“What vape should I buy?” A simple question that nonetheless drives people like me into an excited frenzy when we hear it. Because, oh dear friend, there are just so many wondrous options! And vaping is a scene where asking for “the best one” is going to get you a wince, because only you can determine which vape is right for you. So, which vape should you buy? Read on, and we’ll answer that question right now!
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Do you like minimal vapour or huge clouds?
MTL (mouth-to-lung) vaping is the most popular type of vaping, because it very accurately simulates the experience of smoking a cigarette. Low amounts of vapour are drawn into the mouth with expanding pressure, like when drinking from a straw or, well… smoking a cigarette. The vapour in your mouth is then taken down to the lungs with a subsequent intake of breath.
Sub-ohm is a less popular style of vaping, particularly these days. But it’s still got an enthusiastic following and lots of kits and juice to experiment with. Sub-ohm vaping, also known as DTL (direct-to-lung) vaping, is MUCH cloudier, and is more about vapour production than nicotine delivery, although nicotine is still often involved. Ironically, the larger sub-ohm clouds are generally easier to inhale due to the high VG content of sub-ohm vape juice, but it also provides less nicotine satisfaction.
Would you like the freedom to try e-liquids from multiple brands, or the convenience of a simple, mess-free option with fewer flavours?
Refillable vapes are the most popular kind. They can be traditional tank & mod kits, or more modern pod vape kits. The primary benefit of these is total e-liquid control; you choose the flavour, the strength, and the VG/PG ratio. Some refillable vapes require you to change coils every 2-4 weeks, whereas others use disposable refillable pods you replace at the same rate.
Prefilled vapes give you vaping satisfaction but without the need for maintenance. This is as close as you can get to disposable vapes since the 2025 ban. The devices will take prefilled pods and can be recharged. Usually, though not always, prefilled devices lack advanced features and are intended for an audience less interested in the culture of vaping than in simple nicotine satisfaction.
Refillable Kit Recommendations
Budget-Friendly Refillable Kit
For a great daily-driver refillable kit that won’t hurt a tight budget, the OXVA XLIM Go 2 Kit is magnificent. Screenless, buttonless, and primarily plastic, it nonetheless features an ample 1500mAh battery, delivers rich flavour from the XLIM pods, and automatically sets the perfect power output for your pod the moment you insert it. Just puff and, well, Go!
Beginner-Friendly Refillable Kit
The Vaporesso GTX One Pro Kit is a traditional, user-friendly vape kit that not only makes it easy to use but also teaches a newcomer the basics of vape maintenance, such as coil changing, refilling, and charging. The 3000mAh battery lasts for days between rapid charges, and the available coils support all vaping styles. Go from a newbie to a pro with one purchase.
Advanced Refillable Kit
If you know your way around a vape and want a more advanced device to experiment with, the Aspire Zelos M80 Kit is a great candidate. The 2600mAh battery allows you to explore an output range of 5W-80W. Even better, the device offers easily accessible temperature control and bypass power modes for those who want to upgrade to an RDA or RTA. A kit as easy or elite as you need it to be.
Prefilled Kit Recommendations
Budget-Friendly Prefilled Kit
Prefilled kits are a great way to give vaping a try without making a big investment. IVG’s Pro 12 Prefilled Kit is a fantastic entry-level device with an attractively low price point. You get a whole 12mls of 20mg IVG e-liquid with the rechargeable kit, and then you don’t need to throw it away; just buy a new pod and get back to puffing!
Compact/Small Prefilled Kit
The convenience of prefilled kits is great, and some vapers want to take it further with small, discreet kits that don’t draw attention. The OXVA Slimstick Kit is a great contender here; slim, slight, chic and lightweight, the 1500mAh battery lasts for ages, and the pods are delicious! With no buttons or screens and just a small LED to indicate the battery level, you’re getting satisfaction and discretion in equal measure.
Sub-Ohm Vape Recommendations
Budget-Friendly Pod Mod Kit
Sub-ohm kits are usually noticeably more expensive than MTL kits, as they require larger batteries and advanced features to reach the higher echelons of power output. However, kits like the Vaporesso LUXE XR Max 2 Kit are capable of delivering the full sub-ohm vaping experience with a kit that costs just over £30. With a 3200mAh battery and an 80W output potential, you aren’t getting shortchanged by opting for a cheaper kit.
Beginner-Friendly Pod Mod Kit
The Geekvape Digi Max Pod Kit keeps things nice and simple, with automatic power assignment making sure you don’t accidentally burn out your coils with an 80W misfire! The touchscreen ensures that navigating the device and its functions is a super-easy process, and being a Geekvape pod kit, it’s built for accessibility and convenience over crazy features.
Advanced Sub-ohm Kit (External Battery)
Those desiring a classic style sub-ohm kit will be very satisfied with the Geekvape Aegis Legend 5 Kit. It requires two 18650 batteries to operate, and once active, it can achieve wattage heights of up to 200W. Not only that, but it’s also loaded with the temperature control and bypass modes required for RDA/RTA use. And best of all? IP68-rated protection against water, dust and drops from reasonable heights.
Need More Help?
Ideally, our quiz has led you to both an idea of your preferred vaping style and an example of a great kit you can get right away! But hey, vaping’s rarely so cut & dry; if you have further questions about the right vape kit for you, you can message us at [email protected]!
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