The Best Vape Kits You Should Buy In 2026
Looking for a new vape kit but don't know where to start? This guide is designed to inspire your next purchase and introduce you to the best vape kits from leading brands, available to buy in 2026.
Read on as we showcase the very best vape kits available from the EDGE online vape shop, with options appealing to all preferences, experience levels, and budgets.
Below, we will highlight the key features of each kit, and explain how they could support your vaping journey so you can make an informed purchase that best serves your individual needs.
Advanced Performance, Amazing Value
EDGE GO+ Pod Vape Kit
The EDGE GO+ is one of the latest and best vape kits you should try this year. Having only launched in January 2026, the GO+ features cutting-edge innovations that deliver high-end performance in an entry-level, budget-friendly package.
At A Glance:
- Amazing £10 price point
- 1500mAh battery
- 2A fast charging in under 30mins
- Advanced chipset manages power delivery automatically
- Puff power boost maximising flavour
- Adjustable airflow
- pre-filled and refillable pod options
- Compatible with 50-50 e-liquids
Why You Should Try The EDGE GO+
The GO+ pod vape kit might have an entry-level price and beginner-friendly usability, but it is far from a basic kit behind the scenes.
It's buttonless inhale activation and lack of screens and customisable settings make it an ideal option for beginners, or vapers who value convenience. With that said, the passive tech EDGE have developed for the GO+ delivers performance that should satisfy experienced vapers too.
The GO+ has an advanced chipset that not only sets the power to the perfect level for your chosen GO+ pod automatically, but also manages that power intelligently.
What this means for you, is every single puff is optimised, ensuring your experience is consistently satisfying regardless of battery life - the only other kit on the market currently with similar tech is the legendary Vaporesso Xros Pro, which costs twice as much as the GO+.
In addition, each time you inhale using the GO+, the battery delivers a 0.2second power boost, which has been carefully programmed to boost flavour delivery without burning through e-liquid any faster than normal.
This gives bold nic salt flavours even more depth, but also amazing flavour clarity when using 50-50 freebase e-liquids like EDGE Core.
With Pre-filled and refillable pod options available, the GO+ represents one of the best examples of a pod vape kit available in 2026, and is well worth considering if you are in the market for a new kit.
Small In Size, Big On Flavour
Elf Bar ELFX Mini Pod Vape Kit
Elf Bar are one of the most recognisable, albeit newest, brands in the vaping world, owing largely to their legacy as disposable vape manufacturers. While that legacy has its fair share of controversy surrounding it, many vapers enjoyed their products and trust the brand to deliver products that prioritise flavour.
With single-use vapes banned in the UK since June 2025, Elf Bar have developed a series of refillable vape kits that comply with UK law, with the ELFX Mini (and its Pro equivalent) being their best work to date.
At A Glance:
- £9.99 pocket-friendly price point
- QUAQ flavour-boosting coils
- Buttonless/inhale-activated
- 1000mAh battery
- USB-C charging
- MTL & RDTL vaping supported
- Adjustable airflow
- Automatic power setting
- Compatible with 50-50 e-liquids
Why You Should Try The ELFX Mini
As we mention in our full review of the ELFX Mini, more advanced vapers should probably consider the ELFX Pro, as it offers a wider range of customisable technical features. For everyone else, however, the ELFX Mini is a brilliant little pod kit for the price.
As you might expect from the name, the ELFX Mini is super portable, and so light you'll hardly know it's there. The battery is housed in aluminium alloy, which makes it quite durable despite being so lightweight, and ergonomic sculpting helps it stay comfortably in your hand.
This all combines to make the ELFX Mini one of the best travel vapes for busy lifestyles you can find for under £10.
When it comes to performance, the ELFX Mini really stands out, and Elf's patented QUAQ technology is a big part of it's one of our top picks for 2026. In simple terms, ELFX QUAQ pods have a dual-mesh design, high-performance wicking material, and enhanced airflow.
What this means for you is unbelievable flavour depth and quality that rivals much more expensive kits, regardless of whether you prefer freebase or nic salt e-liquids.
If you are looking for a flavour-first vape that is ideal for when on-the-go, the ELFX Mini is well worth trying out.
Performance That's Worth The Price
Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Vape Kit
Vaporesso have a long-standing reputation amongst vapers as a premium brand that produces exceptional vape kits. Their Xros series of pod vapes has seen more success than any other, and the Xros 5 is the latest and best example.
At A Glance:
- £24.99 price point
- COREX flavour boosting coils
- Performance-boosting power modes
- Long-life 1500mAh battery
- USB-C 3A fast charging
- MTL & RDTL vaping supported
- Adjustable airflow
- 30W max power
- Compatible with 50-50 and HVG e-liquids (using 0.4om pod)
Why You Should Try The Xros 5
The Xros 5 is one of the best vape kits we've ever tested, and while it might cost a little more than some similar kits, it has plenty of features justifying the price tag!
Not only does it have a full range of pod options supporting freebase, nic salt, and even High VG e-liquids, it also benefits from Vaporesso's COREX mesh coil system, which delivers near-unbeatable flavour.
The Xros 5 also comes fully loaded with a mix of both convenience and customisation-focussed features to suit your preference.
Want fuss free vaping? then the Xros 5 sets the power to an ideal level for your chosen pod automatically, so you can vape without having to think.
If you have more technical experience with vaping and prefer a more finely tuned vape, then the Xros 5's settings are fully customisable from the wattage output to the airflow. It even has pre-set power modes you can experiment with: ECO mode for battery saving, PWR mode for performance boosting at the expense of battery, or NOR mode for a balance between the two.
Despite having a battery size matched only by the EDGE GO+, the Xros 5's 3A fast charging means it takes less than 40 mins to get from flat to fully charged - so downtime is always kept to a minimum.
If you are looking for a vape kit that can take you from vaping newcomer to veteran without needing to be replaced, the Xros 5 is a great choice, blending entry-level accessibility with optional yet deep customisation. If you are only interested in convenience, however, the Xros 5 Mini offers the same great flavour delivery in a stripped back package.
Reliability & Simplicity On-The-Go
Aspire Cyber G Slim Pod Vape Kit
Aspire have a brilliant reputation for reliability in the vaping world, having been around for over a decade, producing vape kits to serve a huge range of preferences.
Their Cyber range has been consistently popular with 50-50 vapers, with the Cyber GT being their most advanced, albeit largest in the collection. The Cyber G Slim, however, has all the best elements of the GT model, but packed into a super lightweight package focused on convenience and satisfaction.
At A Glance:
- £11.99 price point
- 1200mAh battery
- Buttonless design
- USB-C fast charging
- Aspire TG mesh coil integrated pods
- MTL & RDTL vaping supported
- Fixed ariflow
- compatible with 50-50 e-liquids
Why You Should Try The Cyber G Slim
The Cyber G Slim is a brilliant example of what Aspire do best: simple, effective, fuss-free vaping with reliability that defies the affordable price point.
This kit features a plastic housing, but still manages to feel premium and stand the test of time. The benefit is that this kit is super lightweight, even compared to similarly sized kits.
This compact design and portability are even more impressive considering the Cyber G Slim has a 1200mAh battery. most competitors of this size and weight tend to be around 1000mAh, giving the Cyber G Slim an advantage in terms of battery life.
It's rounded pen-style design is a familiar, classic style that many people enjoy, and it looks great with lots of funky colours to pick from.
Despite lacking adjustable airflow, the 1.0ohm TG pod offers a tighter MTL style draw suited for freebase e-liquids, whereas the 0.8ohm TG pod is slightly more open and feels closer to a true RDTL inhale, ideal for nic salts. This makes the Cyber G Slim a surprisingly versatile kit, despite the budget price tag.
Not to mention, the mesh coils built into the TG pods deliver exceptional flavour, alongside a decent lifespan, even when using sweeter-flavoured e-liquids.
If you are looking for a dependable, lightweight travel-friendly kit that supports all-day vaping, the Cyber G Slim is an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced vapers alike.
Long Lasting Flavour & Unique Tech
VooPoo Argus G3 Pod Vape Kit
VooPoo's Argus series of pod vape kits has earned the brand a seriously good reputation over the last few years, and the G3 is arguably their finest work.
It might cost a little more than some others, but the Argus G3 has plenty of features that justify the expense. From smart and customisable features to a unique approach to flavour-first coil tech, VooPoo have hit a pod vaping sweet spot with this compact kit.
At A Glance:
- £25.99 price point
- iCOSM Code flavour-boosting tech
- Manual & Smart power modes
- 1500mAh battery
- USB-C fast charging
- MTL & RDTL vaping supported
- Adjustable airflow
- 30W max power
- Compatible with 50-50 e-liquids
Why You Should Try The Argus G3
VooPoo have always taken pride in their smart chipsets, and their latest GENE.Ai is their best to date. It is designed to prioritise flavour above all else when paired with their latest generation of top-fill Argus pods which feature their latest unique innovation: iCOSM Code.
iCOSM code works in tandem with the G3's chipset to deliver amazing flavour with impressive depth and clarity. Not only this, but the latest Argus pods have a wider "mega core" for enhanced airflow, a multi-layer wick, and a '30-day liquid seal shield' mesh coil design.
All of this tech combines to deliver a pod vaping experience that is consistently brilliant, even when the coils finally start to degrade, which takes a lot longer than most competitors.
The G3 still remains accessible even for beginners, thanks to plenty of passive tech like smart power setting and optimisation, but also offers customisable wattage and adjustable airflow for vapers who prefer a more tailored experience.
If you are looking for a vape kit that looks good and performs even better, with flavour and coil lifespan at the core of its innovations, the Argus G3 is an ideal choice.
Outstanding Durability & Flavour
OXVA Xlim Pro Pod Vape Kit
OXVA are one of the newer vape kit brands in the UK, but have quickly earned a reputation for performance and reliability amongst vapers.
The Xlim pod vape series has been arguably their most popular range, achieving trending status thanks to a flavour-first design, competitive pricing, and solid build quality.
The Xlim Pro is a more advanced version of the popular Xlim Go, and balances simplicity and customisation to deliver brilliant all-day performance.
At A Glance:
- £23.99 price point
- Mesh coil design
- Manual & Smart power modes
- 1000mAh battery
- USB-C fast charging
- MTL & RDTL vaping supported
- Adjustable airflow
- 30W max power
- Compatible with 50-50 e-liquids
Why You Should Try The Xlim Pro
The Xlim Pro has plenty to offer vapers of all experience levels thanks to a blend of passive and customisable features.
The variable wattage control allows tech-savvy vapers to fine-tune their experience, while beginners can benefit from the automatic power setting decided by the Pro's internal chipset.
Where the Xlim Pro really shines, however, is its build quality and flavour delivery. OXVA have outdone themselves with this kit, which can survive a surprising amount of punishment when used as a daily vape kit. Despite being relatively lightweight (only 66 grams total), the Xlim Pro survived plenty of knocks and drops during testing, with plenty of customers lauding its durability.
The latest Xlim pods are a great pairing with this kit, with a refined mesh design delivering brilliant flavour thanks to even heating and cooling and their proprietary leak-proofing tech which helps keep the device's airways clear.
If you are looking for a truly dependable kit that can take hits and keep on performing, then the Xlim Pro is a great shout. It can easily support freebase and nic salt 50-50 e-liquids so not matter your preference, this kit is a safe bet for satisfaction.
A Consistent Best Seller For Almost 10 Years
Aspire PockeX Pen Vape Kit
As we have already mentioned, Aspire have a stellar reputation in the vaping industry for dependability and functionality.
The PockeX is possibly the best example of this on the market today, with this timeless pen style AIO (all-in-one) vape kit remaining a consistent best seller even a decade after its original launch.
At A Glance:
- £18.99 price point
- Aspire U-Tech coil design
- Automatic power setting
- 1500mAh battery
- USB-C fast charging
- MTL & DTL vaping supported
- Fixed airflow
- All-In-One design
- Compatible with 50-50 and High-VG e-liquids
Why You Should Try The PockeX
This vape kit's reputation and history are almost enough reason to consider trying the PockeX by themselves. There is a reason this kit above all others has stood the test of time.
It is one of the easiest vape kits to use, with a simple one-button interface, sleek pen-style design, and with only two coils to choose from.
The coils themselves are available in a 1.2ohm variant which has a tighter draw, and is designed for use with 50-50 e-liquids, particularly freebase. The alternative is one of the best things about the PockeX - a 0.6ohm coil that fully supports High-VG e-liquids. Support that is becoming increasingly rare as the majority of the vaping world moves towards 50-50 nic salt e-liquids over thicker HVG options.
If having a true sub-ohm coil option isn't enough to tempt you, both coil variants benefit from Aspire's U-Tech design. Their unique U-shaped chamber allows vapour to travel down one side of the coil, make a U-turn, and go back up the other side, passing the coil wire twice for enhanced flavour and vapour production.
The only significant change made to the PockeX's design in almost 10 years is the addition of a USB-C charge port, which allows for much faster charging taking the large 1500mAh battery from flat to full in circa 60 minutes.
If you don't mind manual coil swaps and are looking for a timeless vape kit with an outstanding track record for performance and reliability, the PockeX could be the best choice for you - especially if you are looking for a convenient and portable high-VG vape kit.
Pod/Coil Options For Every Occasion
GeekVape Sonder Q2 Pod Vape Kit
GeekVape have produced some of the most interesting vape kits on the market over the years, with an emphasis on providing practical solutions to different preferences. A good example of this innovation is their armour-plated Aegis range, which was designed for people working manual jobs that expose vape kits to being dropped or damaged.
In this list however we are looking at one of their most recent kit, the Sonder Q2. The Q2 is the successor to the simple yet popular Sonder Q pod device, and is a significant upgrade boasting better build quality, a bigger battery and enhanced features.
At A Glance:
- £11.99 price point
- Mesh coil design
- Automatic power setting
- 1350mAh battery
- USB-C fast charging
- MTL & RDTL vaping supported
- Adjustable airflow
- Pods with built-in coils
- Compatible with 50-50 e-liquids
Why You Should Try The Sonder Q2
The Sonder Q2 is a brilliant example of a vape kit that bridges the gap between entry-level and more advanced kits, offering a balance between customisation and simplicity.
It has a 35% bigger battery than its predecessor, adjustable airflow for a more tailored inhale, and a sleek and premium feeling aluminium body - not bad for only £11.99.
Where the Sonder Q2 really shines however is in it's broad range of GeekVape Q pod options, featuring 0.4ohm, 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm integrated coils. This range means that, so long as you stick to 50-50 e-liquids, you have lots of room to experiment and find your perfect balance between flavour delivery, inhale style, and battery life.
Once you have found your ideal Q pod option, the airflow slider allows for more fine-tuning of your experience. Having tested this device with both freebase and nic salt e-liquids, we are confident that no matter your preference, you will be happy with the performance the Q2 offers.
If you are a vaper that is ready to move on from basic starter kits, but still a little unsure about taking the plunge into a fully customisable advanced kit, the Sonder Q2 is a brilliant stepping-stone.
Iconic Design & Effortless Simplicity
Innokin Klypse Pod Vape Kit
Innokin are one of the longest-standing brands in the vaping world, and their legacy centres around simple performance and durability - with their Coolfire IV mod device being one of the toughest and versatile kits to lunch in its day.
More recently, Innokin have shifted their focus onto the growing pod vape kit market, and launched the Klypse range, including the original Klypse we are reviewing here, the Klypse Pro and Klypse Mecha.
All these kits have something to offer vapers of all experience levels but the original Klypse stands as one of the best starter kits you can buy.
At A Glance:
- £10.99 price point
- Mesh coil design
- Automatic power setting
- 700mAh battery
- USB-C fast charging
- MTL vaping supported
- Fixed airflow
- Pods with built-in coils
- Compatible with 50-50 e-liquids
Why You Should Try The Klypse
We won't lie, if you are a more experienced vaper the Klypse is not likely to be enough for you - if you are a beginner however, it is one of the best starter vape kits you can find for £10.99.
The Klypse stands out from other pod starter kits thanks to it's unique "cap-and-click" design. The kit has a removable top cap that protects the mouthpiece from damage, dirt and debris when not in use, and magnetically attaches to the base of the battery when you are vaping.
This might not sound like a huge innovation, but experienced vapers will know how annoying dirt and pocket fluff can be when lodged in your vape's mouthpiece, so the Klypse's innovative solution is a welcome feature.
Beyond this unique design, the Klypse has a good range of coil options integrated into refillable Klypse pods, with excellent flavour delivery across the board thanks to durable mesh coils. Fixed airflow reduces customisation, but delivers a satisfying MTL inhale.
The Klypse has a smaller battery than some similar kits, but has USB-C fast charging to compensate, fully recharging in under 1 hour.
If you are looking for a dependable starter kit, with a few unique innovations to improve your experience, the Innokin Klpse is a budget-friendly solution you should definitely consider.
