We’ve seen the fads, we’ve seen the flash-in-the-pan, but we’ve also noted those vape manufacturers whose output has both risen above the competition and stood the test of time. So read on to see which are the best vape brands so far in 2026.
The Best Vape Brands & Manufacturers are:
OXVA
Founded in 2019, OXVA are the youngest vape brand featured in this roundup, yet also one of the most renowned and praised as of late. Their XLIM and NeXLIM pod kit lines are built for simple, intuitive MTL use. New vapers in particular have embraced OXVA’s easy, long-lasting kits with open arms.
And yes, we awarded OXVA the title of best vape brand at our MIST Vape Awards 2025.
Must-Get Vape Kit From OXVA
The OXVA XLIM Pro 3 is currently my go-to pod kit because it does everything I need without any unnecessary features getting in the way. The battery keeps me and my habit going for several solid days of desk puffery, and when depleted, it’s almost fully charged again within half an hour.
XLIM kits get it right, and the XLIM Pro 3 takes everything OXVA learned from previous units and effectively acts as a greatest hits. And it gives you a choice: you can customise the screen brightness and themes if you wish, but if all you want is satisfying puffs, it does that job too without any fuss.
You can watch our full OXVA XLIM Pro 3 review on our YouTube channel.
Vaporesso
Vaporesso have about a decade of operation under its belt now, and they’ve proved themselves to be a vape company with something for every kind of vaper.
Now, many vape brands make that claim. Still, few can offer up both the exceptionally popular XROS range of beginner-friendly MTL pod kits (it’s pronounced “cross,” not “ex-ross.” I had to ask China) alongside the LUXE series of remarkably effective sub-ohm pod kits. Putting big cloud generation in the hands of vapers who aren’t interested in RDAs and 18650 mods is, frankly, a humanitarian act, in our opinion.
Must-Get Vape Kit From Vaporesso
Vaporesso’s XROS Pro 2 is easily the best XROS vape so far, and I may not need to tell you that it’s been a VERY popular MTL kit! One of my favourite aspects is the flavour; Vaporesso’s COREX coil designs have gone from strength to strength, and the COREX 3.0 coils found in the latest XROS pods convey exceptional flavour.
And it’s not just the snap-off refill method that’s great (but that really is so, so great), it’s the power supply as well. Vaporesso’s managed to fit a 2000mAh battery in this kit somehow, and the Super Pulse tech loaded into every unit means that even at 5% battery, you’ll get the same inhale as you would at 100%.
Want to know more about this device? Read our XROS Pro 2 hands-on review.
Geekvape
Vaporesso have about a decade of operation under its belt now, and they’ve proved themselves to be a vape company with something for every kind of vaper.
Now, many vape brands make that claim. Still, few can offer up both the exceptionally popular XROS range of beginner-friendly MTL pod kits (it’s pronounced “cross,” not “ex-ross.” I had to ask China) alongside the LUXE series of remarkably effective sub-ohm pod kits. Putting big cloud generation in the hands of vapers who aren’t interested in RDAs and 18650 mods is, frankly, a humanitarian act, in our opinion.
Must-Get Vape Kit From Geekvape
Geekvape, despite their great MTL pod kits, still keep the old faith. If you want a classic dual-18650 battery cloud machine but don’t want to browse the more obscure specialist manufacturers, Geekvape’s Aegis Legend 5 Kit provides a magnificent way to kick out massive amounts of vapour.
Loaded up with more user modes and functions than you can shake a drop-resistant stick at, it’s perfect with the included tank, and ALSO has all modes necessary to make an RDA or RTA really sing.
Aspire
Aspire are a longtime seasoned veteran among the best vape brands. And to their credit, Aspire clearly still hold a great deal of respect for traditional vape kit designs. And with a little bit of the characteristic Aspire magic, a mod & tank vape kit transforms into an elegant, chic daily-driver vape with a surprising number of hidden features.
I cannot deny that after the release of the Zelos 3 Kit years ago, it was my go-to vape for the following three years. And in an industry that kicks out new iterations every two weeks or so, that’s frankly astonishing.
Must-Get Vape Kit From Aspire
With the Zelos M80 Kit, Aspire have pulled a move I adore in vape builds: traditional design, modern features. A small, tight block of cool steel loaded up with numerous user modes (that the casual vaper doesn’t need to look into if uninterested).
Aspire also realised the main fault with old-school tanks (breakable glass) and so wrapped the M80’s tank in thick protective steel, ensuring fewer mishaps than ever before. It’s powerful, it’s tasty, and its features evolve with you. What more could you want?
Voopoo
Voopoo was one of the primary forces driving the move towards pod-based vaping with their early DRAG and Argus devices. Mass adoption of pod vaping tremendously increased vaping’s overall popularity, and so Voopoo can in many ways be credited for heralding the vaping landscape as we know it today.
Voopoo devices are slick; there’s no denying it. Built with as much attention to style as to substance, a Voopoo kit never looks goofy in your hand, and it boasts some of the clearest, most detailed interfaces in the industry.
Must-Get Vape Kit From OXVA
The only other sub-ohm kit in this list is a hefty, feature-laden dual-18650 mod setup. And for those keen on phat clouds but deeply turned off by super-techy hardware, the Voopoo VINCI E120 Pod Kit is perfect.
A simple, lightweight mod that takes PnP X Coils and can manage outputs of up to 120W, which the frankly astonishing 4500mAh battery can effortlessly help you explore. So, for anyone who felt gatekept out of sub-ohm DTL vaping due to device complexity, Voopoo has the solution you need.
Read our full review here.
Innokin
Ah, Innokin, my beloved. Innokin is as old as us here at MIST, having started back in 2011, and they’ve experienced every kind of modern vape design. Easy to use, built for longevity, perfectly straddling the line between catering to beginners and equipping experts and enthusiasts.
With everything on offer from traditional builds to pod kits —pod kit with swappable batteries from, plastic reusable tanks for less than £3, and MTL-specific RTAs — very few of the other popular vape brands can claim expertise that extends to so many sectors of the vape scene.
Must-Get Vape Kit From Innokin
Innokin’s Coolfire P60 Pod Kit is slightly outside of their usual design wheelhouse, but being Innokin, they’ve delivered with supreme confidence. The P60 is delightful; it’s compact, smooth, unassuming, long-lasting (3200mAh!) and fits neatly into any pocket.
And with pods available between 0.4ohm and 0.8ohm, it’s perfectly suited to both MTL and DTL vaping. Leave it to Innokin to release a frankly cute-looking kit that can do all vaping styles and lasts multiple days without charging.
Need more advice?
Here at MIST, we’re intimately familiar with all the best vape brands in 2026, and we’re pleased to have been able to point you towards the ones we feel are the real industry leaders.
And our expertise doesn’t end there; those interested in vape juices will be keen to check out our roundup of the best e-liquid brands as well.
And please be sure to leave a comment if you feel we’ve overlooked your favourite vape kit brand!