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SMOK Nord 4 Review: Our Experience Detailed

What Are the Features That Make the SMOK Nord 4 Special?

Let’s start by discussing the features that make the Nord 4 stand out in the world of pod systems.

• The Nord 4 has a maximum power of 80 watts, making it a true vape mod in a tiny and pocketable package.
• It has a built-in battery with a capacity of 2,000 mAh, which is more battery life than you’ll get with many box mods.
• It works with both SMOK RPM coils and SMOK RPM2 coils, giving you a huge variety of different coils to try.
• It has a built-in airflow control ring and can adapt itself for both the mouth-to-lung and restricted direct-to-lung vaping styles.
• It charges at a rate of 1.4 amps through the USB-C port, so you won’t find yourself waiting too long when the battery dies.

How Does the SMOK Nord 4 Compare to the Nord X and Nord 5?

Knowing the capabilities of the Nord 4 is certainly useful, but the various numbers and specifications of a single device don’t mean a great deal unless you have a point of comparison.

Nord X vs. Nord 4

• The Nord 4 has a higher-capacity battery than the Nord X (2,000 vs. 1,500 mAh).
• The Nord 4 has a higher power range than the Nord X (80 vs. 60 watts).
• The Nord 4 has adjustable airflow, and the Nord X doesn’t.
• The Nord X has a built-in dust cover for the charging port. The Nord 4 lacks this feature.
• The Nord X also carries the IP67 ingress protection rating for dust impermeability and water resistance. The Nord 4 lacks this feature.
• The Nord 4 and Nord X both work with SMOK RPM and RPM2 coils.

Should you buy the Nord 4 if you’re currently using the Nord X?

If you’re currently using the Nord X, you should consider upgrading to the Nord 4 if you’re unhappy about your current device’s vapor production. The airflow control ring is one of the most important features of the Nord 4. Between that and the wider power range, you’ll definitely get bigger clouds with the Nord 4. If you’re already happy with your device’s flavor and cloud production, though, there’s no reason to upgrade – especially since the Nord X has a bit of extra water and dust protection that the Nord 4 lacks.

Nord 4 vs. Nord 5

• The Nord 5 has an airflow control tab instead of an airflow dial, giving you a wider range of airflow possibilities. The Nord 5 also has dual airflow slots, allowing for even bigger cloud production compared to the Nord 4.
• The Nord 5 pod has a new design with a wide-bore mouthpiece to take advantage of the increased airflow.
• All versions of the Nord 5 feature a locking coil for added child resistance. The Nord 4 only has that feature in regions that legally require it.
• The Nord 5 works with SMOK RPM3 coils The Nord 4 doesn’t work with RPM3 coils, but it does work with RPM and RPM2 coils, giving you more options overall.
• The Nord 5 has a slightly higher pod capacity of 5 ml compared to the 4.5 ml capacity of the Nord 4 pod.
• The Nord 5 and Nord 4 have the same battery life and power range of 2,000 mAh and 80 watts respectively.
• The leather series of the Nord 5 has a slightly faster charging rate of 1.5 amps, compared to the 1.4 amp charging rate of the Nord 4. The standard Nord 5 devices, however, have a slower charging rate of 1.2 amps.

Is the Nord 5 better than the Nord 4?

If you’re looking for the pod system that gives you the biggest clouds, the Nord 5 is objectively better than the Nord 4. Between the new RPM3 mesh coils and the much larger airflow vents, you will definitely get bigger clouds with the Nord 5 than with the Nord 4.

On the other hand, the fact that the Nord 4 has smaller airflow vents means that it delivers a better mouth-to-lung vaping experience. If you prefer the MTL vaping style, you will probably be happier with the Nord 4.

The fact that the Nord 4 works with both SMOK RPM and RPM2 coils also means that it provides a greater variety of vaping experiences. At the time of writing, there are seven different RPM coils and five different RPM2 coils, giving you 12 coil options in all with the Nord 4 compared to just two options with the Nord 5. Of course, the variety stops mattering once you’ve identified your favorite coil, but the Nord 4 definitely gives you a greater range of possibilities.

The final thing to consider is that the Nord 4 may have lower long-term costs because the coils are less expensive.

• SMOK RPM coils start at $9.75 per pack of five.
• SMOK RPM2 coils cost $11.89 per pack of five.
• SMOK RPM3 coils cost $12.49 per pack of five.

What about the Nord 3?

You’re probably wondering why we haven’t discussed the SMOK Nord 3. The answer is that the Nord 3 doesn’t exist. The Nord X was the third device in the Nord series. It’s unclear why SMOK didn’t just name the device the Nord 3 – but if you’ve been vaping for a while, you know that SMOK’s naming conventions can be a little unusual sometimes.

The Bottom Line: Should You Buy the SMOK Nord 4?

The bottom line is that if you’re in the market for a pod mod that’s compact but offers impressive power, you’re going to be choosing between the SMOK Nord 4 and Nord 5. We’ve already gone into great detail about these two devices and their use cases, but it ultimately comes down to how you want to inhale and how much you’re willing to spend on coils.

• If you prefer the mouth-to-lung inhaling style and plan to use your device with high-strength nicotine salt vape juice, you’re probably going to be happier with the Nord 4 than you would be with the Nord 5.
• If you prefer the direct-to-lung inhaling style and want the best pod mod for clouds regardless of the long-term costs, you'll want to buy the Nord 5 because you’ll definitely get bigger cloud production with it. The only drawback is that you’ll probably spend more for replacement coils in the long run.
• If you prefer the direct-to-lung inhaling style but want to keep your long-term costs as reasonable as they can be, you might have a better experience with the Nord 4 since the coils are less expensive.