I’d never heard of E-lites e cigarettes until I received an email from the company asking if I would like a free sample to review for ecigaretteshop.com. How could I turn down such a generous offer? So my E80 E-lite arrived in the post a few days ago and I’ve been puffing away on it to find out if it’s any good. Let’s take a look at it in detail to see if you should consider it when you are searching for a new starter kit.
What Do You Get In An E-Lites Starter Kit
This company offers a couple of choices for those looking for an e cigarette starter kit, you can opt for either the E80 or E200. As far I can tell the only difference between them is the fact the E200 comes in a solid plastic case rather than cardboard, and there are extra carts in the box.
Both kits come with just a single rechargeable G9 battery and a USB charger which is enough to get you starter, but people who smoke a lot will definitely want to invest in an extra battery with their kit.
The first thing you will notice about E-lites when you visit their web site is the low prices for their kits. The more expensive E200 is your for $65, while the E80 looks like an absolute bargain at just $40. E-lite have got to be one of the cheapest 2 piece e cigarette brands on the market at the moment, but are they a good choice for someone who is looking to spend as little cash as possible?
The Kit
When I opened up my package that arrived in the post I was immediately taken by the cool box which contained this e cig. It looks almost exactly like a pack you’d get your Marlboro’s in with it’s red and white design, cardboard construction, and pocket friendly size. Apart from the Safe Cig I have to say E-Lites have come up with my favorite packaging, even when compared to the most expensive starter kits on the market. My only concern about it is that it’s so good I’ll want to use it to carry my kit on an every day basis, and I’m not sure how it will stand up to the wear and tear.
Inside the funky pack you’ll find one rechargable battery, a couple of cartridges, and a rectangular USB charger. The single battery supplied might pose a problem for those of you who are looking to use this E Cig exclusively as you’ll find yourself without power as you wait for it to recharge. You can remedy this obviously by opting to purchase an extra battery with your kit, but this will add $15 to your bill. For smokers who are simply looking to cut down on tobacco, or are social smokers, this shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
Using The E-Lites E-Cigarette
The E-Lites looks like a standard two-piece electronic cigarette much in the same vain as the South Beach or Premium. Indeed the battery and carts that come with this brand are exactly the same size as the Premium. You simply take out your cart, screw it on to the supplied battery and your ready to go.
Taking a draw on the E-Lite for the first time you will notice a few things if you are a seasoned vapor:
- There’s good air-flow through the device which makes it nice and easy to take a draw.
- There’s a very good throat hit which makes you feel like you are still using tobacco.
- The taste of the vapor is very similar to a number of other brands on the market such as the Apollo and Breathe Fresh.
- The vapor production of the device is very impressive for the money you pay.
There are very few negatives to point out with the E-Lites given the very low price tag. The flavor of the carts isn’t something I would rave about compared to the brands I use on a regular basis such as the Green Smoke, Safe Cig and V2, but at $40 for a kit it’s not something I’m going to moan about for too long.
This device works perfectly well, providing a good smoking experience to the user. It might not reach the high levels set by the big players in the market such as Green Smoke and V2, but they don’t seem to be trying to compete with these brands.
A few years ago when you bought a very cheap e cigarette you would be likely to receive a product which would leave you feeling like you are better off going straight back to tobacco. I used to enrage me that smokers would buy an e cig to try it for the first time and likely be put off altogether because the device they tried was substandard in terms of taste, vapor production and ease of use. E-Lites, thanks to their cheap price and high quality product, are doing their bit to put those dark days behind us. Their electronic cigarette might not be the best on the market, but if you want to spend just a few dollars to decide if this tobacco replacement might be suitable for your needs then you could do worse than to order one of these and give it a whirl.
The downside to the cheap starter kit is the fact that you are going to have to pay a premium price for your refill cartridges compared to many other brands. A pack of 5 E-Tips costs $25 which is expensive when you look at the refills from even the more costly brands on the market such as Green Smoke. If you are only planning on using your e cig for a few weeks to wean yourself off tobacco then it might make financial sense to opt for the E-Lites, otherwise take a look at some of the top rated e cigarettes recommended elsewhere on this site.
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