RTA (rebuildable tank atomizer) is a species of tank atomizer that combines elements of a rebuildable tank with a sub-ohm tank. RTA comes with a glass section that acts as an e-juice reservoir that surrounds a build deck so users do not have to keep removing their tank cap to drip juice on their coil build.
James BickfordUpdated: November 14, 2022
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Vandy Vape Kylin M 24mm RTA Vape Tank
10/10
Dual clamp-style
Great Quality
Good e-liquid capacity (3/4,5mL )
What mainly sets the Kylin M apart from the popular Kylin is that it is mesh-based. Another difference is its trapezoidal airflow that lo...
What mainly sets the Kylin M apart from the popular Kylin is that it is mesh-based. Another difference is its trapezoidal airflow that looks like honeycomb holes located at the RTA’s top. The Kylin M comes with two coil options, a 0.2ohm one that vapes at 40 to 60 watts and a 0.15ohm one that vapes at 50 to 70 watts. The Kylin M’s fill ports are quite deep, and the tank has a 3mL e-liquid capacity when using the straight glass and a 4.5mL e-liquid capacity when using the bubble glass. It has excellent airflow even when half open thanks to 19 holes adjustable with an airflow ring. The OFRF 0.13 mesh strips provide very good flavor and thick vapor. Featuring a spring-mounted ceramic design, the deck is pretty forthright. Its wicking channels, although a bit shallow, are wide enough to fit quite a lot of cotton. The wicking ports, on the other hand, are shaped like an oval and are big enough for good wicking.
Pros:
It can hold 4.5mL of e-liquid with a convenient top-fill design
It is compatible with all box mods with a 24mm diameter
The top-fed trapezoidal airflow with a honeycomb style design makes it leak-resistant
Comes with a lot of extras, including an ample amount of spare O-rings and 2 spare post screws of good quality
Produces superb clouds
Convenient threaded top-fill design
Cons:
A bit hard to wick and wicking takes quite some time
Airflow setting is hard to see and air is turbulent
The Hellvape Fat Rabbit RTA is the opposite of its name and features a slim 28mm diameter with a straight-glass, 5.5ml e-juice tank. The rebuildable atomizer features a postless deck that supports single and dual-coil builds. The tank also features an all-stainless steel construction that comes in various colors. The build deck supports both single and dual coils. The top is fitted with an 810-wide-bore drip tip and is specially designed to prevent spit-backs and condensation build-up. Double honeycomb airflow intake provides a very thick vapor and rich flavor.
Pros:
510 thread connection gives a tight draw
Solidly built from high-quality materials
Dense clouds and great flavor
It is easy to fill and wicking makes it perfect for beginners
The Wotofo Troll X RTA is a rebuildable tank atomizer with an all-stainless steel exterior, a top-fill method, and a bottom airflow control ring. The Troll features a 3ml glass tank with a 4.4ml extender glass. The build deck on the atomizer supports both single and dual-coil builds. It features a postless deck with a PEEK insulator underneath to prevent short-circuits. The tank also comes with two airflow inserts so users can block open airflow vents to avoid leakage or increase or decrease airflow into the chamber.
Pros:
Two styles of airflow control
Well-made from high-quality materials
It features a single or dual coil configuration that allows cloud-chasing and regular vape
Compatible with different types of e-juice, even high VG/PG ratio
Well-made from strong stainless steel with Pyrex glass
This atomizer is a top choice because it’s the first RTA with magnetic suction, providing very convenient and easy use. It can be used on all PnP pods, such as Vopoo DRAG X and DRAG S. The VooPoo RTA pod atomizer features a 2ml e-juice capacity within its stainless steel and hard-plastic shell. The Pod RTA features a dual-post build deck that uses side screws to hold down the leads of single and dual-coil builds. The rest of the atomizer features a bottom-fill method and a bottom airflow control ring for better airflow intake. The kit includes a pre-wrapped, 0.2ohm Clapton coil and tools and accessories to help any budding builder.
Pros:
Easy coil installation
Good airflow control
510 thread connection makes the RTA compatible with all pod mods
An infinite airflow system allows getting thick and dense clouds
The GeekVape Zeus X mesh RTA is the successor to the original Zeus X and features a new build deck with a redesigned airflow system. The Zeus X uses pre-wrapped mesh coils but can take any single coil configuration on its postless build deck. The atomizer also features an extended 4.5ml e-juice capacity for nicotine salts and regular freebase e-juice. The atomizer also supports several drip tips so that users can install a 510 or 810 drip tip atop the tank.
Pros:
Well-made from high-quality materials
Mesh strips provide clean and rich flavor even when
The versatile atomizer that specializes in mesh coils
Compatible with the original tank
Redesigned top and side airflow system effectively covers your mesh build and provides amazing flavor
The Dovpo Blotto RTA is a slender rebuildable tank atomizer that only supports single-coil builds. The tank atomizer measures only 23.5mm across but stands close to 50mm tall. Ni80 tri-core fused Claptons with 2.5 mm diameter and 5 wraps are perfect for rich flavor and huge clouds. The Blotto has a stainless steel build mixed with elements like an ULTEM-lined drip tip for smoother draws and a PCTG/glass tank container. The tank also features a 272-degree airflow control ring that makes up the bottom half of the tank.
This RTA is very impressive because of its size – 54mm x 31mm, WOW! It’s designed as a true top to bottom airflow. The OXVA Arbiter RTA is a rebuildable atomizer that features two distinct e-juice capacities, thanks to the two glass extender pieces in the kit. The Arbiter RTA has a U-shaped build deck that can support both single and dual coil configurations so users can mount all types of builds onto the deck. Two available drip tips are included in the kit, and vapers can choose from either 510 or 810 drip tips.
Pros:
The RTA is leak-resistant
It can be used with single or dual-coil configurations
Compatible with 510/ 810 drip tips for MTL and DTL vaping styles
Wotofo Profile Unity RTA is a premium mesh atomizer that is easy to fill and build. It provides a phenomenal flavor, thanks to nexMesh coil. The Wotofo Profile Unity is a product of a collaboration between Wotofo, The Vapor Chronicles (TVC), and MrJustRight1. The Profile Unity’s next-level triple-density mesh coil comes powered by the next mesh OFRF – helping it deliver a unique flavor experience to its users. This RTA comes with two glass tubes, one with an e-liquid capacity of 3.5mL and the other with an e-liquid capacity of 5mL. Featuring spring-loaded ceramic cotton, the contact between the cotton and the coil is well-supported. A leak-proof connection and a fast e-liquid filling process are ensured, thanks to its grooved top cap. The Profile Unity’s build deck comes with wick ports and has juice feeds from above and below. Also, the build deck is a clamp-style one – designed to be used with a single mesh strip. This RTA features two sets of 5 airflow holes that measure 1.5mm.
Pros:
Flavor and vapor production are top-notch
You won’t experience any leaking, gurgling, or turbulence with this RTA
The adjustable ring is easy to adjust, tight enough, and stops on the turn
Wicking is very fast when built properly and when the wicks are cut at an angle
The mesh strips instantly fire
Cons:
It eats up a lot of juice
Taking long hits back to back will get you an almost-dry hit
The Vandy Vape Kylin M Pro RTA is a rebuildable atomizer with an extended 8ml capacity and an all-stainless steel build design. In addition, the atomizer has a postless build deck that uses side clamps to secure the leads of any single coil build. The tank also comes with an adjustable top airflow ring that gives greater control over airflow, while the kit includes two pre-wrapped coils made from mesh fabric for ultimate e-juice absorption.
Designed by the German 103 Team, the Vapefly Brunhilde’s main feature is its innovative airflow system that surrounds the top cap. The airflow is adjusted by making use of the small internal metal piece that rotates with the top cap. The Brunhilde can be used with either the TPD tank with a 2mL e-liquid capacity or the standard tank with an 8mL e-liquid capacity. This RTA has a high-quality SS hollow construction and adopts four SS wires sourced from Germany that features a continuous and automatic e-liquid refilling system. The Brunhilde’s build deck easily supports a dual coil setup, with the coils lining up on the same horizon with the build deck. It has a side-fill system. This RTA’s juice well is really deep – providing a lot of room for soaking up e-liquid into excess wick from the tank section.
Pros:
Is excellently built and designed with a unique look
Can be filled without having to remove its sleeve; e-liquid level is also clearly seen
Good vapor production and flavor is on point
Because the drip tip slightly extends inside the RTA’s domed area, spit-back is reduced
Coil mounting is a breeze as it has the traditional velocity-style post system
Cons:
Refilling it through the side fill ports takes some time
They are pretty much like a sub-ohm tank but usually have RBA decks. RTAs don’t come with built-in coils, and thus offer a lot more options for customizing your vaping experience. They have everything from build decks to wicking materials to coil configuration. You can flirt with so many different things and their combinations that even the sky isn’t the limit.
Let’s move to the next question, which one is the very best RTA available on the market? Well, there are no silver bullets. One of the RTAs might be ideal for one vaper but a total disaster for another.
Therefore, we have compiled a list of the very best RTAs, and one of them will fit your bill. With an array of materials, there are types of RTAs that will suit every taste and budget. From Delrin drip tips to glass tanks, the different materials are what sets each brand and model RTA apart.
What is RTA in vaping?
RTA vaporizers are the next step forward for people who have just entered the vaping world. RTA vapes offer some benefits that make them useful for all vapers. As they are cheaper in the long run, they last longer and give better flavor, and once the initial learning curve has been mastered, they are simple to use.
With all of that being said, there is a hierarchy when it comes to RTA vapes. These are the six best RTA vaporizers that are currently on the market for any user to only pick them up and begin making the change from spending a fortune to vaping with confidence.
Conclusion: What is the best RTA atomizer?
Regarding which RTA is best, three front-runners stand out from the crowd. Each one provides a different aspect that a user might be looking for to ensure that it will provide the best quality vape. If a user wants a huge tank, ease of use, and great build quality, then the Vandy Vape Kylin is the best atomizer.
If they want a vape that will handle the rough and tumble of the day and provide a high-quality flavor experience, then the GeekVape Zeus will provide what they are looking for. If a user wants a high-wattage vaping experience with huge cloud production combined with the incredible build quality, then the Smok TFV8 is the best RTA. Each RTA offers different classes, but together they offer something for everyone.
If you are one of the almost 11 million people who vape in the US alone, then you no doubt have thought about how to customize the vaping experience. Building an RTA to personalize a vaporizer is probably the best way for many.
Published: November 1, 2018Updated: November 14, 2022
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My way of understanding the significance of vaping came not only through the disruption of smoking but its effects on society as a whole. Now I bring people to vaping and bring vaping to people. I love using new gear, writing in-depth reviews and generally nerding out about vaping to like-minded people.
9 comments on “10 Best Rebuildable Tank Atomizers (RTA) Of 2022”
James
November 4, 2018 at 3:01 am
I have the first three on this list and while I like them all the best tank I have or have even used is still my VGOD tricktank pro RDTA. It’s better than my fireluke freemax with mesh deck RBA or the mesh coils that fireluke sends them with and it’s just a 2 post 2 wire coil rdta without air flow control (cover air holes with grip ring if you have too) I’ve had it over a year and have been trying hard to find something better. If my indulgence Mutank wasn’t so rare it should be on this list, it’s also narrow enough to fit on an aspire Pockex or other pen mods like a copper. I’ll keep looking for one to outperform my VGOD tricktank pro RDTA, it feels odd having a tank over a year old on my new dotmod, but not even my mesh RDTA can compare. This VGOD tricktank pro is a freak of nature. I work at a vape shop and have access to a lot of diverse products and only thing that even comes close is a mesh tank and even then it has to be at almost 2x the wattage I use on the VGOD tricktank Pro.
Unfortunately, I believe my preference in RTAs don’t fit the bill for most favorites lists. I like to use 18650’s, and prefer tube mods, single battery regulated mods, or the Epipe I have. Most tanks coming out now have 24mm+ diameter, and overhangs on a lot of the mods I have. I have been using a goblin mini for a couple of years now, and have yet to find a good 22mm top fill replacement. Smok Spirals was one contender, but the build deck stropped… even when I was extremely careful. It is the only atomizer that was ruined because of one stripped screw in 5 years. Add to the fact that they stopped offering it a few months after release, and it makes it a dead end. The Geekvape Griffin was a contender, but there was a press fit that didn’t hold up in the long run. Currently trying out the Sigeli Moonshot, but I am already having problems With back pressure leaking juice after I fill it. Not to mention it is fidgety to begin with because of the replaceable and hard to build on deck. The goblin V3 also had the same problem as the moonshot with the back pressure pushing too much juice into the wick after filling.
So far, it’s still the original Goblin mini/nano as the most leak proof, easy building, high taste RTA that is 22mm.
Check out the Indulgence Mutank, it’s the exact same size as the Aspire Atlantis and is a dream to build. Great tank and it long but narrow, great for pen mod.
To me your list is a bit disappointing. You only go for the massive clouds producing devices. I miss the Vandy Vape Berserker, the Innokin Ares, the Flash e Vapor, Siren 2, Vapefly Galaxies, Ammit and Manta. All of them are great MtL devices, although with some (like the Ammit or the Manta) one experiences a rather loose draw. Your RDA list lacks MtL devices too. What about the Chtulu Hastur, the NarDa or the Vapefly Galaxies RDA or RDTA? Not every vaper is a cloud-chaser. Some of us don’t care at all for clouds – we are so-called flavor-chasers and all we care about is excellent taste.
James
November 4, 2018 at 3:01 amI have the first three on this list and while I like them all the best tank I have or have even used is still my VGOD tricktank pro RDTA. It’s better than my fireluke freemax with mesh deck RBA or the mesh coils that fireluke sends them with and it’s just a 2 post 2 wire coil rdta without air flow control (cover air holes with grip ring if you have too) I’ve had it over a year and have been trying hard to find something better. If my indulgence Mutank wasn’t so rare it should be on this list, it’s also narrow enough to fit on an aspire Pockex or other pen mods like a copper. I’ll keep looking for one to outperform my VGOD tricktank pro RDTA, it feels odd having a tank over a year old on my new dotmod, but not even my mesh RDTA can compare. This VGOD tricktank pro is a freak of nature. I work at a vape shop and have access to a lot of diverse products and only thing that even comes close is a mesh tank and even then it has to be at almost 2x the wattage I use on the VGOD tricktank Pro.
Neal Bowser Jr
September 17, 2018 at 12:18 amUnfortunately, I believe my preference in RTAs don’t fit the bill for most favorites lists. I like to use 18650’s, and prefer tube mods, single battery regulated mods, or the Epipe I have. Most tanks coming out now have 24mm+ diameter, and overhangs on a lot of the mods I have. I have been using a goblin mini for a couple of years now, and have yet to find a good 22mm top fill replacement. Smok Spirals was one contender, but the build deck stropped… even when I was extremely careful. It is the only atomizer that was ruined because of one stripped screw in 5 years. Add to the fact that they stopped offering it a few months after release, and it makes it a dead end. The Geekvape Griffin was a contender, but there was a press fit that didn’t hold up in the long run. Currently trying out the Sigeli Moonshot, but I am already having problems With back pressure leaking juice after I fill it. Not to mention it is fidgety to begin with because of the replaceable and hard to build on deck. The goblin V3 also had the same problem as the moonshot with the back pressure pushing too much juice into the wick after filling.
So far, it’s still the original Goblin mini/nano as the most leak proof, easy building, high taste RTA that is 22mm.
James
November 4, 2018 at 3:04 amCheck out the Indulgence Mutank, it’s the exact same size as the Aspire Atlantis and is a dream to build. Great tank and it long but narrow, great for pen mod.
Ruana V.
September 3, 2018 at 1:27 pmTo me your list is a bit disappointing. You only go for the massive clouds producing devices. I miss the Vandy Vape Berserker, the Innokin Ares, the Flash e Vapor, Siren 2, Vapefly Galaxies, Ammit and Manta. All of them are great MtL devices, although with some (like the Ammit or the Manta) one experiences a rather loose draw. Your RDA list lacks MtL devices too. What about the Chtulu Hastur, the NarDa or the Vapefly Galaxies RDA or RDTA? Not every vaper is a cloud-chaser. Some of us don’t care at all for clouds – we are so-called flavor-chasers and all we care about is excellent taste.
mikuntz itichii
November 11, 2018 at 4:05 pmits a review on rtas that are direct to lung not mtl. I’m pretty sure if you search for the top mtl rtas you’ll probably find it
Levi
July 12, 2018 at 4:21 pmHow does the Geekvape get a 10/10 for quality and 10/10 for value but gets rated a 9/10? I think your math is off
graham lloyd diamond
May 18, 2018 at 6:39 pmI think you have missed the juggerknot hands down for an allrounder best ever made.
simon
April 26, 2018 at 6:43 amThe best tank by far is the Engine OBS Nano, the only time this rta leaks is if overfilled. Thiis tank is 5ml and should have made top spot.
Forrest Thorington
October 24, 2017 at 2:09 pmI relish, lead to I discovered just what I used to be looking for. You’ve ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye