When starting off with vaping, most people begin their journey with a mouth to lung vape kit. They’re simple, offer a comparable experience to a conventional cigarette (with that motion of drawing vapour into the mouth, then the lungs) and are perfect for higher nicotine strengths. Well, these days mouth to lung kits have a whole lot more going for them. No longer just offering the basics, you can now get a vape kit with all the bells and whistles that’ll still give you that restricted inhale you’re looking for.

Narrowing down what’s best for you can be a challenge when there’s so many options. So, if you’re new to vaping and want to pick up your first kit (or are a dab hand just interested in some new options) - we’ve got a whole list for you. We’ve split it into two categories to suit everyone’s preferences. Mouth to lung vape pens offer that slim, portable and more minimalist setup while the box mod mouth to lung kits that come with some more serious battery power as well as more control over your settings.

Prefilled Pod Kits

Starting off with prefilled pod kits, they’re the easy and portable options that we recommend if you’re just starting out with vaping. However, these ones are such fan favourites that even if you’re more experienced they’ll offer a great option as a back-up device or as a pocket friendly night out kit.

The Snowplus Swift is a 'Big Puff' prefilled pod format that offers more economical vaping in an eye-catching and comapct format. You get a huge 1000mAh rechargeable battery that utilises a 2ml capacity pod and 10ml liquid container for a total of up to 6,000 puffs in one unit! The pods are prefilled with 20mg of nicotine salts and simply click into the device. You will enjoy a smooth MTL draw that emits a discrete amount of vapour similar in feel to a disposable vape or a cigarette. A major highlight is the flavour, which is rich and flavoursome and carried on a vapour that is exceptionally smooth and consistent.

At the base of the kit is a switch that lets you choose between 3 vaping modes for quick and easy customisability. You can boost the flavour, save the battery or balance between the two. The kit functions exactly like a disposable, with no buttons or coil changes to worry about, you get the best of single use vaping without all the hassle or waste. This is an excellent option for new vapers or anyone who wants to move away from disposable vaping. You'll save a bundle of money, reduce your impact on the environment and still enjoy the same top notch flavours and performance.

The Elfa Bar 600 prefilled pod kit builds on the success of their prefilled pod design that brings the ease of disposable vaping to the more economical and environmentally minded. The slim, soft touch design of this reusable vape incorporates all the benefits of the famed Elf Bar construction with few notable improvements. The new QUAQ mesh coil technology is crafted with high precision heating wire that reduces power consumption, delivers amplified flavour production and extends the coils lifespan. The kit features a generous 500mAh rechargeable battery that delivers up to 600 puffs per charge and uses fast Type-C charging to minimise downtime. Whats more, there are 17 delicious new flavours to try, each blended with 20mg of the smoothest nicotine salts. Each kit comes with a pod of your choice and you can purchase additional pods in packs of two.

The final one on the prefilled pod kits lits is the Drifter 6000 V2 Pod Kit. This is a big puff vape that you can reuse making it excellent value for money with 6000 puffs and a rechargeable 550mAh battery. The kit uses a 2ml pod and 10ml vape juice container that simply click into the device and, along with intuitive inhale activation, its a great option for new users. Simple plug and play designe means you can get vaping straight away, no button pressing required. If you are used to splurging on a disposable bar every two days then the Drifter Bar 6000 V2 is going to amaze you with cost savings and longevity. With its low maintenance functionality and stylish design, the Drifter Bar 6000 V2 is a vape kit that you can take with you anywhere, for a long time.

Refillable Pod Kits

Next up we have a selection of refillable pod kits that are a great choice for any MTL vaper thanks to their ease of use and compact size. Their design and feel make them especially ideal for ex-smokers, and all three our top picks are auto-draw designs so you just inhale to use.

Top of our list is the latest offering from flavour experts OXVA, the Xlim Pro 2. This is a pod kit that is trying to give vapers everything they've been asking for, and succeeding. First off it has a 1300mAh battery which, for a refillable pod kit, is a big tick. The highlight of the OXVA Xlim series is their mesh pods which really bring out a depth of flavour that remains consitently one of the best in the industry. The solid, slimline build is made of durable zinc alloy with a handy display and airflow slider on the side. The pods click magnetically into the kit and can be easily side refilled with your favourite vape liquid. The display screen will keep you informed of the batteries charge, wattage, puff count and coil resistance. Use the auto draw function to activate the kit - no buttons. A 2ml refillable pod is included with the kit and features a built in 0.6ohm mesh coil, so no messy coil changes. The Oxva Xlim Pro 2 has everything you need for an easy to use refillable MTL pod kit as well as being excellent value for money.

The VMATE i2 pod kit boasts built in coil pods with iCOSM flavour technology that boosts the flavour of your nic salt vape juice and prevents any of it leaking out. Perfect for vapers of all experience levels, the VMATE i2 is extremely lightweight which makes it perfect for travel, on the go or even at home use. It will provide you with up to 30W of power that will adapt to the pod that you use. There is an airlfow slider on the side of the kit that can be used to customise your draw. Along with the range of loose and airy 0.7ohm & restricted 1.2ohm coils, you can add a lot of customisation to your vape. When firing up the VMATE i2, you can simply use the intuitive inhale activation feature to activate the kit. The ample 1500mAh battery is designed for all day vaping and is quickly recharged with the Type-C cable included in the kit.

The Vaporesso XROS 4 Mini Pod Kit is a versatile and powerful option that delivers exceptional flavour and one of the smoothest MTL draws you'll find in a pod kit. You can adjust your draw with the airflow slider on the side of the kit and the 2ml pods are easy to fill ana SSl-leak resistant, and feature a built in Corex mesh coil design. A 0.6ohm pod is included in the kit and will deliver a warm and airy (RDL) Restricted Direct Lung vape experience and the kit is compatible with the enite range of XROS pods so you can have whatever kind of vape you desire. The large 1000mAh battery is perfect for extended vaping sessions and can be quickly recharged with Type-C charging.

Box Kits

Getting into the more complex ones now, we’ve got a couple of box mod kits we can’t recommend enough. They offer more power and versatility and will appeal to those of you who like to be able to tinker with settings a little more. The best part is the flavourful yet restricted inhale you’re looking for.

The Aspire Rover Plus vape kit is a box-style vape kit that is stylish, reliable and easy to get to grips with. The Rover Plus is compact enough to fit in your pocket and is finished with robust aluminium alloy and vinyl that is eye-catching and comfortable to hold. The device has 4 built-in power modes to satisfy all your customisation needs and offers overheating and overcharging protection, over-discharge protection, short circuit protection and high resistance protections.

The Rover Plus comes with the Aspire AF Tank-a modern marvel with top filling and top airflow. The AF Tank is equipped with AF Mesh coils in a 0.4ohm and 0.8ohm resistance. For more restricted MTL vaping you can purchase a 1.0ohm option. Powered by a huge 2300mAh battery, the Aspire Rover Plus effortlessly dishes out hours of vape time.

The SMOK Priv N19 is an ultra cmpact and lightweight box mod kit that is ideal for vapers who want more options to customise their vaping experience. The Priv N19 features the Nord 19 tank and comes with 1.4ohm Nord coils, although 0.6ohm and 0.8ohm options are also available to purchase. You can enjoy a tight MTL draw with the 1.4ohm coils or an airier Restricted Direct Lung (RDL) vape with the lower reistnace options. The Priv N19 mod comes with a 4 power modes; Min, Soft, Norm and Hard. This allows you to adjust the amiunt of power you put into the coil, which will directly affect the flavour and volume of your vapour. The SMOK Priv N19 is the perfect day to day kit and the powerful 1200mAh battery should see you through the day. The kit uses the traditional button firing method for more tactile control of your vape.

All-in-all we know how daunting it is, stepping into the world of vaping for the first time after quitting your over the counter cigs that you’ve smoked for the past 20 years, or just wishing for a simple e-cig life without being blinded by science. With that in mind, we hand on heart recommend any of the above, they are all affordable, convenient, and offer a smoking-like sensation on the throat hit and drag; it really is down to the look and feel.

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