Product | New Trends in the US Electronic Cigarette Market: The Trend towards Intelligence is Gradually Emerging, with Features such as Large Mouth Count and Detachable Screen Becoming Core Selling Points

Product | New Trends in the US Electronic Cigarette Market: The Trend towards Intelligence is Gradually Emerging, with Features such as Large Mouth Count and Detachable Screen Becoming Core Selling Points

The US e-cigarette market has recently shown a trend towards intelligence, with multiple sales platforms launching a new "smartphone e-cigarette" section. In addition to features such as high puff count and intelligent display screens, the products also have stacking functions such as large number of puffs, detachable screens, and multiple classic games. Two top-notch firsts have conducted a detailed analysis of the market and believe that this trend has become a new focus of market competition.

 

According to a recent survey by Two Firsts, the trend towards intelligence has become increasingly prominent in the US electronic cigarette market, with multiple new electronic cigarette products appearing one after another. A new focus of market competition is emerging.

 

Several electronic cigarette sales platforms, including ejuices, vaperanger, and vapsourcing, have launched a series of smart phone electronic cigarette products called "Smart Phone Vapes" or "Smart Phone Disposable Vapes", with a price range of around $13-20.

Ejuices | "Smartphone Cigarette" Project

Vaperanger | "Smart Vapes" section

Vapesourcing | "Smart Phone Disposable Vapes" section

 

Since its inception, electronic cigarettes have undergone multiple innovations from simulated cigarette design to open and replaceable products. Nowadays, the emergence of "smartphone electronic cigarettes" that integrate smartphone functions not only provides intelligent features such as Bluetooth connection and application control, but also adds entertainment functions such as camera control, phone positioning, social media notifications, fitness tracking, and built-in games, providing consumers with more convenience and entertainment.

 

In order to gain a deeper understanding of the development trend of this emerging product category, Two Up First conducted a detailed inventory and analysis of "smartphone e-cigarettes" on the US e-cigarette sales platform, aiming to provide an objective market development perspective for the industry and beyond.

 

 

Smartphones and electronic cigarettes are intensively updated

Vapesourcing's upcoming "smartphone electronic cigarette" product

 

As of October 15th, the US electronic cigarette sales platform has launched at least 20-30 new products under the category of "smartphone electronic cigarettes". These products inherit the mainstream trend of the US e-cigarette market in design and exhibit some common features:

 

Intelligent features: These products integrate the functions of smartphones, such as Bluetooth connection, application control, application notifications, etc., while supporting camera control, phone positioning, social media notifications, fitness tracking, and built-in games, increasing the entertainment and practicality of the products.

High suction frequency: All products claim to have suction ports at or near 30000 times, with some products having suction ports up to 40000 times.
Display screen function: Most products are equipped with digital or TFT displays, which can display the battery and e-liquid status in real time to help users understand the device status in a timely manner.

Type-C charging interface: Almost all products use the Type-C interface, providing faster charging speed and better compatibility.

 

Multiple BUFF stacking of "intelligence+"

 

On this basis, two to two Firsts comprehensively compared the product collections and ratings of various e-cigarette dealer websites, selected three smartphone e-cigarette products that have recently been launched on the market and have unique features, and summarized and introduced their main technical parameters:

 

1. JNR MediaMax 40000: 40000 large suction ports

JNR MediaMax 40000 is the latest product launched by the electronic cigarette brand JNR, characterized by its 21m large capacity e-liquid and 40000 large suction ports. As early as August, 2Firsts had already discovered that the brand had begun to lay out "smartphone e-cigarette" products. The previously launched JNR VapeWatch 30000 and JNR PhoneVape 30000 were positioned as detachable smart e-cigarettes and smartphone e-cigarettes, respectively. (For details, please refer to "Product | New Trends in Smart Electronic Cigarettes in the United States: JNR releases smartwatches and mobile electronic cigarettes")

Source: Vapesourcing

Specifically, the main features of JNR MediaMax 40000 are:

E-liquid capacity: 21ml
Nicotine concentration: 5% (50 milligrams)
Number of suction ports: 40000 ports in normal mode; 20000 ports in pulse mode
Battery capacity: 1000mAh large capacity rechargeable battery
Other features: Supports MT (mouth to lung) mode
Product price: Approximately $18.99
Taste selection: Provides a variety of flavors, including watermelon ice, strawberry ice, strawberry banana, and sour apple ice, etc

JNR MediaMax 40000 physical shared by users on social media

In terms of intelligent performance, the JNR MediaMax 40000 is equipped with a 2.4-inch high-definition touch screen, allowing users to view device status, switch modes, and perform other intelligent function operations. It not only supports call and SMS notification functions, but also has remote camera control and phone search functions; At the same time, the lock mode also ensures the prevention of misoperation when not in use.

 

2Firsts found through a survey of the JNR brand website that JNR has formed a rich product line including disposable electronic cigarettes, hookah style electronic cigarettes, nicotine bags, e-liquids, etc. Recently, the brand has also released multiple products in the field of "smart electronic cigarettes" to occupy the market.

 

It is reported that JNR brand belongs to G, FIVE NEW TIMES (HK) IMITED, which is located in the Kwun Tong Road area of Kowloon, Hong Kong and was registered and established in November 2023. Through further investigation, the JNR brand trademark belongs to Shenzhen Wuji Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., which is located in Binhai Community, Qianyuehai Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen and was established in 2017.

 

2. Vookbar Cyber Link: Detachable screen powered by independent battery

Vookbar Cyber Link is a soon to be launched electronic cigarette product in the US market, launched by the electronic cigarette brand Vookbar. The biggest highlight of this product is its detachable screen and smoke cartridge, both of which are equipped with independent batteries.

 

Among them, the smoke bomb battery is relatively compact, while the screen battery is more durable and can be used as a wireless charging device for the smoke bomb part, similar to a "power bank".

Image source: Vookbar official website

Image source: Vookbar official website

 

Specifically, the main features of Vookbar Cyber Link include:

Nicotine concentration: 5% (50mg)
Charging method: Supports USB Type-C fast charging
Screen size: 2.01 inch touch screen
Product price: Approximately $17.99

In terms of intelligent performance, the Vookbar Cyber Link is equipped with a touch screen that not only allows for conventional intelligent electronic cigarette functions, but also comes with customizable wallpapers, integrated information notifications, call functions, and provides practical tools such as weather forecasts, calculators, and calendars. In addition, it also has motion tracking programs, UI animations, relaxation games, and supports activation through voice commands.

 

3. Halo Vapor Synix 30K: Equipped with four classic games including slot machines

The Halo Vapor Synix 30K features a large capacity pre installed e-liquid of 28ml and a battery capacity of 1000mAh. Its design highlight is that it is equipped with four classic games: Space Invader/Dice Roll/Slot Machine/Tetris.

Image source: myvpro

Source: Vapesourcing

 

Specifically, the main features of the Halo Vapor Synix 30K include:

Nicotine concentration: 5% (50mg)
E-liquid capacity: 28ml
Number of suction ports: approximately 30000 times
Battery capacity: 1000mAh, supports USB Type-C charging
Screen function: 3.5-inch high-definition touch screen

Halo Vapor Synix 30K physical image | Image source: 2Firsts

In terms of intelligent performance, the Halo Vapor Synix 30k has AI chat function, voice control, call and SMS notification functions; The addition of a music player and four classic games: Space Invader, Dice Roll, Slot Machine, and Tetris further enhances the competitiveness of this electronic cigarette.

 

 

The next focus of market competition?

 

After the well-known e-cigarette brand YOOZ showcased its four SMART VAPE products at the World Vape Show on June 12th, positioning itself as the world's first smart e-cigarette company, more and more e-cigarette brands have begun to layout their own smart e-cigarette products.

 

Although the functions of smart electronic cigarette products are constantly enriching, whether they can continue to occupy the focus of market competition still needs further verification from the market and consumers.

Hot selling electronic cigarette products displayed on vapsourcing website

 

At present, the top selling disposable products in the US market are still dominated by traditional large mouth products with regular screens, such as the Geek Bar Pulse series, SMOK, and Raz.

 

Two First will continue to monitor the market trends of "smartphone e-cigarette" products and promptly convey the latest information to readers.