Best Vapes UK 2025

The 10 Devices That Actually Deliver

By jason booth

2025's nearly done and the vaping landscape looks nothing like January. The June disposable ban forced everyone to adapt - and these 10 devices rose to the top as the best vapes UK vapers actually bought and kept.

We've tested dozens of new releases at Ecigone throughout 2025. Some impressed us, some disappointed, but these 10 consistently delivered for our customers. These aren't random picks - these are what the staff at Ecigone have personally used and enjoyed through this year. They're the best vapes 2025 delivered with the lowest return rates, best customer feedback, and strongest repeat orders.

Whether you're after the best vapes UK for beginners, the best cheap vapes UK under £30, or advanced pod vape kits with more features - this list covers what actually worked in 2025. Every device here is in stock with free delivery over £30 and next-day shipping if you order before cut-off, 7 days a week.

Best Vapes in the UK

1
OXVA Xlim Pro 3 Pod Vape Kit
OXVA Xlim Pro 3 Pod Vape Kit
£22.99
2
Lost Mary BM6000 Vape Kit
Lost Mary BM6000 Vape Kit
£7.99
3
OXVA Xlim GO 2 Pod Vape Kit
OXVA Xlim GO 2 Pod Vape Kit
£9.99
4
Vaporesso XROS 5 Pod Vape Kit
Vaporesso XROS 5 Pod Vape Kit
£23.99
5
Uwell Caliburn G4 Pro Pod Vape Kit
Uwell Caliburn G4 Pro Pod Vape Kit
£23.99
6
Sxmini Puremax V2 Pod Vape Kit
Sxmini Puremax V2 Pod Vape Kit
£19.99
7
Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K Prefilled Vape Kit
Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K Prefilled Vape Kit
£11.99
8
LVE Orion II Pro Pod Vape Kit
LVE Orion II Pro Pod Vape Kit
£44.99
9
DotMod DotPod Max V1.5 Pod Vape Kit
DotMod DotPod Max V1.5 Pod Vape Kit
£29.99
10
Lost Mary NERA 30K Vape Kit
Lost Mary NERA 30K Vape Kit
£11.99

OXVA Xlim Pro 3 Pod Vape Kit

OXVA Xlim Pro 3 Pod Vape Kit
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Pros

  • Photon chip maintains flavour throughout battery life
  • Backwards compatible with older pods
  • Build quality feels premium

Cons

  • Screen drains battery faster than basic models
  • Takes time to understand all settings
Only£22.99

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

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Lost Mary BM6000 Vape Kit

Lost Mary BM6000 Vape Kit
New Prefilled Version

Pros

  • Exact same experience as Lost Mary disposables
  • Saves £220+ yearly at just £5.99 per pod
  • All-day battery with 45-minute charging

Cons

  • No adjustable airflow options
  • Can't use your own e-liquids
  • £7.99 upfront device cost
Only£7.99

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

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OXVA Xlim GO 2 Pod Vape Kit

OXVA Xlim GO 2 Pod Vape Kit
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Pros

  • Massive 1500mAh battery for all-day use
  • 50% better flavour with uniTech 2.0
  • Works with nic salts and 50/50 liquids

Cons

  • Needs pod refilling
  • Costs more initially
Only£9.99

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.

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Vaporesso XROS 5 Pod Vape Kit

Vaporesso XROS 5 Pod Vape Kit
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New Colours

Pros

  • Dependable performance every single day
  • Premium build at mid-range price
  • Extensive pod compatibility

Cons

  • Side charging port annoys some users
  • Corex 3.0 pods no real improvement
Only£23.99

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

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Uwell Caliburn G4 Pro Pod Vape Kit

Uwell Caliburn G4 Pro Pod Vape Kit
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Pros

  • Advanced but not complicated
  • Impressive power from compact size
  • Excellent flavour at any wattage

Cons

  • Battery drains fast at 35W
Only£23.99

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

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Sxmini Puremax V2 Pod Vape Kit

Sxmini Puremax V2 Pod Vape Kit
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Pros

  • TC mode works flawlessly
  • Chipset reliability industry-leading

Cons

  • Had issues with batch 1
  • Some pods have leaking issues
Only£19.99

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

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Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K Prefilled Vape Kit

Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K Prefilled Vape Kit

Pros

  • 25K puffs (so they say)
  • Strong disposable vape flavour

Cons

  • Bit of a big kit
  • Limited to available flavours
  • Fixed 20mg nicotine strength only
Only£11.99

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

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LVE Orion II Pro Pod Vape Kit

LVE Orion II Pro Pod Vape Kit
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Pros

  • Size defies performance level
  • RBA included in a version
  • LVE premium quality

Cons

  • Limited coil options available
Only£44.99

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

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DotMod DotPod Max V1.5 Pod Vape Kit

DotMod DotPod Max V1.5 Pod Vape Kit
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Pros

  • Beautiful design and construction
  • Magnetic system works perfectly
  • Extensive coil compatibility

Cons

  • Paying extra for aesthetics and name
Only£29.99

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

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Lost Mary NERA 30K Vape Kit

Lost Mary NERA 30K Vape Kit
New Flavours

Pros

  • Great build quality
  • 24ml e-liquid included
  • Innovative screen

Cons

  • 15K puffs in reality
  • Only 20mg strength
Only£11.99

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

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Making Sense of 2025's Vaping Evolution

Looking back at 2025, the forced move from disposables pushed manufacturers to create better devices. The best vapes UK market transformed completely - they weren't necessarily the newest or most expensive, but the ones solving real problems for real vapers.

The best vapes UK market now offers more choice than ever. Starter kits that outperform last year's premium devices. Pod systems with 3-day battery life. Mesh coils delivering flavour we couldn't imagine in January. Every category improved.

For those searching for the best vapes UK after the disposable ban, the message is clear: you're not settling for less. Whether you chose one of the best vapes UK rechargeable options like the XLIM Pro 3, or stayed simple with the best vapes UK refillable basic pods, you're getting better value than disposables ever offered.

What Makes These the Best Vapes 2025?

We ranked these best vapes 2025 based on real data:

Sales Numbers - These sold consistently throughout 2025 with sustained sales. The best cheap vapes UK outsold premium options 3:1.

Customer Feedback - Real reviews from UK vapers using these daily and recommending them to their friends.

Value Delivered - The best cheap vapes UK 2025 offered didn't mean compromising. Every device here delivers beyond its price.

Ecigone Staff Tested - Staff at Ecigone have tested all these products listed, mainly Shane, and he always gives his honest view as he will only recommend what he sees customers love or what he vapes himself.

Why Buy From Ecigone

We've been doing this since 2014. Won "Best Online Vape Store UK" five times. But awards don't matter - what matters is getting you the right device at the right price, and that's what we do best when you're looking for the best vapes UK.

Real Stock, Real Prices 

Everything listed is in stock right now. With the lowest prices in the UK and a price promise guarantee. Free delivery over £30, dispatched same day, 7 days a week.

Genuine Products Only 

Every device comes with manufacturer warranty. We're authorised retailers for all brands listed. We don't buy from possible fake sources - just check the product ID codes. When you buy from Ecigone, you're getting legitimate products with full UK support and our industry-beating warranty.

Expert Support Available 

Can't decide? Our team is always on hand to help you in any way they can. Email us, call us, use the chat. We'll help you pick the right one for your needs. No pushy sales, just honest advice based on what works.

Excellent Trustpilot Score 

Over 70,000 on-site product reviews can't be wrong. Read them yourself - real customers, real experiences. We mess up occasionally (we're human) but we fix it fast.

Your Next Step

The best vapes UK for beginners start at under £10. The best vapes UK under £30 include 7 of our 10 picks. Every single device offers better value than disposables while being TPD compliant and environmentally responsible.

Whether you're switching from smoking, transitioning from disposables, or upgrading your current setup, these are the devices that defined 2025's success. The best vapes UK for quitting smoking aren't just nicotine delivery devices - they're genuine alternatives that make the switch sustainable.

As 2025 ends, one thing's certain: the forced evolution from disposables created a better market. These 10 best vapes 2025 prove it.

Every device is in stock with free UK delivery over £30 and next-day delivery available. The disposable era is over. What replaced it is better in every way.

About the author: Jason Booth

Jason's been in the vaping industry since the beginning – he's owned a vape shop, run his own e-liquid line, and pretty much seen it all. These days he's living his best life in Thailand and writing articles for Ecigone along side content uploads. His daily setup is a Xlim kit with Elux Legend Nic Salts, though he'll dive into prefilled kits occasionally. But his go-to refillable setup always wins. Jason knows pod kits and nic salts inside out, and his experience shows in everything he writes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best vape in the UK for 2025?

The OXVA XLIM Pro 3 stands out as the best vape UK 2025 offers, with its Photon chipset maintaining 80% flavour even at 20% battery. However, the best vape depends on your needs - the Lost Mary BM6000 at £7.99 is perfect for ex-disposable users, while the OXVA XLIM Go 2 under £10 suits beginners. Most of our top 10 cost under £30.

What are the best cheap vapes in the UK under £30?

The best cheap vapes UK include the OXVA XLIM Go 2 (under £10), Lost Mary BM6000 (£7.99), and Vaporesso XROS 5 (around £20). Seven of our top 10 picks cost under £30. These aren't compromised devices - they deliver premium features at budget prices with sub-2% return rates.

Which vapes are best for beginners UK 2025?

The best vapes UK for beginners are the Lost Mary BM6000 (zero learning curve, £7.99), OXVA XLIM Go 2 (no buttons or screens, under £10), and Vaporesso XROS 5 (reliable daily driver). All three are draw-activated like disposables with all-day battery life.

Are rechargeable vapes better than disposable vape in the UK?

Yes, rechargeable vapes are significantly better. The Lost Mary BM6000 saves £220 yearly versus disposables while delivering identical flavours. Since the June 2025 UK disposable ban, rechargeable devices offer better battery life, more flavour choices, adjustable nicotine strengths, and 90% less waste.

What replaced disposable vapes in the UK?

Prefilled pod kits like the Lost Mary BM6000 and Hayati Pro Ultra Plus directly replaced disposables after the June 2025 ban. They offer the same convenience with 6000-25000 puffs per device. Refillable pod kits like the OXVA XLIM Pro 3 provide more flexibility with any e-liquid choice.

How much do the best vapes cost in the UK?

The best vapes UK range from £7.99 (Lost Mary BM6000) to £70 (premium devices). Most top-performing devices cost under £30. Running costs average £20-30 monthly for pods/coils versus £50+ for equivalent disposables. Free delivery over £30 at most UK retailers.

Which vape has the best battery life in the UK?

The LVE Orion II Pro (1900mAh) and DotMod DotPod Max V1.5 (2100mAh) offer the longest battery life, lasting 2+ days. For everyday use, the OXVA XLIM Pro 3 and Vaporesso XROS 5 (both 1500mAh) easily last a full day. All significantly outlast the 650mAh disposables previously available.

Can you still buy vapes in the UK 2025?

Yes, vaping remains completely legal in the UK. Only single-use disposable vapes were banned in June 2025. You can buy rechargeable vapes, refillable devices, e-liquids, and prefilled pods from thousands of UK shops and online retailers. All devices must be TPD compliant with 2ml tank limits.