7 Best Pod Mods for 2025 (UK)
What are pod mods?
First, there were mods. Then there were pods.
Now… there are pod mods!
While vape mods are usually larger, more powerful and more advanced, pod devices are almost the opposite - more compact, easy to use and (usually) lower powered.
Pod mods meet somewhere between the two.
They are larger, more powerful and sometimes more advanced than a pod system, but more compact, easier to use and (usually) not as powerful as a mod.
Pod mods have become increasingly popular in the last few years. In fact, in our 2021 predictions post, Vaporesso predicted that 2021 would be the year of the pod mod. While it was actually disposable vapes that turned out to be that year’s success story, the combination of power and simplicity means pod mods are likely to sustain their popularity for the foreseeable future.
Contents
- Top Picks
- In-depth reviews
- Best pod mods summary
- Who are pod mods for?
- How did we choose the kits?
- Finally...
- Related guides
Top Picks
Great flavour | All-day battery life | Comfortable curved design
Best for: Flavour
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Durable IP68 build | Choice of 6 modes | Range of inhale styles
Best for: Durability & versatility
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In-depth reviews
Oxva VPrime: Superb flavour, all-day battery life
Reviewed by: Emily, ECD Team
The Oxva VPrime pod mod is a fantastic little device that produces perfect flavour!
Using the included 0.6ohm pod with my Elfliq Peach Ice nic salts, the flavour was fantastic and the pod lasted me a full 5 days before needing to be replaced.
The pod fits perfectly into the device with strong magnets making it feel sturdy and secure. However, I wasn’t keen on the side-filling port as this could easily cause leaking if the bung isn’t securely replaced.
I love the rounded/curved design of the device as I found it very comfortable to hold and the display screen is nice and clear.
The 2600mAh battery lasted me a full day of use which was impressive and the device charges like a dream - with a full battery within an hour.
You can easily lock the device using the up/down buttons, however, this only locks the fire button and not the device wattage. This would have been handy as the adjustment buttons are at the side of the device and I did find myself accidentally knocking them and unintentionally changing the wattage.
Overall, apart from some very small drawbacks, this is a great pod mod for those looking for long-lasting battery life and fantastic flavour.
What's to like:
- Great flavour
- Comfortable curved design
- Long-lasting battery
Geekvape Aegis Boost 3: Versatile & durable pod mod
Reviewed by: Lloyd, ECD Team
The Aegis Boost 3 pod mod is an impressive all-in-one kit with enough customisable settings and coil options to suit any kind of vaper.
As with most Geekvape products, it has a solid water, dust and shockproof build with a metal body and a comfy rubber grip at the back.
The touch-activated lock feature is interesting, allowing you to unlock the device just by touching the back grip. This could be improved, though, as I found my device unlocking through the material of my pocket. Luckily, traditional locking is also available in the settings.
Using the device with the included 0.2ohm coil and a 70:30 shortfill the device performed very well - with good flavour and a very airy adjustable airflow.
However, the black plastic pod design meant I couldn’t see my e-liquid levels and I feel a transparent pod would be a big improvement.
The large front-facing LED screen displays all relevant device information in an easy-to-understand format and I like that you can customise the screen colour settings.
With 6 modes to choose from including beginner-friendly Smart mode and battery-saving ECO mode, the Aegis Boost 3 can work for you no matter how you like to vape. Add to this the range of coils allowing you to use both 50:50 and high-VG e-liquids, this is a device that will last for a long time to come.
What's to like:
- Durable IP68 design
- Choice of modes for all experience levels
- Range of coils for multiple vape styles & e-liquids
- Great flavour & airflow
Smok Nord 4: Compact power
Reviewed by: James, ECD Team
The Smok Nord Series has produced some of the most popular pod devices over the last few years. But the Nord 4 was the first that could be described as a true pod mod - with up to 80 watts of power and a larger, 2000mAh battery. While this is fairly standard in the world of pod mods, what’s impressive is compressing that power into such a compact, easy-to-use device.
Capable of producing dense vapour clouds, the Nord 4 works with both the RPM and RPM 2 coil ranges to support both MTL and DL inhale styles. There’s also adjustable airflow control so you can tailor your inhale to precisely how you like it.
Featuring the Nord Series’ slimline, pocket-friendly design, you’ll also notice the specially designed duck-billed mouthpiece which is super comfortable on your lips.
What’s to like:
- 80W of power in compact size
- Easy to use
- Comfortable duck-billed mouthpiece
Vaporesso Luxe XR Max: Compact, powerful, easy to use
Reviewed by: Emily, ECD Team
The Luxe XR Max is a newer, upgraded version of the Luxe X and its replaceable-coil alternative the Luxe XR. Having used, and being very impressed by, the other Luxe Series devices in the past, I was excited to see how this new device compared.
Looks-wise, the device is very similar to the originals, and I love the fact this new version lights up! It’s also very light in hand (if a little bit heavier than the others), so would make a good choice for those wanting decent power without a bulky device.
The battery life was VERY impressive on this device - I’m a heavy vaper, yet the battery lasted around a day and a half of use before I had to charge it again.
My favourite thing about this device, however, is the inhale and the flavour. Although I spend a lot of time testing different devices as a long-time Direct-Lung (DL) vaper who has moved back to a Restricted Direct-Lung (RDL) style, I’ve struggled to find a kit to fit this style…with little success. Then I discovered the Luxe XR Max and it suited me perfectly!
The device supports both replaceable and fixed-coil pods, and, when used with a 0.8ohm fixed-coil pod (which can be bought separately from the kit) and nic salts, it provides a perfect RDL inhale with strong flavour.
I also experimented with the 0.4ohm pod - which produced a more airy inhale that would be ideal for DL vapers.
Overall, I LOVED this device. It fits my vaping style perfectly, has great flavour, impressive battery life and looks great - everything I would want from a vape kit
What’s to like:
- Futuristic style
- Long-lasting battery
- Easy to use Smart Power Control
- Supports MTL & RDL inhale styles
Smok IPX80: Super tough, perfect for outdoor use
Named after its IP67 rating (waterproof, dustproof and shockproof) and 80W output, the Smok IPX80 is a super-tough pod mod perfect for outdoor use.
Powered by a long-lasting 3000mAh battery, this is a versatile device that works with RPM and RPM2 coils for both MTL and DL vaping styles.
Unique adjustable airflow wheels on each side of the pod offer a smooth and easy way to precisely tailor the air intake between airy or restricted and the duck-billed shape of the mouthpiece means it fits comfortably to the contours of your lips.
What's to like:
- Super tough
- Long-lasting battery
- Supports MTL & DL
Aspire Veynom EX: High-quality design, choice of modes
Reviewed by: Corey, ECD Team
With its solid build quality, futuristic design and very nice paint finish, I was instantly impressed with the Aspire Veynom EX.
With a range of BP coil options, the 100W Veynom EX can be used for both Mouth-to-Lung (MTL) and Direct-Lung (DL) vaping but comes into its own as a DL device. I opted for the included 0.15ohm coil which provided impressive flavour and vapour and an overall good DL experience.
I like that the device can be used with a choice of 18650 and 21700 batteries (sold separately). Using a 21700 battery at 70W, the Veynom EX easily lasted me a full day of use - impressive as I’m quite a heavy vaper. (Tip: choose the Veynmon LX if you’d prefer a fixed-battery version.)
While I used the device in Wattage mode, there’s a choice of 5 other modes including Auto, Voltage, Bypass, CPS and TC options. I thought this was a nice selection as it caters to a range of experience levels. Newer users can use Auto mode which sets the best wattage for the coil, while more advanced vapers can use CPS or TC to really fine-tune their experience.
A big plus of this device was the display. The 0.96” TFT screen was very bright, vivid and easy to read - probably one of the best vape device screens I’ve used.
The only flaw I did find with the Veynom EX is the pod. Having to remove the mouthpiece to fill the pods is slightly inconvenient and I feel their plastic design lets down the otherwise excellent build quality of the device. Personally, I’d have loved to see this device as a mod and tank kit rather than a pod mod.
However, overall this is a great kit, especially for DL vapers. While there are options for less experienced users, I feel the choice of coils, external battery design and advanced mode options mean it is ideally suited to more advanced vapers.
What’s to like:
- Great build quality & futuristic design
- Supports a range of vape styles
- 6 modes for different experience levels
Voopoo Argus Pro 2: Fantastic flavour & vapour
Reviewed by: Corey, ECD Team
An upgraded version of the popular Argus Pro, The Argus Pro 2 is another impressive Voopoo pod mod that ticks all the boxes for a sub-ohm vaper.
Design-wise, this is everything I’d expect from a Voopoo device - fantastic build quality with a high-quality leather and metal finish and solid, tactile buttons.
Using the included 0.15ohm coil with high-VG e-liquid, I found the flavour and vapour production fantastic. There’s also the newly-added Boost/Turbo mode option which can be used to further increase vapour production.
The device can output up to 80W and I found the built-in Smart mode a handy feature as it automatically set the optimum wattage for my coil. However, if you prefer to manually control your wattage you can switch to RBA mode.
As a heavier vaper, I was also impressed that the 3000mAh battery lasted most of a day of use even at the highest wattage.
The only small downside was the pod’s side-filling design - meaning you need to remove the pod from the device to refill.
This one, very picky, flaw aside, this is a great overall device perfect for sub-ohmers who value quality and flavour.
What we like:
- High-quality design
- Handy Smart mode
- Great flavour & vapour
Best pod mods at a glance
Don’t want to read through the whole post? Here’s a summary of the devices…
Do note that ‘Style’ here refers to MTL(Mouth-to-Lung), DL(Direct-Lung) and RDL (restricted Direct-Lung) vaping styles. If you don’t know what these terms mean, you can find a full explanation in our post: MTL v. DL.
| Product Name | What's Special? | Style |
| Oxva VPrime | Superb flavour, all-day battery life | RDL/DL |
| Geekvape Aegis Boost III | Versatile & durable | RDL/DL |
| Smok Nord 4 | Compact power | MTL/DL |
| Vaporesso Luxe XR Max | Compact, powerful, easy to use | MTL/RDL/DL |
| Smok IPX80 | Super tough | MTL/DL |
| Aspire Veynom EX | High-quality design, choice of modes | MTL/DL |
| Voopoo Argus Pro 2 | Fantastic flavour & vapour | DL/RDL |
Who are pod mods for?
One of the advantages of pod mods is they suit a wide range of experience levels.
I always advise anyone starting out vaping to use a lower-powered starter kit. However, most vapers with some experience (or a friend to help out!) should be able to use these devices.
Really, for most pod mods the only thing you need to know is:
- how to prime the coil correctly
- the right wattage for the coil you are using
Many pod mods help out here by providing a smart mode. Depending on the device, this will suggest a power setting, set a maximum/minimum wattage, or both.
If you’re not yet an expert vaper, smart mode is a real bonus because it simplifies using the device and can help extend the life of your coils.
While most pod mods don’t come with advanced vape modes, we are starting to see them emerge with newer devices. This makes the devices suitable for advanced vapers looking for a back-up device.
This leads to another advantage for pods mods.
When you start with a simple starter kit, you often only have one mode of vaping to enjoy. But some pod mods have the ability to grow with you. For example, you might start using a pod with smart mode, which takes some of the guesswork out of vaping, and end up using the more advanced modes as you become more experienced.
One thing to take into account when choosing a pod mod is your preferred inhale.
Some pod mods cater exclusively for Direct-Lung or Mouth-to-Lung vaping. But an increasing number of Pod Mods cater for both styles. This flexibility makes them a great choice for vapers who like to switch between different styles of vaping.
How did we choose the kits?
We’ve used three criteria for selecting the kits in this post:
- initial testing
- popularity of the device
- feedback
Before we put a device on sale, we receive a sample for initial testing. I generally get a good idea of how good it is by how soon it gets to me – if our product manager keeps hold of the sample, it generally means it’s really good!
We also take into account feedback from customers. As we sell thousands of kits every month, this is quite rapid. In fact, unless we are blown away by a new device, we don’t usually list it until we have had plenty of feedback from our customers.
After all, sometimes a device can shine in initial testing but fail to withstand the test of time.
Finally...
There’s sure to be more pod mods released in the coming weeks and months so we’ll keep an eye open for more top-notch devices, and add the best ones here as the year goes on.
What’s your favourite pod mod so far, and why? Do let us know in the comments!