Best Refillable Vape: 5 Kits for Every Vaper Right Now

A good refillable vape comes down to a handful of practical differences: battery life, whether the airflow and power are adjustable, and which pod resistance suits the e-liquid you actually want to use. Below are five kits, verified in stock, each chosen because it solves a different reason someone's looking for a refillable vape right now. This isn't a ranked top 10. It's a shortlist built around what you actually need from the device.

What to Check Before You Compare Refillable Kits

Every refillable kit runs on the same basic idea: a rechargeable battery heats a coil inside a pod, and you fill that pod with whatever e-liquid you like. Beyond that, four things separate one kit from another: 

• Battery capacity determines how many charges you get through a day. A 700mAh battery in a compact kit will usually see you through a day of moderate use; anything from 1000mAh upward buys you more headroom before you need to plug in.
• Adjustable airflow and wattage let you change how tight or loose the draw feels and how warm the vapour is. Fixed-output kits are simpler to use but give you one setting, while adjustable kits let you fine-tune the experience once you've settled on a style you like.
• MTL and RDTL are draw styles, not a hierarchy. Mouth-to-lung (MTL) is a tighter draw that mimics drawing on a cigarette, and it's the most common style for anyone coming from smoking or a disposable. Restricted direct-to-lung (RDTL) is a looser, airier draw with more vapour, and several kits below let you switch between the two on the same device.
• Pod resistance changes flavour and vapour output more than the device housing does. Lower-resistance pods, typically 0.4 to 0.6Ω, suit higher-VG e-liquids and produce more vapour. Higher-resistance pods, 0.7Ω and above, suit nic salt or 50/50 e-liquids and give a tighter, more cigarette-like hit.

Every kit on this list is TPD compliant, meaning a 2ml maximum pod capacity and a 20mg/ml nicotine strength ceiling. If you want the fuller case for switching to a refillable system in the first place, our guide on why refillable vapes are better for you and the planet covers the cost and environmental side in more depth.

The 5 Best Refillable Vape Kits in the UK Right Now

Each of these five kits is verified in stock and chosen for a specific reason, not because it topped a generic ranking. Whichever one matches what you're actually looking for is the right pick for you. 

Simplest Switch: Innokin Klypse, £10.99

The Klypse is built for anyone who wants a refillable kit with nothing to learn. There are no buttons and no settings: you inhale, and it vapes. A 700mAh battery and a fixed 16W output power a 2ml pod with a built-in 0.8Ω mesh coil, so there's no coil to swap out separately, just the pod. Refilling is a side-fill design, and the magnetic mouthpiece cap keeps things tidy in a pocket or bag. USB-C charging means it's back to full quickly between sessions. It currently ships with 20ml of free e-liquid, and replacement pods are sold separately once your first set wears out.

This is the pick if you're coming straight off a disposable or a prefilled pod kit and want the closest thing to that same low-effort experience, minus having to buy a new device every time it runs out. 

Best All-Round Value: Vaporesso XROS 3, £16.99

The XROS 3 is the kit to pick if you want one capable device without paying for features you won't use. A 1000mAh battery runs at 11 to 16W, and it comes with two pod resistances (0.6Ω pre-installed, 1.0Ω included), so it handles both MTL and RDTL depending on which pod you fit. Airflow is adjustable via a slider, which lets you tighten or loosen the draw without switching pods. It comes with 20ml of free e-liquid included.

Vaporesso's AXON chip regulates output through the life of each pod, and USB-C charging is fast. At under £17, it's the kit most likely to satisfy someone who just wants a solid, adjustable pod kit that does everything reasonably well. 

Best Battery Life: Aspire Cyber X, £17.99

If you're the sort of person who forgets to charge things, the Cyber X is built around solving exactly that. Its 1000mAh battery is rated for up to two days of typical use, and it runs at 5 to 30W with three activation modes: auto-draw, button-press, or both together, cycled with a triple click. It ships with 20ml of free e-liquid.

Airflow is adjustable by sliding the pod's position at the top of the device, switching between MTL and RDTL without needing a different pod resistance. It ships with two Aspire TSX mesh pods (0.8Ω and 1.0Ω), both suited to nic salts or 50/50 e-liquid. For anyone who wants fewer top-ups during the week, this is the practical choice. 

Most Adjustable: VooPoo Argus G2, £22.99

The Argus G2 suits someone who hasn't settled on one vaping style, or who likes to vary it. A 1000mAh battery delivers 5 to 30W, shown on a colour TFT screen alongside wattage and battery level, and you can cycle between three preset power modes: Super for maximum flavour and vapour, Smart for automatic adjustment, and Eco to stretch battery life. It's the one kit here with 30ml of free e-liquid included, rather than 20ml.

It comes with two pod resistances built in, a 0.4Ω pod for looser, higher-vapour RDTL vaping with high-VG liquid, and a 0.7Ω pod for a tighter MTL draw with nic salts or 50/50 e-liquid. VooPoo rates the battery for up to four days between charges. If you want one device that genuinely adapts to different moods rather than a single fixed experience, this is the one. 

Premium Pick: OXVA Xlim Pro 3, £23.49

The Xlim Pro 3 is for anyone upgrading from a basic kit who wants a noticeable step up in flavour and doesn't mind paying more for it. Its 1500mAh battery powers up to 30W through OXVA's Photon chipset, which regulates output across the pod's lifespan to reduce burnt hits as the coil ages. A 1.05-inch HD display shows wattage, resistance and battery level at a glance. It comes with 20ml of free e-liquid, the same as most of the range above.

The kit includes two of OXVA's newest V3 top-fill pods (0.6Ω and 0.8Ω), built with UniTech 2.0 coil technology for a longer-lasting, more consistent draw than earlier Xlim generations. OXVA rates it for roughly 250 to 300 puffs per charge, with an 80% recharge in under 30 minutes over USB-C. It's the most expensive kit here, but it's also the one built to deliver the biggest jump in flavour quality. 

What E-Liquid Should You Use in a Refillable Vape?

Which e-liquid works best comes down to the pod resistance you're running, not the device itself. Higher-resistance pods, like the 0.7Ω to 1.0Ω options across the kits above, are designed for nic salt or 50/50 e-liquid: nic salts deliver nicotine more smoothly at higher strengths, which suits anyone used to a stronger hit. Lower-resistance pods, from 0.4Ω to 0.6Ω, are built for high-VG e-liquid and produce noticeably more vapour per draw. 

GSF manufactures its own e-liquid range on-site, formulated across both nic salt and 50/50 options, so you're not limited to a fixed flavour list the way you would be with a prefilled pod kit. If you're running one of the higher-resistance pods above, a nic salt in the 10 to 20mg range is the usual starting point. For the lower-resistance pods on the Argus G2 or XROS 3, a 50/50 e-liquid at 3 to 6mg gives a smoother, higher-vapour draw without an overly strong throat hit. 

FAQs

What's the difference between a refillable and a prefilled pod kit?

A refillable kit uses empty pods you fill yourself with whatever e-liquid you choose. A prefilled pod kit comes with pods already filled by the manufacturer, so your flavour and strength options are limited to what they sell for that specific pod. 

How long does a refillable vape kit last?

With reasonable care, the device itself typically lasts several months to over a year. The pods or coils wear out faster and need replacing every one to three weeks depending on use, well before the device does. 

Can I use nicotine salts in a refillable vape?

Yes. Most refillable kits, including four of the five above, ship with at least one pod resistance specifically suited to nic salt e-liquid, usually in the 0.7Ω to 1.0Ω range. 

Is a refillable vape cheaper than a disposable or prefilled pod kit long-term?

Yes. Once you've bought the device, you're only paying for e-liquid rather than a new filled pod or device each time, which works out cheaper the more regularly you vape. 

How do I know which pod resistance is right for me?

It comes down to the e-liquid and draw you prefer, not the device itself. Pods from 0.7Ω and above suit nic salt or 50/50 e-liquid and a tighter, more cigarette-like draw. Pods from 0.4Ω to 0.6Ω suit high-VG e-liquid and produce noticeably more vapour. If a kit ships with both, as several above do, you can try each and settle on whichever feels right. 

Can I switch between MTL and RDTL on the same kit?

On three of the five above, yes. The XROS 3, Cyber X and Argus G2 all let you move between the two, either by swapping to the included second pod resistance or sliding an airflow control. The Klypse and Xlim Pro 3 are built around a tighter, more MTL-style draw across their pod options, so they're less suited to switching styles on the fly. 

Is the most expensive kit on this list always the best choice?

No. The Xlim Pro 3 is the priciest here because it's built for a noticeable step up in flavour quality, not because price and quality rise together in a straight line. The Klypse costs under half as much and is the right pick if simplicity matters more to you than that extra flavour refinement. Match the kit to what you actually want, not the highest number on the price tag. 

Do refillable vape pods need priming before first use?

Yes. Give a freshly filled pod a few minutes to let the e-liquid soak into the coil before your first puff. Skipping this is the most common cause of a burnt-tasting first draw on any refillable kit, not just the five above. 

If you'd rather browse the full range rather than these five, our refillable vape kit category covers every device we stock, and our refillable vape pods range has replacement pods for whichever kit you go with.