10 Best Pod Vapes In 2024

There are a lot of criteria for what makes the best pod vape, and we believe Voopoo have brought them all together for the Doric E Pod Kit.

Many pod vapes sacrifice longevity for travel convenience, but you’ll likely get 72 hours of solid use from the Doric E’s 1500mAh battery. It’s smaller than the sub-ohm-focused LUXE XR Max or DRAG S2 vapes, but it’s still ample for an MTL vape kit.

It’s a very ‘pick up and puff’ kind of vape kit that anyone can use, with confusing menus eschewed in favour of a three-tiered power adjustment, navigated with the firing button of the kit.

And finally, you get plenty of options when it comes to atomisers. The kit comes with an empty ITO Pod and an ITO-M meshed 0.7ohm coil but is also compatible with the disposable ITO Replacement Cartridges, which feature pre-installed coils.

All these facets come together to deliver the best refillable pod vape in the UK, providing you with simple usability, great flavour and total convenience.

First Puffs: Fool-proof kit for a first-time vaper 
No Fuss Pods: Disposable pods which eschew awkward coil changes 
Back In Action: Very fast 2A-rated 30-minute charge speed 

If you’re new to all this vaping malarky – or know someone who is – the Vaporesso LUXE Q2 is the perfect starting point.

A fully refillable kit, the LUXE Q2 takes some standard vaping maintenance off your hands. The pods come with pre-installed mesh coils, so there’s no need to busy yourself with awkward coil changes. The pods are also entirely transparent, so you can instantly gauge your e-liquid levels.

New vapers won’t have to worry about learning wattage ranges either, as the LUXE Q2 automatically assigns the optimal power output for whichever coil you’ve inserted, freeing you from the frustrating technical aspects of vaping.

We’d call the LUXE Q2 idiot-proof, but that would be rude. Suffice it to say that it’s the perfect starter kit for anyone who wants to start vaping but is nervous about learning the ins and outs of modern nicotine delivery methods.

Tiny Titan: Compact and ergonomic travel build 
Accessorise: Lanyard included to keep the device within reach 
Up Top: The top-side pod port allows for clean refills on the move 

Pod vape kits are always easier to travel with than traditional vapes, and the OXVA XLIM SQ Pro goes all in on portable convenience.

Built in a tight, thin square shape, the XLIM SQ Pro is small enough to fit into any pocket or purse, with rounded edges for total grip comfort. It only weighs 88g, much lighter than other pod vapes featured above, like the 124g LUXE XR Max and easier to take anywhere you go.

The XLIM SQ Pro even comes with a free lanyard, so you can wear it as a necklace and have it within quick reach at all times; it is perfect for when travelling while laden with luggage!

The 1200mAh battery will see you through any transit time, and a default Smart mode ensures you won’t accidentally fire at the wrong wattage while on the move.

Make The Switch: The easiest way to stop buying disposables 
Easy Peasy: Beginner-friendly pod vape kit 
Elf Excellence: Genuine Elf Bar e-liquid included 

Closed pod kits like the aforementioned Lost Mary Tappo are a great stepping stone away from disposables. Still, if you want to leap straight into the land of refillable vaping value, the Geekvape Sonder Q Pod Kit / ELFLIQ Bundle is the best way to get started with a genuine vape kit.

The Sonder Q has a 1000mAh battery, outpacing kits like the Voopoo Doric Q while keeping the price nice and low. The included Q Cartridges can convey rich, pure flavour due to Geekvape’s new pod designs.

But fans of disposable vapes don’t have to worry about switching over to standard e-liquid, as this bundle comes with a 10ml bottle of ELFLIQ e-liquid, manufactured by Elf Bar themselves. It’s the same vape juice used in their disposable vapes, so you can continue enjoying the flavours you’ve come to love and rely on.

Sub-Ohm Roam: Pocket-sized direct-to-lung pod kit 
Pod Picker: Choose between pre-installed and changeable coils 
Rowdy Cloudy: 80W max output for massive cloud generation 

Pod vape designs generally lean in an MTL direction, but Vaporesso’s LUXE XR Max delivers you a way to get a full sub-ohm cloud vaping experience from a pocket-size device.

We get it; cloud chasers generally aren’t interested in pod vapes. But if they gave the LUXE XR Max a chance, they’d be able to grapple with a powerful 80W output drawing from a 2800mAh battery. That’s notably more charge than many single-18650 battery mods can offer and powerful enough to easily fog out whatever room you’re in.

While the mouthpieces of the pods are a little wide, they offer a unique turn-in-place airflow adjustment system. On top of that, you get a similar pod choice to that provided by the Doric E above; the LUXE XR Max is compatible with both LUXE X and LUXE XR pods, with pre-installed and changeable coil options for whether you prefer value or convenience.

Keep Puffing: 2500mAh will allow for multi-day vaping 
Eco Bro: Eco mode preserves battery life significantly 
Real Steel: PnP X Pod Cartridge uses steel for durability

Pod vape kits often sacrifice some battery life to pursue pocketability, but Voopoo’s DRAG S2 manages to cram a sizable 2500mAh battery into the device while keeping it fun-sized.

You’ll want that increased capacity too, as the DRAG S2 is a sub-ohm kit that lets you explore a wide 5W – 60W range of outputs, which is to be expected for a direct-to-lung vape kit.

There is no need to worry about intense cloud chasing depleting your charge too quickly, as the DRAG S2 features an optional Eco mode, which noticeably reduces the power used to fire the kit while maintaining consistent vapour production.

The Voopoo DRAG S2 Pod Kit is the best pod system for all-day sub-ohm pod vaping, with power-saving user modes to ensure the puffs don’t stop.

Moreish Mary: Authentic Lost Mary flavour pods 
Save The Pennies: Much less expensive than buying disposable vapes 
Stepping Stone: Great step between disposables and refillable kits 

Many vape manufacturers have attempted to popularise closed-pod systems, but Elf Bar themselves have taken the closed-pod crown with the Lost Mary Tappo Prefilled Pod Kit.

Designed for those who love disposables but hate the cost and waste, the Tappo resembles a Lost Mary Disposable Vape but has a rechargeable 750mAh battery and takes disposable, prefilled Tappo Pods.

The pods are filled with 2ml of genuine Lost Mary e-liquid, giving you the same experience as using the disposable version but with much greater value.

Packs of 2 Tappo Pods go for just £5.49, almost the same price as a disposable for twice the volume of e-liquid, making them the best vape pods for fans of Lost Mary flavours.

Those looking for even greater value may look at the Geekvape Sonder Q / ELFLIQ Bundle below, but if you’d prefer a stepping stone away from disposables, the Tappo is perfect.

Cheapo Pod: Very affordably priced 
No Frills: Simple, buttonless accessibility 
ITO Loco: Flavoursome disposable, refillable pods 

The Voopoo Doric Q is an earlier iteration from the line that brought us our winning pod kit, the Doric E. While the E may boast a larger battery and greater functionality, the Doric Q is still hands-down the best budget vape kit you can buy.

The Doric Q is for people who want to tread very carefully when getting into vaping. It costs around two pounds more than a disposable vape. For that money, you get a refillable vape that’s comfortable in the palm and capable of producing remarkably clear tastes from the ITO cartridges.

Sure, it lacks features like power adjustment and airflow control, and it’s a little fragile if dropped. But for just shy of seven pounds, it’s a bonafide pod vape kit with an 800mAh battery that budget-conscious vapers can puff on for a full working day. 

Tea Time: Tea-tree fibre coil wicks for purity of taste 
Mil-Spec: Military-grade SS904L coils maintain a rich flavour 
Labyrinth: Chimney-maze pod design eliminates leaks 

Flavour has always been a mainstay focus for Freemax across all their sub-ohm vape kits. They’ve succeeded in bringing this taste-centric approach to the Galex Nano through coil design.

The Freemax GX Mesh coils use unique tea-tree fibre wicks, which, unlike the usual organic cotton used in most coils, impart no flavour to your e-liquid.

Similarly, the metal used for the heating elements is SS904L stainless steel. This military-grade material can handle intense and long-term use without warping or changing in a way that could impact your vape flavour.

The device is compact and travel-friendly, with a cute LED light show feature, though it can be switched off if you aren’t into being flashy. Finally, the Galex Pods feature a unique chimney-maze air pathway that prevents your taste juice from leaking.

One Hundred!: Up to 100W output from a pod vape 
Tough Enough: IP68 protection from damage and water 
Lock It Up: Dedicated lock switch prevents pocket firing 

So far, we’ve seen that pod vapes have broken out of their MTL DNA in recent years, but you’ll notice that kits like the LUXE XR Max and DRAG S2 can only achieve an 80W max output.

The Geekvape B100 Kit takes the crown for pod-vape output with an extraordinary 100W maximum setting, making it perfect for producing giant plumes of thick vapour.

The B100 draws its power from an external 18650 battery, so if you happen to overexert yourself and run the charge down, you can pop a pre-charged backup cell in and get right back to cloud city.

The pods are a little too dark, in my opinion, making it tricky to gauge your juice levels, but the super-durable IP68 protection rating makes up for this, ensuring that drops, particles and water splashes won’t cut your power play.