If you are new to vaping, the best kit is the simplest one: small, draw-activated, with a refillable pod and nothing to set up. Here are the kits we would start with, and what you need alongside them.
What makes a good first kit
- Draw-activated: it fires when you inhale, so there are no buttons to learn.
- Mouth-to-lung draw: a tighter draw, closer to a cigarette.
- Built-in coil pods: when the flavour fades, you swap the whole pod. No coils to fit.
- Cheap pods: the kit is a one-off; pods are what you keep buying.
Our beginner picks
OXVA XLIM Go or Go Lite (£7.99)
The lowest-cost way into a proper refillable kit. Simple, light and easy to fill. See the OXVA range.
Geekvape Sonder Q2 (£8.99)
Compact and easy, with Q pods in top fill and side fill versions. See the Geekvape range.
Vaporesso XROS 3 Mini (£12.99) or XROS 4 Mini (£13.99)
Small kits from the popular XROS range, using pods that fit across most XROS models.
Vaporesso XROS 5 (£18.99)
If you would rather spend a little more once and keep the kit for longer, the XROS 5 adds more adjustment while staying beginner-friendly. See the Vaporesso range.
Prefer not to refill at all?
A pre-filled pod kit is even simpler: click in a sealed pod and go. Read Best Pre-Filled Pod Kits UK to compare them.
What else you need
- E-liquid: nic salts are the usual choice for these kits. Not sure which strength? Read Nic Salt Strength: 10mg or 20mg?
- Spare pods: two or three, from Replacement Pods.
- A USB-C cable: usually included with the kit.
When your kit arrives, read How to Fill and Prime a Refillable Pod Kit before your first fill. It stops the two most common beginner problems: leaks and a burnt taste. Browse all kits in Vape Kits.
Related guides
- What Is a Pod Kit? Pre-Filled vs Refillable Pod Kits Explained
- Vaporesso XROS 4 Review: Features, Pods, Battery and XROS 4 vs 4 Mini
- Voopoo Argus P3 Review: Touchscreen, Battery, Pods and Settings
- OXVA Xlim Range Compared: Go, Go Lite, Pro 2, Pro 3, 3 Ultra and V3 Pods
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