With the disposable vape ban in the UK drawing to a close, many vapers are getting ahead of the change and switching to rechargeable and refillable vapes to try and find the best non-disposable vape. If you are one of them, don’t fret! Below, you’ll see several vapes that are great stepping stones away from disposables, with features and aspects that disposable vapes could never offer you before.
The Best Non-Disposable Vape Overall is Nevoks Feelin AX
The Sonder Q is as easy to use as any disposable you’ve owned, with double the battery capacity. Plus, Elf Bar flavours are tastier than ever from a Q Cartridge, and the auto-draw functionality is just like using a disposable vape. In our view, it’s the best vape to replace disposables.
The Best Non-Disposable Vapes (Alternatives to Disposables) In 2024 Are:
- Nevoks Feelin AX
- Elf Bar 4-In-1 Prefilled Pod Kit
- Innokin Trine
- Geekvape Wenax M
- OXVA XLIM Pro 2
Nevoks Feelin AX
Score: 9/10
Power: 9.8
Flavour: 9.6
Battery Life: 9.8
Features: 9.5
Price: 9.8
Pros
- Large battery size
- High potential outputs
- Comfortable rounded edges
Cons
- The screen is a bit small
- No top-filling pods
Key Features:
- Giant Cell: 1500mAh battery capacity
- Fire It Up: 30W maximum power output
- Tasty: Top-quality Australian cotton wicks in the coils
Nevoks are a relatively lesser-known vape manufacturer in the UK, so I was pleasantly surprised by their Feelin AX Vape Kit.
Despite its long build, the device is surprisingly lightweight and has a stunning 1500mAh battery, a third more charge than many other pod pens can offer. The device also has 2A-rated charge speeds, meaning a depleted Feelin AX can return to 80% charge within 20 minutes.
Three taps of the firing button allow you to set the power output between 5-30W, opening the doors to sub-ohm vape inhales and MTL vaping.
The A1 Pods also provide rich and long-lasting flavour thanks to their use of vertical mesh coils and top-quality Australian cotton for the wicking materials.
These aspects add up to fantastic pod vape kits, which any disposable vape fan would find both easy to use and infinitely more satisfying than a disposable device.
Read MIST’s hands-on Feelin AX kit review.
Elf Bar 4-In-1 Prefilled Pod Kit
Score: 8/10
Power: 8.0
Flavour: 9.6
Battery Life: 9.5
Features: 9.6
Price: 9.8
Pros
- Featuring genuine Elf Bar e-liquids
- Easy to change flavours
- Vape up to 8mls of e-liquid at once
- Rechargeable prefilled pod
Cons
- Prefilled pods can be costly in the long run
- Limited flavour options
- 20mg strength only
Key Features:
- Elf Excellence: Authentic Elf Bar vape juice
- Quad: Switch between four flavours instantly
- Power Pro: Rechargeable and featuring two power outputs
It’s funny seeing you here, Elf Bar, in a list of alternatives to disposable vapes! This, of course, is because Elf Bar is far and wide the biggest and most popular manufacturer of disposable vapes in the world. So what’s the deal?
Well, the new Elf Bar 4-In-1 Prefilled Pod Kit is a non-disposable vape kit that uses some ingenuity to let you enjoy up to four flavours at once! The kit contains a sizable (and rechargeable!) 1500mAh battery and two firing modes, Normal and Eco, that use different power outputs.
Each kit comes with four 2ml pods filled with 20mg Elf Bar nicotine salt e-liquids and disposable vape flavours. To switch between them instantly, you need only twirl the mouthpiece lid!
Even better, you don’t need to dispose of your pod kits once the juice is gone; just buy some new Elf Bar Prefilled Pods!
Innokin Trine
Score: 9/10
Power: 9.0
Flavour: 9.4
Battery Life: 9.2
Features: 9.7
Price: 9.5
Pros
- Removable/replaceable battery cell
- Precise power controls
- Top-filling pods
Cons
- The screen can be hard to read
- The airflow slider stud is too small
Key Features:
- Change Up: Replaceable battery cell
- Big Puffs: Maximum power output of 25W
- Point Five: Increase power by 0.5W increments
The Trine Pod Kit by Innokin is an easy-to-use refillable pod kit. It is loaded with a 1000mAh battery and precise manual power adjustment. So, what makes the Trine refillable vape kit stand out from other refillable pod kits?
Two words: removable battery. To the uninitiated, this might not sound like a big deal, but hear me out! The number one reason a refillable vape is replaced is that the battery dies. So Innokin fixed this issue by providing a pod kit so you can easily replace the battery!
Even when your battery is in excellent health, it’s always a good idea to have a spare in case you forget to charge your device!
The kit includes a spare battery, so you can always leave the house with 2000mAh of charge on you, ready to go!
Geekvape Wenax M
Score: 8.5/10
Power: 9.2
Flavour: 9.0
Battery Life: 9.7
Features: 9.6
Price: 8.0
Pros
- Lightweight and powerful battery bank
- Comfortable optional filter tips
- Very approachable and easy to use MTL vape kit
Cons
- No adjustable power
- No adjustable airflow control
- Expensive
Key Features:
- Power Pack: The pack and pen add up to 2800mAh
- Filter Tips: Cigarette-style filter tips for familiar drags
- Bank It: The power pack can also be used to charge other devices
The Geekvape Wenax M arrives in two halves: the Wenax M vape pen and the included battery pack.
The pen’s battery is 300mAh, which is pretty small. But that’s okay because the battery pack has a charge capacity of 2500mAh! What’s more, you can use the pen inside the battery pack for a total charge level of 2800mAh.
But one of the real hidden secrets of the Geek Vape Wenax M is the included optional filter tips. With a mouth-feel exactly the same as cigarette filters, they make it easier than ever for a longtime tobacco smoker to finally quit smoking while retaining familiar comforts through refillable vape kits.
OXVA XLIM PRO 2
Score: 9/10
Power: 9.7
Flavour: 9.5
Battery Life: 9.6
Features: 9.5
Price: 8.5
Pros
- Easy to travel with
- Advanced rumble alert feature
- You can refill the pods without removing them from the vape pen
- Includes a walkthrough tutorial
Cons
- Draw-activation only
- Restrictive airflow control
Key Features:
- Portable Pod: Lightweight and pocket-friendly build size
- Happy Haptics: ‘Rumble’ alerts for pod and power issues
- Technicolour: Full-colour detailed display screen
The OXVA XLIM Pro 2 Pod Kit improves upon previous OXVA XLIM designs with innovative functions that elevate their use and make them more approachable to new vapers.
The XLIM PRO 2 contains a 1300mAh battery, a wattage output range of 5-30W, and an improved full-colour display screen that displays all relevant information. The kit is also draw-only, as the sole button on the kit is just for menu navigation and power settings.
Disposable vapers will find this travel-friendly lightweight vape very easy to get to grips with, and recent XLIM Pod features like raised a refill port make the vaping experience just as streamlined as using a disposable.
Read our hands-on XLIM Pro 2 review.
FAQ
What Do I Need to Switch from Disposables to Refillables?
Making the switch is very simple; all you’ll need is to browse a selection of vape kits and pick some vape juice that sounds tasty to you! Ensure that the e-liquid you choose has the correct PG/VG ratio for your new device’s vape coils or disposable pods.
What Vape Juice Do I Need? What Vape Juice Tastes Like Disposables?
Bar salts are a form of nicotine salt e-liquids that uses the same flavourings and sweeteners as in disposable vapes. ELFLIQ by Elf Bar Nic Salts are the identical e-liquids used in their disposable pens, and the MIST Bar Salts range has disposable vape flavours for your refillable vape kits.
Is It Cheaper To Have a Refillable Vape?
Yes, it is cheaper to have a refillable kit than a disposable vape. Over time, frequently purchasing disposable vapes costs around the same as smoking both tailor-made and hand-rolled cigarettes.
With the initial cost of a device out of the way, the only things you need to purchase going forward will be a fresh coil every 2-4 weeks and a bottle of juice or two per week. If you are wondering how much vaping costs, then look below for some comparisons.
| Device | Initial Investment | Cost of Coil / Prefilled Tank Replacement | Cost of Eliquid | Coil / device / coil + tank Average Lifespan | Total Cost Per Month | |
| Disposable | Elf Bar 600 V2 Nic Salt Disposable Vape | £4.99 | Not applicable | Not applicable | 3 Days (entire device) | £49.90 |
| Refillable | Innokin T22 Pro Kit | £32.99 | £9.99 (5 coils, each lasting approx. 2 weeks) | £3.50 (10ml) lasts up to a week | 14 Days (per coil) | £19.50 |
| Refillable | Geekvape B100 Kit | £38.99 | £11.99 (5 coils, each lasting approx. 1 week) | £3.50 (10ml) lasts up to half a week | 7 Days (per coil) | £29.50 |
| Prefilled | SKE Crystal Plus Prefilled Pod Kit | £12.99 | £5.99 (2 prefilled pods, each lasting 3-5 days) | Not applicable | 3-5 Days (per coil + tank) | £47.98 |
Need More Help?
As you can see, there are lots of great options for those ready to buy non-disposable, refillable vapes. If you want to put down single-use devices and get a hold of something with far greater value and function, visit the MIST online store for great deals on vape kits.
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