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Last updated: June 1, 2023

Best RDTAs 2023

A look at the best RDTAs available to date and everything you need to know about them.
1st Place
Vandy Vape Pyro V4 RDTA
Vandy Vape Pyro V4 RDTA

The Pyro V4 continues Vandy Vape’s longstanding tradition of great RDTAs. It features an angled leak-resistant airflow design and a practical side-filling port.

Runner-Up
Steam Crave Aromamizer Supreme V3
Steam Crave Aromamizer Supreme V3 RDTA
Runner-Up
Wotofo Profile RDTA
Wotofo Profile RDTA

Rebuildable dripping tank atomizers (RDTAs) are the vape tanks that bridge the gap between RDAs and RTAs. Some of the best RDTAs can provide a dripper-style experience, in terms of flavor, with the added convenience of a tank.

While RDTAs had been losing ground in popularity with the rise of the bottom-fed RDAs, they have recently resurfaced with some high-quality products entering the market.

See the best RDTAs available right now and learn more about what they are and how to use them in the guide below.

Vandy Vape Pyro V4 RDTA

Vandy Vape Pyro V4 RDTA

The latest entry in the Vandy Vape Pyro line of RDTAs comes with a classy minimalist design and a series of updates. The Pyro V4 features an angled honeycomb airflow design to minimize leaks, and a practical side-filling port. It is 25.5 mm in diameter and holds up to 5.5 mL of juice. Available in six color options.

Steam Crave Aromamizer Supreme V3 RDTA

Steam Crave Aromamizer Supreme V3

The Steam Crave Aromamizer Supreme V3 is the latest version of one of the best-performing and well-designed RDTAs ever. It is a single-coil 25 mm old-school RDTA with the deck positioned under the tank section. Look for the advanced edition, which comes with two extra decks (one for dual coils and one for mesh) and a collection of accessories.

Wotofo Profile RDTA

Wotofo Profile RDTA

The Wotofo Profile is a 25 mm RDTA with a very familiar build deck design. It comes with a removable tank section that allows it to be easily transformed into an RDA, and features stainless steel ropes that efficiently transfer juice from the tank to your wicks. The Profile holds up to 6.2 mL of e-liquid and comes in six colors.

What is an RDTA?

What is an RDTA tank?-Infographic

An RDTA is essentially an RDA sitting on top of an e-juice reservoir. The wicks hang down into the tank, soak up the liquid and feed it to the coil. They provide the best of both worlds between a dripper and a tank.

RDTAs are based off the Genesis style of atomizers which were popular for their flavor. Traditionally stainless-steel mesh was used for wicking, but since has been replaced primarily with organic cotton. RDTAs are a throwback, yet innovative at the same time.

Why use an RDTA?

For years, vapers have strived to attain that seemingly impossible “dripper in a tank” experience. There are actually lot of great tanks out there right now. The problem is, even the best ones can’t seem to top the flavor of a good RDA. It has a lot to do with the few extra millimeters that the vapor has to travel through the chimney. This can make a world of difference, believe it or not. Enter RDTAs.

Rebuildable dripping tank atomizers were the industry’s answer to this desire. On an RDTA, the mouthpiece sits right on top of the coils, just like an RDA. Unlike a tank, the vapor doesn’t travel through a chimney, it’s the same proximity to your mouth as it would be on an average dripper.

Advantages of RDTAs

  • Dripper-like performance
  • Increased liquid capacity
  • Easy filling methods
  • Rebuildable/re-wickable
  • Can be used like a dripper

Disadvantages of RDTAs

  • Not low-profile devices
  • Require more careful wicking than RDAs

How to use an RDTA

Even the best RDTAs require some trial and error to attain the perfect build and wicking. Experiment with different builds and techniques to find out which one is best for you. These are some tips to get you started in the right direction:

  • Don’t use too much or too little cotton, it has to be just right
  • Comb and fluff your wicks gently
  • Experiment with different wick lengths
  • Don’t build your coils too high or too low

Conclusion

Now you have seen some of the best RDTA vapes and have a basic understanding of how they work. Do rebuildable dripping tank atomizers really give you the best of both worlds? Technically speaking, they do because they incorporate some of the best features from each.

Many RDA users have been getting into squonk mods which come with an e-liquid bottle that fits into the body of the vape mod. This negates the need for constant dripping by adding a large juice reservoir to your RDA. But for those who do not wish to purchase a squonking mod, but want more juice capacity than the typical dripper, RDTAs are the best option available. They essentially offer the experience of building and vaping an RDA with the advantage of a reservoir in the form of a tank beneath the deck.

Even if you decide to give squonking a go, RDTAs can still come in handy. Some of the newer RDTAs on the market are incorporating squonk pins, giving vapers an extra option and even more e-liquid capacity. The performance and convenience of these devices keep improving as the technology continues to advance.