The Latest Releases of Pod Devices Ranked
For those MTL vapers who prefer a simple, convenient and impressive vape kit, the pod devices never disappoint. But with the recent influx of pod systems entering the market, which is the best?
No matter your experience level, refillable pod kits are the ideal kit due to their hassle-free set-up, simple features, and powerful puffs that can provide a smooth nicotine hit to satisfy those cravings.
From powerful nicotine salt delivery to cutting-edge new features that make our vaping experience a little bit easier, these new pod kits are going to make your favourite flavours even more delicious.
So let’s compare the recent pod kits that Vapoholic has stocked to see which one is the best for you.
Caliburn Explorer by UWELL
We’re starting this list off strong with the brand new Caliburn Explorer by leading brand UWELL.
This new device has this innovative twist of having two different coil resistances in one pod! The dual technology allows the vaper to vape different ratios of e-liquid in one, so you can mix different flavours without actually mixing the liquid.
The settings let you change from the left to the right pod, vape both of them at the same time, or interchange between the two with every puff, pretty impressive.
Not only that, but the coils have Pro-Focus Flavour technology, so your flavours might taste even better in this kit.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase
Battery: Internal 1000mAh
Airflow: No adjustable airflow
Draw: Auto-draw
Vaping Style: MTL
Experience Level: Would need knowledge of coil resistances, but easy enough for beginners to experienced vapers
Most Impressive Feature: Dual coil pod to vape two different flavours at once
Cons: Side filling pods can become messy
Cost: £24.99
Overall Score: 9/10
XROS Cube by Vaporesso
This compact, but packs a powerful flavourful punch, pod kit by Vaporesso is one of the latest additions to the XROS family. The XROS Cube fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and is about half the size of the rest of the pod kits on the list, but that doesn’t mean it’s limited in features.
This tiny kit delivers a satisfyingly smooth nicotine hit with a burst of flavour thanks to the Vaporesso COREX heating technology in their removable pod cartridges. Another impressive feature is the Vaporesso’s SSS Tech, not only making their pods flavoursome but also anti-leaking – perfect for a kit that can perfectly fit in your pocket.
But unlike the Explorer above, this device is equipped with customisable airflow to tailor your vaping experience to your liking.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase, 70/30 with 0.6ohm coils
Battery: Internal 900mAh
Airflow: Adjustable airflow
Draw: Auto-draw
Vaping Style: MTL
Experience Level: Friendly for beginners up to advanced users
Most Impressive Feature: Tiny, compact design with a long-lasting battery
Cons: Could be easy to lose due to the small size
Cost: £18.99
Overall Score: 8/10
EZ Tube by Innokin
Next on this list is the latest by Innokin, the EZ Tube pod kit. This is one powerful pen-like kit that is full of intriguing features for both beginners and experienced vapers.
The slimline design packs a powerful 2100mAh battery, the days of being out and about with your vape dying, savouring each puff until you can get to the charger are over!
As well as a huge battery for long-lasting vape sessions, it is also equipped with an intuitive OLED screen that displays the power output, puff count, and puff duration so you can take full control of your vaping.
It seriously is an impressive e-cigarette, with twist-adjust power output from as little as 6 watts to a huge 40 watts for the vapers who like to switch between 50/50 and 70/30 e-liquid.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase, 70/30 with 0.3ohm coils at 30-40w
Battery: Internal 2100mAh
Airflow: Adjustable airflow
Draw: Button activated
Vaping Style: MTL, RDL
Experience Level: Beginner to advanced users
Most Impressive Feature: OLED screen for all of your information, 6-40w adjustable power
Cons: Not as convenient as other pod devices due to coil changes rather than an all-in-one pod cartridge
Cost: £28.99
Overall Score: 9/10
VMATE Pro by VOOPOO
The next one of these new pod kits that just keeps getting better, is the VMATE Pro by leading brand VOOPOO.
This small kit is great for beginners who want to jump straight into an easy-to-use but highly impressive pod system.
The OLED screen on the kit allows vapers to see real-time data on a 0.96” display panel, including the power output, coil resistance, remaining battery levels, charging time, and puff count.
The VMATE allows vapers to change from 5-25w power output and a step-less airflow control so the vaping experience can be uniquely yours. But to make your puffs even more tasty, the kit is equipped with iCOSM flavour code for more enhanced flavour!
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase
Battery: Internal 900mAh
Airflow: Adjustable airflow
Draw: Auto-draw
Vaping Style: MTL, RDL
Experience Level: Beginner to experienced users
Most Impressive Feature: OLED screen for real-time data
Cons: This could be a pro to some users, but there’s a child-lock function that activates if the device isn’t used for more than 5 minutes.
Cost: £19.99
Overall Score: 8/10
Trine by Innokin
Now, this isn’t like the previous Innokin kit that features above, this is a brand-new concept to bring a truly sustainable edge to pod kits.
The Trine pod device is the first ever 3 in 1 e-cig that has a removable battery for easy vape recycling and EcoDrain technology that reduces the possibility of fire dangers.
But that’s not all, the kit features a 6-25w with fine-tuning adjustable power, an OLED screen that keeps you updated with puff count, power output, and more, and an enhanced flavour experience with the VCAP cartridges.
Not only is it an environmentally friendly choice, but the features are cutting-edge and deliver a flavourful vaping experience that both beginners and advanced users can benefit from.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase
Battery: Removable, rechargeable, and replaceable 1000mAh
Airflow: Adjustable airflow
Draw: Auto-draw and fire button
Vaping Style: MTL, RDL
Experience Level: Beginner to experienced users
Most Impressive Feature: Removable battery for easy recycling
Cons: Compared to other models by Innokin, the colour designs aren’t as vibrant, but they do release more colours as time goes on.
Cost: £17.99
Overall Score: 9/10
Minican 3 Pro by Aspire
The Minican 3 by Aspire is a small kit that comfortably fits in your pocket but is packed with a large internal battery that can last all day for the flavour cravers.
The extra-durable vape, perfect for those who are prone to dropping theirs, has an adjustable wattage from a small 5 watts to 20 watts to meet your vaping requirements.
Even though the battery is smaller than the other kits on the list, it does come with super-fast charging capabilities that will refuel the battery up to 100% in 50 minutes so you can quickly get back to vaping.
There’s even an interface OLED display on this small device, so you can view your current battery status and power output, not only that but it is also supported by an Aspire ASP chipset that features several protections like overheating, short circuit and low voltage.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase
Battery: Removable, rechargeable, and replaceable 1000mAh
Airflow: Adjustable airflow
Draw: Auto-draw
Vaping Style: MTL, RDL
Experience Level: Beginner to experienced users
Most Impressive Feature: Removable battery for easy recycling
Cons: Compared to other models by Innokin, the colour designs aren’t as vibrant, but they do release more colours as time goes on.
Cost: £17.99
Overall Score: 9/10
XROS Pro by Vaporesso
Now, the XROS family by Vaporesso have always been a firm favourite with beginner vapers for their simplicity whilst delivering amazing flavour through their COREX heat technology, but they raise their own bar with the latest XROS Pro.
The Pro version has a bulkier body, a digital screen to see puff count, wattage power, and precise battery level, but not only that but they released new 0.4ohm coils that really enhance the flavour.
With the new 0.4ohm coil, you can change the wattage power to suit your preference, but when the other resistant coils are placed in the pod, instead of being to change the power, you have three modes to choose from; normal, pulse mode, and eco mode.
Pulse mode maintains a balance between flavour and cloud intensity, while eco mode improves battery life by employing power curves and preheat functions – pretty technical stuff to enhance your vaping experience.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase and 70/30 e-liquid
Battery: Internal 1200mAh
Airflow: Adjustable airflow
Draw: Auto-draw and fire button
Vaping Style: MTL, RDL
Experience Level: Beginner to experienced users
Most Impressive Feature: Choosing between pulse mode and eco mode for efficient vaping
Cons: Only being able to change wattage power with 0.4ohm coils and only getting pulse mode and eco mode with other resistant coils.
Cost: £27.99
Overall Score: 9/10
One Up R1 by Aspire
Now this one is slightly different to the other pod devices on the list, but the One Up R1 in the Aspire family is actually a rechargeable disposable vape kit which can be refilled up to 8 times before being safely disposed of.
This kit is ideal for vapers who are used to disposable vapes but aren’t fully ready to move up to a refillable, rechargeable pod kit.
Featuring a 650mAh battery that can be recharged so you don’t have to worry about missing your favourite flavour when out and about, the 0.8ohm coil, that isn’t replaceable, will offer more enhanced flavour than disposable vapes ever could.
And to make the transition from disposables to vape kits easier, we offer this impressive kit with a 10ml Bar Juice e-liquid for an ever more delicious vaping experience. So you can experience the latest rechargeable kit from Aspire with Strawberry, Raspberry & Cherry Ice or the popular Mad Blue flavour in these bundle kits.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts e-liquid
Battery: Internal 650mAh
Airflow: None
Draw: Auto-draw
Vaping Style: MTL
Experience Level: Beginners
Most Impressive Feature: Rechargeable disposable for more sustainable vaping
Cons: No replaceable coil inside
Cost: £7.99
Overall Score: 7/10
Drag X2 by VOOPOO
Now this is seriously one impressive pod system, the Drag X2 is the latest addition to the innovative models by VOOPOO.
It’s a second generation compact and high-performing vape kit with the latest PnP X coil technology capable of offering MTL, RDL, and DTL vaping through adjustable airflow and up to 80 watts of power!
The high-tech PnP X coils can last up to 90 days with their incredible lifespan, 0.15Ω and 0.3Ω coils for a customisable vaping.
The Gene.TT 2.0 featured inside offers 3 power modes, eco mode, smart mode, and RBA mode.
With eco, you can prolong the battery life by 10%, smart allows the device to automatically match the best power output to the coil installed, and RBA allows you to customise the power output from 5w to 80w!
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase, 70/30 e-liquids
Battery: External 18650 battery
Airflow: Top airflow system
Draw: Fire button
Vaping Style: MTL, RDL, DTL
Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced users
Most Impressive Feature: Customisable 5w to 80w to suit all vaping preferences
Con: Removable battery so it isn’t as convenient as the others on the list and requires battery safety knowledge.
Cost: £32.99
Overall Score: 9/10
Novo Master by SMOK
Last, but not least, the innovative Novo Master by leading brand SMOK. With a 1000mAh battery and 30w boost mode, the Smok Novo Master is the master of the Novo line of mouth-to-lung (MTL) pod vaping kits.
It maximises the flavour of your preferred nic salt or freebase e-liquids by delivering a powerful flavour burst, and with its large 1000mAh battery, you won’t be worried about the device dying on you when you’re out and about.
The slimline kit features two power modes to suit your preference; standard mode for normal, mild flavour taste, and boost mode for more intense flavour puffs.
Not only that, but this device has intelligent pod detection, low-voltage warning, short circuit protection and a seven-second automatic cut-off feature.
Suitable E-Liquid: 50/50 nicotine salts and freebase
Battery: Internal 1000mAh battery
Airflow: Adjustable airflow
Draw: Fire button or auto-draw
Vaping Style: MTL
Experience Level: All experience levels
Most Impressive Feature: Boost mode for more flavourful vaping experience
Con: No display screen like the other kits featured on the list
Cost: £16.99
Overall Score: 8/10
The Results
Now, all of these kits are impressive in their own ways, they are all beginner-friendly and offer a premium vaping experience. It’s important to note that different kits suit different vapers, so there’s no right or wrong answer to which one is simply the best.
In the end, what matters most is what meets your specific needs; whether those are battery life, flavour, size, or convenience of use, it’s preferable to choose a device depending on the qualities that are most significant to you.
But for the purpose of ranking them, let’s see which one of these kits are the best out of these categories:
The Most Beginner Friendly: Trine by Innokin
The Most Affordable: One Up R1 by Aspire
The Most Impressive Features: Tied between Drag X2 by VOOPOO and Caliburn Explorer by UWELL
The Most Flavour Enhancing: XROS Pro by Vaporesso
If you need any help choosing the right kit for you, you can reach out to a friendly member of the Vapoholic team and we’ll always be happy to give you our expert advice due to your requirements.
