What Is The Best Starter Vape In 2024?

The Elfa Pro is one of the most impressive vape starter kits we’ve seen in ages ’ and that’s why it deserves top spot on our list. It features a built-in 500mAh battery that’s big enough to last most vapers a full day and works with prefilled Elfa and Elfa Pro pods that cut down on maintenance. Getting started is easy ’ break the freshness seal on the base of the pod, insert the pod into the device, and inhale on the mouthpiece. When the pod is empty it can be replaced, and you can recharge your battery and use it over and over.

Elfa pods come in a wide variety of flavours, including fruit, ice, soda and candy blends, so there’s something to suit every palate. They’re all inspired by best-selling Elf Bar disposable vapes. The e-liquid inside the pods is blended with nic salts, so it’ll provide a smooth throat hit and satisfy cravings fast. The choice of flavours, combined with how easy this kit is to use, make it an ideal option if you’re looking for a greener, more budget-friendly alternative to single-use vapes that’s just as simple.

Are you a fan of Elf Bars and the flavours they have to offer, but wish that you could recharge or refill them? If so, look no further than the Elf Bar Mate 500! Simply put, it's a rechargeable Elf Bar that is compatible with both the refillable Mate 500 pods and prefilled Elf Bar Mate P1 pods, and works out cheaper than a disposable vape in the long run. What's great about the prefilled pods, is that you can enjoy all the Elf Bar flavours you know and love and while only having to replace the pod when they run out of e-liquid.

However, if you're after more options in terms of e-liquid, the refillable pods let you use any 50/50 or high PG vape liquids that tickle your fancy. Their 2ml capacity means that both types of pod can deliver up to 500 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 far better for your wallet too.

The Aspire Gotek X is a solid option if you want something compact. Coming in at under £10, it's super affordable and will support both MTL (Mouth To Lung) and RDTL (Restricted Direct To Lung) vaping. This is thanks to its adjustable airflow, as well as the choice of coil resistances and 10-13W power output. Plus, the Gotek X is packed with features, even at its low price. Inhale activation means you can just puff on the mouthpiece and you’re all set, while its chipset offers safety protections against short circuits and overcharging.

The included Gotek X pod is easily refilled via a stopper on the side, which cuts down on mess. It contains a built-in 0.8 Ohm coil, so you can say goodbye to fiddly coil changes and just replace the entire pod when it's finished. Plus, the mesh design of the coil means that you can expect better flavour from your vape juice, as it’ll heat it up faster. They work best with 50% VG or higher PG e-liquid. Speaking of e-liquid, the Gotek X comes with a free 10ml bottle of Large Juice in your choice of flavour!

If you′re a fan of the SKE Crystal Bar disposable vapes, then the rechargeable Crystal Plus pod kit should be right up your street! This compact vape features a buttonless design and is inhale activated, so no more messing around with fiddly buttons or scrolling through complicated menu screens. Simply inhale on the mouthpiece and your device will produce a discrete level of vapour for an MTL inhale that feels more like a cigarette. Plus, its fixed 11W power output ensures a consistent vape with each puff.

The Crystal Plus is compatible with the Crystal Plus prefilled pods, which are sold separately in two-packs as part of our 3 for £15 multi-buy. Each pod is prefilled with 2ml of nic salt e-liquid in a 20mg strength. Thanks to the salt nicotine, you can expect a smooth throat hit. A flavour that we really enjoy is Lemon & Lime. This sharp fusion of citrus fruits combines the zingy taste of lemon with the zesty notes of lime for a tangy vape.

If you’re moving on from disposables, we’re sure you’ll have heard of Lost Mary. But what you might not know is that they make more than single-use devices! The Lost Mary Tappo pod kit is as easy to use as the disposables, just inhale on the mouthpiece to vape, and features a rechargeable 750mAh battery. The Tappo is designed for MTL vaping, so you can expect a discreet amount of vapour with each puff.

This kit uses prefilled Lost Mary Tappo pods and you’ll find them in a variety of fruit, soda, candy and ice blends inspired by the original Lost Mary vapes. Housing a built-in flavour-boosting mesh coil, you can swap the whole pod with a new one once the coil inside runs out ’ minimising maintenance. There are 25 Tappo pods to choose from including best-sellers such as Blueberry Sour Raspberry, Lemon Lime and Pineapple Ice. Plus you can stock up using our 3 for £15 multi-buy!

Looking for a simple refillable kit? The Vaporesso Xros 3 is one of our top picks. Its single button turns on, unlocks and activates the device, but you can also just inhale on the mouthpiece to vape too. Smart Mode will select the ideal power output for you when you insert your pod and you can also activate Pulse Mode to maximise flavour. That’s not all there is to this kit, its built-in 1000mAh battery will last around a day between charges and it can be fully recharged in around an hour.

The Xros 3 is compatible with the Xros pods and a 0.6 Ohm and 1.0 Ohm pod are included.. The 1.0 Ohm MTL version will create a discreet amount of vapour that feels similar to a cigarette. The 0.6 Ohm RDTL option will create a bit more vapour, for an airy vape. They both feature built-in coils that’ll last around a week and once they run out, you can replace the whole pod. Use them with a 50% VG vape juice for best results.

Simple kits are great if you’re just starting, but if you’re after something you can also customise, check out the Oxva Xlim Pro. Powered by a 1000mAh built-in battery and boasting a 30W max power output, this device supports MTL and RDTL vaping. Once you pop your pod in, Smart Mode will select the ideal output for you, you can also adjust the wattage yourself. Inhale on the mouthpiece to start vaping and slide the airflow control bar to adjust the feel of each draw.

This kit includes two 2ml Xlim V3 pods to get you started. You can top them up using the top-filling port. Each pod houses a built-in coil and once it runs out, simply swap the whole pod. Use the 0.6 Ohm version for an airy RDTL vape and the 0.8 Ohm option for an MTL inhale that feels similar to a cigarette. Either way, we recommend using 50% VG e-liquid to get the most out of your vape.

Next up is the Geekvape Wenax M1 pod vape kit ’ a pocket-sized MTL vape pen. With this kit, you can expect a smaller amount of vapour and a cigarette-like inhale, which is great if you’ve just switched over from smoking. There's no need to adjust any settings or to try and figure out the best wattage, as the device will detect the coil in your pod and work it all out for you.

The M1’s built-in 800mAh battery can support a plenty of vaping time between charges and will deliver a 18W max power output. This means it does a great job at offering an authentic MTL inhale. The M1 refillable pods feature a rubber mouthpiece so they're very comfortable to use. The built-in mesh coil will heat up your vape juice quickly, so you can expect the best possible flavour. You’ll want to pair this kit with 50% VG e-liquid to really get the most out of it.

If portability is a priority when it comes to choosing a new kit, the Aspire Flexus Q is a top contender. Boasting a pocket-friendly design, this vape houses a built-in 700mAh battery that’ll last around a day before needing a recharge ’ which takes as little as 10 minutes. A single button allows you to choose from three power levels and if you fancy customising how tight or loose your draw feels, you can simply toggle the airflow control slider.

The Aspire Flexus pod can be refilled with 2ml of e-liquid via its side-filling port. Utilising replaceable Aspire AF coils, you won’t need to replace the whole pod once the coil runs out as you can swap it with a new one. A 0.6 Ohm coil and a 1.0 Ohm coil are included. The 0.6 Ohm option will create a small amount of vapour for an airy RDTL vape, whilst the 1.0 Ohm MTL version will create a discreet amount for an inhale that feels closer to a cigarette. Whichever one you prefer, we recommend using a 50% VG e-liquid for best results.

The Uwell Caliburn pod kit series is one of the most popular and best-selling ranges on the market, and the A3 certainly doesn’t disappoint. Single button operation combined with inhale activation makes things nice and easy, as all you have to do is take a puff on the mouthpiece to start vaping. This means that you don’t have to bother with any menus or settings. The button can also be used to lock and unlock the device for that extra bit of security.

The Caliburn A3 pods are easy to refill, thanks to their simplified top-filling design; you don’t even have to remove it from your kit, just pop off the mouthpiece. They also contain built-in mesh coils, so there are no fiddly coil changes either. The mesh design of these coils improves the flavour of your vape juice by heating more of it at a faster rate.