Vape kits fall into categories based on how they work and who uses them.
Pod Vape Kits
Compact and refillable. Pods click in instead of screwing on a tank. Draw-activated firing means they work when you inhale - same as a disposable. Some have button activation too.
Pod vape kits run MTL (mouth-to-lung) vaping with a tight draw that mimics smoking. Nic salts or 50/50 liquids at 10-20mg work best. Batteries range from 700mAh up to 2800mAh+. Most charge in under an hour via USB-C.
The OXVA Xlim Vape, Vaporesso XROS, and Uwell Caliburn lead this category. Vapers moving on from disposables tend to start here.
Sub-Ohm Vape Kits
Coils under 1.0 ohm running at higher wattages. DTL (direct-to-lung) vaping - vapour goes straight to your lungs rather than sitting in your mouth first. Big clouds, bold flavour. Adjustable wattage and airflow let you fine-tune your vaping experience.
High VG shortfills at 3-6mg nicotine are the standard. More vapour per puff means less nicotine needed.
External batteries power these kits - 18650 or 21700 cells. The Geekvape Aegis series and Voopoo Drag kits have owned this space for years.
Prefilled Pod Kits
Pods come already filled. Empty one, click in another. No bottles, no mess, no decisions. Disposable convenience without the waste.
Elf Bar, Lost Mary, and SKE Crystal make prefilled kits using their disposable flavour ranges. Small pocket devices start around 600 puffs. Larger units hit thousands. Some have reservoirs that auto-top the pod for extended use.
Starter Vape Kits
Entry-level kits for new vapers. Simple pod devices or pen-style vapes. Minimal settings. Fill, charge, vape.
Good starter kits have auto-draw activation, all-day battery life, and leak-resistant pods. Nic salts or 50/50 liquid at 10-20mg delivers the throat hit ex-smokers want.
New to vaping? Start here. Upgrade later if you want more.
Box Mod Vape Kits
Full control. Variable wattage from 5W up to 200W+. Temperature control modes. Different firing options for different coil materials.
These vape mod kits run on external batteries - one or two 18650 or 21700 cells. Dual-battery mods last longer between charges and push harder. Pair them with sub-ohm tanks or rebuildable atomisers (RTAs/RDAs).
The Voopoo Drag and Geekvape Aegis Legend are the standouts here. Experienced vapers who want to adjust everything end up with a box mod.
Pen-Style Vape Kits
Slim cylindrical shape. Single button, basic power output. Straightforward.
Pen kits handle MTL vaping with thinner liquids. More battery and tank capacity than a pod kit, less complexity than a box mod. Good middle ground.
AIO Vape Kits (All-in-One)
Mod and tank combined into one unit. The tank sits inside or on top of the battery section. Charges and fills as a single piece.
Some AIO kits are stripped-back and beginner-friendly. Others have rebuildable decks for building your own coils. Either way, the format stays compact.
Boro Vape Kits
Standardised tank format for Billet Box-style devices. The "Boro" refers to the tank shape and connection type. Hobbyist territory.
Swap different Boro tanks into the same device. Build your own coils, wick with cotton. Not for beginners. Rewarding once you know what you're doing.