Vape Pens

What Are Vape Pens?

Vape pens are slim, portable vaporizers built around three core components: a battery, an atomizer, and a mouthpiece. That's the skeleton. Everything else is where the differences start to matter. Some pens are made for pre-filled THC or CBD cartridges, others are designed for loose wax or concentrate, and some handle dry herb. The right one depends entirely on what you're vaping and how you like to do it. If you're still sorting out the basics, our vape blog breaks it all down.

Types of Vape Pens We Carry

510-Thread Battery Pens

The 510-thread standard is the most universal connection in the industry. These batteries screw onto any compatible cartridge, which makes them the go-to for people who buy pre-filled THC or CBD carts from a dispensary. Most 510 batteries are draw-activated or single-button, pocket-friendly, and simple to use. Voltage matters here. A variable-voltage battery gives you control over vapor density and flavor. Browse our full vape batteries collection if that's all you need.

Dab and Wax Pens

Wax pens are built for concentrates loaded directly into a coil chamber. No cartridge, no pre-fill. You pack your own wax, shatter, or budder and get a more direct, potent hit. Coil type makes a real difference here. Quartz gives cleaner flavor, ceramic holds heat longer. If concentrates are your thing, our dab and wax pens collection goes deeper on this.

CBD Vape Pens

Not everyone is vaping THC. CBD pens are built for CBD distillate cartridges or CBD-specific hardware, and the same 510 compatibility usually applies. We carry dedicated options in our CBD vape pens collection if that's your focus.

All-in-One Pens

All-in-one pens combine the battery and cartridge into a single sealed unit. There's nothing to thread, nothing to charge separately in some cases, and nothing to leak. These are great for travel or for people who want zero hassle. The tradeoff is that once the oil is gone, the whole device is done.

What to Look for When Choosing a Vape Pen

Voltage control: Fixed-voltage pens are simple and reliable. Variable-voltage pens let you dial in your hit, which matters if you're running different oil viscosities or chasing flavor over cloud.

Battery life: Measured in milliamp hours (mAh). A 350mAh battery is slim and pocketable. A 900mAh battery lasts longer but adds bulk. Know your habits before you pick.

Coil or wick type: For wax pens, quartz coils heat fast and taste clean. Ceramic coils are slower but more consistent and forgiving on lower-quality concentrates.

Thread compatibility: Almost everything runs on 510, but double-check before you buy a battery for a specific cart. Some proprietary systems only work with their own hardware.

For a deeper look at how to match your hardware to your material, check out our dabbing guide. And if you need tanks, coils, or chargers to go with your pen, our vape accessories collection has the supporting gear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a vape pen and a dab pen?

A vape pen typically refers to a battery that powers a pre-filled cartridge. A dab pen has an open coil chamber where you load your own concentrate directly. Both are portable and pen-shaped, but they're built for different materials and workflows.

Can I use any cartridge with a 510-thread battery?

Most 510 carts and batteries are cross-compatible, but voltage matters. Running too high a voltage on a thin oil cart can burn the coil. Check the recommended voltage range for your cart and match it to a battery with adjustable settings when possible.

How do I know when my vape pen needs to be recharged?

Most pens signal a low battery through a blinking LED, a change in light color, or noticeably weaker vapor production. Some higher-end models include a battery indicator display. When vapor gets thin and the taste drops off, charge it before the battery fully dies to preserve long-term battery health.

What's the best vape pen for THC cartridges?

A variable-voltage 510-thread battery is the most versatile choice for THC carts. It works with virtually any dispensary cartridge and lets you adjust the heat to match different oil consistencies. Preheat mode is a bonus if you're in a cold climate or running thick distillate.