Types of Vape Kits
Azim Aleem
Updated: 23 October 2026
Vape kits come in several designs, from compact refillable pods to adjustable box mods. Explore the range here:
What Is a Vape Kit?
A vape kit is an electronic cigarette consisting of a rechargeable battery, a liquid reservoir or pod, a coil and a mouthpiece. The battery supplies power to the coil, which heats e-liquid held in a wick to form an inhalable vapour. E-liquid and external batteries are sold separately.
Categories overlap: a pod mod is also a pod kit, and sub-ohm coils can appear in tanks or pods.
Types at a Glance
|
Kit type |
Typical controls |
Liquid and replacement system |
Main trade-off |
|
Basic pod kit |
Draw activation or simple button |
Prefilled or refillable proprietary pods |
Compact, but replacements are model-specific |
|
Starter kit or vape pen |
Fixed or limited power |
Refillable pod or tank, sometimes separate coils |
Straightforward, with fewer adjustments |
|
Pod mod |
Adjustable wattage and airflow |
Compatible pod with integrated or separate coil |
More settings and maintenance |
|
Box mod and tank |
Adjustable power, sometimes temperature control |
Separate tank and coil; battery may be removable |
Versatile but bulkier and more technical |
|
Sub-ohm kit |
Power and airflow vary |
Coil below 1 ohm in a compatible tank or pod |
Can consume more liquid and battery power |
|
Reusable big-puff kit |
Usually draw activated |
Manufacturer-filled replacement pod and container |
Simple replacements, limited liquid choice |
|
AIO device |
Often built-in tank or enclosed cartridge |
Device-specific reservoir and coil |
Compact arrangement with limited interchangeability |
|
Squonk mod |
Specialist controls |
Squeezable bottle feeding a rebuildable atomiser |
Requires advanced maintenance and battery knowledge |
Pod Kits and Starter Kits
Pod kits:
These use small pods that clip or magnetically attach to a battery. They use prefilled or manually refillable cartridges, with built-in or separately replaceable coils. Some activate on inhalation.
Starter kits:
These may be a pod, pen or simple tank-and-battery combination. Check included parts and replacement availability.
Vape pens:
These usually have a narrow cylindrical body. They can have refillable tanks or pods.
Pod Mods, Box Mods and Sub-Ohm Kits
Pod Mods:
A pod mod combines a detachable pod with features such as adjustable wattage, airflow or an LED screen. Some use separate coils, while others use integrated coil refillable pods.
Box Mods:
A box mod is a battery device, usually with a larger body and a separate tank. Some contain an integrated battery; others need externally charged or removable batteries. Most have user adjustable wattage settings.
Sub-Ohm Kits:
A sub-ohm kit contains a coil with a resistance below 1ohm. The higher output tanks with these kits often use open airflow and high-VG liquid. When used with a high VG e-liquid these kits produce a large amount of vapour.
Squonk mods:
Squonk mods use a squeezable internal bottle to feed liquid into a specialist rebuildable atomiser. Both require specialised components; squonking demands advanced battery and coil knowledge.
Reusable Prefilled and Big-Puff Kits
The term big puff is marketing shorthand, not an official classification. Modern UK products using this description must be reusable. Many use a 2ml heating pod supplied by a separate prefilled container (usually 10ml), while keeping the battery for replacement prefilled pods.
Kit Examples
Voopoo Argus G3 Pod Kit:
Voopoo Argus G3 Pod Kit is a refillable, adjustable pod kit with a 1500mAh built-in battery and user adjustable 5 to 30W power. It comes with two 2ml Argus Top Fill V2 cartridges at 0.4ohm and 0.7ohm, plus adjustable airflow. A good balance between a portable pod kit and a modest-power pod mod.