Types of pod kits

Prefilled pod kits

The easiest of all rechargeable vape devices. Simply pop in a pod with your flavour of choice, and replace when empty.

You’ll also find Big Puff devices that hold multiple pods, allowing you to rotate to the next pod when one is empty.

Best for: Vapers looking for a simple, convenient and cost-effective way to vape as well as those upgrading from a disposables vape.

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Refillable pod kits

Refillable pod kits are suitable for most vapers. When the e-liquid in your pod runs out, you simply refill it. These devices are cheaper to run than prefilled pod kits, produce less waste and can be used with hundreds of different e-liquid flavours.

Best for: Vapers looking for a cost-effective way to vape and a large choice of flavours.

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Advanced pod kits

Known as pod mods, advanced pod devices offer more power and control over your vape. For example, you can vary the amount of vapour and the airiness of your inhale vape. They can be used with a variety of e-liquid types, often including high VG e-liquids for larger clouds of vapour.

Best for: Vapers with some experience, as well as those who prefer more power and control over their vape.

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Fixed v. replaceable coil pods

Refillable pods come in two types - pods with fixed coils, and pods with replaceable coils. The most convenient form are fixed- coil pods, as when the pod comes to the end of its life you just replace it. Pods with replaceable coils are more cost effective and involve less plastic waste, as you only replace one part of the pod.
 

Tips for using pod kits

Replacing the coil or pod

Coils and pods containing coils can last anything from several weeks for low-powered devices to a few days for high-powered devices. Replace the coil when the vape feels scratchy, produces less flavour or not enough vapour.

Learn more: Extend the life of your vape coil

Let e-liquid soak into refillable pods

A simple but effective way to extend the life of the coil in your pod is to let the e-liquid soak into the coil for around five minutes before using it.

Learn more: How to prime your coil

Use the right e-liquid for your pod and coil

Different pods work with different e-liquids. Pods/coils for low-powered devices typically work best with nicotine salts and regular e-liquid with a VG:PG ratio of around 50:50. Pods for higher-powered devices usually work better with e-liquids with higher VG ratios, e.g. VG:PG 70:30.

Learn more: VG v. PG

Guides

Best Pod Kit Systems

Guide to the best vape pod kits available.

Based on both customer feedback and in-house testing, here are our top-rated pod kits.

Best Pod Mod Kits

Woman vaping an advanced pod system

Looking for a more advanced pod system? Here’s our pick of the best options available.

Beginner's Guide to Choosing & Using a Vape Pod Kit

Woman vaping a pod kit

A handy guide to selecting the perfect pod kit. From the different types to essential usage tips.

FAQs

What are vape pod kits?

Pod kits are portable, compact vaping devices designed for convenience and ease of use. They consist of a rechargeable battery device and a pre-filled or refillable e-liquid pod.

With reusable devices, the pod snaps easily into the battery device and can be quickly replaced when empty or to change flavours. This makes pod systems simpler to use than tanks.

Pods come in different forms:

  • Disposable pod devices like Elf Bars
  • Prefilled pod systems like the Crystal Plus
  • Refillable pod systems like the Xros 4

By offering a range of disposable, prefilled, and refillable options, pod kits provide a versatile vaping experience suitable for beginners and experienced users alike.

Which is the best vape pod kit for beginners?

For convenience, we recommend a prefilled pod device such as the Elf Bar Elfa Pro, which makes a great alternative to disposables. For a wider range of flavours, a refillable pod system, such as the Vaporesso Xros Mini 3, can be used with bottled e-liquid, is cheaper to run and less wasteful.

Are vape pod kits better than mod and tank kits?

Pod kits are more compact and usually easier to use than mod kits. Mod and tank kits are larger, have a better battery life and are best for an airy vape and large vapour clouds. Mod and tank kits also have more of a learning curve, although there are beginner-friendly options such as the Innokin Adept Zlide.

What is the best vape pod system?

Our current favourite is the Vaporesso Xros 4, which really scores on reliability, ease of use, draw and taste. We recommend checking out our best vape pods guide to help match top-rated devices to your needs.

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