Whether you’re new to vaping and you’re looking for a good place to start your vaping journey, or you’re an experienced vaper interested in what’s new to the market, we’ve got a selection of the best MTL vape kits of 2025 to help you find the right one for you.
Get all the inspiration you need to find your next MTL vape kit, with our guide to the best of the bunch for 2025.
What are MTL vape kits?
MTL, also known as mouth-to-lung, is a vaping style where you take the vapour into your mouth and then inhale it into your lungs. The alternative is DTL, direct-to-lung vaping, where you breathe vapour straight in your lungs the same way you breathe air.
MTL vape kits offer an experience that is closer to smoking cigarettes, as the vapour is inhaled in the same way you would inhale tobacco smoke, and that’s why nearly all starter kits are MTL. That said, lots of experienced vapers enjoy MTL as well as DTL, and may use both – it’s really a matter of personal preference.
Best MTL vape kits for beginners
Most MTL vapes are designed to help you replicate the experience of smoking, which means they can be a great choice for those transitioning from cigarettes to vaping.
Hoping to get into vaping and not sure where to start? Be confident with vape kits perfect for beginners.
Prefilled pod kits for beginners
If you’re new to vaping, then prefilled pod kits are a great starter kit option. They’re super straightforward and easy to use, so you can get started enjoying all the benefits of vaping right away. Here are a few of our top picks for 2025.
Prefilled pod kits for beginners
If you’re new to vaping, then prefilled pod kits are a great option. They’re super straightforward and easy to use, so you can get started enjoying all the benefits of vaping right away. Here are a few of our top picks for 2025.
The DOJO Blast 6000 pod kit is a rechargeable and reusable prefilled pod kit. Compatible with the DOJO Blast pods, it offers up to 6,000 puffs per pod thanks to the 10ml refill container and the 2ml prefilled pod. The pods are available in a range of flavours, including blue razz lemonade and watermelon ice.
IVG introduced the Air 4 in 1 pod kit, offering a sleek and compact design, offering a great alternative to disposable vapes. This pod kit comes with 4 x 2ml prefilled pods, allowing users to switch between flavours on-the-go. The pods are replaceable and come in a variety of flavours.
The Pod Salt Pyne 2 in One is a big puff vape that holds two 2ml pods at a time, offering a total of 1,500 puffs per pod change. It is designed to be simple and convenient, allowing you to switch between two flavours effortlessly. The pods can be replaced once they have run out and are available in a vast range of flavours.
Refillable pod kits for beginners
Refillable pod kits can also be a great option for beginners, most notably the ones that don’t have changeable coils which are easy to use and low maintenance. The nice thing about refillable vape kits is the fact that you can pair them with any compatible e-liquid, letting you select the exact nicotine strength that best suits you.
You have a much wide range of e-liquid flavours available and they are significantly more economical than prefilled pod kits as they can be refilled multiple times before needing to be replaced. Here are a few great options:
Elf Bar’s ELFX pod kit if a compact yet feature rich device, offering a 1000 mAh internal capacity battery and a maximum power output of 30 watts. This refillable kit is compatible with the ELFX pods, which are top-filling to make it easy to refill with your go-to e-liquid.
The Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini is a compact device that offers both a satisfying vapour and phenomenal flavour payoff. The XROS pods offer great longevity and depth of flavour courtesy of the COREX heating technology. The device also features adjustable airflow, an integrated AXON chipset and 1000 mAh internal capacity battery.
Best vape kits for portability
If what you really want to know is which kits are perfect for picking up and popping in your pocket or bag as you head out for a busy day, then our guide to the most portable options for 2025 is perfect.
For a compact kit with multiple power modes, the Vaporesso XROS 4 Nano is a great option. It’s a pocket-size device that offers adjustable airflow, draw or button activation, and more. This pod kit is compatible with all XROS pods and features a 1350 mAh internal capacity battery.
The CUE 2.0 kit is a complete vaping experience in a compact design with a 850 mAh internal capacity battery. The kit utilises either refillable or prefilled pods depending on your preference. Either fill refillable pods with 50/50 e-liquids, or click in a prefilled pod and it's ready to use.
Best vape kits for heavy smokers
If you were a heavy smoker and you’re looking for a MTL vape kit that will help you kick the habit, then you’re likely to be looking for a durable vape kit with a decent battery life.
Because heavy smokers are likely to use their vape kit more than lighter smokers, they may enjoy a pen style vape kit. These tend to have more powerful built-in batteries, which can last longer between charges than the ones in small pod kits.
Heavy smokers also usually prefer a high nicotine strength like 18 mg/ml or 20 mg/ml when choosing their e-liquids, and these kits can be filled with any compatible 50/50 or high PG vape juice, so you can find the exact nicotine strength that satisfies your cravings. Here are a few of our top vape kits for 2025 for heavy smokers.
The Innokin Endura T18 II is easy to operate, allows adjustable airflow and has three adjustable power settings, so you can tailor your experience to suit you. It has a 1300 mAh built-in battery and is powered by the T18 Prism coil for maximum flavour and enjoyment. This vape also has a magnetic cap that keeps the drip-tip clean when not in use.
The Aspire PockeX kit continues to be a bestseller and is perfect for those looking for a hit. The PockeX is discreet and compact, making it perfect for on-the-go vaping. It’s top fill tank means you can change the coil whenever you need to without losing any e-liquid. It also features a wider drip-tip and larger top-airflow allowing for increased vapour production.
The advantages of MTL vaping
The biggest benefit of mouth-to-lung vaping is how familiar it will feel to people who are using vaping as a way to quit smoking cigarettes. With MTL, you can experience the sensation of drawing the vapour into your mouth before inhaling it into your lungs, which most people find more satisfying that DTL vaping when they’re just starting out.
What are MTL tanks?
MTL tanks are the part of the vape that’s designed to mimic the experience of smoking a cigarette. They are comprised of a clear tank made of glass or plastic, a replaceable coil that screws or pushes on the tank’s base, a small chimney that connects the coil and the top cap, and a mouthpiece.
Common features of MTL tanks
MTL tanks offer vapers a tight draw through the design of several features, including the chimney, the tightness of the coils and the narrowness of the airway channels leading to the coils.
When vapes were first invented, all tanks were similar and there was no need for the term MTL. The introduction of new technology and more advanced kits that allow for different experiences means that we now differentiate between MTL and DTL tanks.
How to use MTL tanks
If you choose a refillable MTL vape kit then there are some small bits of maintenance it’s a good idea to get to grips with. One of the most important is priming your coil before filling and firing up your vape. All you need to do is drip a few drops of e-liquid on the exposed cotton of your coil before inserting it in the tank. Then, you can fill up your tank to the top and sit back and give it a few minutes for the wick to get wet. This is a good way to preserve the life of your coil and also to avoid dry hits.
If you want to find out more about the different vaping styles, and how mouth-to-lung vaping differs from direct-to-lung vaping, take a look at our post ‘What does MTL and DTL vaping mean?’
