Best Compact Vape Kits To Buy In 2024

One of the best vape kits on the smaller side of things we've come across is the Elf Bar Mate 500. It's essentially a rechargeable Elf Bar that takes either refillable or prefilled Elf Bar Mate P1 pods and is cheaper to maintain than a disposable. With the prefilled pods, the advantage is that you can vape your favourite Elf Bar flavours and only have to replace the pod (not the whole device) when it runs out of e-liquid.

However, if you prefer a little more choice, the MTL (Mouth To Lung) Elf Bar Mate 500 refillable pod allows you to use any 50/50 or high PG e-liquid you like. Their 2ml capacity means that both types of pod will be able to deliver up to 600 puffs when full. Plus, they'll both produce less waste than a disposable, making the Elf Bar Mate 500 far better for the environment and your wallet.

Next up, we have the Vaporesso Xros Cube vape kit. This handy little device is small enough to fit in your pocket and this, combined with its user-friendly design, makes it a beginner-friendly option perfect for vaping on the go. Getting started is as simple as inserting a filled pod and inhaling on the mouthpiece, thanks to inhale activation. A fixed 16W power ensures a consistent MTL (Mouth To Lung) vape with every puff and you can customise how tight or loose your inhale feels with a switch at the bottom.

The compatible Xros pods are just as straightforward as the device. Their built-in coils cut down on maintenance and come in multiple resistances, so whether you prefer a discreet amount of vapour or slightly more, you can vape in whatever way suits you. Refilling them with vape juice is also easy, as you don't even have to detach them from your device to top them up. Speaking of vape juice, pair the Xros Cube with 50/50 e-liquid for best results.

When we say this next one is small, we really mean it! As one of the most compact kits you can get your hands on, the Aspire Gotek X will be right up your street if you’re after something lightweight. This budget-friendly vape delivers a classic MTL inhale, but you can use the adjustable airflow slider to swap between a tight or loose draw. The buttonless design means the Gotek X is easy to use, but despite its simplicity, it hosts a range of safety features such as overcharge and short circuit protection.

Aspire Gotek pods feature a built-in 0.8 Ohm coil, so there are no fiddly coil changes to worry about. When one coil is finished, the whole pod can simply be replaced. The coils have a mesh design which heats e-liquid quickly and evenly for improved flavour. The Gotek pods work best when paired with e-liquid which is at least 50% PG, including both freebase and nic salt vape juice.

Our next pick is the Vaporesso Xros Mini pod vape kit. This nifty little device is the smallest in the Xros range and is a great choice if you’re switching from disposables and are looking to buy your first refillable vape. It’s also popular with more experienced vapers who are just looking for something a bit simpler and more pocket-friendly. Inhale activation keeps things straightforward, as there are no buttons or settings to worry about — vaping is as easy as puffing on the mouthpiece.

The compatible Xros pods are just as simple as the kit. Their built-in coils are convenient, and the pods are available in a range of resistances so you can vape in whatever way suits you. Topping them up with e-liquid is easy too – you don't even have to remove them from the rest of your kit.

The Mate 500 and Elfa kits aren’t the only rechargeable Elf Bars that you’ll find in our collection. As its name suggests, Elfa Pro Pod kit is the successor to the original Elfa. The main thing that sets it apart is its updated QUAQ mesh coil, which delivers a more consistent flavour. Speaking of flavour, there’s a wider selection of blends for you to choose from, as it's compatible with both Elfa Pro and Elfa pods.

The Elfa Pro boasts the same user-friendly, low-maintenance design that made the original Elfa so successful. The difference is its updated metallic finish, which will be a little more hardwearing. To get started, just push up the black base of your Elfa Pro pod to break the freshness seal, insert it into the device and puff on the mouthpiece to vape. Speaking of the pods, they feature most of the original Elf Bar flavours you know and enjoy, as well as some new favourites to discover.

After something versatile and powerful but still small enough to slip into your pocket? If so, the Vaporesso Luxe XR Max ticks a lot of boxes. If you’re wondering what makes it so versatile, you can thank its compatibility with the entire GTX coil range and variable 5-80W output range for that. This is because it supports all three vaping styles and gives you full control over vapour production. Don’t feel like adjusting the power yourself? Its built-in AXON chip will select the best wattage to vape at based on your coil, saving you all the guesswork.

Built into the device is a hefty 2800mAh battery that supports plenty of vaping before you need to recharge it. There’s just one button, which you can use to both unlock and activate your kit, as well as adjust the wattage and switch between modes with a few clicks. Topping up the pods is pretty simple too, as you can refill them without having to remove them from your device. Plus, an adjustable airflow slider lets you further customise how looser or tight your inhale is. The GTX coils are replaceable and work best with 70% VG e-liquid, like most shortfills.

Next up, is one of the sleekest Geekvape kits around. The Geekvape Wenax M1 is a pocket-friendly little pod vape that still manages to fit a built-in 800mAh battery, making it pretty long-lasting too. Speaking of the battery, it can output up to 18W of power and provides a consistent vape, even at low levels of charge. You don’t have to spend time tweaking settings or navigating menus, as your device will automatically adjust the power to suit the resistance of your coil. Plus, getting started is simply a case of inhaling on the mouthpiece.

The Wenax M1 pods feature a rubber mouthpiece, so they're very comfortable to use. Topping them up is easy, just lift up the rubber stopper on the side to fill them with your choice of e-liquid via a conveniently placed filling port. Don’t worry about changing the coils, they’re built-in! When you notice a burnt taste or lack of vapour, just replace the pod. Plus, the mesh build of the coils means you can expect better flavour from your vape juice. When choosing an e-liquid, we recommend going for a 50/50 or high PG blend.

The SKE Crystal Plus Pod kit is made by the creators of the best-selling Crystal Bar disposable vapes. Prefilled pod vapes like this are a greener, more budget-friendly alternative to disposables, and this kit makes switching to pod vapes easy with the most popular flavours from the Crystal Bar disposable range available in 2ml pods.

The Crystal Plus is just as compact as disposables and almost as easy to use – just insert a pod and inhale on the mouthpiece – and when one pod runs out, it can be replaced with a new one. The built-in battery is relatively small to help keep the device’s size down, but it can be recharged quickly with the included USB-C cable, and you can even vape while the device is plugged in.

If you're after a handy pod vape that combines simplicity and style with a compact design, the Uwell Caliburn A3 has you covered. It’s the most slimline kit in Uwell’s iconic Caliburn series and is easy to use enough for new and seasoned vapers alike. The A3 keeps things simple with a straightforward set-up, as there’s just one button that you can use to unlock, fire and lock the device again. It's also inhale activated when unlocked, so you can start vaping by just puffing on the mouthpiece.

However you prefer to activate it, the A3 will create a small amount of vapour, allowing for an MTL inhale that feels a lot like a cigarette. So, if you’re not much of a cloud chaser or you just want something familiar, this is the kit for you. You can refill the Caliburn A3 pods quickly and easily, thanks to their snap-lid design — which also reduces leakage. Not only that but a 1.0 Ohm mesh coil is built into each pod, so don't worry about changing it. Just replace the whole pod when the coil burns out.

If you need a lightweight piece of hardware that’s both durable and simple to use, then check out the Voopoo Argus Z. While small, it contains a surprisingly large 900mAh battery, so your device will last longer between charges. There aren’t any buttons, menus or settings for you to deal with, just puff on the mouthpiece. When you puff, it’ll create small amounts of vapour for an MTL vape.

When it comes to pods, you have a few options available, you can go for the Argus pods with convenient built-in coils, or choose the empty pods, which you pair with the wide range of VooPoo ITO coils. No matter what you go for, this kit works best when combined with 50% VG e-liquid or higher PG blends, with nic salts being a pretty popular choice.