Pod vape kits are one of the most popular types of vape kit on the market. Their small size and ease of use makes them a convenient option for those who need a discreet device that can keep up with their busy lifestyle. In this post we will be identifying our picks for the best pod vape kits of 2024 to help you find the device that will best suit you.
Prefilled pod kits vs refillable pod kits
There are two main types of pod kits: prefilled and refillable. Each has different characteristics that makes it a good fit for different types of vapers, so lets take a look at the difference.
All pod kits use a plastic pod in place of a tank, and it usually slots into the device making them small and compact. In the case of prefilled pod kits, the pods are purchased already filled with e-liquid and ready to use straight away. Depending on your chosen device, you will have a range of different flavoured pods to choose from which are compatible with your vape kit, however, most prefilled pod ranges are only available in a high nicotine strength which will not be suitable for everyone. Once the e-liquid inside the pod has been used up, the pod can be removed, disposed of, and replaced with a new one.
Refillable pod kits on the other hand utilise pods which can be refilled multiple times with any compatible e-liquid. This gives you the freedom to choose from a much wider range of flavours, but also allows you to select the nicotine strength that most suits your nicotine intake from smoking, so you can manage your nicotine cravings without introducing too much or too little. This is especially good for those who were light smokers and need a lower nicotine strength than is usually found in prefilled pods. The pod can be repeatedly refilled until the coil starts to taste burnt, at which point the pod, or just the coil depending on the device, can be replaced with a new one.
Best pocket-sized prefilled pod kit
The Lost Mary Tappo pod kit is brand new to the market, but it is already proving to be an extremely popular prefilled option.
Something that stands out about the Tappo is how small it is. If you are familiar with Lost Mary you may know of their disposable vapes, and the Tappo has the same approximate size and shape of one of their popular BM600 disposable vapes, making it extremely pocket-sized and very travel friendly.
The device can be quickly recharged via the USB Type-C charging port, and offers a good amount of battery life between charges to keep you going throughout the day.
The Lost Mary Tappo pods are available in a choice of 15 of Lost Mary’s most popular flavours, and the mesh coil means they offer fantastic flavour payoff and a really consistent vaping experience. It is also compatible with the Elf Bar ELFA PRO and ELFA pods.
Each pod comes prefilled with 2ml of 20 mg/ml nic salt e-liquid, which can satisfy nicotine cravings in just a few puffs and has a smooth inhale with just the right amount of throat hit.
Best prefilled pod kit for flavour range
The Elf Bar ELFA PRO is the new and improved version of their popular ELFA prefilled pod kit, and if you are familiar with the Elf Bar disposable vape range it might just look a bit familiar.
The ELFA PRO is almost the exact same shape and size as an Elf Bar disposable, and it doesn’t stop there. The prefilled pods are also filled with the same delicious vape juice as their disposable vapes, making this kit an excellent alternative if you are looking to move away from disposable vapes.
The device is not only compatible with the full range of ELFA PRO pods, but also with the original ELFA pods and the Lost Mary Tappo pods, so there are over 50 different flavour pod options to choose from. No matter what kind of flavour you are looking for, you’ll almost certainly find it within one of the compatible prefilled pod ranges.
The new pods in particular have a fantastic design which improves on that of the original ELFA by ultilising QUAQ mesh coil technology, offering a consistent performance from the first puff to the last as well as phenomenal flavour production.
Best pod kit for versatility
The Elf Bar Mate 500 a compact and lightweight prefilled pod system that offers the perfect option for those who are frequently on-the-go and need a device that can keep up with their busy lifestyle.
It features a 500 mAh built-in battery that can be fast charged via the USB Type-C charger cable. The battery can last the average vaper for a full day of vaping, but if you need to charge throughout the day the short charging time makes this easy to do, even if you are in a rush!
The Elf Bar P1 pods are exclusively for use with the Mate 500 device, clicking securely in place so you know that the pod is staying put even if it is stored in your pocket or bag. They come prefilled with 2 ml of Elf Bar’s notoriously delicious e-liquids, including some of the most popular flavours from their disposable range.
But where this kit really shines is that it is a hybrid device, which can be used with prefilled pods but also has a compatible refillable pod, so you can choose in which way you would prefer to use it.
The refillable pods can be used with any 50/50 or high PG e-liquid, in whichever nicotine strength and flavour you prefer. So whether you want to use it exclusively as a refillable kit or prefilled kit, or a mixture of the two, all you need to do is change the pod and you’re ready to go!
Best refillable pod kit for beginners
If you would prefer a refillable pod kit that allows you the freedom to choose the exact flavour and nicotine strength that best suits your needs, you might want to check out the Vaporesso XROS 3 Mini.
We love this little device for new vapers, as it is so user-friendly and offers a really fantastic vaping experience that well replicates the feel of smoking traditional cigarettes. This is an important factor for a starter vape kit because it helps vaping feel more familiar for ex-smokers as they work to quit smoking.
The pods for this device can be refilled multiple times with any compatible vape juice, and will only need to be replaced once the coil starts to taste burnt. At this point, the entire pod can be disposed of and replaced with a new one, nice and easy!
The pods also have an anti-leak design which means you can rest easy knowing that no matter where you store your vape when not in use, the e-liquid will stay securely in the pod.
Best pod kit for MTL
If you have been using a prefilled pod vape and are now looking to upgrade to a refillable pod vape kit, with a bit more power and the ability to adjust your device to better suit your preferences, we highly recommend taking a look at the SMOK Novo Master.
This fantastic vape pod kit maintains the small size of a pod kit and the mouth-to-lung vaping style of a starter kit, but with some additional features that allow you to tailor your vaping experience, like the choice between button activation or inhale activation, and two different operating modes.
The 1000 mAh battery packs plenty of power to keep the average vaper going throughout the day, and the 3-level indicator light helps you keep track of the remaining battery power so you know when to think about charging.
The Novo Master features adjustable airflow, allowing you to control how much air flows through the coil to loosen or tighten the draw according to your preferences. You can vape using the standard mode for a great MTL vaping experience, or use the boost mode to get a MTL inhale with increased power and flavour payoff.
Best vape pod kit for DTL vaping
If you like pod vapes but are looking for something a bit more advanced, you’ll be pleased to hear there are plenty of options to choose from.
The Vaporesso LUXE XR Max is a great introduction to DTL vaping, and lets you ease your way into it with two different pods. There is a RDL pod (restricted direct-to-lung) that you can start off with as you get used to a new vaping style, and a DTL (direct-to-lung) pod for when you’re ready to really kick it up a gear.
The device has variable wattage, so you can manually select the wattage setting that best suits you and your chosen coil, giving you more room to personalise your vaping experience to suit your exact preferences.
The LUXE XR Max is best used with high VG e-liquids and a low nicotine strength, and also features changeable coils so you do not need to throw the vape pods away when the coil starts to burn. Instead, you can simply remove the coil and replace it with a new one.
Best pod kit for clouds
SMOK are veterans of the vaping industry, and their RPM 5 vape pod kit is our pick if you are looking for plenty of vapour production.
With a whopping 2000 mAh built-in battery and a maximum wattage output of 80W, this kit is certainly not lacking in the power department. The handy screen helps you keep track of your remaining battery life, wattage settings, and what resistance coil you are using, and the device also facilitates USB-C fast charging.
Something we really love about this device is that there are multiple coil options to choose from, so you can select the coil that best suits your power settings and feels most comfortable to use. The flavour from the coils is top notch, and as they pair with a high VG e-liquid they can produce thick, dense clouds that will definitely be cloud-chaser approved!
If you are interested in taking a closer look at any of the devices mentioned in this post, pop in to your local Evapo store and speak to a member of our team. You can also shop these pod vapes along with all of our other vape kits on our online vape store, where our Customer Service team are on hand to answer any questions you may have!
