MTL Vs DTL Vaping What’s the Difference?
Time:2025-02-19
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As the world of vaping expands and vape culture becomes more popular, so does its jargon. Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to navigate your way through the vaping scene without first familiarising yourself with the lingo.
When shopping around for a new vape kit, the first vaping vernacular you’ll stumble upon is likely to be MTL and DTL vaping.
Our guide is here to clear up any confusion you may have when it comes to MTL and DTL vaping. We’ll explain what it means, take a look at how they work and how they compare to help you understand the difference and thus determine which vaping style is right for you to optimise your experience. Let’s dive right in!
What is MTL vaping?
If you’re a beginner on the hunt for your first vape starter kit, you’ve probably come across the term “MTL Vaping” while shopping around. This abbreviation stands for Mouth to Lung vaping; a vaping style that’s often associated with beginner users as it’s designed to closely replicate the sensation of smoking a traditional cigarette.
Vaping first came into existence as a means to help smokers quit their habit, and this all started with MTL vaping. As the name suggests, MTL vaping involves two stages of inhalation. First, the vapour is inhaled into your mouth, then, it’s inhaled into the lungs before eventually exhaling, much like smoking a real cigarette.
MTL vape kits tend to require lower power outputs and therefore produce a minimal amount of vapour. This discreet vapour production paired with a natural, cigarette-like draw and satisfying ‘throat hit’ makes MTL vaping the ideal style for new users and those trying to quit smoking for good.
Who is MTL vaping for?
Mouth to Lung vapingis most popular among smokers, ex-smokers and those new to the world of vaping. This is primarily because it is the vaping style that most closely mimics thesensation of smoking, thus allowing a smoother transition from smoking cigarettes to vaping with an e-cigarette.
MTL vaping is also the ideal vaping style for users seeking maximum flavour without creating large vapour clouds, making it the most discreet and less intense option that isn’t too taxing on the lungs. It’s also widely seen as the most economical vaping style as MTL kits tend to use less e-liquid than DTL devices, which will ultimately save users money in the long run.
Which E-liquids are best for MTL vaping?
If you’re currently a smoker or have recently quit smoking, it might be a good idea to start vaping with e-liquid that has a high nicotine content, such as nic salt e-liquid. This is because cigarettes have a high nicotine content, so vaping the same amount of nicotine as your body is already accustomed to will help to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and allow for a smooth transition.
When it comes to composition, as a general rule, MTL vaping is best paired with e-liquid with a high propylene glycol (PG) content. Higher PG content delivers a strong throat hit that closely mimics smoking a cigarette. Plus, PG delivers flavour better than VG, allowing the users to experience the full flavour profile. We stock a wide range of 50PG/50VG and 40PG/60VG e-liquid that’s suitable for use in vape starter kits to provide a genuine MTL vape.
What is DTL vaping?
DTL stands for Direct to Lung and is a style of vaping that’s best suited for advanced users that have some prior experience using e-cigarettes and are now looking to take a step-up from MTL vaping. Unlike MTL vaping, DTL vaping involves inhaling vapour from the mouthpiece straight into your lungs before exhaling, rather than allowing it to linger in your mouth first.
Beginners may find DTL vaping too overwhelming at first, as the large clouds of vapour collected in the lungs can feel intense and result in coughing or discomfort. But for cloud chasers and advanced vape fans seeking large vapour plumes and an intense experience, DTL is sure to satisfy.
Who is DTL vaping for?
Adopting a DTL vaping style as a new user is likely to be a shock to the system as it serves up a totally different experience to smoking a traditional cigarette. As a result, DTL vaping is best left to more advanced users and experienced vape fans who have already familiarised themselves with MTL vapes and are seeking something more intense.
Unlike MTL vape kits, a DTL device will require coils with a resistance below 1 Ohm. This lower resistance ensures the coil heats the e-liquid to a high temperature to generate a warmer, denser vapour. This is what’s commonly known as sub-ohm vaping.
Furthermore, most DTL vape kits come with adjustable airflow settings, often in the form of a small lever located on the device itself. Opening up the airflow vent increases the amount of air flowing through the tank and into your lungs. The more air flowing through the device, the bigger the vapour clouds. The amount of airflow you require will depend on your own preferences, so it’s best to play around with it until you figure out what feels good to you.
Which E-liquids are best for DTL vaping?
As Direct to Lung and sub-ohm vaping generates more vapour per puff, you don’t need to use high nicotine strength e-liquids like you would when MTL vaping. So, it’s best to opt for a lower nicotine strength when DTL vaping. We recommend starting with a 6mg or less nicotine strength e-liquid as any higher could result in harsh throat hits and unpleasant side effects.
As well as nicotine strength, it’s also equally important to think about composition when DTL vaping. Generally, it’s best to stick to e-liquids with a high vegetable glycerine(VG) content. Fortunately, there’s a huge variety of vape juices that fit into this category, allowing you to choose from 60VG/40PG, 70VG/30PG, 80VG/20PG and 90VG+ options.
However, it’s important to remember that no two sub ohm kits are the same, and as some high VG liquids are very viscous, they may be too thick to wick your coil effectively which can result in unpleasant dry hits. The best way to check if your tank is compatible with very high VG e-liquids is to inspect the wicking holes on your coil; too small, and they’ll struggle to absorb the juice.
Is MTL or DTL better?
There’s no real answer to this question, as it ultimately comes down to your own preferences and what you’re looking for in a vape. Getting to know your own vaping style will help you to make a sensible and informed choice about what kind of vape kitis right for you.
Regardless of which vaping style you opt for, remember that it isn’t permanent. If you start with an MTL pod kit and decide you want something more intense and with more vapour production, you’re always free to pick up a sub-ohm kit and give it a whirl. Similarly, if you’re finding DTL vaping a little too overwhelming, it’s always possible to take a step back and get your hands on a basic MTL kit to get those cigarette-like throat hits instead.
Some vape fans prefer not to limit themselves to just one vaping style and choose to use an MTL vape alongside a sub-ohm vape kit. Either way, the choice is entirely yours! If you are looking for the best of both then another option to look at would be RDTL (Restricted Direct To Lung), if you want a clearer picture of what may work for you head over to our in-depth guide to RDTL.
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