Getting the most bang for your buck is an important factor for vapers, so choosing the right mod that will carry you through the year is important. Today, we'll take a look at our take on the top box mods emerging in 2016 - they'll vary in features and prices, but you should find something that fits your style and vape needs amongst this shootout of a variety of top-of-class options.

Sx Mini Q Class Box Mod - Yihi: The Sx Mini Q Class Box Mod features the Sx 450 chip, which is the latest generation of Yihi-crafted chips (in case you're not familiar, Yihi is one of the top vape programmers in the field today). It features advanced measurements of your coils in real time, with the goal of keeping your vape quality consistent throughout every single puff. The Sx Mini Q Class Box Mod has the ability to reach 200 watts of power output (you'll need a true 30-amp cell to get there on two batteries, however), and when paired up with SXi-Q software you'll get a customized vape experience that, as always, is of the highest quality. The Yihi brand carries with it the trust and craftsmanship that goes into every product, the Yihi Sx Mini Q Class Box Mod is no exception to this rule – it's an exceptional piece of hardware manufactured from a zinc alloy body. One of the most interesting parts of this box mod is that it holds the capacity to run the lowest ohm builds of any box mod ever created. Regardless of your coil wire of choice, the Sx Mini Q Class Box Mod supports them all. For those who love to super sub-ohm, but also crave the ability to vape within a specific power curve, nothing will do but the Sx Mini Q Class Box Mod.

Sigelei 213W TC Box Mod: Sigelei has really taken the value of design to heart, hitting new heights well beyond its' initial offerings of plain, square metallic boxes. We've now arrived at a design that is not just pleasing to the eye, but also ideal in hand. Its' external look is as beautiful as the innards that make this box mod unique. The Sigelei 213W TC Box Mod is Designed to release accumulated heat rapidly, this Sigelei 213W TC Box Mod can run at full capacity without becoming a hot iron in your palms (again, the highest-drain 30-amp batteries are required to reach full potential, do your homework!). The Sigelei 213W TC Box Mod will also feature the first updateable firmware in Sigelei history. We expect this to offer fine-tuning capability for the long term that will see this mod stand side by side with those to come later in the year. With its support for Ti, Ni, SS, and Kanthal running on 2 18650 batteries, the Sigelei 213W TC Box Mod is not just a work of art but practical for both new vapers and advanced vapers alike.

DRIPBOX Starter Kit - Kanger: This isn't just a standalone box mod, though the mod itself would serve well to power your favorite tanks or RDAs. The DRIPBOX Starter Kit is an all-inclusive squonk box system makes portability and elegance an attainable force. The most cost-friendly of the box mods we discuss in this article (as well as one of the best-priced squonkers on the market), this mod makes for an excellent setup at an entry level price point. Arguably the best device of 2016 priced under $50, the DRIPBOX Starter Kit is capable of hitting 70 watts of constant power on a single 18650 battery (once again see our battery safety warnings!). Sleek, innovative, and a great talking piece ,the DRIPBOX Starter Kit is the most exciting product to emerge in 2016. For those price conscious about their setups the DRIPBOX Starter Kit takes the cake in both affordability and usability. If you've been considering a bottom-feeder but haven't been willing to shell out an inordinate sum of cash or settle for a mechanical vape, the DRIPBOX Starter Kit may be the mod for you!

IPV 5 200W TC Box Mod - Pioneer4You: The IPV line of products continues to push the boundaries with its latest offering. The IPV 5 has been a wildly successful product because of its reasonable pricing, regularly available firmware updates, and an incredibly solid build. Pound for pound (and this thing is built like a tank), no box mod released to date compares to the IPV 5 200W TC Box Mod. Those who own one love its solid hand feel and its excellent heat dissipation. The IPV 5 200W TC Box Mod is built around the industry-leading YIHI SX340 chip, accuracy in power delivery and consumption are best-in-class, offering you a superior vape with a very attractive price point and design. The IPV 5 200W TC Box Mod Support for temperature control is especially well done, with accurate support for Ti, Ni, and Stainless Steel coils available right out of the box.