The Best Beginner Vapes in 2025

27 January 2025

The Best Beginner Vapes in 2025

Have you pledged to quit smoking in 2025? Well, it’s never been a better time to ditch tobacco products and embrace vaping instead. 

The world of vaping is always growing, with new vape kits on the horizon for 2025. But where do you start as a beginner? As a smoker, you may have no idea what you’ll like and what suits you. You might be unsure what all the lingo and acronyms mean.

Well, don’t worry. This blog discusses everything you need to know about the best beginner vapes in 2025. You’ll find all the important information you need to get started in vaping and hopefully leave smoking in 2024.

Top Tips for New Vapers in 2025

So, what are some top tips new vapers need to know in the new year? What type of vape or liquid is best for you? How do you choose the right vape juice flavour? How much nicotine do you need? Let’s take a look.

Vape Kits - How Do I Decide Which Type?

With disposable vapes due to be banned in the UK from 1st June 2025, there are a few different vape types to consider. For beginners, pod kits are usually the best choice as they’re simple, affordable and effective. There’s also a huge range of available flavours from major brands like Lost Mary, Elf Bar and SKE Crystal. If you’re already used to using disposable vapes, pod kits are the most similar and are often available in the same flavours.

Pod kits come in prefilled and refillable varieties. You buy the battery to keep and use again, and pods are clicked into place, containing the coil and the vape liquid with nicotine. Prefilled vape pods are the simplest and best for beginners, as you just buy them, use them, and dispose of them when you're done.

Refillable pods can be refilled with different flavours, and you can customise your flavour profile, strength, and nicotine levels. What’s more, reusable pods mean less plastic goes to waste.

Vape Juice - Which One to Choose?

Your next big decision is which vape juice flavour and type to choose. It will be down to personal preference, but we can give you some pointers.

Nicotine Salt E-Liquids

Also known as nic salts, these vape liquids allow a higher concentration of nicotine in a much smoother and more comfortable throat hit. They also help deliver nicotine to the blood quicker, which helps former smokers replicate the feeling and effects of cigarettes. Similar to nic salts, bar salts also deliver a smooth, satisfying hit in all the same flavours you’ll be used to from disposables.

Freebase Nicotine E-Liquids

Freebase nicotine liquids are the classic vape liquid that’s been tried and tested over the years. You’ll find them in a huge range of flavours and strengths to suit your needs, and they also tend to be the most affordable - perfect for finding your preferred taste.

Freebase liquids and nic salts are the two main e-liquid types you need to keep in mind as a beginner; as time goes on and you see what works for you, you can go and explore what else the world of vaping offers - like sub-ohm devices and shortfill e-liquids.

Nicotine Strengths - What’s Enough?

If you’re moving over from smoking cigarettes, it’s often best to start with a high nicotine level, which you can then taper down. This will help ease your cravings and replicate the experience you get from smoking. If it’s too high, you can always reduce it down a bit, but if you start too low, you may feel like vaping is not doing it for you, and you switch back to tobacco.

Usually, we recommend starting with 20mg nic salts or 12mg freebase liquids and seeing how that works. One of the main benefits of vaping to quit smoking is that you can reduce the nicotine level over time and eventually end up at zero. Whereas with cigarettes, it’s all or nothing.

It may take some experimenting to find the right nicotine level and vape liquid that suits you, so take advantage of our multi-buy deals to save money while you do so.

Vaping to Stop Smoking - How to Succeed

Unfortunately, giving up smoking isn’t easy. While vaping can help, you’ll still need willpower to stay away from cigarettes. However, the health and financial benefits make the struggle worthwhile.

The main thing to remember with using vaping to quit smoking is to stick with it. There will be times when you’ll crave a cigarette, and you don’t feel like your vape is hitting the spot. Try to use your vape at the same time you have smoked so it fits into your routine easily. If you used to pop outside on a tea break, keep doing that.

It’s also important to remember vaping etiquette and looking after your kit for the best experience. Keep the battery charged so you don’t run out and are tempted to smoke. Regularly change the vape liquid for the best taste and make sure you don’t let it run out so the coil burns - this tastes horrible, so you’ll know if it has!

The Best Beginner Prefilled Pod Vape Kits

Let’s start off simple. Alongside countless customers, we have vouched for these as some of the best prefilled pod vape kits. They’re perfect for beginners looking for the simplest reusable device with minimal fuss.

1. Riot Connex

The Riot Connex vape kit is a mouth-to-lung (MTL) kit that’s super small and discreet but has a satisfying pull. The USB-C battery is rated at 500 mAh, which will keep you going for plenty of puffs before needing a recharge. Each replaceable pod delivers up to 600 puffs, while the on/off switch keeps you from accidentally using the device in your pocket.

Vapers can choose from different flavours ranging from fruity berry to classic tobacco and are available in 10mg or 20mg strengths. What’s more, the kit itself is made from recycled plastic, is 100% carbon negative, and the replacement pods can be recycled at home.

2. Gold Bar Reload

Another great choice for beginners, the Gold Bar Reload perfectly replicates the flavours and feel of their disposable vapes. The 500 mAh battery powers each prefilled pod for around 600 puffs and features an instant auto-draw function, an ergonomic chassis and elegant champagne styling to offer a luxury vaping experience.

Choose from various flavours of prefilled 20mg nic salt pods, including lemon ice, Virginia tobacco, blue raspberry, and spearmint. Take advantage of our Gold Bar pod mix-and-match deal to find the flavour you love.

3. IVG Pro 12

The IVG Pro 12 prefilled pod kit is a beginner vaper's best friend. Sporting a 1000 mAh rechargeable battery in a sleek and sturdy design, this device will keep you going for up to two days of vaping. Plus, with the 2+10ml pod design, you won’t have to think about running low on juice for days on end.

The 2+10ml design is easy to use and set up on the IVG Pro 12; simply click the 2ml vape pod to the 10ml e-liquid container, slide the connected unit into the battery device, and vape away! Once you’re set up and you’ve let the coils prime for a bit, you’re ready to enjoy IVG premium e-liquids in a 20mg strength and countless fruity and berry flavour profiles. The device is inhale-activated, so you don’t need to think about anything while you vape, and the handy battery level indicator on the front of the device keeps you in the loop.

The Best Beginner Hybrid Pod Vape Kits

Hybrid pod kits are hands-down the best choice for beginners who want to take the next step because they work with both prefilled and refillable vape pods. That means you get minimal fuss and maximum choice - the best of both worlds! 

Let’s explore some of the best…

1. SKE Crystal Plus

The SKE Crystal Plus features a 400 mAh rapid-recharging battery and is compatible with both SKE Crystal prefilled pods and refillable pods. The prefilled pods can deliver up to 600 puffs before requiring replacement and offer a whopping 30 different flavour choices.

The refillable pods, on the other hand, open up a world of possibilities. They feature a 1.1Ω coil, perfectly replicating their disposable vapes, and matching these pods with SKE’s dedicated line of nic salts is a one-way ticket to flavour paradise. With around 5 refills of the pod before needing replacement, you can easily rack up around 3000 puffs from an easy-to-use 10ml e-liquid bottle.

The choice to opt for prefilled pods and refillable pods as you please ensures you can always choose what’s working for you and lets you explore flavours as you evolve in your vaping journey. Plus, with these pods, you’re getting optimal flavour replication and cloud production, while the 11W of power output ensures you vaporise the e-liquid all the way up to the last puff.

2. Elf Bar Elfa Pro

Similar to the SKE Crystal Plus, the Elf Bar Elfa Pro works with Elfa Pro refillable pods and Elfa Pro prefilled pods to deliver a satisfying, flavourful hit that you’d expect from an Elf Bar product. You can choose from 35 different flavours in the prefilled pods, and the QUAQ fine mesh coil technology improves flavour delivery while minimising cost and wastage.

The 500 mAh battery will last you around a day and can easily be recharged via USB-C. It’s available in a wide range of colours to suit your personal style and is small enough to slip into any pocket. Ideally, the refillable pods are to be matched with Elf Bar’s ElfLiq line of nic salts to replicate the taste of their most popular disposable vapes like the Elf Bar 600.

3. Lost Mary Tappo

The Lost Mary Tappo is like an Elf Bar Elfa Pro but in a box-shaped design. Equipped with a rechargeable 750 mAh battery, this little vape will keep you going for around a day or two on a full charge. 

Like other prefilled vapes, the Tappo works with its dedicated Tappo prefilled pods. However, the Tappo sets itself apart from other prefilled devices by being compatible with Elf Bar's Elfa Pro pods, both the prefilled and refillable versions. This not only opens up the door to experience countless Elf Bar flavours in a Lost Mary device, but with the refillable pods, you can choose any nicotine salt e-liquid you like.

Both refillable and prefilled pod options are 2ml in capacity, so you can expect around 600 puffs per pod. With the refillable option, you can hold onto the pod and just keep refilling. The choice is up to you; either way, you're getting irresistible flavours to keep your cravings away.

The Best Beginner Refillable Pod Vape Kits

Refillable pod kits are perfect for even more customisation opportunities and choices. Here are the best refillable pod vape kits for new vapers ready to dive headfirst into all the vaping world has to offer, including endless choices for e-liquids, strengths, and various vaping styles.

1. Xlim Go

The Xlim Go pod vape kit bundle is the perfect choice for those getting into refillable pod vapes. It contains everything you need to get started. The 1000 mAh battery features a power output of up to 30W, an ergonomic airflow slider, an RBG battery charge indicator and USB-C charging. It also features an elegant design in a range of colours and slim, refillable pods that complete the sleek look.

Choose V2 or V3 pods with resistance ratings from 0.4Ω to 1.2Ω, top-filled for simplicity and to eliminate leaks. The bundled Oxva OX Passion nic salts offer 20 different flavour options, from fruity to minty and everything in between, each available in 10mg or 20mg strengths. This is a perfect vape starter bundle for anyone looking to put down the cigarettes and start on something easy to use and maintain.

2. XROS 4 Mini

The XROS 4 mini from Vaporesso is a premium refillable pod vape kit that’s sleek and customisable to your needs. It’s suitable for MTL (mouth-to-lung) and RDL (restricted-direct-lung) styles. The aluminium body houses a 1000 mAh battery with super-fast USB Type-C charging. The auto-draw function and simple airflow slider keep it simple, and the RGB battery light indicator ensures you never run out of charge unexpectedly.

The next-gen COREX 2.0 coil technology is fully optimised for either nic salt or freebase e-liquids, so you have a maximum choice of flavours. You can also choose from a range of 12 different chassis colours to suit your own style.

3. Uwell Caliburn G3 Lite

The Uwell Caliburn G3 Lite is a small and affordable refillable pod vape kit that packs a punch. The 1200 mAh battery lasts for ages, while the variable power and 0.6Ω, 0.9Ω, and 1.2Ω coil options allow you to get the perfect MTL vaping experience. The G3 Lite is compatible with Caliburn zero-leak, top-filling G pods, has a tried-and-tested auto-draw function, and features Pro-FOCS flavour adjustment technology for the best possible taste.

The battery features an RGB charge indicator, while the clear tank allows you to check on your liquid levels at a glance, so you’ll never be without your vape. Based on what you get for the price, this device is one of our top picks for the year. It’s an ideal starter kit for anyone.

What’s Next?

We hope you found some useful information in this blog and feel ready to embark on your vaping journey. If you’re ready to leave the cigarettes in 2024 and choose your new vaping companion, explore our full range of vape kits. If not, why not take some time to read our other expert guides and blogs to get more familiar with vaping? For any more help, contact us with any enquiries that you may have, and the team will be happy to help.

27 January 2025

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