What Are The Best Budget Vape Kits To Buy In 2024?

The Elf Bar Mate 500 pod vape kit has been one of our best-selling vape kits since its launch. It’s got a compact shape, features simple inhale activation and it’s budget-friendly too at just shy of £8. By far, the main thing that makes the Elf Bar Mate so popular is that it offers you a choice between both pre-filled and refillable pods. The pre-filled Elf Mate pods arrive ready-filled with e-liquids inspired by Elf Bar disposable vapes, while the refillable pods allow you to take advantage of our massive catalogue of over 2000 50% VG and high PG e-liquids – including Elfliq vape juice.

Using the Elf Bar Mate is super easy. Either insert a prefilled pod or a filled refillable one, and inhale to vape. That’s all there is to it! Inhale activation means there are no buttons or menus. When your prefilled pod has run out, or the coil in your refillable pod has finished, simply replace it with a new one. The refillable pods are the cheaper option, as they can be topped up multiple times before they need replacing.

The Aspire Gotek X is a popular choice for vapers looking for something compact and pocket-friendly. Coming in at just under £10, it’s a budget-friendly option for both MTL (Mouth To Lung) and RDTL (Restricted Direct To Lung) vaping thanks to the adjustable airflow slider, which lets you select how tight or loose each draw feels. The pods feature a built-in 0.8 Ohm coil with a mesh design that improves flavour by heating e-liquid quickly and evenly.

The Gotek X is full of features even at its low price. Aspire’s ASP chipset provides several safety protections including against short circuits and overcharging. Inhale activation does away with the need for complicated settings – just puff on the mouthpiece to vape. This kit works best with 50% VG or higher PG e-liquids.

An upgrade to the original Elfa, the Elfa Pro takes all the best features of the classic device and combines them with an improved QUAQ mesh coil in each pod – that heats e-liquid faster for better flavour. This kit will create a small amount of vapour for an MTL inhale thanks to the coil’s 1.2 Ohm resistance and fixed 9W power output. To activate this kit, just puff on the device and it’ll do the rest!

The Elfa Pro features a 500mAh built-in battery and a fast-charging USB-C port. Plus, if you’re a fan of Elf Bar disposables, you’ll be happy to know you can find Elfa and Elfa Pro pods that feature the iconic flavours that made the original disposables so popular.

We’re going to let you in on a secret: the Xros Mini is one of the most popular vape kits among the team here at Vape Club. The star of the show is undoubtedly the Xros pods, which feature a wide range of built-in coils in different resistances. This means there are options for MTL and RDTL vaping. Their mesh build improves vapour and flavour production, and in our opinion, these pods last longer than others at a similar price point so they’re easier on the wallet.

The Xros Mini automatically detects which pod you’ve chosen and sets the wattage to either 11W or 16W accordingly, so you don’t need to worry about dealing with settings. This device has a large built-in 1000mAh battery which will last most vapers a full day. When it needs to be recharged, this can be done quickly using the included USB-C cable.

Have you ever wished your disposables lasted a little longer? The Crystal Plus prefilled pod might be the solution you’re looking for. Using prefilled pods and featuring a rechargeable, 400mAh battery, you don’t have to throw your device away, just plug it in and swap out the pod when needed. When you inhale, it’ll create a small amount of vapour that feels just like a disposable.

Each prefilled pod contains 2ml of 20mg nic salt e-liquid which will provide a smooth throat hit and satisfies cravings quickly. Delivering up to 600 puffs, each pod features flavours from the original Crystal range as well as some new and exclusive blends.

The Geekvape Wenax M1 vape kit is a budget-friendly pod kit that’s also very easy to use, so it’s ideal for beginners or even advanced vapers looking for a simple, reliable device. The device sports a minimalistic, buttonless design with a rounded shape that’s comfortable to use. Inhale activation means you only need to puff on the mouthpiece to vape. The built-in 800mAh battery will last most people all day, and when it’s time to recharge, this can be done quickly using a USB-C cable.

The Wenax M1 pods are easy to refill and each one can hold up to 2ml of e-liquid, plus, they also contain a built-in 1.2 Ohm mesh coil. The mesh build heats more e-liquid at a faster rate boosting flavour, while the built-in design means you won’t have to deal with coil changes – you can just swap your pod.

The Uwell Caliburn A2 is a simple device with a budget-friendly price tag. Ideal for vapers with any level of experience, this kit will provide an MTL vape by either pressing its firing button or puffing on the mouthpiece. Each refillable pod features a 0.9 Ohm built-in coil that’ll pair best with 50/50 e-liquids and higher PG juices.

Packed inside this device is a 520mAh built-in battery that will provide plenty of vaping in between charges, whilst its fast-charging USB-C charging port will get it back to 100% quickly. There’s no USB-C cable included in this kit, so you’ll have to purchase one separately, but there is a free 10ml e-liquid!

If you’re after a device that balances simplicity with durability, the Argus Z vape kit by VooPoo is the one for you. To use this kit, just puff on the mouthpiece and you’ll experience an MTL inhale. This kit includes a 0.7 Ohm pod to get you started, and if you’re looking for a tighter draw we recommend the 1.2 Ohm pod. Regardless of your choice, we recommend filling the pod with a 50% VG e-liquid.

The Argus Z is powered by a 900mAh built-in battery and balanced by a fixed output of 17W. Plus, there’s a range of safety features that’ll protect the battery from being overworked. A USB-C cable is included so you won't need to purchase one, and we’ve bundled this kit up with two free e-liquids from the Large Juice salt range.

The Geekvape Sonder U pod vape kit offers a straightforward vape experience even if you’re on a budget. It’s really easy to use thanks to the buttonless, inhale-activated design – simply fill up a pod and take a puff. One 0.7 Ohm pod is included with your kit, but 1.1 Ohm pods are also available separately which will provide a more restricted draw. Whichever you use, the Geekvape U pods work best with 50% VG or higher PG e-liquid.

The Sonder U boasts a 1000mAh built-in battery, which is impressive for such a small kit. It can be recharged easily using a USB-C charging cable. Geekvape hasn’t included one with this kit to keep the cost down, but you can purchase a USB-C cable separately if you don’t already have one at home.

Featuring a bright but compact design, the Doric Q vape kit by VooPoo is an ideal option for both beginners and experienced vapers looking for an easy-to-use device. There are no buttons or menus to mess around with, just inhale on this kit and you’ll experience a discreet amount of vapour! If you fancy customising the feel of your vape, you can choose between a selection of ITO coils for a tighter or looser draw. Its low power output of 15W allows you to stick to a 50/50 blend regardless of the coil you go for.

The Doric Q is completed by a powerful 800mAh built-in battery that’ll give you enough charge for a full day fo vaping. There’s no USB-C cable in this kit, but if you don't already have one, you can grab one here!