10 Best Cheap Vapes in 2024 (UK Review)

You’d expect to sacrifice some power and functionality when looking at cheaper vapes. However, that’s not the case with the Voopoo Doric E Pod Kit, MIST’s choice for the best budget vape kit in 2024.

1500mAh is a massive battery capacity, and it easily lasted a whole day spent at my desk vaping. Switching between different power settings was easy despite being a single-button operation kit – All I had to do was tap the firing button, and I was able to switch between three tiers of power output.

The ITO Pods come with pre-installed coils that I found to deliver great flavour. If you just want to to simply replace the coils, the Doric E is also compatible with empty ITO Pods (sold separately).

With a comfortable and pocket-sized build, simple usability, and a battery that won’t disappoint you, the Voopoo Doric E Pod Kit easily takes the crown as the best cheap vape kit 2024. 

Battery Bank: 1650mAh can last for ages 
Slip n Slide: Sliding top-fill pods for easy refilling 
Versatile Vape: Direct-to-lung and mouth-to-lung coils available 

The RPM C Pod Kit is one of the smallest RPM vapes from SMOK yet, able to handle both MTL and RDL use with easy refills and a battery that won’t let you down.

While 1650mAh technically isn’t the largest battery on this list, the RPM C’s versatility grants the battery greater longevity, and MTL users will find it can last for days.

The sliding top-fill mechanism on the pod makes refilling on the move a smooth and easy process, and the kit slips into your pocket very easily at only 28.5mm x 107.5mm, so it’s not just a cheap and long-lasting pod kit; it’s also a highly portable one.

Smoker Satisfaction: Easy kit for a recent smoker to master 
No Fuss: No confusing menus or settings to worry about 
Keep Puffing: 1000mAh battery will go the distance all-day 

Heavy smokers need cheap vape kits that work simply and satisfy reliably, and the Geekvape Sonder Q Pod Kit is up to the task. Already the winner of our Best CBD Kit award in 2023, the same usability and flavour will also serve heavy smokers.

The Sonder Q is a popular starter kit that requires little to no oversight or maintenance. Just snap off the lid of the Q Cartridge, fill it with 50/50 or high-PG e-liquid, and start puffing. That’s the whole deal!

The 1000mAh battery will keep going for a full day of heavy sessions as the kit fires at very low wattage levels. The airflow slider also lets you decide how much of a cloud you wish to produce, though it’s not especially wide.

The fluted casing ensures a firm grip and a buttonless design means that heavy smokers don’t have to learn a whole new tech discipline to get their nicotine. 

Carry Clouds: Portable and pocket-friendly cloud vape kit
Switch It Up: Switch between three different power outputs 
Excellent Cell: Sizable battery for sub-ohm vape sessions 

Most of the time, direct-to-lung vaping is a bit of a rich guy’s pursuit; dual-battery mods certainly don’t come cheap. But I reckon you cloud fans will get on just fine with cheap vapes that produce a lot of smoke, like the Aspire BP Stik.

Compared to other sub-ohm kits, the Aspire BP Stik is a little visually dull, with no screens to read on the understated cylinder casing. However, inside the device rests a 2500mAh battery, providing enough charge for all-day direct-to-lung vaping at high outputs.

Despite being a single-button operation kit, you can use the firing button to switch between three different tiers of power output, allowing you to increase the size and intensity of your clouds.

The mouthpiece is slightly too wide for my liking, but it’ll suit those of you wishing to take in a nice big lungful of high-VG vapour.

Q-uite Flavoursome: Q Cartridges deliver rich flavours 
Consistency: Stable outputs ensure consistent power
CBD FTW: An excellent choice for CBD vaping 

Surprisingly, some of the best MTL vape flavours can be drawn from cheaper kits such as the Geekvape Wenax Q Mini Pod Kit.

Like the Sonder Q above, the Wenax Q Mini has a more durable and stylish construction and uses the Q Cartridges to generate incredible tastes.

The Q Cartridges utilise Geekvape’s ‘VPU’ coil-design method, vertical mesh coils for rapid heat generation, ceramic cores to hold e-liquid in place, and high-quality unwoven wicks to eliminate the chance of burnouts and dry spots.

Science aside, all that means is a rich flavour with every puff. You don’t have to worry about settings, buttons, displays, and readouts, as the kit takes care of everything for you. All you need to do is fill it up and give it a puff for a one-way ticket to flavour country, making it one of the best budget vapes for flavour fans.

Perfect Puffs: Excellent device for MTL vaping 
No Juggling: Pods can be refilled without being removed 
Keep It Close: Includes a lanyard to keep the device within reach 


The OXVA XLIM SQ Pro Pod Kit won both our Best Refillable Pod Kit and Best MTL Kit awards in 2023, so you might be surprised by its affordability.

The XLIM SQ Pro does everything MTL vape kits need to do. The 1200mAh battery can go for days when the kit is used at moderate outputs, and the Smart mode always ensures optimal wattage settings if you don’t feel like setting it yourself.

The XLIM V3 Pods have been upgraded to allow for refilling without being taken out of the device, and while they are less tasty than the Q Cartridges, they still provide great flavour when coupled with the kit’s adjustable airflow.

And a little confession to end this glowing review: the OXVA XLIM SQ Pro is one of the only vape kits I’ve ever been comfortable wearing as a lanyard. I’m actually wearing it as I type these words. It’s always within reach, with a battery charge to spare and perfect functionality. 

Neat & Discreet: Tiny vape that’s easy to take anywhere 
Caliburn Yearn: Deep flavour from Caliburn G3 Coils 
LCD FTW: The LCD screen won’t drain your battery 

Many vapers on the move or frequently travelling want a device that’s easy to take anywhere while affordably priced in case it gets lost or damaged while you’re off jet-setting.

The Uwell Caliburn GK3 Pod Kit manages this with a tiny build size that’s slim and lightweight enough to be stored anywhere. Despite the tiny scale, about the same as a flip-top lighter, the GK3 contains an ample 900mAh charge that should last from your Point A to your Point B.

While 900mAh isn’t gigantic, Uwell has taken measures to ensure long-lasting use, such as an LCD screen. Unlike common TFT and OLED displays, LCD won’t drain the battery, allowing you to devote your whole charge to the 5W – 25W output range.

With a lanyard also included, the Uwell Caliburn GK3 Pod Kit is perfect for taking you to any destination.

A-Maze-Ing: Chimney-maze pod design eliminates leaks 
Freemax Flavour: Coils made from advanced steel and wicks 
Light It Up: Eye-catching colour LED system 

You may worry about cheap rechargeable vape kits being poorly constructed and prone to leaking, but Freemax puts a lot of effort into ensuring a clean and dry vaping experience when using the Galex Nano Pod Kit.

The Galex Pods have a unique ‘chimney-maze’ adjustable airflow design, forcing your breath to cross a labyrinth to the coil within. And the coils are very special, with SS904L steel and tea-tree fibre wicks, neither of which impart any flavour impurities onto your vape juice.

Spin Me Round: Integrated fidget-spinner ring 
Sexy Hex: Ergonomic hexagonal cylinder design 
On Your Feet!: Breakneck charging speeds 

I’m constantly dropping my vapes because I’m a fidgeter. I twirl, flip, and juggle them until the inevitable moment they fall and break. So I was over the moon when Uwell released the Whirl F Pod Kit, which features an integrated fidget spinner!

A steel ring placed just beneath the pod spins gloriously, keeping me from toying with the device in ways that might damage it. The hexagonal cylinder build is exceptionally comfortable to grip, though the internal 450mAh battery is a little on the small side.

However, I use the Whirl F as a desktop vape, so I’m never far from a charging port. The 1.2ohm mesh coil pods deliver great flavour and are easy to refill, with a secure hatch that I haven’t found prone to leaks.

While the Uwell Whirl F Pod Kit might seem like a gimmick, thousands of other fidgeters and I will find it a godsend to keep our hands busy.

Salty Dog: GoTeK X Pods handle nic salts brilliantly 
Clearly Great: Fully translucent plastic design 
Creakless: Sturdy build with no ‘creakiness’ when gripped 

The GoTeK X by Aspire, the cheapest vape featured today, is barely larger than a disposable vape like the Lost Mary BM600. Its pods are fantastic at atomising nicotine salts and bar salts, making it an excellent replacement for single-use vape devices.

When I first got my hands on a GoTeK X, I went on a bit of a trance over the late 90s / early 00s tech design, back when computers and consoles used translucent coloured plastic casings. The GoTeK X lets you gaze over the entire workings of the device.

At only £9.99, it’s one of the cheaper vapes available. Despite this low price point – clearly assisted by the fully acrylic construction – the kit is remarkably sturdy. It won’t survive a tumble down stone stairs, but it doesn’t creak in the hand, and the inhale-activated draw is very responsive. Pretty good for the cheapest vape pen featured, and prefilled pods are also available!