What Is The Best Pod Vape In 2023?

Taking the top spot, the Elf Bar Mate 500 kit has shown the world that Elf can do more than just create super-popular disposable vapes. A simple, pocket-friendly option, whether you've graduated from disposables, are fresh to vaping, or are just looking for something to suit your everyday needs, it really can't be ignored.

Inhale activated, there are no buttons or menus, just inhale like you would with a cigarette to start vaping with the Mate. With the option of prefilled Elf pods that feature classic flavours like Grape, Pink Lemonade and Cherry Ice, as well as a Mate refillable pod that can be paired with your favourite e-liquid; however you prefer to vape the Mate is a good choice.

A popular entry in Aspire′s series of handy Gotek pod vapes, the Gotek X is a good choice if you′re after something convenient to vape on the go, thanks to its compact design. Its output range of 10-13W also makes it a good option for MTL vaping. Want a bit more vapour? You can use the airflow control slider to switch an RDTL inhale with ease. Plus, it′s only £9.99 and also includes a free Large Juice e-liquid!

The Gotek X comes with a refillable pod that will hold up to 2ml of e-liquid and can easily be topped up by just lifting the stopper on the side. It contains a built-in 0.8 Ohm coil that we recommend pairing with 50/50 e-liquid and higher PG vape juice for best results. Plus, The built-in coil design of the pod saves you the hassle of fiddly coil changes.

The SKE Crystal Plus vape kit is the long-awaited prefilled pod version of the popular SKE Crystal Bar disposable vapes. It features pods that come ready-filled with e-liquid in the same flavours you′d find in disposables, which makes it a great choice if you′re switching from disposable vapes to pod vapes and don′t want to miss out on your favourite flavour.

The Crystal Plus couldn′t be easier to use – just insert a Crystal Plus pod and inhale on the mouthpiece to vape. There′s no need to refill with e-liquid, change coils or mess about with settings. When your pod has run out, it can simply be replaced with a new one. Your battery can be recharged again and again instead of being thrown away. While it′s not quite as easy to use as a disposable vape, it comes pretty close!

The Aspire Flexus Q pod kit had to appear on our list; with its 10-minute recharge time it might be the fastest-charging kit we stock! Aside from that, it's also very compact — so you can take it everywhere — and the battery itself can last up to a full day. Take your pick from three power settings: Low, Medium, and High, and find a vape that suits you best without the endless scrolling through menu systems.

Compatible with the Aspire AF coils, this kit delivers a flavour that rivals anything else you'll find in this guide thanks to the mesh build featured in each coil. The option of two different resistances also means you can swap between an MTL (Mouth To Lung) vape that feels like a cigarette or something that produces a little more vapour for an RDTL (Restricted Direct To Lung) vape.

Next, let′s talk about the Elfa Pod Kit, another prefilled device by vaping giants, Elf Bar. It contains a built-in 500mAh battery, which allows you to vape for longer between charges and can be recharged in just 30 minutes with the included USB-C charger. Plus, like most other prefilled pod kits, it′s inhale activated. This means getting started is as easy as puffing on the mouthpiece. When taking a puff, your device will create a small amount of vapour for a discreet MTL vape with a tight draw, recreating the inhale of a cigarette or a disposable.

Each Elfa kit includes a 2ml prefilled pod that contains 20mg nic salt e-liquid. This means that you can expect a smoother throat hit. Plus, the pods have a mesh coil built into them, improving the flavour of your Elf Bar vape juice by heating it up faster. Speaking of which, the Elfa pods come in a solid selection of flavours, so, there′s plenty to choose from. A pretty good flavour to start with would be Watermelon, which features the bold, juicy taste of the tropical fruit from start to finish.

The Vaporesso Xros 3 vape kit is one of our best-selling refillable vapes. It offers the choice between inhale and button activation, you can use the mode that suits you best. No matter which one you select, you′ll experience discreet vapour production for an MTL inhale. The built-in 1000mAh battery will last most vapers all day. The Xros 3 uses Pulse Mode, which intensifies flavour and vapour production by delivering extra power to the coil.

Vaporesso Xros pods feature a leak-resistant design and built-in coils in a wide range of resistances from 0.6 Ohm to 1.2 Ohm. This means you′ve got plenty of choice when it comes to deciding how restricted or airy your vape feels. These pods work best with 50% VG vape juice and higher PG e-liquid.

Part of OXVA′s series of simple and compact Xlim pod vapes, the Xlim Pro is a great choice if you′re looking for something to vape on the go, as you can slip it right in your pocket. Its output range of 5-30W makes it a solid pick for MTL vaping, but if you′re after a bit more vapour, an airflow switch and range of coils means that it can deliver an RDTL inhale too. Plus, the built-in 1000mAh battery can deliver plenty of vaping before needing to be recharged, which you can do quickly with the provided USB-C cable.

Each Xlim Pro includes two refillable pods with a 2ml e-liquid capacity. You can easily refill them by simply removing the mouthpiece at the top. This keeps things simple, as you don′t have to remove them from the rest of your kit. The included options contain built-in 0.8 Ohm and 0.6 Ohm coils and for best results, you′ll want to pair them up with a 50/50 e-liquid, such as a nic salt. The built-in coil design saves you the hassle of fiddly coil changes — just replace the whole pod when the coil inside is done.

The Geekvape Wenax M1 pod vape kit features a slim, cigarette-like shape and a weight of just 34g, which makes a good option if you′re looking for something ultra-portable. The built-in 800mAh battery is surprisingly large given the small size of this kit, so you can vape for longer between charges.

The Wenax M1 pods contain a built-in coil, which does away with the need for messy coil changes. These coils are built with a mesh design which heats up your vape juice quickly and evenly for better flavour. Several resistance options are available so you can choose between an airer, looser draw or a more restricted, tight inhale.

The Caliburn A3 vape kit is one of our most popular pod vapes with both beginner and experienced vapers alike. The compact shape and lightweight construction means it′s an ideal choice for on-the-go-vaping as it fits easily into pockets and bags. The simple top-filling design makes refilling easy as you don′t even need to remove the pod from the device.

The Caliburn A3 pods come with a built-in coil, which means there are no messy coil changes to worry about. The coils feature mesh construction which heats e-liquid quickly and evenly for improved flavour. These pods work best when paired with vape juice that′s 50% VG or high PG and will deliver a discreet amount of vapour for an MTL inhale.

The Geekvape Sonder U pod vape kit is a good choice if you need something simple and budget-friendly. Inhale activation makes it very easy to use, as all you have to do to vape is insert your pod, fill it up and take a puff on the mouthpiece — so no more faffing around with buttons and settings. Plus, it contains a built-in 1000mAh battery, which is pretty impressive when you consider how compact it is. You can recharge the battery in no time with a USB-C cable. If all that wasn′t enough, it′s just £9.99!

Each kit comes with a 0.7 Ohm pod, but you′ll also find a 1.1 Ohm option available separately, which will create a smaller amount of vapour and a tighter draw. Whatever pod you use, both will work best with 50% VG vape juice and higher PG e-liquids. Speaking of e-liquid, the mesh build of the coils will enhance its flavour by heating up more of it at a faster rate. Plus, their built-in design means you can just replace the entire pod when the coil inside burns out.