After you have been vaping for a little while, you might find you want to upgrade to a new vape kit that offers more power and more room to tailor your vaping experience. At this point, moving to an intermediate vape kit could be the right move.
We’re taking a look at some of our top intermediate vape kits for 2026, to help you find out which options are available and which one might be best for you.
What is an intermediate vape kit?
Simply put, an intermediate vape bridges the gap between starter kits and advanced vape kits, so you can move to a device that is a bit more powerful without being completely different from the type of vape kit you are used to.
Intermediate vapes may offer more built-in features than most starter kits, like variable wattage and adjustable airflow. This allows you to personalise your vaping experience to find what settings are most comfortable and satisfying for you.
These devices offer sub-ohm vaping, which means that the coils have a resistance below 1 ohm, and they will often offer more than one coil option that lets you experiment and find the one you prefer. They also have more powerful batteries than starter vape kits, which support a higher power output and may even mean that the battery lasts a bit longer between charges.
What is variable wattage?
A variable wattage vape kit is a device that lets you adjust the power settings, turning them up or down within the set range of the device. For example, a device may offer a wattage range of 5 – 30W, so you can set the wattage to whichever power setting within this range best suits you and your chosen coil.
When adjusting the wattage setting of the device it is important to remember the recommended wattage settings for your chosen coil or pod. Each coil will have a wattage range at which it will perform best, you can usually find this both on the box and printed on the side of the coil. Using the coil at a wattage setting below the recommended range may mean you don’t get the best flavour or vapour production, and may even cause some leaking. On the other hand, using a wattage setting that is too high for the coil may lead to dry hits and will burn your coil out much faster.
What is adjustable airflow?
When a device offers adjustable airflow, this means that you can manually change the amount of air that can flow through the coil, which will dictate how loose or tight the draw feels. For example, having the airflow quite closed off will offer a tighter draw that you will need to work a little harder for, whereas a more open airflow setting will feel much looser and easier to draw on. You can think of it like the difference between sucking air through a straw and simply breathing through your mouth.
For some intermediate devices, the airflow can also allow you to move from a mouth-to-lung (MTL) to a restricted-direct-to-lung (RDTL) or direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping style.
Best vape for MTL vaping
If you want to move to a more advanced device but still want to maintain a good mouth-to-lung vaping style, the VOOPOO Argus G3 is a great option. It offers precise airflow control which allows you tailor the draw exactly to meet your preferences.
The replacement pods feature a fixed coil, so you can simply remove and replace the entire pod when the coil starts to burn, without needing to worry about messy coil changes. Plus, the device uses a single side button for the controls which is not only easy but ideal for one-handed vaping.
Best vape for RDTL vaping
If you are looking for a device which lets you experiment more with different vaping styles, the OXVA Vprime may be a better fit. It is capable of mouth-to-lung, restricted-direct-to-lung, and direct-to-lung vaping, giving you the freedom to find the style that feels most comfortable to you.
Not to mention, the Vprime offers up to 60W of variable wattage, ideal if you’re looking for bigger clouds, and a 2600 mAh built-in battery which can accommodate this higher wattage output.
Best vape for versatility
If you’re into your gadgets and are looking for a state-of-the-art vaping experience, the Elf Bar ELFX Ultra has everything you need. With a large touchscreen you can precisely control your settings and the device even connects via Bluetooth to your smartphone, allowing you additional features like a passcode lock.
The ELFX Ultra offers up to 45W of adjustable power, as well as two different user modes and adjustable airflow, so you can personalise your vaping experience.
Best vape for battery power
If you are often out and about and want a vape kit that offers great battery power, the Vaporesso XROS 5 has got you covered. The 1500 mAh battery offers plenty of power to get the average vaper through a full day of vaping, plus, it offers fast-charging capabilities so you can get back to vaping even quicker.
Like the rest of the XROS range, the XROS 5 is compatible with the wide variety of Vaporesso COREX pods, giving you a plethora of different resistance options to choose from, so you can find the one that best matches your preferences.
Best vape for portability
Another factor you might want to consider if you’re often on-the-go is the size and weight of your device. If you’re looking for portability, the Vaporesso XROS Pro 2 is definitely one we recommend.
The body of the device is made from an aero-space grade alloy material which makes it durable and robust while still being lightweight and compact. Plus, the 2000 mAh battery has great longevity and can be fast charged in just 30 minutes.
If you would like to find out more about any of the devices mentioned, pop into your local Evapo store or reach out to our Customer Service team, we are always happy to answer any questions and offer recommendations on the best vape kit to suit your needs.
