7 Best Vape Tanks for 2025 (UK)
The vape tank is, arguably, the most important part of any vape kit. While the battery simply delivers power, the tank controls the airflow, throat hit and flavour – so choosing the right one is crucial.
To help you with that choice, our expert team of reviewers has put dozens of different models through their paces.
After extensive testing, here’s what we think are the seven best vape tanks available today, along with in-depth reviews to help you choose.
Contents
- Top picks
- Best vape tanks in-depth
- Best vape tanks at a glance
- How we chose these products
- Related collections
- Related guides
Top pick
Premium build quality | Rich flavour production | Precise airflow control
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Best vape tanks in-depth
Vaporesso iTank T: Premium quality & precise airflow control
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What we like: ✔️ Premium build quality ✔️ Rich flavour ✔️ Precise airflow adjustment |
What we don’t like: ● Hard to find any cons with this tank, other than it might not be suitable for new vapers |
Having previously used the Vaporesso iTank 2, I was pleased to see the newer iTank T was very similar - albeit with some welcome improvements.
This definitely feels like a premium vape tank, with 10/10 build quality and solid connections. I also like that the tank comes with an included extra bulb glass.
Using the included 0.4ohm GTi coil with a VG:PG 70:30 shortfill produced the rich, intense flavour I expect from the iTank range. The newly-added top airflow control also has very precise adjustment, meaning I could adjust my inhale perfectly to my needs.
This is a great option for sub-ohm vapers looking for a top-quality tank, particularly fans of the iTank series.
Smok TF-D Subtank: Rich flavour & vapour
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What we like: ✔️ Great flavour & vapour production ✔️ Precise adjustable airflow ✔️ Convenient sliding top fill design |
What we don’t like: ● Filling hole could be larger |
The TF-D Subtank has everything you’d expect from a Smok vape tank - namely, plenty of flavour and vapour. Using the included 0.15ohm Smok D coil with my usual Blue Raspberry shortfill, I detected flavour elements I’d never noticed before and the vapour production was great.
Top-placed airflow control is a nice touch for leak prevention and there’s plenty of adjustment to precisely tailor your airflow to your needs. It’s also always handy to have a sliding top-fill tank as you can easily fill without removing the tank from the mod.
The only small flaw I noticed was that the filling hole could be larger as, while it accommodates my 50ml bottle nib, I think you’d struggle to get a 100ml bottle nib in there.
Overall, this is a perfect tank for sub-ohm vapers looking for rich flavour and vapour and plenty of customisation.
Aspire Nautilus 3: Wide airflow range
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What we like: ✔️ Wide airflow range ✔️ Sliding top fill ✔️ Choice of drip tips |
What we don’t like: ● Not for serious Direct-Lung vapers |
Aspire’s Nautilus tank series already has a reputation for producing great vape tanks and the latest in the collection, the Nautilus 3, is no exception.
Compatible with the Nautilus coil range, the tank can be used for both Mouth-to-Lung and Direct-Lung vaping styles but really comes into its own as an MTL tank.
The strength of the Nautilus 3 tank lies in its wide airflow range - with 7 airflow holes ranging in size from a narrow 0.8mm all the way up to a wide 30mm. This gives users a chance to precisely tailor the airflow to create a very restricted or very airy vape depending on what they prefer. As well as the airflow ring, the Nautilus 3 tanks come with a choice of both a wide and a narrow drip tip to further tailor the draw.
The tank also benefits from easy-to-use features suited to even the most inexperienced vapers, including leak-free coil installation thanks to sliding shutters on the coil chamber and a sliding top-fill cap.
Works best for Mouth-to-Lung vapers who might want to occasionally play around with Direct-Lung vaping.
Innokin GO S: Fixed coil and fuss free
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What we like: ✔️ Super easy-to-use ✔️ Light on battery use ✔️ Slide-to-open refilling |
What we don’t like: ● Fixed coil means the whole tank must be replaced |
The Innokin GO S is a very simple and easy-to-use MTL tank, perfect for beginner vapers, as minimal settings means it’s a great setup for fuss-free vaping.
While they were originally intended for the Go S device, Go S tanks have a 510 connection which means they can be used with most vape mods. What’s more, its high-resistance coils mean you don’t need a high-powered device to get the most out of it.
For new vapers, or those with reduced mobility, the mechanics of changing coils can be confusing and time-consuming. This is particularly challenging for former smokers trying to resist the urge to pick up a cigarette. Luckily, the Go-S tank has a fixed, 1.6ohm kanthal coil which means there’s no need for fiddly coil changes. When the coil is used up you simply replace the whole tank. That doesn’t mean taste is compromised - the fixed kanthal coils use organic cotton and wood pulp wicking for improved flavour.
The Go S tank also has a quick and easy slide-to-open design which makes filling it with e-liquid quick, easy and mess-free.
Although very simple, the Go S tank does feature an adjustable airflow ring so you can tailor the air intake for a tighter or airier vape. That makes it perfect for beginners who want to experiment with their vaping as they go along.
Innokin Go Max: Fixed coil DL tank
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What we like: ✔️ Fixed low-resistance coil ✔️ Easy sliding top fill ✔️ Adjustable airflow |
What we don’t like: ● Disposable design creates more waste |
Following on from the Go S, in 2021 Innokin released a new groundbreaking update - the GoMax tank.
With all the ease of use and features of the popular Go S (including sliding top fill and adjustable airflow), the GoMax is the first disposable tank that allows new users to enjoy large clouds without the hassle of coil changes.
At a cost of just £2.49, the GoMax tank offers a budget-friendly option for vapers to try Direct-Lung vaping without the cost or complexity of an advanced tank.
Featuring a fixed 0.19ohm coil that can handle up to 80W, the GoMax tank isn’t restricted to low-powered beginner devices - meaning users can experiment with higher-powered devices and high VG e-liquids and shortfills.
For an easy-to-use companion to the GoMax tank see the GoMax device, which features all the power needed for the tank - while still being super easy to use with a single-button design and auto wattage setting.
Innokin Zlide Top: Tough & versatile
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What we like: ✔️ Tough design ✔️ Supports MTL & DL vaping ✔️ Precise airflow control ✔️ Easy sliding top fill |
What we don’t like: ● Screw-in coils are fiddlier than push-fit designs |
Innokin’s Zlide has long been one of our favourite vape tanks thanks to its toughness and versatility. The updated Zlide Top tank retains this durable design while adding a new and improved top-placed airflow for more precise control and extra protection against leaks.
A great all-rounder, this new incarnation retains the Zlide’s versatility too. Working with the Z coil range, the Zlide Top is able to support both MTL and DL styles, while the new and improved airflow control means you can switch between a tighter or looser inhale. The sliding top fill design also makes refilling quick and easy.
The only downside you may find with the Zlide Top is the screw-in design of the compatible Z coils - which are a little more fiddly than the newer, push-fit designs we’re seeing.
Geekvape Zeus: Premium feel & excellent airflow
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What we like: ✔️ Matte finish & premium build ✔️ Excellent airflow ✔️ Great vapour & flavour ✔️ Easy top-fill design ✔️ Optional larger glass |
What we don’t like: ● 0.2ohm coils burn fast ● Airflow ring can get stiff with condensation |
The Geekvape Zeus tank is a long-time favourite among Direct-Lung (DL) vapers for its combination of sturdy design, smooth airflow and great flavour. With its matte finish and compact form, it feels premium without being bulky, though it does have a bit of welcome weight to it.
Both included coils perform well for DL vaping, delivering dense vapour and rich flavour. The 0.4ohm coil offers the best balance of taste and coil life, while the 0.2ohm burns faster under heavy use.
Airflow is one of the Zeus’s biggest strengths — smooth, adjustable and capable of everything from a slightly restricted to an airy draw. Refilling is easy thanks to the top-fill design, but heavy vapers may prefer the optional larger glass, as the standard capacity runs out quickly.
Voopoo PnP-X Pod Tank Top: Use as a pod or tank
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What we like: ✔️ Versatile pod tank design ✔️ Supports MTL & DL vaping ✔️ 360° adjustable infinite airflow |
What we don’t like: ● Filling bung feels a bit flimsy |
The Voopoo PnP-X Pod Tank doubles as both a magnetic-based pod for Voopoo devices including the Drag Series, and a 510 connection tank that can be used with most other mods. An update on the original PnP Pod Tank, this new iteration comes with new and improved airflow and more convenient filling.
The PnP-X pod tank works with PnP coils to support both MTL and DL vaping styles and can be paired with devices ranging anywhere from 12W - 80W. Newly added 360° adjustable infinite airflow also gives you precise control over your inhale.
The addition of a side-filling port is also a more convenient update compared to the original’s bottom-filling design.
Best vape tanks at a glance
| Tank | Best For | What’s Special |
| Vaporesso iTank T | Build quality | Premium design and superb flavour |
| Smok TF-D Subtank | Flavour & vapour | Excellent flavour and vapour output |
| Aspire Nautilus 3 | Mouth-to-Lung | Wide airflow range for precise control |
| Innokin Go S | Beginners | Simple fixed-coil design |
| Innokin GoMax | Direct-Lung beginners | Big clouds with minimal setup |
| Innokin Zlide Top | Toughness | Durable, leak-resistant construction |
| Geekvape Zeus | Direct-Lung flavour | Smooth airflow and premium feel |
| Voopoo PnP-X Pod Tank | All-round tank | Works as both a pod and standard tank |
How we chose the best vape tanks
To select the tanks here we’ve used a combination of our own ratings, the popularity of these devices, both in terms of sales and ‘on the scene’, as well as taking into account customer feedback.
Very occasionally, we’ll add a just launched tank to the list – but only if it totally blows us away in testing.
All of the tanks here are made to UK standards and are compliant with EU and UK regulations.
If you prefer your tank to come as part of a complete kit, you’ll find options available on our Best Mod Kits and Best Vape Kits posts.