Choosing Your First Sub Ohm Vape Kit
August 20, 2018Are you in search of bigger, more impressive vape clouds? Do you yearn to fill the room with great plumes of vapour? It could be time to switch to your first ever sub ohm vape kit.
Sub ohm vaping is on the rise, but if you’re new to the idea it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are our top tips on choosing your first sub ohm vape kit.
What is sub ohm vaping?
First up, let’s look at what sub ohm vaping actually is. Sub ohm kits produce bigger clouds than traditional vapes thanks to two things: resistance and airflow.
Let’s get into the science of it for a second...
Pushing electricity through a coil creates resistance, and that resistance is measured in ohms. Therefore, coils with a resistance of less than 1 ohm are termed ‘sub ohm’.
Sub ohm kits are designed to deliver more power without excessive heat, which as a result produces more vapour.
Then there’s airflow. Sub ohm vapes have larger air holes to cool the coil and also the vapour. Most sub ohm kits have adjustable airflow so you can switch between mouth to lung or direct to lung, plus this affects the vapour temperature and flavour intensity.
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Compact MTL Pod Kit – 1000mAh battery, 30W output, USB-C fast charging, and mesh coil technology
£13.99

Aspire Aspire Gotek Nano Pod Vape Kit
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£13.99
Aspire Veynom Air Pod Kit - Built-in 2800mAh Battery, 5-80W Output, Variable Wattage and Smart Modes, Compatible with Aspire BP...
£39.99

Aspire Aspire Veynom Air Pod Vape Kit
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£39.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Compact and stylish pod vape kit with 1000mAh battery, 30W output, advanced mesh coils, and premium glass accents.
£17.99

Dovpo Dovpo Ayce Mini 2 Pod Vape Kit
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£17.99
Compact, rechargeable SKE Crystal CL6000 Prefilled Pod Vape Kit. Enjoy up to 6000 puffs with 2ml pod + 10ml refill,...
£11.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Compact and simple-to-use MTL Pod Vape Kit featuring a 1000mAh battery, 5-25W Power Output, and Smart Mode technology.
£9.99

Dovpo Dovpo Ayce Lite Pod Vape Kit
£9.99
Please note: Batteries are NOT included with this kit.The Smok X-Priv Solo Vape Kit is a beautifully designed, compact sub-ohm...
£39.99

SMOK SMOK X-Priv Solo Vape Kit
£39.99
SMOK Novo GT Kit – power, portability and style combined with 30W max power, 1300mAh battery and dual TFT screen...
£22.99

SMOK SMOK Novo GT Pod Vape Kit
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£22.99
OXVA VPrime Pod Kit - 2600mAh Built-in Battery, 60W Output, 2ml Pods
£29.99

Oxva Oxva VPrime Pod Vape Kit
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£29.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Smok X-Priv Solo Mod – 80W Max Output, 2.0” Touch Screen, and Single 18650 Battery Compatibility.
£27.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Uwell Caliburn G3 Pro KOKO Pod Kit – 35W Max Output, 1250mAh Battery, 1.8” TFT Display, Adjustable Airflow, Pro-FOCS 3.0...
£24.99

Uwell Uwell Caliburn G3 Pro KoKo Pod Vape Kit
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£24.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Geek Vape Sonder Q 2 Pod Kit – 1350mAh Built-in Battery, 30W max output, Adjustable Airflow, 2ml Pods, and fast...
£9.99

Geekvape Geekvape Sonder Q2 Pod Vape Kit
£9.99
Horizontech Talons 3 Starter Kit – 1500mAh Battery, Temperature Control, 2ml Pod, Intelligent Coil Recognition
£23.99

HorizonTech HorizonTech Talons 3 Pod Vape Kit
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£23.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking by drawing vapour into the mouth before inhaling into the lungs.
Geek Vape Aegis Boost 3 Vape Kit - Tri-Proof Design, 3000mAh Battery, 5-50W Output, 2ml Pod
£34.99

Geekvape Geekvape Aegis Boost 3 Pod Vape Kit
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£34.99
Vaporesso Eco Nano Pro Pod Kit – Compact and sleek pod system with a 1000mAh battery, 20W max output, and...
£16.99

Vaporesso Vaporesso Eco Nano Pro Pod Vape Kit
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£16.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Geek Vape Aegis Hero Q Pod Kit - 1300mAh Battery, 30W Max Power, Compatible with Q Pods for MTL and...
£20.49

Geekvape Geekvape Hero Q Pod Vape Kit
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£20.49
Innokin Trine SE Pod Kit – Featuring a replaceable 1000mAh battery, 25W output, adjustable airflow, and 2ml leak-proof pods.
£12.99

Innokin Innokin Innokin Trine SE Pod Vape Kit
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£12.99
GeekVape Aegis Solo 3 100W Mod with a built-in 3000mAh battery, IP68-rated for extreme durability, 0.96" colour display, and multiple...
£42.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Smok Novo GT Box Pod Kit – 1700mAh Built-in Battery, 2ml Refillable Pods, 2.01” colour screen, 30W Power Output, Adjustable...
£24.99

SMOK SMOK Novo GT Box Pod Vape Kit
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£24.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Voopoo VMATE PRO Power Edition Pod Kit – 900mAh battery, 30W output, top-fill 2ml pods, adjustable airflow. Compatible with VMATE...
£22.99

VooPoo VooPoo Vmate Pro Power Edition Pod Vape Kit
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£22.99
Voopoo Vmate i2 Pod Kit – 1500mAh Built-in Battery, 30W Max Power Output, Adjustable Airflow, USB Type-C Charging.
£14.99

VooPoo VooPoo Vmate i2 Pod Vape Kit
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£14.99
GeekVape Aegis Solo 3 Vape Kit – Built-in 3000mAh Battery, 100W Output, IP68-rated for extreme durability. Paired with the GeekVape...
£56.99

Geekvape Geekvape Aegis Solo 3 Vape Kit (Built In Battery)
£56.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Aspire Pixo 30W Pod Kit, featuring a built-in 1100mAh battery, 2ml side-fill pods, and a 1.47” TFT colour touchscreen. Multiple...
£29.99

Aspire Aspire Pixo Pod Vape Kit
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£29.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Geek Vape Soul Vape Kit. 1500mAh Battery, 2ml Refillable Pods, Adjustable Power, 30W Output.
£19.99

Geekvape Geekvape Soul Pod Vape Kit
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£19.99
GeekVape Aegis Solo 3 Vape Kit – External 18650 Battery (sold separately), 100W Output, IP68-rated durability. Paired with the GeekVape...
£56.99

Geekvape Geekvape Aegis Solo 3 Vape Kit (External Battery)
£56.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Vaporesso Xros 4 Nano Vape Kit. 1350mAh Battery, 2ml Pods, COREX 2.0 Technology, 1.3” TFT screen, 30W Output.
£24.99

Vaporesso Vaporesso Xros 4 Nano Pod Vape Kit
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£24.99
Choose your combination of flavours from a diverse selection of 11 multi-flavour Avomi Fliq 4in1 Prefilled Pod Kits.
£11.99
Avomi Fliq 4-in-1 Prefilled Pod Kit - Fizzy Cherry Edition. Rechargeable 950mAh Battery. 4 x Prefilled 2ml Pods. Up to...
£11.99
Avomi Fliq 4-in-1 Prefilled Pod Kit - Blueberry Sour Raspberry Edition. Rechargeable 950mAh Battery. 4 x Prefilled 2ml Pods. Up...
£11.99
Avomi Fliq 4-in-1 Prefilled Pod Kit - Blue Razz Ice Edition. Rechargeable 950mAh Battery. 4 x Prefilled 2ml Pods. Up...
£11.99
Avomi Fliq 4-in-1 Prefilled Pod Kit - Pineapple Ice Edition. Rechargeable 950mAh Battery. 4 x Prefilled 2ml Pods. Up to...
£11.99
Avomi Fliq 4-in-1 Prefilled Pod Kit - Lemon & Lime Edition. Rechargeable 950mAh Battery. 4 x Prefilled 2ml Pods. Up...
£11.99
Choose your combination of flavours from a diverse selection of 16 multi-flavour ELFBAR 4 in 1 Prefilled Pod Kit Rechargeable...
£12.99
Compact and portable Nexi Vape Device with 400mAh Power Bank. Uses Nexi Prefilled Flavour Pods
£19.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
The Geek Vape Wenax Q Pro Vape Kit is the latest innovation in the Wenax series, designed for vapers who...
£23.99

Geekvape Geekvape Wenax Q Pro Pod Vape Kit
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£23.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking by drawing vapour into the mouth before inhaling into the lungs.
Uwell Caliburn G3 Pro Vape Kit. 1000mAh Battery, 2ml Pods, Adjustable Power, OLED Screen.
£24.99

Uwell Uwell Caliburn G3 Pro Pod Vape Kit
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£24.99
Smok Mavic RF Pro Vape Kit. 1000mAh Built-In Battery, 2ml Pod Capacity, Inhale Activated. MTL Vape. 0.8ohm Fixed Coil Pod
£9.99

SMOK SMOK Mavic Pro RF Pod Vape Kit
£9.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Voopoo Argus A Vape Kit. Dazzling Dual Zone Display. 1100mAh Battery, 2ml Top-Fill Pods, MTL & RDL vaping, 5-30W Output....
£29.99

VooPoo VooPoo Argus A Pod Vape Kit
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£29.99
Voopoo Drag 5 Vape Kit with UForce-X Tank, 2ml, 177W, PnP-X Coil System, Gene.TT 2.0 Chipset
£52.99

VooPoo VooPoo Drag 5 Vape Kit
£52.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Voopoo Vmate Max Rechargeable Refillable Pod Kit, 2ml, 30W, 1200mAh
£24.99

VooPoo VooPoo Vmate Max Pod Vape Kit
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£24.99
Please note: Batteries are NOT included with this Mod.The Voopoo Drag 5 Box Mod is ideal for vapers seeking a...
£42.99
Compact, colourful, lightweight and portable, the Aspire Cyber G Slim Rechargeable Refillable Pod Kit - 1200mAh
£9.99

Aspire Aspire Cyber G Slim Pod Vape Kit
£9.99
Voopoo Argus G2 Mini Vape Kit Twin Pack, perfect for both MTL and RDL vaping. Its compact & ergonomic device...
£12.99

VooPoo VooPoo Argus G2 Mini Pod Vape Kit - 2 Pack
£12.99
A highly portable pod kit equipped with the Lost Vape Quest 2.0 Chipset, providing enhanced safety features, customizable airflow, and...
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Lost Vape Lost Vape Thelema Elite Art 40 Pod Vape Kit
£17.99
Easy to Use & Great Starter Kit
£15.99

Vapouriz Premium Vapouriz Premium FUSE Dual Coil Electronic Cigarette Vape Kit
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£15.99
The Innokin Endura V Pod Kit offers outstanding flavour performance, a durable 1200mAh battery, and precise airflow control in a...
£9.99

Innokin Innokin Endura V Pod Vape Kit
£9.99
DTL (Direct-to-Lung): Vapour is inhaled directly into the lungs for larger clouds of vapour.
Voopoo’s Argus E40 Pod Kit brings outstanding performance to a compact, stylish, and flexible vaping device enhanced with PnP X...
£23.99

VooPoo VooPoo Argus E40 Pod Vape Kit
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£23.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
The Uwell Caliburn G3 Lite Pod Kit features a lightweight design, 750mAh battery, refillable 2ml pods, and Pro-FOCS flavour adjustment...
£9.99

Uwell Uwell Caliburn G3 Lite Pod Vape Kit
£9.99
Choose your combination of flavours from a diverse selection of 10 multi-flavour Lost Mary 4-in-1 Prefilled Vape Kits
£12.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
The Aspire Flexus Pro is a sleek & sophisticated pod kit boasting a 1200mAh battery, AFC, & a 0.54-inch OLED...
£22.99

Aspire Aspire Flexus Pro Pod Vape Kit
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£22.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Vaporesso LUXE X2 Pod Kit, designed for a superior MTL vaping experience with a 2000mAh battery, adjustable airflow, and COREX...
£29.99

Vaporesso Vaporesso Luxe X2 Pod Vape Kit
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£29.99
Should I build my own sub ohm mod?
Back in the day (ok, just a few years ago) intrepid vapers were building their own sub ohm devices from coils and mechanical mods. This is where sub ohming’s less than pristine safety record comes from, since it was more likely things would go wrong when putting together a sub ohm vape kit yourself.
Nowadays it’s easy to pick up a safe, effective sub ohm kit and start using it straight away. Although some vapers still build their sub ohms, for beginners it’s always a good idea to start with the pre-made vape kits. Make sure you always buy from a reputable brand, like those on our site.
Choose your first sub ohm kit
Now you know a little bit about the art of sub ohm vaping, let’s look at the best sub ohm kits for beginners.
The PockeX AIO Vape Kit by Aspire is a good place to start. This slick-looking, pocket-friendly vape kit gives the sub ohm experience without being too bulky.
Alternatively, feast your eyes on the stunning design of the iStick Pico Vape Kit by Eleaf. This portable kit is a popular choice with sub ohm vapers who like to be in control of temperature and power.
Another fantastic choice for beginners, is the VBOX 40w Vape Kit which offers excellent value for money and high performance. It’s a good option for first time vapers who don’t want to make a huge investment.
These are just some of the options for first-time sub ohm vapers. For more, take a look at our full vape kit collection.