what are the benefits of using an E~cigarette compared to an actual tobacco cig?

Both answers so far are a bit off.

Using an ecig vs cigarettes IS generally a safer alternative. In advertising, companies use SAFE alternative when they should be using SAFER.

Yes, inhaling vapor is safer than inhaling smoke in most cases. Smoke is harsh on the lungs and throat while vapor tends to be less harsh. A big difference between the two is that smoke will leave smut and tars behind in your lungs that can build up while ecigs will not.

There are less chemicals in ecig liquid than in tobacco cigarettes but this does not mean there are no harmful chemicals. Studies have found in some ecigs that formaldehyde, lead, and other harmful chemicals or carcinogens DO Infact exist in some, not all but some e liquids. Because of the non FDA regulated liquids, it is not required to list the ingredients in the juice therefore there are some chemicals that may be hidden.

Now, ecigs will in most if not all cases have less potential to harm someone than cigarettes but are not 100% safe.

Your numbers are hogwash but yes you get rid of 7,00 chemicals no tar the smoke does not damage your body and no tar. Since the hear from the ecig is cooler and there is no chemical combustion of plant matter it does not burn the throat and damage the lungs. With an ecig you can become addicted to nicotine but im assuming your already a smoker if you smoke (I do in the same boat of trying to quit) than your addicted to the chemicals as well as the nicotine ive been using ecigs off and on for 3 years it is a process the only reason im come back to cigs is because my tank has broken or something of the sort and your still addicted to nicotine in short quit while you can its better now. Oh yes I just remembered this but also ecigs will make you short of breath for 10 minutes your lungs are only supposed to inhale and exhale any foreign substance will cause this affect as well enjoy

Freedom to Savor: Tobacco cigarette flavors are limited to two: tobacco and menthol. Electronic cigarette flavors are more like ordering cocktails at your favorite bar—Piña Colada, Peach Schnapps, Cherry Crush … and the list goes on and on.

Freedom to Be There: No more slipping out—and missing out—to smoke. Since e-cigs emit vapor instead of tar, ash and smoke, you can use them in many public places where tobacco cigarettes aren’t allowed.

Most people answer question without doing their research. Two studies have found formaldehyde, benzene and tobacco-specific nitrosamines (all carcinogens) coming from those secondhand emissions. Other studies have shown that chemicals in the emissions contain formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and other potential toxins. The U.S. Surgeon General has concluded that e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless, and can contain harmful and potentially harmful chemicals, including nicotine.1

below is the link so you can read the full article.

E-cigarettes are indeed an alternative to traditional cigarettes. They’re a suitable alternative for many because of the benefits they have over “smoking.” E cigs dost not contain tobacco. Also you can choose different types of flavors.

https://www.vapors.com/

mainly you cut out the tar and all the 400,000 other additives in regular cigarettes.