You've probably already heard or read about the Blu Cig Electronic Cigarette somewhere on the internet, as it is one of the most marketed electronic cigarettes in the industry. Their campaign is actually so successful, that many people aren't even aware that other similar products exist.
Growing Competition
But in fact, over the past year, several electronic cigarettes have entered the market. And with a recent U.S. district court ruling that removed the FDA's ability to regulate these devices, it seems like a company opens every day. So it is helpful to review these other products when evaluating the blu cigarette.
To review the Blu Cigarette against competitors we need to establish measuring criteria. While our website features a comprehensive Blu Cig review , for purposes of this article I have selected 1. Vapor Strength, 2. Customer Service, and 3. Overall Starter Kit and Replacement Cartridge Value.
Evaluating the Blu Cigarette
In terms of Vapor Strength, the Blu Cigarette reviews as well as the best of its competitors. The device emits a thick and smooth, consistent stream of vapor almost like smoking a traditional cigarette. The only issue we found is with the atomizer (the vapor diffusing piece between the battery and cartridge), which occasionally needs cleaning. Products like Green Smoke which offer a two piece design require less maintenance.
Customer service is a harder factor to measure. We must look at both customer accessibility, and customer satisfaction. Regarding accessibility, Blu Cigarette reviews well because it has both online and phone support available 24 hours a day. But in terms of satisfaction, Blu Cigarette performs less successfully. Late in 2009 for example they had a massive recall for a defective battery. And more recently, the company has been riddled with complaints regarding its shipping, as one commenter on our site recently noted "They took 3 weeks to ship my order . . . [I] don't want to wait another month for [replacement cartridges] . . ."
Lastly, regarding value, we examine both price and quality. For the most part, Blu Cigarette reviews well when we consider its quality. All parts of the device are well made. With regard to price, however, Blu Cigarette falls somewhere in the middle of its competitors. While its starter kit is as low as any other company's, the replacement cartridges are relatively expensive. Like a cheap copier with expensive toner cartridges, this leads to significantly higher costs in the long run. Blu Cigarette owners often find themselves searching the internet for a substitute to no avail.
In conclusion, if you're just learning about e-cigs, we recommend researching all of the top electronic cigarette manufacturers before settling on one. Check out all electronic cigarette comparisons and the full Blu Cigarette review here.
