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 2025, 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, adjustable airflow, and sub-ohm coils. This allows you to personalise your vaping experience to find what settings are most comfortable and satisfying for you.
Many of 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 that 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. 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 upgrade to a device with more power but want to maintain a MTL vaping style, Vaporesso XROS Pro pod kit a great vape kit to consider.
This pod vape is very comparable to many starter vape kits in size and design, but with some extra features that just elevate the vaping experience a bit. It is a great next step if you have previously been using a small pod kit, or even a prefilled pod kit.
The XROS Pro offers both inhale activation and button activation, so you can choose whichever method best suits your preferences, or even use a combination of both. There are also multiple XROS pod options to choose from, letting you experiment with different coil resistances. These pods have a closed design, meaning the coil is built-in, so you don’t need to worry about changing the coil, but can simply replace the entire pod when it starts to taste burnt.
The XROS Pro offers adjustable wattage with a maximum output of 30W, giving you that bit of extra power you are looking for, and easy to use adjustable side airflow. The pods are best paired with a 50/50 e-liquid, so you can continue to use the same vape juice you were using in your starter kit.
Best vape for RDTL vaping
If you’re looking for a device that will let you experiment with different vaping styles, we highly recommend Vaporesso LUXE X2 pod kit. The adjustable airflow means that this device can be used with both a mouth-to-lung or restricted-direct-to-lung vaping style.
The built-in 2000 mAh battery within the LUXE X2 offers plenty of power to support any power setting within the 5 – 40W range available on this device, offering well over a full day of vaping for the average vaper.
You can choose whether you prefer to use a sub-ohm pod or not, with the choice of a 0.4 ohm, 0.6 ohm or 0.8 ohm resistance pod options. To further personalise your vape, there is also an adjustable three-level airflow, making it easy to adjust how loose or tight your inhale feels.
Best vape for versatility
If you are looking for versatility, the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 pod kit is definitely one of our top picks. This device allows so much control over your vaping experience thanks to the adjustable wattage range of 5-30 W and adjustable airflow.
The LED screen on the Xlim Pro 2 makes it easy to keep track of your wattage settings, as well as the remaining battery life and other features.
The device comes with both a 0.6 ohm and 0.8 ohm resistance Xlim pod, as well as additional 0.4 ohm resistance pod sold separately, giving you a choice of different options to find one most suited to you. This pod kit can be used with 50/50 or high PG e-liquids.
Best vape for battery power
If you are often out of the house for long stretches and need a vape kit with a battery life that can keep up with you, you should definitely take a look at the SMOK Novo GT pod kit.
This device has a 1300 mAh built-in battery, which can provide plenty of power to keep you going for a whole day of vaping and is easily recharged via USB-C cable. The Novo pods can refilled with any 50/50 or high PG e-liquids.
With a wattage range of 5 – 30W, it can also offer you more power and is perfect for DTL vaping. It also features a dual screen, so you can view all the device settings such as wattage, operating mode, battery life, and more.
Best vape for portability
When it comes to portability in intermediate vapes, the Vaporesso XROS 4 Nano pod kit has to get our vote. This vape is conveniently compact but packs a good punch, with plenty of features.
This device may be small in size, but it still packs in all of the features you could be looking for in an intermediate vape kit, like adjustable airflow, a 13500 mAh built-in rechargeable battery, different power modes, and adjustable wattage with 0.4 ohm pods. The XROS pods are available in a variety of resistances to suit various vaping preferences, ranging from 0.4 ohms to 1.2 ohms.
The compact design of this pod kit means it’s perfect for fitting in your palm, or sliding into your pocket. For on-the-go easy vaping, but still offering great features, this is a go-to intermediate pod kit.
If you would like to find out more about any of the devices mentioned, pop in to 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.
