While looking for a vape kit or e-cigarette, you may come across terminology like “DTL” and “MTL” They stand for “direct-to-lung” and “mouth-to-lung,” respectively.
These terms define the different smoking styles used by vapers and relate to the way in which vapers inhale the vapor produced by the vaping device. By reading this article and understanding the differences between MTL and DTL, vapers will make an informed decision – about whether to choose MTL or DTL vape.
MTL vs. DTL: what’s the definition?
What’s MTL?
MTL is when people inhale the vapor into the mouth, hold it there for a period of time, and then inhale it into the lung. It is a two-part process. MTL coils are designed for tighter airflow, lower power output, and higher nicotine strength. As the draw gets tighter, one gets a closer feel to a cigarette. It is more natural and acceptable, especially for those who have gone from smoking to vaping.
What’s DTL?
DTL can also be referred to as direct to lung, which means that vapers inhale the vapor into the lung quickly, as if people were breathing in, and exhale immediately. DTL is a single-part process. DTL coils are designed for open Airflow, higher power, and lower nicotine strength. DTL vaping produces large amounts of vapor and a strong flavor.
MTL vs. DTL: what’s the difference?
- Airflow：
The Airflow in a DTL vape is usually much looser than in an MTL vape. The tank airflow is the deciding factor in whether people inhale directly or mouth-to-lung. The airflow design determines the flow of air through the tank. A tight airflow means that lungs need oxygen during an MTL puff and will welcome anything they can get their hands on. A tighter airflow also provides a warmer vape. On an MTL tank, the mouthpiece will be much narrower to mimic the act of smoking. If your vaping device has variable Airflow, such as the Binaries Cabin and Binaries 6K, try a tighter vaping setting at first, then adjust the Airflow to find a personal preferred vaping style.
- Coil resistance：
High-resistance coils made for MTL vape do not allow as much power/wattage to be delivered to the coil compared to lower resistance DTL coils. DTL wattage is set at 30w-200w, while MTL wattage is typically 8w-20w. For this reason, MTL vaping is best suited for low-wattage scale box mods or Vape Pens. Fixed wattage devices offer a very simple vaping experience and are a good starting point. So people shouldn’t feel too stressed about learning the extra steps of a variable wattage device. If it has variable wattage, the vapers just have to start low and work their way up until they find the right wattage.
- Size：
Finally, in terms of size, some people may be more concerned that the DTL Vape is usually larger and bulkier than the MTL Vape.
MTL vs. DTL: what are the advantages?
Advantages of MTL:
- Similar to smoking and therefore helps with the transition to vaping.
- Less e-juice and therefore tend to be more cost-effective.
- Highlight the best flavors in e-liquid.
- Thinner consistency, allowing for less cloudiness from covert vaping.
Advantages of DTL:
- Create smoother, warmer, and thicker steam.
- Often have more settings and can be customized to suit personal preferences.
- Many DTL units have adjustable Airflow so that vapers can customize the Airflow.
- With thicker vapor to provide a smoother vaping experience.
Conclusion
By comparing MTL and DTL, vapers should have a clearer understanding and a better ability to identify the two and finally clarify the right vaping method for them. If anyone is still trying to decide which style is preferred or wants to experience a different vaping style, the Binaries 6K and Binaries Cabin are options people want to take advantage of, as they can switch between MTL and RDL modes. Contact Binaries now and place a wholesale order!
