What do vapes look like?

The appearance of electronic cigarettes varies greatly, ranging from small sticks like USB drives to square devices with color screens. Regardless of their shape, they usually consist of several basic components: the mouthpiece, the oil container (vape cartridge/vape tank/oil tank), the battery body, the heating element, and the charging port. Some also have buttons, screens, or airflow adjustment mechanisms.

Common shapes of nicotine electronic cigarettes
1. Disposable electronic cigarettes
This is the most common and easily recognizable type. They usually:

Are slender, flat rectangles or small cubes, similar in size to USB drives, highlighters, or a small piece of chocolate.

Measure about 5–12 centimeters in length and about 1–2 centimeters in thickness, convenient to hold in hand or place in a pocket.

Have a wide range of colors: solid colors, gradients, metallic colors, cartoon patterns, camouflage, etc.

The top is the mouthpiece (usually black or transparent), and the bottom has an LED indicator light that turns on when inhaling.

Some high-end models (such as Viho TRX 50K) have a curved OLED screen that can display battery level, oil level, and animations, making the appearance more like a small electronic device.

2. Rechargeable cartridge electronic cigarettes

The main body is usually a small flat stick or U-shaped, such as Juul which resembles a U-shaped stick, and Vuse Alto which resembles a slender stick.

The top is inserted into a pre-filled cartridge, which is usually a black or transparent plastic box, fixed by magnetic or snap fastening.

They are more concise than disposable electronic cigarettes and mostly in black, silver, blue, etc.

3. Pen-style electronic cigarettes

The shape is like a pen or cigar, cylindrical, and relatively thin.

The middle is the oil tank (sometimes a glass tank), the top has a drip tip, and the bottom or side has buttons.

Common in early electronic cigarettes or marijuana electronic cigarette batteries.

4. Box-style electronic cigarettes / large smoke devices

The shape is like a small box or rectangular prism, much larger than disposable devices.

The top has a large drip tip, the middle is a glass oil tank, and the sides have buttons, screens, and adjustment knobs.

Some resemble remote controls, walkie-talkies, or small power banks, usually requiring battery replacement or charging.

 Shapes of marijuana electronic cigarettes
1. 510 cartridge-style vape cartridges

A small cylindrical glass or plastic box containing yellow or amber marijuana oil.

The top has a mouthpiece, and the bottom has a metal thread (510 interface), requiring it to be screwed onto a pen-style or box-style battery for use.

Seen individually, it looks like a small test tube or lip balm tube.

2. Disposable marijuana electronic cigarettes

The shape is similar to nicotine disposable electronic cigarettes: sticks, flat strips, or small cubes.

Some have transparent tanks, allowing you to see the oil inside; some are completely sealed.

Usually have a USB-C charging port, and colors and patterns are also diverse.

Common visual features
Mouthpiece: Usually black, transparent, or metallic, with flat, round, or duckbill shapes.

LED light: Turns on when inhaling, used to indicate the working state or battery level.

Screen: More and more devices are equipped with color screens, displaying battery percentage, oil level, power mode, and even animations.

Material: Plastic, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, glass, silicone, etc.

Camouflage design: Some electronic cigarettes are designed to resemble everyday items like USB drives, pens, lipstick, power banks, watches, etc., for easy carrying or to attract young people.

Summary
The appearance of electronic cigarettes ranges from sticks like USB drives to cylindrical shapes like pens, and to square devices with screens. They usually have a mouthpiece, an oil container, and a battery. Marijuana electronic cigarettes often take the form of small cylindrical cartridges or disposable sticks. Although the appearance varies, the core function is to heat the liquid to produce aerosol.