Pod Vapes

What is a Pod Vape kit?

A pod vape kit is a simple and straightforward type of vape kit that removes the need for complicated coil changes. It offers a simpler solution to vaping when compared to the traditional ‘mod’ style of vaping and they’re specifically designed to make the transition from disposable vapes to refillable kits as smooth as possible.

Compared to a standard vape kit; a Pod detaches from the battery part of the vape and reattaches easily with the use of nifty little magnets on the bottom of the pod. Nearly all pod kits allow for easy refilling with the use of a silicone stopper either on the bottom, side or top of the top. Although sometimes can be a bit fiddly, these designs tend to help stop
any form of leaking through the pod.

You also have the benefit of prefilled pod kits, which are essentially the same as a disposable in terms of functionality. You can buy prefilled pods and simply pull one out and pop a new one in when it’s empty, completely eliminating the need to buy extra vape juice and to have to refill each pod yourself.

Pod kits are perfect for beginner and veteran vapers alike, and will save you money compared to using disposable vape devices, without you having to compromise on flavour or quality.

Vape Pods

Pod kits can come in both prefilled and refillable designs, both are really easy to use and the one you go for will depend on your preference when vaping.

Prefilled Pod Kits

You can consider a prefilled pod kit one step up from a disposable; rather than throwing away the whole disposable vape kit every
time you finish one you simply throw away the pod (the top part of the kit where you’ll find the E-liquid and coil). An example of a prefilled pod kit would be the Elfa Pro with the Elfa Pro Pods, a tried and true member of the Elf Bar family which helps combat the excess waste that comes from Elf Bars.

Prefilled pod kits are best for those that like high nicotine (20mg) nic salts, and want something quick and easy that they can just snap into their kit and go.

Refillable Pod Kits

Refillable pod kits have the same pod design meaning it’s only the pod that is replaced when the coil has burnt out, however these kits come with empty pods that can be refilled with whatever you’d like. They’re not much more maintenance compared to the prefilled kit, you’ll just have to manually refill the pod. Our favourite refillable pods kit is the Xros 4 Mini, the best kit for replicating disposable vape flavours.

Refillable kits are perfect for those that wasn’t better control of their nicotine levels, and like being able to experiment with loads of different vape juices. They’re also much more cost effective.

Best Vape Juice For Pod Kits

If you’re looking into refillable pod vape kits and you want to know what the best e-liquids are, we’ve got you covered.

20mg Bar Juice Nic Salts

Also available in 15mg, 10mg, and 5mg, the Bar Juice range is one of the most versatile ranges for those of you that want to lower your nicotine. They’re also one of the top ranges for flavour and are great at replicating disposable type flavours. With classic flavours such as fizzy cherry and banana ice, and more unique blends such as butter mints and unicorn shake, there is something for everyone in this range.

20mg Elfliq Nic Salts

The 20mg Elfliq nic salts are the same vape juice that can be found in the 20mg Elf Bar 600 puff vapes. They’re a tried and true range of e-liquids that have been a bestseller since they were released. They have all of the classic Elf Bar flavour in this range such as blue razz lemonade and kiwi passion fruit guava, so if you’re looking for a range of e-liquids to replace your beloved Elf Bars, the Elfliqs will do the job, and save you money in the long run.

20mg Elux Legend Nic Salts

Also available in 10mg, the Legend nic salts have been formulated by Elux to mirror the flavours in their disposable vape ranges. Elux are one of the OG vape brands on the market and have been around for a long time. They’re constantly adding new flavours to this range, with additions such as Oasis and grape berry releasing in the last few months.

What’s The Best Pod Vape For Flavour?

Our top recommendation for a vape kit with the best flavour is as follows:

Best Prefilled Pod Vape For Flavour

Our top pick for this category would be the SKE crystal plus pod vape kit. It has a huge flavour range full of sweet and full flavours, and has been designed to mimic the 20mg SKE disposable. The replacement Crystal Plus pods also come in a 20mg strength with 2ml of SKE’s nic salt in each pod.

Best Refillable Pod Vape For Flavour

Our top recommendation for this category is between 2 kits, the Xros 4 Mini and the OXVA Xlim Pro 2. We recommend both of these kits time and time again thanks to their ability to be able to replicate the draw and taste of a disposable vape with their mesh coil designs. If you use either of these kits with a high ohm coil (anything 0.8ohms and above) not only will you get the same flavour quality as with a disposable vape, but you’ll also save a lot of money in the long run. 

Best Refillable Pod Vape

I’m sure you already know what we’re about to say based on our ‘best pod kits for flavour’ section just above, but let’s go over it again.

Xros 4 Mini Pod Vape

The Xros 4 mini followed in the footsteps of the Xros 3 mini, another one of our most highly recommended pod vapes but now with an upgraded design. The thing that sets the Xros range apart from every other kit is the Corex mesh coil technology within the replacement pods. This innovation results in an increased pod lifespan, increased flavour output, and even saturation to avoid any dry hits. The flavour is strong right down to the last drop of liquid.

OXVA Xlim Pro 2 Pod Vape

The OXVA Xlim Pro 2 is a more high tech option when compared to the Xros 4 Mini thanks to it’s HD LED screen, adjustable wattage and bigger battery. You’ll still get incredible flavour when using this kit, and OXVA recently released their new Xlim EZ pods with an upgraded coil and larger pod size, ideal for those of you on the go that want to refill your kit less.

Prefilled Pod Vape Kits

Prefilled pod vape kits are the next step up from disposable vapes, offering convenience and ease of use just like a disposable vape, but saving you more money. The pods for prefilled pod kit’s are non refillable and contain a coil to be able to heat and use the liquid once it’s connected to a pod kit. There are lots of options for prefilled kits on the market, some that are small and compact and others that have a larger puff capacity for an extended vaping session.

600 Puff Prefilled Pod Vapes

The SKE Crystal Plus, Elf Bar 600, and Lost Mary BM600 prefilled pod vape kits are some of our top picks for 600 puff prefilled pod vapes. They’re cheaper to use than their disposable counterparts but still have the same sleek and easy to use design.

Big Puff Prefilled Pod Vapes

These are vapes that have a larger internal vape juice capacity, but still offer the same cost effectiveness and convenience as the smaller 600 puff pod vapes. Our top picks for this category are the Elf Bar Dual 10k, the IVG Air 4-in-1, and the Elf Bar 4-in-1. The 4-in-1 kits come with 4 different flavour pods and allow you to switch between each flavour as you please.

How Long Do Vape Pods Last?

Prefilled

The longevity of prefilled replacement pods will depend on how much liquid is in them. For example, a 600 puffs pod such as one of the Elfa Pro pods will last you the same amount of time that it takes you to get through 1 x 600 puff disposable (or 2ml of e-liquid). For most people this is roughly 1 day.

For a bigger capacity pod, the same rule can be applied with 2ml lasting you roughly 1 day. so a pod with 10ml of liquid in should last you roughly 5 days.

Refillable

Depending on the brand that you go for, some refillable pods can last up to one month! You’ll find this kind of lasting power with the Xros pods, the OXVA Xlim EZ pods, and the OXVA Nexlim pods.

To make your refillable pods last as long as possible, make sure that you’re using an e-liquid that is compatible with your coil resistance, for example if you’re using nic salts like Elfliq, then use a pod that’s 0.8ohms or above. Also leaving the e-liquid to soak into the coil for 15 minutes after you have filled the pod and before you take your first drag is key to avoid any premature burnout of the coil.

Best Pod Vape Kit For Beginners

When you’re first moving away from disposable vapes the easiest thing for you to transition to would be a prefilled pod vape kit. If you use the Elf Bar disposables, go for the Elf Bar prefilled pod kit, if you like the SKE Crystal disposables, use the Crystal bar 600 Pro pod kit, and if you’re a fan of the Lost Mary BM600, use the BM600 prefilled pod kit. These are all pod kits that have been designed to exactly replicate their disposable brothers, but with removeable pods for a more cost effective and environmentally friendly vape.

The best all rounder prefilled pod kit if you aren’t interested in any of those would be the Elf bar Dual 10k. You get 2 flavour pods each with a different flavour in, and you can switch between these 2 flavours effortlessly. They have loads of different editions available so you’re sure to find a flavour you’d like. The Dual 10k also uses Elf Bars Elfliq nic salts, some of the best vape juices in the game for flavour.

All of the kits recommended above are available in a 20mg nicotine strength, the same strength as in most disposable vapes.

Need Help Choosing A Pod Vape Kit?

We understand that choosing a pod kit from what feels like a sea of options can be quite daunting. If you haven’t seen us recommend something that you would want to try then please get in touch with us and let us know exactly what you want, and we’ll be able to recommend the most suitable pod vape for you.

We’re available on live chat 7 days a week between the hours of 8AM and 8PM, and you can join via the blue dot in the right hand corner of our website to speak to a human. Outside of these hours you can leave us an offline message, or contact us via email at Helpers@vape.co.uk and we’ll get back to you within those hours.

Why Choose Pod Vape Kits?

There are many reasons that you should go for a pod kit over any other kind of vape, we’ll detail those reason below.

1. Cost Effective

When you compare a pod kit with a disposable vape for example, you can recognise that the cost savings are quite significant. For example, 1 x 600 puff Elf Bar with 2ml of liquid in comes in at £5. The Elf Bar Dual 10k is £11.99 and has 12ml of liquid in. If you wanted to buy 12ml of e-liquid in the form of £5 elf bars, it would cost you £60! That’s an instant saving of £48.01 when using 1 Elf Bar dual 10k!

2. Easy To Use

With all pod vapes whether it be prefilled or refillable, they’re incredibly simply and straightforward to use. With a prefilled vape you just pop out the old pod and put a new one in, and with a refillable kit, you just add the liquid into the pod. Don’t avoid switching over to pod vapes because you’re worried that it’s too complicated, because that couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re also available between 8AM-8PM via live chat to help you with the set up of your pod vape if you really aren’t sure.

3. Easy To Carry

All pod kits are light and portable; some of the larger vape kits may not fit into your back pocket but there are plenty of smaller and more streamlined options available.

4. Prefilled Pod Vapes Are Perfect For Mobility Issues

If you have any problems with the strength in your hands or coordination, prefilled pod kits will be your best friend after the disposable vape ban. The magnets that connect the pod to the pod kit are strong enough to hold the pod in, but still very easy to separate to swap the pods over.

5. Larger Battery Capacity

The refillable pod vapes all have huge batteries capacities compared to come other kits, so if battery life is something that’s really important for you, a refillable kit will be the best option. The prefilled pod kits also often come with slightly larger batteries than disposables, and one great benefit is that all of these kits are completely rechargeable, so you’ll never be left with a little bit of vape juice in the bottom of your pod that you’re unable to access.