Best Vapes UK 2026: 10 We Actually Use

The Flavour Champion

The XLIM Pro 3 uses OXVA's Photon chipset to fix the biggest issue with pod kits - flavour dying as battery drops. At 20% battery, you still get 80% of the flavour. Most devices? Lucky to get 50%.

Three weeks of testing confirmed that this will be one of the best vapes 2025 has produced and is one of Shane's favourite refillable vapes to date. The 1500mAh battery lasted a full day consistently. The 1.05" screen shows everything clearly - no squinting at tiny displays. Works with every XLIM vape pod ever made, which guarantees a best-in-class vaping experience.

Why Buy:

• Flavour stays consistent even at low battery
• Full day battery life confirmed through testing
• Compatible with all XLIM pods (V2, V3, top-fill)
• One Scan shows all info instantly

Best For: Current XLIM users upgrading, flavour chasers, intermediate vapers and beginners alike

Disposable Experience, Rechargeable Reality

Lost Mary nailed this and most of our warehouse staff use these day in day out. The BM6000 gives you exactly what disposables did - same flavours, same draw, same 6000 puffs - but you just charge it and swap pods. One of the best vapes UK for former disposable users.

Its dual-chamber design is pretty neat. You get a 2ml pod plus a 10ml reservoir that auto-feeds it. Result? 12ml total capacity without breaking regulations. Draw activation works instantly, just like any single-use vape, and all 41 Lost Mary flavours taste identical to the disposable vape.

Why Buy:

• Perfect transition from Lost Mary disposables
• 6000 puffs per pod matches disposable convenience
• All 41 original flavours available
• Saves serious money long-term

Best For: Former disposable users, beginners wanting zero complexity, anyone who liked Lost Mary flavours

The OXVA Xlim Go 2 is perfect for stepping up from prefilled systems when ex-smokers are ready for refillable vaping. With a big 1500mAh battery and uniTech 2.0 coil technology delivering 50% more flavour and a 30% longer coil life, this starter kit offers great value if you’re looking to stop smoking.

Smart power automatically picks the best power for your pod, and an adjustable airflow lets you fine-tune your draw from tight MTL (like cigarettes) to slightly looser. Auto-draw activation keeps things simple, though you can use the fire button too, while 2A USB-C charging gets your device to 80% battery in under 30 minutes.

This refillable pod kit is compatible with all of the Xlim pods, including the top-fill and EZ versions, and works great with nic salts and 50/50 shortfills. The 5-layer leak-proof design means reliable performance, and the subtle breathing light shows your battery life without being annoying.

The Reliable Daily Driver

The XROS 5 doesn't try to revolutionise vaping. Instead, it just works. Every day, no drama, no issues. Sometimes that's exactly what you need from the best vapes UK market.

The 1500mAh battery (50% bigger than the original) powers through a full day easily. Corex 2.0 pods deliver 9/10 flavour across different e-liquids. Adjustable airflow covers tight MTL to loose RDL, though cloud chasers need something else. After weeks of daily use, it still looks new and Vaporesso's build quality is hard to beat.

Why Buy:

• Rock-solid reliability across years of iterations
• All-day battery guaranteed
• Works with huge range of pods
• Build quality exceeds the price

Best For: Daily vapers wanting reliability, XROS upgraders, those tired of temperamental devices

More Control Without Complexity

The G4 Pro is one of the best-selling pod kits we have seen this year. You get adjustable wattage, dual firing modes, and customisable screens - but it's still straightforward to use. Another strong contender for best vapes 2025.

35W output and those 1.2ohm GPP pods give you a great MTL vape. Storm mode hits hard and fast, Waves mode stays steady, and the 1800mAh battery lasts well over a day. The duck-billed mouthpiece looks weird but feels really nice. The Caliburn series is a class act but Uwell never seem to make it to true stardom and it's a shame.

Why Buy:

• Perfect setup for anyone
• Dual firing (button or draw)
• MTL vaping at its best
• Colour themes add personality

Best For: Vapers ready for more control, MTL users wanting RDL options occasionally

Customer Favourite

Been out a while, had some issues but all seem good now - this is a pod kit in Shane's rotation. The YiHi SX635J chipset brings temperature control to a refillable pod kit. It was the first and it works very well.

With its 1300mAh battery and the new 4ml pods, this is the easiest temp control pod kit on the market and the flavour is up there with the best in the industry. Just had a few issues out of the gate but still a bestseller, though some customers lost interest. Personally, I still love mine and use it every day.

Why Buy:

• Temperature control that functions correctly
• YiHi reliability proven over years

Best For: Any vaper (very simple to use), temperature control fans, flavour chasers

Big Puff Favourite

We've only been stocking Hayati for a short while but people have got behind them after the disposable vape ban. We can't stock these quick enough and the refill pods - a few staff members love them and they get nearly a week from a refill pod. One of the best vapes UK for convenience.

The 850mAh battery lasts most people all day. Multiple pods included means flavour variety without carrying spares. Build quality for a cheap prefilled kit is up there with the best but it's a bigger device and won't hide in your pocket.

Why Buy:

• Best in class of Big Puffs
• Multiple flavours in one kit
• Great build quality
• Lowest cost per puff

Best For: Anyone wanting easy vaping and minimal maintenance

The One to Watch

The original Orion was the best-selling kit of 2024 and we expect no difference with the LVE Orion II Pro. This is one of the most versatile pod vape kits on the market with companies making RBAs for them and panels - it's the perfect bridge between the pod vaping world and rebuildable world.

With a 1900mAh LiPo battery, a full day of vaping and beyond is easy. With so many accessories and add-ons, not just from LVE, and their new improved selling, I'm personally predicting this will be the bestseller of 2026 for us here. I know they're bringing a DNA version out in early 2026 also.

Why Buy:

• Smallest device with real power
• Rebuildable and stock coils
• Build quality is the best

Best For: Anyone, but rebuildable vapers will get the most from it

DotMod Nailed This Kit

DotMod does rebuildables and advanced mods the best, pods not so much until the original DotPod Max came and changed that. This is Ecigone's most consistent seller of 2025 and this new DotPod Max V1.5 expands even more - colour screen, bigger battery, and also an RBA on its way. Yes, you heard it - an RBA.

With its 2100mAh battery and ability to use the DotCoils or just pre-installed pods, this device can do it all. It's built as good as anything we've come across. This is what a pod kit should be about - the perfect kit for new vapers or people who have been vaping ages.

Why Buy:

• Best looking pod device available
• Build quality justifies price
• Magnetic pods work flawlessly
• DotCoil variety suits all styles

Best For: Style-conscious vapers, vapers wanting a premium feel

The 30,000 Puff King

30,000 puffs from one device - that's what the box says. During testing, this single kit was around 15,000 but still one of the best big puffs on the market to date. Another strong option in the best vapes UK market.

Lost Mary has done a great job at producing something so good with a full-view screen for this sort of cost. It's the perfect upgrade for anyone wanting those Lost Mary flavours in an easy-to-use device without any refilling with a 10ml bottle. The 800mAh battery should last most a full day and you get 2 refills in the package - so 24ml of e-liquid, which is a bargain.

Why Buy:

• 30K puffs claimed
• Premium prefilled kit
• Innovative display
• Exceptional value per puff

Best For: Heavy vapers, convenience vapers and Lost Mary fans