What Are the Best Sub-Ohm Vape Kits for DTL Vaping? (UK Review)

There was a time when the sub-ohm vape user acted as a Pied Piper or benevolent siren, dazzling us with vast clouds and leading us away from smoking with their wondrous tricks and whimsy. And frankly, it was a better time!

Now, it’s all about little plastic slivers and slabs full of nic salts. And we love those, don’t we? Of course we do. But there is something to be said of the sub-ohm vaper’s way – to refuse nicotine your entire attention (while allowing it some presence) and to instead take pleasure and comfort from the lifestyle, from the expertise, from the sheer outright grandiosity! A roundup of the best sub-ohm vape kits is well overdue, would you agree?

The Best Sub-Ohm Vape Kits in the UK are:

1. Geekvape Aegis Legend 5
2. OXVA VPrime 2
3. Voopoo Drag 6
4. Innokin Coolfire Z80 NEX
5. Vaporesso Armour OCTA
6. Geekvape Aegis Solo 5

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Why We Recommend It

• Tri-proofed against drops, sand and falling into water
• The AS 4.0 chipset provides 0.01s firing speeds, among other advantages
• Dynamic TFT colour display screen

While Geekvape have gotten lots of love – from me! – For their MTL pod offerings, I often wish to see Geekvape get up to their old ‘tough sub-ohm mod’ tricks, and the Aegis Legend 5 is precisely what I wanted.

It’s the most durable mod I’ve ever encountered, with IP68 protection against particles, drops and complete water submergence. Yes, there are multiple user mods, customisations and a fantastic analogue lock-switch; these are all essential aspects. But what the Aegis Legend 5 gives you is an attractive and super-powerful cloud engine that you *don’t* have to be delicate with.

I can’t promise any kit will survive falling off a scaffold. But if I were going to bet on which one *might*? Yep. No hesitation.

Why We Recommend It

• No more long waits thanks to quick charging
• Enjoy the full richness of your e-liquid’s flavour thanks to the advanced coil design
• Won’t just start firing in your pocket

The VPrime 2 DTL Pod Kit is OXVA’s best sub-ohm device yet. They’ve taken everything they’ve learned about portability, easy use and high-intensity flavour and put towards a cloudier endeavour than ever before.

The VPrime 2’s 3400mAh battery benefits from wildly fast 3A charging, fully charging the battery in roughly 90 minutes. OXVA have also brought their UNITECH 3.0 coil design to the VPrime 2, a combination of fast-wicking materials and smooth airflow that results in rich, unadulterated flavours from high-VG e-liquids. If bulky multi-battery kits are putting you off starting your cloud chasing diaries, then the OXVA VPrime 2 is the perfect selection.

Why We Recommend It

• Enjoy the most powerful cloud-generation available
• No need to juggle external batteries thanks to the internal 4400mAh power source
• Say goodbye to fiddly buttons and navigate options and power with the intuitive control wheel

The Voopoo DRAG 6 Kit brings all the vast cloud generation and temperature-control capabilities of its forebearers to the table. But there are good changes to the old formula that make the kit more approachable to a new sub-ohming generation.

Today’s vapers – who are used to vape kits with internal batteries – won’t have to learn about safe battery storage, because where previous DRAG mods necessitated fragile external power cells, the DRAG 6 contains a mammoth 4400mAh power cell with rapid 3A charge speeds.

Another feature bound to appeal to a new user base is the control wheel, replacing the front facing buttons which used to run the risk of damage or hardware fault. With the UForce-X Tank providing a leak-free medium, you’ll be releasing steam-train plumes of vapour with no fuss and no mess.

Why We Recommend It

• Confusing modes have been removed from the NEX mod
• Physical lock-switch prevents accidental firings
• Zenith Minimal Tank cleans easily and features tasty Z-Coils

An Innokin Coolfire with an iSub VE tank was my first sub-ohm kit, so it’s a delightful nostalgia to gaze upon the Coolfire Z80 NEX mod and the included Zenith Minimal Tank. They still bear all the classic hallmarks of Innokin design, but with better functionality and flavour than ever before.

The removable 18650 battery is a delight for quick-swap reactivations, and the simplified UI following on from the original Z80 is a clear improvement. These changes allowed the Z80 NEX to provide professional-grade cloud production, but without a bunch of faff and jargon that, frankly, no one wanted to have to learn to get a good puff going.

Why We Recommend It

• No need to worry about it breaking when dropped thanks to the tough build
• You can experiment with a whole suite of different vaping modes
• Dead batteries no longer mean a dead kit when you can simply replace them

With the release of the Armour OCTA Kit, Vaporesso are set to steal the ‘most-damage-resistant-mod’ crown from Geekvape. The mod features IP68/IP69K protection grades, meaning it can withstand reasonable falls and even being briefly submerged in water!

If a 220W max power output wasn’t exciting enough, the mod features five user modes (SMART, ECO, PULSE, BOOST, TC) to experiment with, letting you fully customise the way that you vape. The physical locking switch makes activating the device quick and easy compared to old fast-multi-tap methods, and the iTank provides easy top-filling and full compatibility with the entire PnP-X Coil range. A fantastic choice for anyone with a rough-and-tumble lifestyle!

Why We Recommend It

• With just one battery, you can enjoy 100W big-cloud performances
• The kit lets you choose whether to use 18650 or 21700 batteries
• Solid damage protection grading means you don’t have to worry about the kit’s fragility

Not to be outdone by some tough kits featured in this list, Geekvape’s Aegis Solo 5 Kit delivers a bridge between mega-powered durable mods and pocket-friendly setups. The Aegis Solo 5 takes a single external battery, compatible with both 18650 and 21700 cells. With this, it can attain powerful 100W outputs, outpacing the OXVA VPrime 2 Kit.

Geekvape has also brought its IP68 protections into play as well, so the Aegis Solo 5 can withstand reasonable drops and being used in the rain without issue. It’s a great choice for those with rough and tumble lifestyles that require a tidy, portable kit that can kick clouds with the best of them.

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And there you have it, proof that the era of phat cloud action and big chunky mods is far from over. If anything, the new generation is just getting started! And with disposable now out of fashion, I imagine we’ll be seeing a LOT MORE sub-ohm vape users cropping up soon!

So check out MIST and browse our selection if you’re ready to buy DTL vapes in the UK.