adjustable airflow
• Huge resistance compatibility 
• 510 connection
• Upgraded leak-proof system
• 5 colours

Freemax Fireluke 4

If flavour is what you're looking for, then Freemax are the right brand for you. Coils compatible with the new Fireluke 4 Tank are the X, TX and 904L X Meshed Coil Series'. Combined, these series contain a huge 17 coils with resistances ranging from 0.12-0.5ohm. 

Each coil contains FMCoiltech5.0 Double-D Mesh, a flavour-enhancing coil system using upgraded mesh and tea fibre cotton to provide an even heating of the coil that results in a more consistent, rich and long-lasting flavour. So, if you were wondering how Freemax get such an authentic taste from their sub-ohm coils, this is their not-so-hidden secret. This upgraded coil technology provides 50% more flavour from your e-liquid than previous Freemax coils, which is why we simply had to include it in this list.

Refill using the sliding top-fill design, a popular refill method for vapers looking for simplicity and an efficient way of topping up their 2ml tank. The sliding mechanism allows for easy access to the filling port, so you can go from empty to full in seconds without a trace of liquid on your furniture.

One of the best things about his tank is how easy it is to take apart, meaning cleaning has never been simpler. You can get into all the usually difficult places, ensuring your tank has a long and fulfilled lifespan.

Pros

• Sliding top fill
• Easy cleaning
• Compatible with 3 series of Freemax coils
• FMCoilTech5.0 Double-D Mesh

Horizontech Aquila Tank

Horizontech are a growing vaping company who have already taken the community by storm with a flurry of innovative coil and tank features that will blow you away. Its stunningly designed products are the result of years of research, development and hard work. 

The Aquila Tank is compatible with the 0.14ohm P4 Quadruple Mesh Coil and the innovative 0.16ohm E2 Dual Mesh Coil, both using Bamboo Pulp Cotton which is super absorbent, containing anti-microbial properties for a consistent flavour.

Quadruple Mesh Coil means a parallel mesh structure with a diamond formation that keeps it secure, for a long-lasting coil that has 4 layers of mesh to fall back on. The E2 Dual Mesh Coil contains a cylindrical structure that can withstand higher vaping temperatures, allowing you to experience a sub-ohm draw that's dense with cloud production and satisfaction.

Both coils have been wrapped with Bamboo Pulp Cotton, a strong and absorbent cotton type that's unique to Horizontech. Bamboo Pulp Cotton contains antimicrobial properties that make this device resistant to bacteria, making it last much longer than regular-type cotton coils.

The tank itself is equipped with a one-click spring-loaded design, a new type of sliding top fill with a button-release system revealing the fill port. Filling has never been more accessible for the user, suitable for use with all vape juices.

Coils are replaced using Horizontech's Plug-in-out system with adjustable airflow that's precise and attached to the bottom of the tank. You can find the Horizontech Aquila Tank on Vaping.com in 5 stunning colours.

Pros

• Innovative coil designs 
• Adjustable airflow
• Spring-loaded sliding top-fill
• Plug-in-out coils
• 5 stunning colours

Cons

• Compatible with only 2 resistance coils

Vaporesso iTank

Despite the intriguing name, this isn't an attachment for your smartphone. The iTank is in fact the ultimate sub-ohm essential designed by Vaporesso. With the market being flooded with loud and non-discrete sub-ohm tanks, Vaporesso have come up with a solution to the noisy airflow issue with this stealthy beast.

Inspired by NASA's iconic spacecraft design, the iTank has a unique and streamlined structure that can be taken apart with ease for thorough cleaning. Its metal frame strengthens the tank in case of drops.

Like most of the tanks on this list, the Vaporesso iTank contains a sliding top airflow system, one of the most popular amongst vapers and manufacturers alike due to its accessibility and efficiency when refilling. 

Integrated into the design is the innovative Turbo Airflow System, utilising a 3-hole air inlet that's quiet as a mouse once drawn upon. Most sub-ohm kits have large and loud airflow systems that aren't useful to those wanting to keep their vaping devices seen instead of heard.

The vapour gets uniquely recycled by the tank to prevent leaks, any excess vapour gets trapped and transported back into the tank for longer usage of your e-liquid, utilising every last drop. Vapour production is dense and the adjustable airflow allows for MTL, RDTL and DTL vaping.

Use the entire Vaporesso GTI Coil Series with the iTank, replaced easily by pulling out the old and pushing in the new. GTI coils are wonderful sub-ohm meshed coils that have resistances of 0.15ohm, 0.2ohm and 0.4ohm to suit your preference.

Pair this tank with your favourite mod with a 510 connection and you'll have a powerful box mod on your hands.

Pros

• Streamline, durable build
• Leak-proof vapour recycling system
• Turbo-airflow system for extra stealth
• Adjustable airflow
• GTI coil compatibility 

GeekVape Zeus Sub-Ohm SE Tank

GeekVape have released this special edition tank with everything you need to experience rich, sub-ohm vaping in an efficient, mess-free and safe manner. Its sliding top fill system contains a child-lock feature to give you peace of mind when leaving the device around the house. Only adults can access the contents of the 2ml tank, which can be filled with any vape juice of your choice.

Top fill is complemented with top airflow, giving you a leak-proof airflow structure that has tons of room for huge clouds to be produced, with no room for leaks.

The 810 drip tip is removable and can be replaced with your custom drip tip with an 810 connection. The GeekVape Z Sub-ohm SE Tank is highly compatible with the entire Z coils series. The kit includes brand-new 0.15ohm and 0.4ohm Z Meshed Coils with double the lifespan of previous coils, allowing for up to 60ml of e-liquid usage before running its course. Once your coil has run out, replace it with a simple Plug 'N Play system made easier with the coil tool provided. 

Much like the name suggests, GeekVape is a company that prides itself on being absolute industry experts in vaping, with labs across the globe constantly coming up with new and innovative ways to make your new smoke-free lifestyle easier.

Pros

• 810 drip tip
• Kit includes two sub-ohm coils
• High coil compatibility 
• Sliding top fill
• Child-proof lock

GeekVape Zeus X RTA Tank

This top airflow RTA tank from GeekVape is a state-of-the-art, rebuildable tank atomiser that's incredibly simple to build yourself if you're new to the world of RTA and RDA vaping. It's the third top airflow tank from the Zeus series by GeekVape with a full and deep DTL airflow that's adjustable using the strong, twistable airflow switch. 

Our first RTA in this list is the GeekVape Zeus X RTA Tank, following on from the original Zeus and Zeus Dual tanks. The Zeus X has improved flavour, build quality and ease of use with dual coils and two types of glass tubes included in the kit.

Choose between your bubble glass and straight glass, both with a 2ml capacity. The tank is made from stainless steel and is durable against drops and damage, the glass and device are easy to clean and simple to take apart.

Included are the cotton and coils necessary so you can get straight to building! The kit has two prebuilt Clapton coils ready for you to insert straight away.

We love the airflow on this device, most notably how quiet it is compared to most other RTA's on the market today. Your airflow is large and deep when fully open, placed into the device and removed easily with your fingers. Choose between a loose MTL, RDTL and DTL-style vape that's perfect for your custom sub-ohm coils. Cloud production is huge and dense so if you're the type to strut your stuff and show off your plumage, this is certainly the perfect tank for your mod.

The tank is 25mm in diameter with a 510 atomiser included in the kit. The drip tip is a flat and wide 810 with a spare that's slightly longer in the kit.

GeekVape ensures a fantastic customer experience, the build quality of their devices is second to none so their rebuildable tanks are as efficient as possible.

Pros 

• Simple building system
• High build quality
• Airflow is quieter than most RTA's
• Huge cloud production
• 510 atomiser 
• Bubble tank and straight glass tank included
• Two drip tips
• Cotton and coils included
• Top fill

Cons

• O-ring slightly thin and can come loose easily

INNOKIN TANK

If you're not as experienced as RTA users or simply not interested in building your own tank that's absolutely fine, the Innokin Go Z Tank epitomises simplicity made out of durable PCTG and containing everything you need to start vaping as soon as that coil saturates.

Sliding top fill is again a huge pro and is one of the reasons that the Go Z Tank features on this list, with strong silicone preventing any spills and leaks. We know that you want to get the most out of every last drop of e-liquid!

It's a stunning tank with a 360-degree e-liquid viewing window that's both stylish and practical. It's a comforting feeling knowing exactly when you need to refill your tank, and knowing you don't even need to take it out of the mod to refill with the sliding mechanism at your fingertips.

The drip tip is elongated and great for MTL vapers. If you've recently transitioned to vaping then this would be a familiar experience as it includes a 1.6ohm Z Coil. The device is compatible with the entire Innokin Z Series Coils and airflow can be adjusted to suit your coil's resistance by twisting the pod.

All in all, this tank is great for those who are getting more confident with their vaping journey, looking to branch out away from the starter and entry-level pod kits. So, pick one up from Vaping.com today and enjoy your new and improved smoke-free lifestyle!

There's no way we could do a 'best of' list for vape tanks without giving props to the masterminds over at SMOK. This time it's slightly different as we feature a miniature 510 tank suitable for your V18 Mini Meshed Coils.

At just a 28mm diameter the SMOK TFV18 Mini Tank is built for smaller-sized mods. You're probably not surprised to hear that we have another sliding top fill tank, this one with its own unique child-lock system. Press down the release button and slide simultaneously to reach the 2ml fill port where you'll fill without the worry of spills and leaks.

Included are the 0.2ohm and 0.15ohm V18 Meshed Coils, replaced with a simple push and pull system that couldn't be easier and more efficient for all kinds of vapers. Coils feature 5 holes that fit into the copper pylons at the bottom of the tank, making sure heating is evenly spread from the inside out across the surface area of the cotton, giving you a quicker temperature change and bigger clouds.

The sleeve-style drip tip has a beautiful marble finish and is available in 5 resin designs, guaranteed to give you a sense of personalisation. Something that we love to see in any of the products that we stock. Pick yours up from Vaping.com today and customise your vaping partner!

Pros 

• Sliding top fill
• Child-lock system
• Artistic sleeve-style drip tip 
• 510 connection
• Huge cloud production

A Final Word on Vape Tanks

Of course, just because our staff loves a certain vape tank doesn’t mean it will be totally right for you. To most accurately decide which tank is the best vaping tank for you, it’s important to know what type of vaping experience is best for you, and then find a tank that meets those requirements. If you didn’t find your perfect vape tank on our staff’s favourite list, no worries, we’ve got dozens of other options on our vape tank page. What are your favourite tanks? Tell us about them in the comments below!