8 Best RTA / RDA Tanks in 2023

We’ve recently looked at a few Vaperz Cloud products, such as the Odin V2 Mod and the Empire Squonk Project. Those units showed us that Vaperz Cloud is focused on producing advanced vape gear for experienced users, and the Dreadnought V2 RDA is no exception.

First and foremost, the design aspect that elevates the Dreadnought V2 into its winning position is the optional coil compatibility. The Dreadnought V2 can, of course, fit both single or dual coil builds onto the deck. However, the deck can be removed entirely, making it easier to perform intricate coil work.

Once the deck is removed, however, the Dreadnought V2 RTA is capable of fitting mesh coils from the HorizonTech Falcon range. This simple but revolutionary design means that if you aren’t in the mood or capable of building a whole new coil, you can insert a pre-made one to use the Dreadnought V2 as a sub-ohm tank!

And while we would have preferred a top-based airflow, the unique honeycomb shape of the bottom airflow control ring allows you far more control over how much vapour it produces.

The Vaperz Cloud V2 RTA is the best RTA tank we’ve seen, allowing you to opt for total convenience while still providing one of the best coil-building areas available.

Easy Squeezy: Intended for use with a squonk mod 
Succulent Sith: Reapply new e-liquid instantly for fresh flavour 
Old School: Can also be used as a traditional RDA 

If you’ve an eye for franchises, you may be unsurprised to learn that Vaperz Cloud released the Sith RSA in conjunction with the Empire Squonk Project Mod. Perhaps the less said, the better about those particular names for brand reasons!

The Sith RSA isn’t much to look at, with a reasonably austere design available in several single-colour variants. But once you look inside, you begin to see the beauty of this tasty rebuildable deck.

The Sith RSA has been built with squonks in mind, with a pre-installed BF pin. However, a regular pin is included if you’re currently squonkless or simply happy to do the frequent juice applications.

The semi-postless arrangement allows for a single coil build, with a hidden ultem cap going over the coil in order to better funnel your vapour up towards the drip tip. The airflow control ring is notably high, which serves the squonk use well as you can squeeze as hard as you like without worrying about leaks.

The ability to instantly coat your strips of cotton with a fresh dose of e-liquid from the squonk delivers a riotously rich flavour, making the Vaperz Cloud Sith RSA the best RDA for flavour in our eyes.

Postless Prince: A postless 25mm deck allows for delicate installations 
Tasty Rabbit: Low-slotted airways promote vast, richly flavoured vapour levels 
Clap Your Hands: Comes with pre-made Ni80 Clapton coils 

The last rebuildable tank atomizer of this roundup comes from Hellvape, who has finally unveiled the long-awaited Dead Rabbit 3 RTA. We’ve put it through its paces and believe this tank is the best-tasting RTA currently available.

The ample – yet TPD-compliant – e-liquid storage segment provides the constantly refreshed flavour. While leaks can often be an issue with RTAs, the high placement of the airflow adjustment ring ensures that your juice has nowhere to escape from.

The airflow innovations don’t stop there, with inner domed honeycomb airflow pathways drawing your puff down through the tank’s base and into the 25mm postless coil deck. The even spacing of the internal air ports gathers up all the potential flavour. It gives each puff the most decadent taste possible from single and dual coil builds.

While we would have loved a sliding top-fill to accompany the RTAs e-liquid convenience, the lid removes with a simple quarter-turn and sits firmly in place when left alone. This makes the Dead Rabbit 3 rebuildable tank atomizer a rare instance of a great-tasting DIY coil deck you can slip into your pocket without fearing spillage.

Starting Line: Simple design for new DIY vapers 
Penny Puff: Very affordable for the RDA-curious vaper
How You Like: Allows for both single and dual coil builds 

We appreciate that DIY vaping can be a little intimidating to newcomers who are used to the convenience of pre-made coils. But the Geekvape Talo X RDA is geared explicitly towards novices, with a price point that won’t have you worried about splashing out on a new pastime.

The Talo X allows for both single or dual coil setups and comes with almost all the tools you could need to build and install DIY coils. It’s only 24mm in diameter, smaller than many RDAs but still wide enough for simple work.

Surprisingly, despite being intended for beginners, the Talo X includes an optional squonk pin. This means that even as you grow in RDA experience, the Talo X will remain a relevant device with new functions to try as your confidence increases.

It’s also worth emphasising that the Talo X is ludicrously cheap compared to several other RDAs featured in this list. While it may lack some fancier design aspects, it’s a robust and respectable deck for coil builds and an excellent way for any vaper to get started on DIY coils.

Deep Reservoir: Internal juice well prevents e-liquid from leaking 
Air Akimbo: Dual airflow diffusion promotes explosively strong flavour 
Wide Load: 25mm deck diameter makes coil installs far easier 

Sticky fingers are an unfortunate mainstay of RDA use, but Suicide Mods have put a remarkable effort into ensuring the Nightmare RDA doesn’t leave you with a mess on your hands.

A 25mm diameter provides an extra-wide coil deck for your e-liquid to rest in without rising towards the air holes, meaning you won’t have to be too restrained when painting your wicks with fresh lashings of vape juice.

The Nightmare RDA has depth too, with a 7mm deep juice well. As this is not a sealed tank, it’s still abiding by TPD regulations, so you can squirt a healthy dollop of juice in there without worrying about overspill; great for when you want an excellent long cloud session!

If you’re still worried about e-liquid spills, fear not; the Nightmare RDA is squonk compatible and comes with a BF pin, allowing you to squeeze your way to a freshly soaked wick any time.

The two gold-plated brass posts allow for two coil installations at once, and the materials used for the posts ensure that you don’t have to worry about temperature damage, so you can let the TC Modes fly. All of this adds up to the Nightmare RDA being the best RDA of 2023 if you want a clean experience.

Blasphenomenal: Inverted-crucifix designs for metalheads 
Ring My Bell: ‘Bell’ design draws escaped e-liquid into a reservoir 
Cloud 9: Wide airflow and dual coil posts for maximum cloud production 

It must be said that DIY vaping has a different culture from the mainstream. While vaping generally has adopted a benign aesthetic that most find approachable and non-threatening, manufacturers like Deathwish Modz have kept the old-school love for bold and fearless designs.

The ReGenesis RDA revels in its unholy themes, proudly showcased for all to see from its inverted-crucifix adjustable airflow. It’s worth noting that some of the airways are just there for aesthetics, but the paths are still ample and provide massive clouds from a single or dual coil setup.

Looking within, we see another notable element, the inverted crucifix posts being the first thing you notice. While there isn’t any functional reason or benefit behind the high and tall gold-plated posts and screws, it’s very striking. It doesn’t impact your vape in any negative ways.

Looking down, it’s clear that the posts are placed atop a raised dome. This dome drives excess or runoff juice into a trough surrounding the posts, making it easy to soak vape juice back up and reapply it to your homemade coils.

With its ample airflow, wide drip tip and e-liquid reservoir – a rare feature for an RDA – the Deathwish Modz ReGenesis RDA is a cloudy beast that any plume fan will adore.

MTL Mouthfuls: MTL-focussed RTA with 2ml e-liquid capacity 
Funnelled: Internal bell design and tight draw for rich, concentrated flavour 
Little Hands: Child-proof refill mechanism to keep e-liquid stored safely 

Innokin isn’t known for intensive DIY vaping gear, but the Ares II RTA shows a rare ability to step into unfamiliar territory while remembering what you’re good at.

The Ares II RTA is a rebuildable tank atomiser for single coils that, despite being a DIY tank, is very approachable for beginners interested in the widely celebrated flavour of RTAs.

Inside, a unique bell is attached to the tank lid, hiding the coil from view while funnelling condensed e-liquid back down into the e-juice reservoir, ensuring you don’t waste a drop.

The airflow settings and thin mouthpiece suit mouth-to-lung vaping well, delivering a sharp and concentrated beam of flavour. A second airflow adjuster sits within, just underneath the coil, to give you more control over flavour intensity.

This rebuildable tank atomizer may disappoint those seeking massive clouds. Still, suppose you’re a mouth-to-lung vaper who wants the richest flavour possible while not having to reapply e-liquid frequently. In that case, the Ares II RTA is the best single-coil RTA for you.

Long Barrel: Tapered mouthpiece perfect for MTL draws 
Sprung: Spring-loaded clamps mean less unscrewing needed 
Salty Sting: Comes with a pre-made coil that’s perfect for nic salt vaping 

While often an overlooked category, RDAs can also be intended for mouth-to-lung use. In our eyes, the STNG RDA by Wotofo is the best you can get your MTL mits on.
It’s often believed that the most intense vape flavours come from two kingdoms: MTL tanks and RDAs, so what could be tastier than a union of the two? We were blown away by the rich tastes we got from this single-coil deck.
The interior has been intricately designed, with T-shaped clamps holding your coil legs in place, held down by cross-head screws. The screws need only be loosened to get your coil legs fitted, so there’s no need for fiddly disassembly.

A single-sided air-port draws airflow through a base tunnel and up out of a spout placed right beneath your coil, efficiently delivering you instant and robust flavour. The positioning of the airflow channel also makes it highly unlikely that you’ll experience leaks. However, the nervous can use the included squonk pin for instant juice top-ups.

The Wotofo STNG is the best RDA tank for moderate vapers who want to enjoy the most incredible heights of vaping flavour.