What Are The Best Inhale Activated Vape Kits To Buy In 2024?

No buttons, no problem – inhale and vape.
By Melanie, Copywritter
Updated 14 DEC 2023

Inhale activated vape kits are a good option if you’re looking for a vape that feels closer to smoking. To use them, you only need to take a puff on the mouthpiece – just like you would on the filter of a cigarette. This simple style of operation means inhale activation, also known as puff or draw activation, is a popular vape kit feature with smokers who have recently made the switch to vaping – or those who are about to.

With so many to choose from, it can be hard to know which vape to buy, especially if you’ve never purchased a vape kit before. So, we’ve rounded up the very best inhale activated vape kits, taking into account the feedback of our customers and team members. We’ve laid out the pros and cons of each option so you can compare each vape. Plus, we’ll also let you know which e-liquids or pods can be paired with each kit, so you can be sure to add everything you need to your basket.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Filling Type: Prefilled & Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Fixed

Pros & Cons

  • Range Of Flavours And Strengths
  • Very Simple
  • Supports Both Pre-Filled & Refillable Pods
  • Fixed Wattage

You might already be aware of Elf Bar and their massive selection of disposable vapes, but they also have a super-simple pod kit under their belt too! The Elf Bar Mate 500 is a sleek and stylish MTL (Mouth To Lung) pod. It's designed for use with the prefilled Mate P1 pods that are available in a selection of classic flavours such as Spearmint. It's powered by a built-in 500mAh battery, which can deliver around 500 puffs before you'll need to recharge it. It's also compatible with a 1.6ml refillable pod if you prefer more e-liquid options, which will work best with 50/50 e-liquid.

The P1 pods that come with the Mate 500 are prefilled with 2ml of 20mg nic salt e-liquid. This means that you can expect a smooth throat hit and super quick craving satisfaction, thanks to the fast absorption rate. These pods are perfect if you're after less maintenance, as you can just replace them when they've run out of vape juice, so no more messy refills or fiddly coil changes. Plus, there's also an airlock seal to keep your e-liquid fresh until you're ready to vape.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL & RDL
Filling Type: Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Adjustable

Pros & Cons

  • Smart Chipset
  • Compact Design
  • Multiple Vaping Styles
  • One Coil Resistance

If you’re looking for a lightweight and compact kit that can be easily popped into your pocket, the Aspire Gotek X is a must-have. Just inhale on its mouthpiece to experience either an MTL or RDTL inhale, thanks to the device's built-in airflow control slide bar that allows you to customise your vape with ease. Plus, this kit comes with a lanyard, making vaping on the go even easier.

The Gotek pods feature a built-in 0.8 Ohm coil, which is ideal for MTL and RDTL vaping. Each pod boasts a side-filling design, ensuring a mess-free experience whilst topping up your e-liquid. For the best balance of vapour and flavour production, go for a 50/50 VG vape-juice.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Filling Type: Prefilled Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Fixed

Pros & Cons

  • Mess Free Pre-Filled Pods
  • Classic Elf Bar Flavours
  • Simple To Use
  • No Refillable Pod Option

For those of you moving away from disposables, give the Elfa Pro a go! It takes the original Elfa Bar and gives it an upgrade. Featuring a 500mAh built-in battery that benefits from fast charging, this device is an ideal on-the-go vape that’ll create discreet amounts of vapour, for an MTL inhale that feels like a cigarette.

The Elfa Pro offers a range of pre-filled pods that allow you to skip the hassle of topping up your e-liquid, just like a disposable. Simply pop a new pod into your kit when the old one runs out. You’ll find the Elfa pro pods in a bunch of flavours, including blends with soda, candy and fruit notes to only name a few. If you’ve just upgraded from your first Elfa and have leftover pods, you’ll be glad to know that the original Elfa pods are also compatible with this device

Features
Vaping Style: MTL & RDL
Filling Type: Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Adjustable

Pros & Cons

  • 10 Minute Recharge
  • Three Power Options
  • Button Or Inhale Activated
  • Only One Type Of Pod Available

Vapers after an inhale activated kit with a little more to offer in regards to vapour production should look no further than the Aspire Flexus Q pod kit. Thanks to its selection of three power options, you can choose how much vapour it produces for a vape that suits you. It's a simple kit with a built-in 700mAh battery that can be recharged in as little as 10 minutes, so you can spend less time waiting for it to charge. As well as inhale activation, there's also a button on the front you can use to fire the device if that's what you're used to.

Refilling your Flexus Q pod is easy too, all you have to do is remove the silicone stopper on the side. This reveals the filling port and you're then able to top up with your e-liquid of choice — so if you get bored of the flavour you're currently vaping, you can easily switch things up. The mesh design of the Flexus Q coils means that e-liquid is heated up faster and delivers an improved flavour. With either of them, we'd recommend a 50/50 e-liquid for best results.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL & RDL
Filling Type: Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Adjustable

Pros & Cons

  • Easy To Use
  • Powerful Battery
  • Pulse Mode
  • Lack Of Other Modes

This isn't just your standard pod vape, it fuses the top-notch design Vaporesso is known for with a user-friendly interface. The outcome? A dependable piece of hardware that you can easily get the hang of. Thanks to a built-in 1000mAh battery, you can enjoy longer vaping sessions on a single charge. In addition to the inhale activation, it also features a button that you can use to lock the kit for that extra bit of security. This, along with the MTL inhale, makes it a solid recommendation for new vapers.

If you want a bit more vapour, the Xros 3 will also support RDTL (Restricted Direct To Lung) vaping, as one of the included Xros pods houses a 0.6 Ohm coil. Topping up the pods with your favourite vape liquid is also super easy. This is because you don't have to detach them from your mod, thanks to their top-filling design. Plus, the mesh design of the coils means that more of your e-liquid is heated at a faster rate for better flavour.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Filling Type: Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Fixed

Pros & Cons

  • Compact Design
  • No Menus Or Screens
  • Two Types Of Pods
  • Airflow Isn’t Adjustable

Thanks to its straightforward, buttonless design and no-nonsense approach to vaping, the GeekVape Wenax M1 kit is a great choice for both beginners and experts. It’ll create a small amount of vapour for an authentic MTL vape that mimics the draw of a cigarette, so if you’ve recently switched over from vaping you can get to grips with it in no time. The included M1 pod contains a built-in mesh coil, which improves the flavour of your e-liquid by heating it up faster.

Getting started is as simple as inhaling on the mouthpiece, and when you’re done, the M1’s compact build means it’ll easily fit right in your pocket. Upkeep is limited to topping your pod up with vape juice and replacing it when the coil burns out. This means no more messy coil changes or time-consuming setups. Whether you’re new to vaping or just looking for an easy-to-use vape, the Wenax M1 is a solid recommendation.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL & RDL
Filling Type: Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Adjustable

Pros & Cons

  • Supports MTL & RDTL Vaping
  • Display Screen
  • Adjustable Wattage
  • Heavier Than Prior Models

Part of OXVA’s range of sleek and stylish Xlim pod vapes, the Xlim Pro is a decent option for vaping on the go, thanks to its pocket-friendly design. Its output range of 5-30W makes it great for MTL vaping. Want more vapour? An airflow control toggle and choice of coil resistances means that it also delivers an RDTL inhale. Plus, you can vape at the click of a button. Beyond that, its built-in 1000mAh battery lets you vape for longer between charges and reaches a full charge quickly with a USB-C cable.

The OXVA Xlim Pro comes with a refillable pod that will hold up to 2ml of e-liquid and is easily refilled via a port at the top. This makes things a tad simpler, as there’s no need to remove it from your device — you can just lift off the mouthpiece. Its built-in 0.8 and 0.6 Ohm coils will work best when paired with 50/50 e-liquid, such as nic salts, as well as higher PG vape juice. Plus, the built-in coil design keeps things simple and means that you won’t have to worry about messy coil changes.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Filling Type: Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Adjustable

Pros & Cons

  • Intelligent Chipset
  • Multiple Safety Features
  • Built-In Coils
  • No Modes

If you’re after a compact pod vape that delivers an authentic MTL inhale, then the VooPoo Argus Z is a solid pick. It’s powered by a built-in 900mAh battery, which can keep you going for a while before needing to be recharged, while delivering a fixed 20W output. Thanks to an intelligent chipset, it offers multiple safety features for extra peace of mind, such as protections against overcharging, short circuit and low battery.

The Argus pods feature built-in coils, so no more fiddly coil replacements; when the old pod is finished, you can simply swap it for a fresh one. You’re given a choice of two different mesh pods, one is 1.2 Ohm and will deliver a tighter draw with a discreet level of vapour, while the other 0.7 Ohm pod will produce slightly bigger clouds with a looser inhale. Refilling the pods is easy too, as you can just fill them from the side. These pods will work best with 50% VG e-liquid and higher PG options.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Filling Type: Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Fixed

Pros & Cons

  • Easy To Use
  • Compact Design
  • E-Liquid Window
  • Fixed Airflow

Let’s talk about a kit from Uwell’s Caliburn series. The A3 is beloved by vapers of all experience levels, thanks to its discreet MTL inhale, user-friendly interface and super straightforward refillable pod. The battery will support up to a day of use before you need to recharge it, so it’s a solid recommendation if you’re often on the go. There aren’t any menus to scroll through or settings to adjust, as you can vape at the click of a button.

Thanks to an e-liquid window at the top of the device, you can see exactly how much juice is left in your pod. This means that you’re less likely to burn out your coil too fast or experience a dry hit. Speaking of the pods, they all contain built-in coils. This saves you the hassle of changing the coil, as you can just replace the whole pod when it’s done. The mesh design of the coils boosts the flavour of your e-liquid and will work best with 50/50 blends.

Features
Vaping Style: MTL & RDL
Filling Type: Prefilled & Refillable Pods
Coil Type: Mesh
Airflow: Fixed

Pros & Cons

  • Smart Mode
  • MTL & RDTL Vaping
  • Wide Range Of Compatible Pods
  • Can’t Adjust The Airflow

Part of the popular Smok Novo range of kits, the 2C is a pocket-sized vape pen that′s great for vaping on the go, as it′ll easily fit in your pocket. Its built-in 800mAh battery will keep you going for long periods before you need to recharge it, so it′s less likely to run out of charge while you′re out and about. It′s compatible with the original Smok Novo pods, as well as the Novo 2 and Novo 2X pods. This means that you can experiment with both MTL and RDTL vaping. If that wasn′t enough, you can vape by just inhaling on the mouthpiece.

The Novo 2C comes with a refillable Smok Novo 2X pod, which is very easy to fill, thanks to its top-filling design. There′s no need to detach it from your device, just remove the mouthpiece and you′re good to go. The pod has a mesh coil built into it, which imrpoves the flavour of your e-liquid by heating it faster. It′ll work best with 50/0 blends, like nic salts, and higher PG options.

Summing Up

Well, there you have it - the best of the best all in one place. We hope this has given you some inspiration and shown just how many different kits are on offer. This is just a snapshot from the huge range of inhale activated vape kits on the site, so if nothing on this list takes your fancy there are plenty more options for you to choose from.

Vape Club stocks the widest range of vape kits in the UK, so you'll definitely find something that's right for you! If you need any help finding your perfect kit, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service team who will be more than happy to answer any queries and help you find what you're looking for.


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