What is MTL (mouth-to-lung)?
MTL vaping mirrors the way you smoke a cigarette. You draw the vapour into your mouth first, hold it briefly, then inhale into your lungs. It's a tight, restricted draw — similar to sucking through a coffee straw.
MTL is best for people switching from cigarettes, vapers who prefer a strong throat hit, nicotine salt users (10–20mg), discreet vaping (less visible vapour), and lower e-liquid consumption.
Popular MTL devices at I Love Vapour: Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini, OXVA Xlim Pro 2, Aspire Gotek Pro.
What is DTL (direct-to-lung)?
DTL vaping means inhaling vapour straight into your lungs in one continuous draw — like taking a deep breath. The airflow is wide open, the vapour production is high, and the throat hit is typically softer because lower nicotine concentrations are used.
DTL is best for experienced vapers seeking bigger clouds, high-VG e-liquids (70/30 or above), free-base nicotine at 3–6mg, and vapers who prioritise flavour intensity.
Popular DTL devices: SMOK RPM 5, Vaporesso Gen 80 S, VooPoo Drag S.
Which should you choose?
| MTL | DTL | |
|---|---|---|
| Draw style | Tight, like a cigarette | Wide open, like a breath |
| Nicotine | 10–20mg nic salts | 3–6mg freebase |
| E-liquid | 50/50 or high PG | High VG (70/30+) |
| Vapour | Discreet | Large clouds |
| Best for | Switchers from smoking | Experienced vapers |
If you're switching from cigarettes, MTL almost always feels more natural and satisfying. If you've been vaping for a while and want to explore more flavour and vapour, DTL kits are worth trying.
Still not sure? Visit any of our seven I Love Vapour stores — our team will let you try different draw styles and find the setup that suits you best. No hard sell, just honest advice.