The Electric Hookah Debate: What is a True Electric Hookah?

While browsing Reddit, I came across an interesting discussion about electric hookahs, and it's safe to say that the opinions are as varied as the products on the market. Some users are excited about the convenience, while others argue that calling certain devices "hookahs" is just a marketing gimmick. Here are some of the posts I found particularly thought-provoking:

"I got talked into buying the Evo pod for my regular hookah, not knowing there isn’t even shisha inside. It’s literally just a vape pod. Why would I want this giant device to vape when I can just get a pen?"

"Tbh I find it embarrassing to call this a hookah/shisha. It’s obviously a marketing gimmick. It won’t taste or feel anything like a hookah, just like how a vape device doesn’t. This will feel exactly like a vape device/mod, but just more powerful to produce more clouds. Not that this won’t taste good, vape flavors generally have a more intense taste than shisha. So to many, vape flavors actually taste better, but it just doesn’t provide the same satisfying feeling of smoking shisha. IYKYK."

"This is not a hookah, this is a big ass vape."

As you can see, there's a clear divide among users. Some people feel that electric hookahs are simply large vape devices dressed up with hookah branding, while others seem to believe that they are a worthy modern iteration of the traditional hookah. But what is the electric hookah they are talking about, and why isn’t it considered a true electric hookah by some?

What is a True Electric Hookah?

So, what exactly is a "true" electric hookah? Here are some thoughts shared by users who seem to know the industry well:

"Take a look at the NEVO Pure; it's from the German AEON brand, they sell high-quality stainless steel hookahs. Can recommend it!"

"If you want a hookah that's truly electric and uses any hookah tobacco, check out flume.global. I see Pharaoh's Hookahs are carrying them as well as 5 Star Hookah. I have one and so far I love it, it's not getting the huge clouds coal produces, but it's soooo much cleaner and the taste of the tobacco is pure, and I find myself enjoying the flavors much more these days."

"Look out for the Enzo Electric Hookah, good tests for an electrical one and refillable pods (they got single-use capsule and multi-use capsule too). I'm planning to get one at the next HookahFair."

"If you want to try an electric hookah, go for Hookamonk. Czech made electronic hookah, you don’t use pods or liquid for it, but regular hookah tobacco."

Why Amanoo Created the Amanoo Electric Hookah

The Amanoo Electric Hookah was designed with the true hookah experience in mind. Unlike some other devices on the market that use vape pods, the Amanoo Electric Hookah is made to use traditional hookah tobacco (shisha). With its advanced heating technology and unique design, it delivers a pure and intense tobacco taste that’s free from the chemical aftertaste often associated with charcoal-based hookahs.

Amanoo is a brand under the same company that owns the famous tobacco vaporizer brand Weecke. Known for their expertise in heating tobacco and refining the temperature curve for optimal vapor and taste, Amanoo has created an electric hookah that is truly authentic. It’s the perfect solution for those who enjoy the traditional experience of smoking hookah, but want a cleaner, more convenient option.

Want to try it out yourself? Look for us at the next trade show or feel free to DM us to request a sample!